A PHOTO OF THE OPENING DAY RACE, IN 1950. THE CAR ABOUT TO CLEAR THE FIRST TURN WALL IS A 1937 FORD-TWO DOOR SEDAN, DRIVEN BY CHUCK TATUM OF STOCKTON. THE CAR FACING THE WRONG WAY IS A 1937 FORD COUPE. THE OLD WILSON WAY DRIVE-IN THEATER, SHOWS IN THE BACKGROUND.
(PHOTO COURTESY CHUCK TATUM COLLECTION)
