Wednesday, November 20, 2024

The Turkey Night Grand Prix thru 1990

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Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The original site of the Turkey Night Grand Prix. - Ron Heddendorf Collection By Lee Ackerman Lo...
Sunday, November 3, 2024

The Yankee Dirt Track Classic; The First 10 Years

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  Hawkeye Racing News advertisement for the inaugural Yankee Dirt Track Classic. By Kyle Ealy Cedar Rapids, Iowa – When legendary promoter A...
Friday, November 1, 2024

1974 – McDonough Succumbs to Heart Attack

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  Cedar Rapids, Iowa (November 1, 1974) – Veteran stock car driver Bill McDonough died early Friday morning in a local hospital after suffer...
Thursday, October 31, 2024

1965 – Turner Captures First American 500

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  Curtis Turner Rockingham, N.C. (October 31, 1965) – They said he was through. Over the hill, they said. Too old and his reflexes too slow ...
Tuesday, October 29, 2024

1978- Carson Finds New Ride, Cops Eldora Outlaw Main

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  Shane Carson won the 40-lap World of Outlaws sprint car feature at Eldora Speedway. - Jim Carmichael Photo Rossburg, Ohio (October 29, 197...
Monday, October 28, 2024

1962 – Foyt Wins Golden State 100

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  A.J. Foyt accepts his trophy from California State Fair president Farrell Wrenn (right) after winning the Golden State 100. Dick Wareing, ...
Sunday, October 27, 2024

1968 – Derr Captures Ninth IMCA Crown

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  Ernie Derr claimed his ninth IMCA national stock car championship with his victory in the 150-lap season finale at State Fair Speedway. Jo...