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Two Scarborough racers are among the finest competitors gearing up for the second leg of the three-round roadracing series this weekend at Mosport
Two Scarborough racers are among the finest competitors gearing up for the second leg of the three-round roadracing series this weekend at Mosport

Two Scarborough racers are among the finest competitors gearing up for the second leg of the three-round roadracing series this weekend at Mosport

Date7/5/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Two Scarborough racers are among the finest competitors gearing up for the second leg of the three-round roadracing series this weekend at Mosport.
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