The Los Angeles Times 500 Ontario Motor Speedway - November 19, 1978
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And at the track that replaced Ascot Park:
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The Los Angeles Times 500 Ontario Motor Speedway - November 19, 1978
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Thanks Tim,
You can thank RR member TMC Chase for urging to get on board and post.
Hopefully more to come in the future
The Los Angeles Times 500 Ontario Motor Speedway - November 19, 1978
Stock Car Racing History
Dave:
Thanks for the kind words.
Earnhardt Sr. sponsored by Kelly Girl.......
Just doesn't seem to fit 
The Los Angeles Times 500 Ontario Motor Speedway - November 19, 1978
Stock Car Racing History
Bill:
I'll have a small post tomorrow(tonight?) about the 1977 event. Didn't take many photos that day and the few I have aren't very useful though. The West Coast No. 5 was indeed Jim Thirkettle. A talented short track racer with Saugus Speedway as his home track. I don't know if he made the race in '77 until I check my program.
Nice souvenir you have too!
The Los Angeles Times 500 Ontario Motor Speedway - November 19, 1978
Stock Car Racing History
Bobby Allison leads 134 laps en route to victory over Cale Yarborough, Donnie Allison, and Buddy Baker.
69 driver entries.
There were a recorded 30 lead changes at the start/finish line. But as was typical for Ontario there were many more position changes taking place all over the 2 mile track
The Parade Lap
Pole sitter Cale Yarborough experienced ignition problems on the parade lap, made a quick pit stop for repairs, joined the field at the rear and challenged Allison over the second half of the race.
Dale Earnhardt was entered in Rod Osterlunds #98 Kelly Girl sponsored car, but to preserve his Rookie eligibility for 1979, West Coast driver Jimmy Insolo started the race in place of Earnhardt and ran to the first yellow at lap 7 where Earnhardt took over, finishing in 7 th place.
Janet Guthrie started in 15 th place finishing in 13 th . Note the fuel spill.
This was typical for Ontario
The last 15 laps or so were like this
Winners Circle. Brock Yates ready to interview Bobby Allison
For more images from this event: 1978 L.A. Times 500
updated by @scott-baker: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM
Bobby Rahal's Only Cup Start as Sponsored Teammate to Derrike Cope & Kyle Petty - November 18, 1984
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No way. Strictly amateur here.
I have purchased some software to enhance a correct digital images that should help. That will be my winter project. Lots to do.....
Bobby Rahal's Only Cup Start as Sponsored Teammate to Derrike Cope & Kyle Petty - November 18, 1984
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Dave:
Thanks for the PR!!
Where do I send the check?
Scott
