Winter Modified Nations at Hawkeye Downs Faces Criticism
The Finish Line column recaps a poorly run Hawkeye Downs race last Sunday with thirty cars on a slick dusty track averaging 45 mph. Complaints target track upkeep, crowd safety, and the need for better facilities and a proper race program for 1966. Ray Vernimont and Harold Ewoldt are cited, and fans hope for improved operations.
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Hawkeye Downs
Ray Vernimont
Cedar Rapids
Harold Ewoldt
Fair Board
Jay Bean
Doc Hunter
Jay
Ford
Dake Wins Midseason Modified Stock Car Title
In a dusty final round at Hawkeye Davie quarter mile oval, Dake clinched the MCRA midseason championship and the season point title. Mert Williams trailed Dake for nearly forty laps but finished out of second after Don Bohlander of Peoria moved ahead. Ben Hofer of Rock Island challenged late as Dake pocketed $700. CONT. PAGE 14
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Dake
Ionship
Davie
Quarter Mile
Williams
Rochester
Minn
Pontiac
Illinois
Don ‘Bohlander
Peoria
Mert
Ben Hofer
Rock Island
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