Need for Speed -- Swedish Drag Racer Not Letting Age Deter Dream
The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current) › October 05, 2009
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As a lifelong car and racing fan, Leif Helander always admired NHRA drag racing from afar.
And for Helander, afar wasn't a backwoods in Minnesota or the suburban sprawl of California - Helander is from Sweden.See the full content of this document
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Need for Speed -- Swedish Drag Racer Not Letting Age Deter Dream
He's a novelty among competitors at this weekend's O'Reilly Mid- South Nationals for another reason - Helander is 65 years old.
"I've got an American car, a customized '55 Chevy, and we started a...See the full content of this document
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