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Gear Grinders
Over 80 years of comradery, racing and good times
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Gear Grinders
Club History
Prior to joining the SCTA, the Gear Grinders of Bell were an established car club located in Bell, a small town southeast of Los Angeles. Although not a SCTA founding club of 1938, the Grinders join the association in 1940 and have been one of the top clubs since. Prior to the club joining the SCTA, Gear Grinders raced in events ran by the Muroc Racing Association, the Russetta Timing Association, and at Harper and El Mirage dry lakes. Early racing was a side-by-side contest with the winner crossing the finish line first.
Year by Year History Below
Racing is Just
The Beginning
Through hard racing, a handful of new records, and steady member participation we've captured the Southern California Timing Association’s (SCTA) No. 1 Club Points Championship many times. The Gear Grinders are a friendly, family oriented racing club with many record holders that are second or third generation racers. One of the largest SCTA member clubs, Gear Grinder members currently hold more than 40 records both at El Mirage Dry Lake, The Mojave Mile, Muroc Dry Lake, and the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats. The Gear Grinder is also proud of the large number of motorcycle racing members earning SCTA records and points.
Gear Grinders
Join the CLUB
Become a SCTA member with the Gear GrindersThe Gear Grinders car club meets on the first Thursday of every month;Meeting place to be determined but, usually the meeting are held atDad Millers Golf CourseMeetings begin at 7:00pm(Food and beverages are available)Come be a part of 84+ years of rich tradition and history with the SCTA.We welcome both cars and motorcycles.Guests and prospective members are always welcome to attend, no charge. Families welcome.Contact Dan Chilson at (951) 757-7692 (cell) or danc@classicdist.com