Racing Memories

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1954 SCCA Nationals Move to Bremerton
After the terrific success of the 1953 SCCA Nationals at Paine Field, the 1954, 1955 and 1956 editions were moved to Bremerton.  The airport there could better handle the spectator Load.
It was another terrific weekend drawing from all over the West Coast.  For more photos, a full account of the SCCA Nationals and other 1964 (sic) events, see Martin Rudow's book, Long Straights and Hairpin Turns.
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1956 SCCA Nationals & Seafair Trophy Race - Bremerton Airport Racetrack - Bremerton, WA 
1956’s big event was the August 12 SCCA Nationals and Seafair Trophy race at Bremerton Airport. Along with the rest of that year, it is covered extensively in Long Straights and Hairpins Turns, Martin Rudow’s book on the of PNW racing in the 1950s. All photos here are from that event.
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1955 SCCA National – Seafair Cup, Bremerton
July 31
Biggest race yet in the Northwest saw Carroll Shelby, Phil Hill and Ken Miles – all in Ferraris –heading up the feature. For more photos and full race story see Long Straights and Hairpin Turns.