Saturday, March 22, 2025

1970 – Pelican 200 Still Property of Derr

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  To the victor went the spoils; Ernie Derr returns to the winner’s circle at Shreveport. – John A. Moore Photo Shreveport, La. (March 22, 1...
Thursday, March 20, 2025

1977 – McElreath Captures USAC Sprint Opener

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James McElreath (left) is joined by his father Jim after winning the USAC sprint car season opener at Salem Speedway. Salem, Ind. (March 20,...
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

1967 – Pearson Cops Crown in Bristol

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David Pearson wheeled Cotton Owen’s 1967 Dodge to victory in the Southeastern 500 at Bristol. Bristol, Tenn. (March 19, 1967) – David Pears...
Thursday, March 13, 2025

The Corn Belt Clash

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  By Lee Ackerman Omaha, Neb. - In 2009, Cam Granger started a new Super Late Model Series based in the Upper Midwest called the Corn Belt C...
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Sunday, March 2, 2025

RIP - Dennis Piefer

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A great friend of Midwest Racing Archives and of dirt track racing in general, Dennis Piefer of Freeport, Ill., passed away February 18. His...
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Thursday, February 27, 2025

The IMCA Stock Cars at Donnellson

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By Kyle Ealy Donnellson, Iowa – The history of the IMCA stock car series dates back to its beginnings in 1949. One of the oldest stops on th...
Sunday, February 9, 2025

The National Quarter Mile Championships in Missouri

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  Sportsman Speedway By Lee Ackerman Marshall, Mo. - One of those races I have heard about for many years was the National Quarter Mile Cham...