Smith Scores Smashing Win In Georgetown Century
Ralph Smith, Aberdeen wheel jockey, converted an 85-lap lead into a decisive victory at Georgetown Speedway in a 12 mile Century event. He outmaneuvered Ken Marriott as J. R. Jones led early but faded to finish sixth as the first Sportsman car. Race featured spins, cautions, and multiple notable finishes with Smith posting a 45:02.2 time.
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Ralph Smith
Aberdeen
Georgetown
Ken Marriott
SSA
Ooting
Smith
J. R. Jones
Sportsman
Ed Lindsay
Jack Hart
Lindsay
Hart
Paul Walker
Dean Pelton
Russ Hastings
Horace Williams
Johnny Roberts
Chic Dinatle
Carl Henderson
Ray Kable
Consy—Reds Eagle
Ken
New Cars Vie At Georgetown November 4th
Scheduled at the Georgetown Speedway on November 4, for the first time in the long history of the lower Delaware racing plant, new cars compete for top honors in a landmark event.
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Georgetown
Delaware
New Car Races Set With Leased Raceway and 100 Lap Feature
Craig Mellinger of Clifton New Jersey has leased the raceway and will promote a Sunday program at FE.S.T. time trials start at 1 30 p m with heat races preceding a 100 lap feature. The reverse start system applies to heats but fastest cars line up first in the feature as Mellinger aims for faster times and bigger crowds. Entries have reached 26 drivers across five states with ten days left before the deadline and more names expected fromastern shore racing fans.
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Craig Mellinger
Clifton
N. J
Fe.s.t
Mellinger
Nastern Shore Racing
Andrew Jackson's Home Known as The Hermitage
The Hermitage is the name of Andrew Jackson's historic Tennessee home. The property served as his residence and later became a presidential landmark.
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Andrew Jackson
Hermitage
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