Monday, May 5, 2008

season opener, 1967



Been watching a dvd of old drag racing footage. That's got me in the mood for some smoke and noise. (I'm coming to the realization that those early drag racers were the original "drifters".)

The season opener happened in April for the drag racers in 1967. Some familiar names in the class winner stats: Bob Nottingham, Carl Tjorhom, Bob Kokotailo and others.

And, as was pointed out in a comment by Hemideuce, the late Gaines Markley provided some great racing at Mission.

Can't remember where I found the Mission poster. Off the web no doubt, so "please and thank you" to the BC Custom Car Association (BCCCA), who still run the second Mission Raceway.

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