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SOLVED: WTH # 284 - Don Prudhomme in his flaming Barracuda at the Hot Wheels Northwest National Open
« on: October 25, 2013, 12:08:47 AM »
This could be an easy one for any remaining Rookies.

For one point, specify when and where this picture was taken, what car is on fire, and who was driving
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Re: WTH # 284
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2013, 11:00:44 PM »
Up!  Easy Expert point?
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Re: WTH # 284
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2013, 04:11:23 AM »
The event was the second annual Hot Wheels Northwest National Open at Seattle in 1971.  Don Prudhomme's Hot Wheels 'Cuda...
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Re: WTH # 284
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2013, 08:27:57 AM »
Correct!  One point to Streamliner.

I understand this is a famous image.  I live less than 10 miles from that race track, yet I only found it recently.
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Re: SOLVED: WTH # 284 - Don Prudhomme in his flaming Barracuda at the Hot Wheels Northwest National
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2013, 01:12:54 PM »
It's famous because it appears he won the race on fire, still doing a wheelie, and if you look closely, even the rear wheels are off the ground...
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