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Phoenix, AZ
\nFeb. 15-17<\/p>\n

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The Ralt RT5 Super Vee of Paul Lisec is pursued by the Chevron B-27 Atlantic of John Obialero.<\/p>\n

Photo: Gordon Jolley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Philippe Reyns, in his Lola T212, attempts to hold off the Chevron B-21 of Kenton Greth and the Lotus 23B of Dick Dorris.<\/p>\n

Photo: Gordon Jolley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The NASCAR Ford Thunderbirds of Garland Self (#15) and Ron Huber (#28).<\/p>\n

Photo: Gordon Jolley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Bill Sadler, in his Sadler MkII, leads the BMW 1600 of Tom Zelesky.<\/p>\n

Photo: Gordon Jolley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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