Stewart Wins Can-Am Thriller At Lexington Shock Upset
In a heated Can-Am race at Mid-Ohio Lexington, Jackie Stewart of Scotland overtook frontrunner Peter Revson after Revson broke a half shaft. Stewart drove the Lola T260 to victory ahead of Jo Siffert, with Adamowicz third. Weather hot and muggy, twelve of twenty-five starters finished. Stewart’s win tightens the series standings and sets up Road America showdown.
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Allison wins intense Can Am and NASCAR clash at Mid-Ohio race
Allison from Heneytown Alabama edges Richard Petty by 21 seconds after a dramatic final lap collision between Petty and Hamilton. The win nets $21,065 and extends season total to $171,435 as 53 lead changes unfold across six drivers near Lexington. Stewart claims Can Am win ahead of Siffert and Adamowicz. Foyt tops USAC Big Car race in Illinois. McCluskey takes USAC Late Model victory in Wisconsin. Peterson wins Swedish F2 at Kinnekulle Ring.
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George Snider
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Wisconsin State Fair Park Speedway
Ronnie Peterson
Kinnekulle Ring Raceway
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Midview Middies season tickets go on sale
Season tickets for the Midview Middies home football games are on sale at the school's athletic office. Reserved seats cost 8.75 dollars and are available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Phone reservations can be made at 748-2121.
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California Drivers Dominate Northeastern Ohio Drag Racing Scene
In a wave of west coast Funny Cars shaking Buckeye Asphalt, Roland Leong’s Hawaiian Charger and Leroy Goldstein’s Ramchargers clash. Bobby Rowe’s Island Machine leads early with a 6.90 ET at 203.16 mph, while Leong’s car dramatically advances to a 6.86 by Rowe’s misfire and Goldstein’s lone 217.91 win. Eddie Faro debuts a bright GTO amid potential 12.30 ETs, and Elyria’s Taylor Bros. show strength as they chase a National Record. Final Funny Car run sees a Hawaiian 6.87 205.01 blast over Ramchargers, Goldstein at 7.04 192.71.
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