Author Topic: Kansas State Fairgrounds: 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 Conv Pace Car for Modifieds 1969  (Read 3070 times)

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This color image shows that a 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 convertible was used as the pace car for the Thirteenth Annual National Modified Championship Races held on the half-mile dirt racetrack at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Kansas on Sunday, July 27, 1969.  Notice that there is writing in a matching orange color on the passenger side door but unfortunately it is illegible.  The picture was taken after the final 50 lap race had been run.  Notice how dirty the car is from doing several laps around the dirt track pacing the seven events held at the track that day. 

Description and pictures of the event can be seen here: https://kansasracinghistory.com/Hutch_Nationals/Fair/27Jul1969.htm

Caption for this photo states: "Trophy Queen Janet Reimer and her attendants being escorted to the front straightaway on this afternoon for the trophy presentation.  Riding on the deck lid of the car was “Peanuts the Clown” portrayed this day by Tommy Madison...  Schrater family collection."
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I don't have a 1st Gen but I have 1971 Z28 RS 4-spd, 1997 Z28 Z4C 6-spd, 2000 SS Convertible, 2010 RS 6-spd

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In this second color photo the 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 convertible pace car has been parked in the infield on the upper left side of the photo.  The caption for this image states, "This photo was taken just after Herb Copeland drove the Evart Isaac owned #8 modified to victory in the 50-lap championship race.  Isaac also received an award for having the best appearing car entered on this day – Schrater family collection."

https://kansasracinghistory.com/Hutch_Nationals/Fair/27Jul1969.htm
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I don't have a 1st Gen but I have 1971 Z28 RS 4-spd, 1997 Z28 Z4C 6-spd, 2000 SS Convertible, 2010 RS 6-spd

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In this photo you can just see the drivers side front headlight/bumper area of the 1969 Camaro RS/SS Z11 convertible pace car.  It is on the very left side of the photo behind one of the race queens.  That is also the same Ford van that appears in the other two color photos.  Caption for this image states, "Dale Reed excepts his trophy from Janet Reimer for winning the 30-lap Semi-Nationals - Hutchinson Nationals program."

https://kansasracinghistory.com/Hutch_Nationals/Fair/27Jul1969.htm
Scott
I don't have a 1st Gen but I have 1971 Z28 RS 4-spd, 1997 Z28 Z4C 6-spd, 2000 SS Convertible, 2010 RS 6-spd