Early Days of Hot Rodding and Racing in Santa Barbara and beyond.

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Some well known drivers raced at Torrey Pines in the early days of their careers.


For instance, Dan Gurney, whose racing exploits began with a Triumph TR2 at Torrey Pines in San Diego, 1955.


Ken Miles driving his well known Flying Shingle.


Carroll Shelby. # 20. 1953. Ferrari 375 MM.

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That photo is not Dan Gurney in the white #129 TR2. It is actually Noble Bishop. Results of that January 15, 1956 race can be found here: http://wsrp.cz/natus1956.html
Also, Dan's TR2 was painted Poppy Red.