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• Woodcar Independent Racing League
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Sources

• Ferguson, Stuart. Owner of Micro Wizard. Personal interview. Jan. 31, 2009.
• Jacobs, Steve and Jennifer. Owners of Woodcar Independent Racing League. Personal interview. Feb. 1, 2009.
• Launius, William, Jr. Owner of Derby Worx, Inc. Personal interview. Feb. 3, 2009.
• McAulay, Gary. Historian. Personal interview. Feb. 1, 2009.
• McCarthy, James. Program Director, Los Angeles area Council BSA. Personal interview. Feb. 2, 2009.