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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1979

Page

10

Supermodifieds invade area speedways at Lorain County

The Sandusky 100 weekend at Lorain County Speedway features a four-race program led by Tony Lavatt's Asphalt All Star 100. Supers race 50 laps, with Ohio Racing Association super and spectator stocks on 35 and 18 laps. Entries include Dave Shullick, Chuck Ciprich, Doug Herron, Jamie Moore, Gary Fedewa, Brad Lichty, Bob Seelman and more from six states and Canada. Gates open 5 pm, racing 8 pm both nights.

South Amherst Tony Lavatt LCS Lavatt Ohio Racing Association States Canada Dave Shullick Shullick Lavall Chuck Ciprich Ciprich Oswego Speedway Doug Herron Young One Jamie Moore Gary Allcritain Jim Mayfield Brad Lichty Michigan Bob Seelman Gary Butch” Fedewa Dowker

Goeske to headline 12th Regional Press Gold Cup race

Fred Goeske returns to Thompson Drag Raceway for the 12th Annual Regional Press Gold Cup Championship driving with Sam Miller in the Chicago Patrol Mustang II rocket car. The 1300 pound machine covers a quarter mile in five seconds at 245 mph, with a rocket go kart also entered. Gates open at 3 p.m. racing at 8:30 p.m. Dragway 42 also features a full weekend program.

Fred Goeske Thompson Drag Raceway Goeske Sam Miller Chicago Patrol Mustang Thompson St. Rt Dragway 42

Sharon Raceway Celebrates 50th Anniversary Weekend

Hartford The Sharon Raceway marks its 50th year with an Old Timers Celebration featuring Eddie Sachs and Mario Andretti roadster, vintage cars on display and a full card of super late and semi late model racing. Old timers arrive for a 3 p.m. start with gates at 5, time trials at 5:30 and racing from 7.

Hartford Eddie Sachs Mario Andretti Sharon Speedway Jira Novak Sachs Andretti Loraiite Sharon Novak Sharon Oval Junior Hanley Canada Mike Kurkowski Madison Warren Bill Gabrielson Youngstown John Sandquist Gabrielson

Speedways Notebook and Anniversary Notes

Speedway notebook by Linda Cudlin notes Sandusky Open Wheel action and predictions for Dave Shullick while Jim and Vera Novak celebrate 30 years at Sharon Speedway and track’s 50th year. Gary Allbritain to drive Jm Mayfield’s No. 58 roadster at Asphalt All Star 100. Sam DeCapite sets Lorain track record. USAC sprint cars at New Bremen and Eldora. USAC dirt car season starts at Springfield. CART reshuffles as Trenton race is rescheduled after rainout.

Sandusky Sandusky Speedway Perkins Ave. Oval U.S Dave Shullick Loramite Shullick Linda Cudlin C-T Loraiite Jim Vera Novak Sharon Speedway Gary Allbritain Jm Mayfield Gary Oswego Speedway Elveryone Roger Black Valley View Sam DeCapite USAC New Bremen Eldora Springfield CART Trenton

Old and new collide for Michigan NASCAR 400 field

MIS Brooklyn hosts the Champion Spark Plug 400 with veteran David Pearson and rising star Kyle Petty vying for spots. Petty debuted in Grand National at Talladega last weekend after ARCA win in February. Practice Saturday morning with two qualifying sessions, pre race Sunday at 11:30 and 12:30 start.

Brooklyn Mich Michigan International Speedway David Pearson Kyle Petty Richard Petty Petty Daytona Talladega

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