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Model Specific Discussions => Promotional Events and Concept Cars => Topic started by: SMKZ28 on December 29, 2019, 10:41:55 PM
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While doing a last minute search for information for the thread on the 1968 International Classic at Oswego Speedway, I came across some fantastic color photos of the prior year's event that I had not seen before. These photos show that a white 1967 Camaro RS/SS convertible was used as the pace car for the 11th annual International Classic event held at the Oswego Speedway in Oswego, New York on Sunday, September 24, 1967. This car has two checkered flags surrounding the words "OSWEGO SPEEDWAY" in red letters on the door and "OFFICIAL PACE CAR" in black letters on the front fenders. There are also words on the rear quarter panels but they are illegible. Correct me if I'm wrong but it looks to be wearing a set of larger 15 inch Rally Wheels with white line tires. It also has front bumper guards, black nose stripe and what looks like a blue interior and blue convertible top. Its almost like they wanted it to resemble that year's Indy 500 pace car.
As he did in 1968, Nolan Swift won the 1967 event.
This picture was taken prior to the start of the event. It was posted several years ago at the Oswego Speedway's Glory Days Facebook page. The second is a cropped version.
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This color picture of the Camaro pace car sitting on the access road to the paddock also appeared at the Facebook page.
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In this picture you can see that the convertible top has been lowered on the Camaro as it sits in front of the race cars prior to the start of the event. It also came from the Facebook page.
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Here is a picture of the souvenir program for the event. It came from www.worthpoint.com
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I agree with you on the 15 inch wheels. Can you go as far as thinking the wheels are chromed too? They look like a deeper offset then factory wheels. If you remember they sold chrome ralley wheels back then real cheap.
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I agree with you on the 15 inch wheels. Can you go as far as thinking the wheels are chromed too? They look like a deeper offset then factory wheels. If you remember they sold chrome ralley wheels back then real cheap.
It's possible the wheels are chromed but it also might be the shiny trim rings making it look that way.
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Great pictures. Like the convertible top!
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Great pictures. Like the convertible top!
Thanks Tim! While most of these pictures I have had for several years, I am always thrilled when I come across new ones like these two color photos.
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On the top left side of this photo you can just see the 1967 Camaro RS/SS convertible pace car used at the Oswego Speedway in 1967. The #40 is the race car of Norm Mackereth.
It came from here: https://www.jakessite.com/07/notforgot/mackereth/mackereth.html
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Here is an advertisement that appeared in one of the event programs from 1967 that demonstrates that R. M. Burritt Motors Inc. provided the 1967 Camaro RS/SS convertible pace car to the track. Notice how it states, "Camaro sets the pace at Indy and Oswego."
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Here is another advertisement for R. M. Burritt Chevrolet that appeared in a different 1967 event program. Referring to the 1967 Camaro RS/SS convertible they provided to the Oswego Speedway, notice how it states, "Pacesetter at the Speedway, Pacesetter on the highway. That's the beautiful new Chevrolet from Burritt Chevrolet."
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