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Can you spot yourself in this historic picture gallery of the 1985 World Hot Rod Finals?
Crowds gather to celebrate the winner of the World Hot Rod Finals at Foxhall Stadium in 1985 Picture: OWEN HINES - Credit: Archant
It was the day a huge crowd gathered to witness the annual World Hot Rod finals at Foxhall Stadium in Ipswich.
Have you attended the event through the years? Picture: OWEN HINES - Credit: Archant
The stands were packed as Ormond Christie won the Championship for the third time, having previously won in 1981 and 1983.
Were you among the crowd for the World Hot Rod finals at Foxhall Stadium in 1985? Picture: OWEN HINES - Credit: Archant
These photos show the action from that day.
Can you spot yourself or someone you know in this picture gallery? Picture: OWEN HINES - Credit: Archant
The Hot Rod World finals were first held at Spedeworth’s Foxhall Heath Stadium in 1972 and the championship is still an annual event at the Ipswich venue, the hihglight of the annual Spedeweekend.
World Hot Rod Finals at Foxhall Stadium in 1985 Picture: OWEN HINES - Credit: Archant
The 46th editon of the National Hot World World Championships took place on July 7 and 8 this year as Billy Wood became the 28th driver to win the World Championships.
Ormond Christie celebrates winning the World Hot Rod Finals at Foxhall Stadium in 1985 Picture: OWEN HINES - Credit: Archant
Can you spot yourself or someone you know in this picture gallery from 1985?
Get in touch with your memories or pictures at suffolkpicturedesk@archant.co.uk Picture: OWEN HINES - Credit: Archant
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World Hot Rod Finals at Foxhall Stadium in 1985 Picture: OWEN HINES - Credit: Archant
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Ormond Christie won his third World Hot Rod Championship at Foxhall Stadium in 1985 Picture: OWEN HINES - Credit: Archant
World Hot Rod Finals at Foxhall Stadium in 1985 Picture: OWEN HINES - Credit: Archant
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