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50th Antique Drags at Barona on Saturday

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The 50th edition of the San Diego Antique Drags will be held at Barona Drag Strip on April 30.

Gates to the 1/8 mile drag strip at 1750 Wildcat Canyon Road will open at 6 a.m. and racing will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All cars 1975 and older are welcome. Racers need seat belts, helmets, long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Technical inspection for all cars will look for safety concerns in accordance with National Hot Rod Association rules — things such as radiator overflow catch cans, throttle return springs, no fluid leaks, and all parts of the car secure and bolted down. Test and tune lanes will be open all day.

Advance tickets for racers are $40 each, $15 for adult spectators, and $5 for youth ages 11 to 16. Prices at the gate will be $50 for racers, $20 for adult spectators, and $10 for youth ages 11 to 16. Entry in Nostalgia Gambler competition is $20 with a $500 guaranteed purse. Advance tickets may be paid online at www.baronadrags.com. Questions may be directed via email to sreynolds@san.rr.com.

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