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Firebird Raceway goes back in time for Oldies But Goodies Drags this weekend

By Rachel Roberts

rroberts@idahostatesman.com

Scott White of Seaside, Ore., is the defending Oldies But Goodies Drags AA/Supercharged champion. White won last year’s title with an elapsed time of 7.17 seconds at 179.90 mph over Mitch Chamberlin of Orting, Wash. (7.91, 158.41).
Scott White of Seaside, Ore., is the defending Oldies But Goodies Drags AA/Supercharged champion. White won last year’s title with an elapsed time of 7.17 seconds at 179.90 mph over Mitch Chamberlin of Orting, Wash. (7.91, 158.41). Courtesy of Firebird Raceway

Nostalgia and speed converge at the 37th annual Oldies But Goodies Drags on Saturday and Sunday at Firebird Raceway.

The event is open to race and show entries 1989 and older with more than 400 participants from 10 western states and Canada expected to compete in a variety of classes.

The 200-mph AA/Supercharged Coupes and Sedans headline the event, including the return of two-time defending Oldies champion Scott White of Seaside, Ore., and his 1941 Willys coupe.

Gates open at 9 a.m. each day. Professional qualifying is at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, and final eliminations begin at noon Sunday.

Daily admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and younger.

Rachel Roberts: 208-377-6422, @IDS_VarsityX

This story was originally published June 2, 2017 at 2:01 PM with the headline "Firebird Raceway goes back in time for Oldies But Goodies Drags this weekend."

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