Niagara Int. Drag Strip: 1967 RS/SS 396 Official Track Car in 1967 Hartman Chevy

[SMKZ28]

A light colored 1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 was used as the Official Track Car at Niagara International Drag Strip during their 1967 season.  This track was located in Niagara Falls, New York.  It hosted drag racing from 1961 until it closed in 1974.  Notice in the photos that the Camaro has a vinyl top and lacks trim rings on the Rally Wheels.  "Hartman Chevrolet Salamanca N.Y." is written above the rear wheels.  This must be the dealer that provided the Camaro to the track. 

I found these photos at the Niagara International Drag Strip Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=751175625010200&paipv=0&eav=AfY-3qoe0vdQIe1xshvEakiUwdokdX9m4fPWtu40t3XYxg90EhYiZhx2_7u883gUJZc&_rdr

[SMKZ28]

This image was taken from the photo retrospective portion of a Youtube video.  It demonstrates that the Camaro RS/SS 396 Official Track Car was painted Butternut Yellow.  You can see it parked next to the drag strip during the NASCAR Drag Race Division Summer Nationals Drag Racing Championships that took place at the track August 18-20, 1967.  I'm not sure why it looks like its parked on an angle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-BabhMuH68

[SMKZ28]

Poster and program for the event.  At the time of this event, NASCAR sanctioned the track through their Drag Race Division.  1967 would be the last year NASCAR dabbled in drag racing.

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[169INDY]

396 Flags?
& When was the 4N coded 67's available.

I might be out to lunch here

[SMKZ28]

396 Flags?
& When was the 4N coded 67's available.

I might be out to lunch here

Jim, your exactly right about the 396 flags beneath the CAMARO script behind the front wheel.  Not sure how I missed that.  Thanks.  Thread amended.  I believe the 325 hp 396 option for the Camaro was introduced in November of 1966.   

[KurtS]

I believe the 325 hp 396 option for the Camaro was introduced in November of 1966.   

Jan 67.

[67conv6cyl]

My 1967 was bought new at this dealership  “L.B. Hartman Chevrolet Oldsmobile” in Salamanca NY…anyone have any dealer plaques? Or seen any?