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Willow Springs, CA
\nApril 5-6, 2003<\/p>\n

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The Datsun 240 Z of Mark Belrose.Photo: Cheryl A. Jones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The rare Eagle Formula Ford of Efrain Olivares, Jr.Photo: Susan Myers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Joe Harding powers his mighty Lagonda through Willow Springs\u00d5 Turn 4.Photo: Susan Myers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Highlight of the weekend was a special run group for signifcant historical cars that included prewar cars such as Bugatti, Lagonda and Austin, as well as postwar vehicles like the OSCA, Mercedes and Jaguar.
Photo: Susan Myers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Lola T290 of Scott Bader decimated the sports racer field.
Photo: Susan Myers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The beautiful prewar Austin of Richard Cupp.
Photo: Cheryl A. Jones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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