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July 12, 2026

PCK_046_Shadoff Special 53

Shadoff Special '53

Welcome to Bonneville in 1953 as the Shadoff Special makes its way to the starting line. The number 27 Class C Streamliner was powered by a 300” Chrysler Hemi and ran against the 1952 record of 224.144 mph. At the end of the meet, the car ended up with a first in class with a speed of 231.66 mph followed closely in second by the Lee Chapel Tornado at 230.62 mph. Neither were able to up the record. ©AHRF/John Peschek Collection