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Ready to jump in and go for it on Nevada Highway 318.
Photo: Kaytee Baker
Time to mash the gas and take no prisoners in the 140 MPH class.
Photo: Kaytee Baker
The drop of the green flag at the 2000 Silver State Classic.
8-time Silver State Classic competitor Russel Truex, driver - Car # 24.
Photo: Bob Cash
Approaching mile 70 during the Silver State Classic Open Road Race.
Running at approximately 145 MPH in the Grand Sport 140 MPH class.
Photo: Michael Knapp
Passing mile 70 on Nevada Highway 318.
Note the light smoke from the rear...an early sign of the engine woes that became catastrophic at the finish line.
Photo: Michael Knapp
Bailing out of car # 24 after crossing the finish line.
The engine let go at 130 MPH after losing power just before the finish,
evacuating the cooling system all over the windshield and body panels.
The smell of steaming coolant and burning oil gave me enough of a scare
to jump out and ready myself to grab the extinguisher.
Photo: Peggy Garuti
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Created: September 26, 2000
Updated: October 19, 2000
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