European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 08, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse Thursday september 8,1977 the stars and stripes Page 3 up up and away drag racing is strictly an american invention but the sport is also popu Lar in Sweden and England. At the Hanau Auto racing association s recent fall nationals some very powerful cars owned and driven by swedes were entered at Hanau Ger Many to run against american and German competitors. Shown is a Chev Rolet Camaro from Sweden leaving the line its front wheels off the ground in a full Power dash Down the strip. Bike blast off and Auto acrobatics two helpers hold Back a dutch rider s super potent motorcycle with All their might while the rear tire heats up prior along with drag racing cars and cycles at the Hanau club s fall nationals program stunt driving also was a feature of the Day. Photo at right shows Germany s sex gymkhana Champion Lothar Eich conserving rubber by driving his Daf Down the Fliege Horst army Airfield drag strip on two wheels. Is photos Barnett
