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Originally Posted by 77 TRASHCAN
Hey 70Steve,
Do you know who's car that is in pic, on fire???
Anybody know???
The maroon 57 looks like it has Iowa plates
I've enjoyed these pic's!!! waiting for more !!!
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Sure, it was Lew Arringtons 'Brutus' GTO funny car. At the time of this photo, it ran a 392. Cause of fire was a trans explosion. Driver was not injured if I remember correctly. Must have been a mess for the track officials to clean up. The location was Lions Drag Strip in Wilmington, Ca.