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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by tywester1955, Feb 27, 2021.

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    New '57 Chevy's launching.
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    Hello,


    After seeing the great color photo shown as taken by Glen Ward from So Cal back in the early Nationals coverage, it was impressive as to the detail and clarity. I would have enjoyed seeing the camera that was responsible for the crystal clear images.
    upload_2022-5-9_4-55-22.png December 1959 Drag News

    When doing some early drag racing history I found this advertisement for a record setting race car from the December 1959 version.

    Wow, to be able to buy the record setting dragster of Brown, Frank, Weddle and of course, Dick Harryman.

    Jnaki

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    Then I remembered an earlier photo as posted by @296ardun
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    “Dick Harryman stands over the blown Olds in the Brown, Frank, and Harryman Joe Itow-chassied dragster, in the driveway of his house...this car was one of the first, if not the first, to break 150 on gas...later set the gas record of 157mph at San Fernando. Tom Beatty blower drive.”



     
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    I was wondering the same thing. It almost looks like U.S. 30.
     
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    Correct, it is 30 as it was popularly known.
     
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