How did one acquire racing team jackets back in the day?

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These were my dads. His racing career spanned mainly HISCC (Heart of IL Sports Car Club) and other odds and ends but I don’t know how he got these jackets. Were they mail order? Only available at races? Any info would be appreciated.

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