Racing Greats Lead Sprint to 1970 Riverside 500
Benny Phillips previews the 1970 Riverside 500 season opener with Dan Gurney and Richard Petty as favorites in Plymouths, noting Gurney’s four straight Riverside wins and Wood Brothers Ford teamwork. Parnelli Jones, Dodge’s awards, LeeRoy Yarbrough’s Ford focus, Indy 500 return, and a revised Daytona Speed Weeks schedule are highlighted.
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Daytona qualifying and races schedule listed for Friday
Friday events include 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. qualifying for the 24 Hours of Daytona. At 11:30 a.m. the first 15-lap SCCA Formula Vee qualifying race begins, followed by a 12:30 p.m. second 15-lap race and a 1:30 p.m. third 15-lap qualifying race. 4:00 p.m. features the Trans Atlantic Challenge for SCCA Formula Vees, 20 laps on a 3.81 mile course.
Daytona 24 Hours Opens Saturday Race Weekend
The Ninth Annual 24 Hours of Daytona World Manufacturers' Championship starts Saturday at 3 00 p m and runs to Sunday at 3 00 p m. The event marks a key endurance showdown with teams from major manufacturers.
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International Hundred Sedan Race at IMSA Feb 7
International Hundred Sedan race set for February 7 at 3 30 p m over a 100 mile course of 3 81 miles. The event features IMSA sanctioned action on a closed circuit with the 100 mile distance highlighted.
Daytona 500 pole qualifying and IMSA Brundage Trophy
Qualifying for pole positions for the Daytona 500 is scheduled from 12:30 to 2:00 p m. The Brundage Trophy Race for International Formula Vees (IMSA) follows at 2:30 p m with a 200 mile distance on a 3.81 mile course.
Daytona racing schedule highlights ARCA and IMSA events
On Sunday February 15 the ARCA 300 mile late model race over a 2.5 mile trioval starts at 12:30 pm with the Daytona Grand Prix 200 mile IMSA Formula Ford race at 3:00 pm over a 3.81 mile loop. Thursday February 19 offers two NASCAR Grand National 125 mile non start positions in a 50 car field. Friday February 20 features the Florida Citrus 250 for NASCAR FIA Grand America Challenge cars on the 3.81 mile course at 8:00 pm.
Daytona 300 and Daytona 500 slated at 2.5 mile track
The schedule lists the Daytona Permatex 300 for NASCAR late model Sportsman cars on Saturday February 21 at 1 00 p m and the Twelfth Annual Daytona 500 NAS CAR FIA Grand National stock car race on Sunday February 22 at 12 30 p m both on a 2 5 mile course across the weekend.
Pirates to face powerful Wildcats in key conference clash
East Carolina travels to Davidson for a Southern Conference game as Davidson holds a 5-0 league mark and aims to maintain the pace for the regular season title. ECU enters at 3-1 after a four game win streak, with the Davidson gym a tough venue where the Cats have won 51 straight.
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Len Dawson Reflects on Chiefs Supremacy After Title
Kansas City star Len Dawson spoke in the coach cabin aboard a return flight about being No 1 on footballs top team after the Chiefs 23 7 win over the Vikings. He credited the victory to teammates and discussed potential knee surgery and retirement hints.
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Local AUU Boxing Entries Advance to National Seniors
Open class weight divisions in AUU boxing here will send qualifiers to the National Seniors in Trenton New Jersey in May. High Point team coached by Jack Smith. Tickets available from Mercury Athletic Club members or at the gate.
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Guilford Tops Lenoir Rhyne for 11th Win of Season
Guilford defeated Lenoir Rhyne 98-79 to run their record to 11-3 and 5-0 in conference play. Freshman M. L. Carr led the Quakers with 35 points and 17 rebounds, delivering a decisive burst in the first half. Lander’s David Blevins hit a late field goal to pull within five, but Donnie Kuhn and George Dickerson iced the victory with the clinching free throws.
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