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Show SPEED WEEK AT THE BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS Hundreds of racers and race enthusiasts from all over the United States will meet in Wen-dover, Wen-dover, August 20-26 for the 24th Annual Bonneville Nationals. Initiated in 1949, this "Run for Fun" on the Salt Flats is sanctioned sanc-tioned by the Southern California Cali-fornia Timing Assn., American Motorcycle Assn., and the National Na-tional Hot Rod Association. The Bonneville Salt Flats are recognized as the greatest natural na-tural testing ground and fastest race track in the world. Sponsored by Bonneville Nationals, Na-tionals, Inc. and under permit from the Utah State Division of Parks and Recreation, races against the clock will begin daily at daybreak and will continue con-tinue until sundown, and many new speed records are expected. Visitors will have the opportunity opportun-ity of seeing the greatest collection col-lection of streamliners, laksters, roadsters, competition coupes and sedans, sports cars, and motorcycles imaginable. Speeds will range to over 350 miles an hour, and spectators are welcome. |