Slater outpointed Bobby Grim of Indianapolis in the Speedway Car division 2,950 to 2,635. White narrowly defeated defending champion Ernie Derr, White’s his brother-in-law and also from Keokuk, 2,892 to 2,795 for the stock car title.
Officials for the International Motor Contest Association said more than 200 drivers competed in I.M.C.A. events in 18 states and Ontario, Canada in 1954.
Trophies and a cash fund of $4,000 will be distributed to the 10 top point leaders in each division at the annual International Motor Contest Association meeting in Chicago on November 27th.
Slater and White each will receive $500 awards.
Speedway Car Division -
1. Bob Slater, Kansas City, Mo. –2,950
2. Bobby Grim, Indianapolis, Ind. – 2,635
3. Marvin Pifer, Adrian, Mich. – 2,435
4. Jimmy Campbell, Bates City, Mo. – 1,806
5. Jud Larson, Kansas City, Mo. – 1,715
6. Stan Callaway, Hialeah, Fla. – 1,299 (Deceased)
7. Jim McWhitney, Anderson, Ind. – 1,185
8. Hershel Wagner, Independence, Mo. – 1,160
9. Richard Amick, Muncie, Ind. – 1,150
10. Don Branson, Champaign, Ill. – 1,146
Stock Car Division –
1. Don White, Keokuk, Iowa – 2,892
2. Ernie Derr, Keokuk, Iowa – 2,795
3. Herschel Buchanan, Shreveport, La. – 2,163
4. Bill Harrison, Topeka, Kan. – 1,551
5. Bob Potter, Duluth, Minn. – 1,165
6. Tubby Harrison, Topeka, Kan. - 741
7. Robert Peterson, Chicago, Ill. - 571
8. Robert Narber, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - 521
9. Dominic Perlick, Minneapolis, Minn. -503
10. Chris Skadal, Des Moines, Iowa - 460
I attended the 1954 IMCA races at the Sioux Emprie Fair grounds, Sioux Falls SD. Don White was one of the greatest dirt track drivers that ever lived. He and his 1954 Oldsmoble 88 were unbeatable. He was my true hero growing up and so enjoy the pictures of him at the reunion in 2010. Keep up the good work, and long live the Great Don White. .
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