1963 USRRC - Pacific Raceways ------------------------------------------------------------- One of the featured events of the 1963 season was the USRRC race, held at Pacific Raceway on July 20 and 21. See Weekends of Glory for more photos and stories from this race.
One of the stars whose arrival was heralded was Pedro Rodriquez. Here he is on the starting line (in blue) with his event-winning Genie Mk8-Chev. Ron Miller Photo.
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Here is Pedro Rodriquez on course in his winning Genie Mk8-Chev. He got the win easily after early leader Jerry Grant dropped out. Ron Miller photo.
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Early leader Jerry Grant in his Lotus 19-Buick. Ron Miller photo.
This very early Chaparral with Skip Hudson driving was a mid-race DNF. Ron Miller photo.
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Dave Ridenour took second in a Genie Mk8-Chev similar to the winning car of Pedro Rodriquez. Ron Miller photo.
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Team Shelby brought three Cobras. Here they are on the starting line. They took 1-2-3 in the Manufacturer’s race. From left, Dave MacDonald, Ken Miles, and Bob Holbert. They finished that way, too. Ron Miller photo.
Dave MacDonald and Carrol Shelby resting between the Manufacturer’s race and the feature Drivers’ race. Ron Miller photo.
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In the paddock, Ken Miles (blue shirt) with Team Shelby American pit members. Ron Miller photo.
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Mike Gammino in a Ferrari 250 that would be worth millions in 50 years. He was no competition, though, to the Shelby Cobras, taking 4th behind the three of them in the Manufacturer’s race. Ron Miller photo.
