Norton Twin 200s Set for MIS Doubleheader Race Weekend
USAC fans will see a doubleheader at Michigan International Speedway featuring championship cars and USAC stock cars in the Norton Twin 200s. The D-shaped MIS oval near Brooklyn Michigan hosts practice and qualifying for 22 starting berths with green flag scheduled Sunday at 1 p.m. Weather could see Gordon Johncock’s track record of 204.545 mph in reach.
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United States Auto Club
Michigan International Speedway
USAC
Gordon Johncock
MIS
U.S. 12
Brooklyn
Michigan
Nelson Ledges hosts 24 Hours endurance motorcycle race
At Nelson Ledges Road Course near Warren 50 teams from around the world will start the 24 Hours of Nelson, a prestigious AMA sponsored event begun in 1969. Practice runs Saturday noon to 2 30 p m with the race to follow at 4 p m and end Sunday. Riders include John Samways and Grace Butcher with diverse machines from Yamaha to Ducati and Kawasaki. Camping is allowed for a small fee as fans watch a field of top endurance competitors and a weekend of racing.
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Warren
John Samways
England
Quaker State Oil Group
Ducati
IRS
William Root
Doug Kane
Kawasaki
Hgts
Grace Butcher
Chardon
Burt
Nelson Ledges
Ohio Rt. 305
US 422
Gil Sams Jr Returns to Racing After Injury
Gil Sams Jr, 35, of Port Clinton, back at Lorain County Speedway amid a three car crash weeks ago that broke his shoulder and bruised ribs. He stayed in the race to reclaim his passion, while his father rebuilds the No. 21 car.
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Gil Sams Jr
Gil
Lorain County Speedway
Port Clinton
Sams
Gil Sr
Gus Olexen
Sandusky
Hart Olexen Ensign lead Super Stock Showdown at Sandusky
Hart and Olexen share top position in the Dr Pepper sponsored supermodified standings at Sandusky Speedway after Sunday action. Olexen, a Lorain firefighter, has five feature wins but IT has limited his overall points. Ensign remains a top rider in spectator stock divisions and the ministock return is set for Sunday with four events and an 18 lap feature Trace. Gates open 4 PM, first race 6 30 PM.
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Lorain
Les Olexen
Lorain County Speedway
Jerry Owens
Les
Shullick
Tony Lavatl
Dean Pavia
Cleveland
Gary Weinbroer
Weinbroer
Tmnus
Owen
Elyrian
Mike Plas
Westlake
Bob Renz
Dave Shullick
Sandusky
Tom Mahl
Jim Mayfield
Les Alexen
Jim
Crew
Mayfield
Sandusky Speedway
Larry Boos
Don Townsend
Kenny Price
Don Meadows
Thane Fortney
Glenn Feurestein
Boos
Bill Hart
Olexen
Sandusky Oval
Shul
Dave
Dan
Gus
Hart
Summerup Owens
Jim Sexton
Ron Cather
Myron Laufman
Perkins Ave
Nationals tickets on sale for AHRA Grand Nationals
Dragway 42 officials announce advance sale discount tickets for the AHRA Grand Nationals on July 28 29 and 30. Tickets available at Dragway 42 Thompson Drag Raceway Midwest Discount Auto Stores or General Raceway offices 3600 Ridge Road Cleveland. A two dollar discount applies through July 27 at all locations. The $120 000 event features world champions Don Garrits Don Prudhomme Gary Beck Jerry Ruth and Tom McEwen. Dragway 42 will host regular racing tonight at 9 and Sunday at 4 p.m.
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Dragway 42
AHRA
Thompson Drag Raceway
Midwest Discount Auto
General Raceway
Ridge Road
Cleveland
Don Garrits
Don Prudhomme
Gary Beck
Jerry Ruth
Tom McEwen
Nuckles Seeks Third Midget Win at Cloverleaf Sunday
The American Midget Racing Association returns to Cloverleaf Speedway for a combined program with the Ohio Racing Association super stock and spectator stocks. Jerry Nuckles of Columbus aims for a third straight 1978 midget feature win in his VW powered racer, facing strong challenge from Jim Hettinger and King Kramer. Gates open 5 p.m., racing at 7 p.m, with drag racing final event as well.
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American Midget Racing Association
Cloverleaf Speedway
Ohio Racing Association
Jerry Nuckles
Columbus
Cloverleaf
Jim Hettinger
Lansing
Michigan
AMRA
King Kramer
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Speedway
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Baldy Baker
Tony Lavall
Duane Forster
Duane
Forster
Daly
Egy’s Mower
W. Ridge Rd
Elyria
Ensign
Lick
Dick Ensign
Mike Ray
Nationals
Oberlin RD
West Ave
Ualnty & Service
Obortia
Norwalk
Nuckles
Leaf
Alcoholics Anonymous
Ohio
Millers Falls
El-A-Co
E.F. Johnson
El-A-Co Electronics
Lakeave
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