1957 – Pouelson Wins at Fair

 

Sedalia, Mo. (August 24, 1957) – Johnny Pouelson of Gardena, Calif., won the third annual 50-mile Missouri Futurity for IMCA big cars at the State Fairgrounds on Saturday.

Pouelson’s victory came after Bobby Grim, the national champion from Indianapolis, dropped out on the 35th mile.

After jumping to a quick lead over the field of 20, Grim was comfortably in front when a connecting rod snapped, ending his day.

From then on, it was a battle between Pouelson, Jerry Kemp of St. Louis, and Herschel Wagner of Hickman Hills. Pouelson crossed the finish line first with Kemp in second and Wagner taking third.

The time of the race was 35 minutes and 25.58 seconds.

Kemp’s time of 36.47 seconds was the fastest in qualifying.


Results –


Henry Ford Dash – Jerry Kemp, St. Louis
Alexander Winton Dash – Bobby Grim, Indianapolis
Elwood Hayes Dash – Red Hoyle, Phoenix, Ariz.
Sinclair Handicap – Johnny Pouelson, Gardena, Calif.
Semi-main – Eddie Loetscher, Kirkwood, Mo.
Feature –
1. Johnny Pouelson
2. Jerry Kemp
3. Herschel Wagner, Hickman Hills
4. Red Hoyle
5. Eddie Loetscher