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Willow Springs, Rosamond, CA
\nSeptember 16-17 , 2017<\/p>\n

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James Alder leads the pack in his 1952 Jaguar XK120.<\/p>\n

Photo: Rex McAfree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Chet and Bill Taylor shared driving duties in their 1965 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Photo: Rex McAfree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The green flag drops on the sizable Group 1 Formula Ford Race.
Photo: Rex McAfree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The class act of Ed Swart in his 1971 Chevron B19.
Photo: Rex McAfree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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