After World War II, race teams traveled to California to set new land speed records -- and they used surplus drop tanks to create a race cars knowns as lakesters or belly tank racers. Join Scott and Ben as they explore the origin of lakesters.

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<p>After World War II, race teams traveled to California to set new land speed records -- and they used surplus drop tanks to create a race cars knowns as lakesters or belly tank racers. Join Scott and Ben as they explore the origin of lakesters.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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After World War II, race teams traveled to California to set new land speed records -- and they used surplus drop tanks to create a race cars knowns as lakesters or belly tank racers. Join Scott and Ben as they explore the origin of lakesters.

What are belly tank racers?

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