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An autograph session will enable attendees to interact with the luminaries on hand, and a proper dinner will also be served.<\/p>\n<p>This exclusive event is limited to only 100 attendees, each of whom will receive a unique gift bag, commemorative medallion and limited edition museum-quality poster. Sponsored by the Autobooks\/Aerobooks bookstore in Burbank and by <em>Vintage Racecar m<\/em>agazine, this event presents a rare opportunity to hear stories of the fabled Can-Am races from those who were there making history \u2014 not only driving the cars, but also building and maintaining the powerful unlimited machines, a number of which will be on display at the museum. 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