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Enthusiasts of American retro and muscle cars gather at the Russian Weekend Drags

Published: May 18, 2021 13:34 Reuters and Compiled by Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

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Copy of 2021-05-16T180002Z_1290019951_RC2XGN9HYJ2Q_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-SPORTS-DRAG-RACING-1621329483844 — A participant competes in the Russian Weekend Drags races. An annual ¼ mile classic drag race of American retro cars from the Mad Buckets team at the RDRC Racepark Bykovo. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2021-05-16T195326Z_471222811_RC2ZGN9LAB0Q_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-SPORTS-DRAG-RACING-1621329502193 — A woman looks on as she sits on a motorcycle next to the U.S. national flag during the Russian Weekend Drags races of U.S. retro and muscle cars in Bykovo. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2021-05-16T180403Z_829101846_RC2XGN9Z8MYX_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-SPORTS-DRAG-RACING-1621329488747 — Staff waters the wheels of a participant's car during the Russian Weekend Drags races. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2021-05-16T181527Z_149085718_RC2ZGN9ETD9Q_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-SPORTS-DRAG-RACING-1621329508796 — A staff member waters the wheels of a participant's car during the Russian Weekend Drags races of U.S. retro and muscle cars, in Bykovo, outside Moscow. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2021-05-16T195320Z_2024117535_RC2ZGN9CK25E_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-SPORTS-DRAG-RACING-1621329511850 — Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles (usually specially prepared for the purpose) compete, usually two at a time, to be first to cross a set finish line. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2021-05-16T195322Z_233453636_RC2ZGN9Q1FFK_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-SPORTS-DRAG-RACING-1621329505525 — A mechanic adjusts a windshield wiper. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2021-05-16T195317Z_1701219725_RC2YGN9KHT69_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-SPORTS-DRAG-RACING-1621329486459 — A participant's Chevrolet Bel Air fails to start during race. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2021-05-16T195322Z_1680278739_RC2YGN96DK5J_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-SPORTS-DRAG-RACING-1621329493645 — Participants compete in the Russian Weekend Drags races of U.S. retro and muscle cars in Bykovo outside Moscow. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2021-05-16T175928Z_999195011_RC2WGN9HAHBH_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-SPORTS-DRAG-RACING-1621329497811 — Cars are seen at a parking before the race. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2021-05-16T195320Z_498489819_RC2ZGN9EUM3F_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-SPORTS-DRAG-RACING-1621329514274 — Drag racing in Russia started in 2004 in Moscow when the Russian Automotive Federation (RAF) sanctioned it as an official motorsport. Image Credit: REUTERS

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