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Exhibition Cars Shine at Fair Track Event
Four professional cars raced at the fair after horse events drawing crowds. Bill Tate, famed partner of Barney Oldfield, praised the dirt half mile as the fastest he’s seen. Dick Seip, world record holder, drives the Speedwell car, with recent Indy 200 mile stint. Other drivers include Jack McLean of Velie 60 and Ben Gregory, noted for trophies and wins in St Louis.
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Bill Tate
Barney Oldsfield
Tate
Dick Seip
Lozi Rarhiz
Dirk
Het
Indianapolis
Leiph
Europe
Jack Mclean
Oxford
England
Flan
Ben
Warren Detroit
Jacalveston
Dallas
Gregory
St. Louk
United States