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Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond, CA
\nNovember 27-28, 2004<\/p>\n

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The late \u201930s Hilegas Midget of Gordon Mensie. The car was formerly owned by Don Vesco of Bonneville fame.<\/p>\n

Photo: John Wilson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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A pack of historic Sprint cars and Midgets relive their dirty glory days.
Photo: John Wilson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Ralph Baiza\u2019s Kurtis Kraft MIdget, powered by a 110 Offy, is warmed up by veteran Sprint car driver Tony Simon. Simon, a long-time USAC Sprint car competitor, lost his hand in a 1974 accident. Photo: John Wilson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Delmer Arnt\u2019sTrack T Roadster, which is powered by a 1947 Ford Flathead. Photo: John Wilson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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