Racing notes from Elyria and Norwalk speedways
The column reports Elyria driver Bob Hunter expected to wheel the new upright Bill Port at Lorain County Speedway with others like Ray Banyas and Jack Houseworth testing the car amid ongoing handling bugs. It also covers the Al Koch Memorial night at Norwalk Dragway, eliminator winners, the Daniuls brothers roadster victory, Pollution Packer record attempts, upcoming behind the scenes features, and Tom Sneva’s Indy 500 crash aftermath and recovery plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Bob Hunter
Bill Port Upright
Lorain County Speedway
Ray Banyas
Rocky River
Jack Houseworth
LCS
Bangas
Houseworth
Hunter
al Koch
Norwalk Dragway
Tom Davis
Brunswick
Doug Hout
Mansfield
Drexel Day
Sandusky
Larry Masney
Fremont
Ralph Wexler
Ron Huntley
Selectra
Masney
Lorain County Speedway Mid Season Card Highlights Frey Return
Lorain County Speedway hosts its Mid Season Championship with Bob Frey returning to form after a strong run in last week’s super modified feature. The event includes the first Cash Bash of 32,400 in contingency money and gates open at 5 0 p.m. racing at 8 p.m. Frey’s Dornwald Special faces Todd Gibson’s Flintstone Flyer and Ernie Lowe in a competitive night featuring Lorain County stocks led by Dan Shullick and rival George Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Bob Frey
Lorain County Speedway
Frey
Lorain
Lorain County
Richwood
Todd Gibson
Akron
Ernie Lowe
Dan Shullick
Corain
Shullick
Chevrolet
George Phillips
Midget cars visit two speedways in Ohio weekend
The Ohio Racing Association Midgets head to Painesville and Cloverleaf speedways for a weekend double header led by Ravenna's Denny Lott. The 42-year-old mechanic, 18-year veteran, will race a Sesco Chevrolet. USAC rookie Jerry Nuckles of Columbus and others, including Bob Dempsey, John Tenny, Gary McCollum, and Chris Butler, are entered as up to 25 Midgets are expected across both shows. Racing starts at 8. Stocks and Figure racing join the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Nuckles
Columbus
Painesville Speedway
Cloverleaf Speedway
Ohio Racing Association
Ohio
Ravenna
Denny Lott
Buckeye
Lott
USAC
Ohio Northern
Nuckles
Toledo
Bob Dempsey
Painesville
John Tenny
Battle Creek
Michigan
Coxie Bowman
Florida
Gary McCollum
Leesburg
Chris Butler
Pickerington
Goldrush Nite at Sandusky International Speedway
Hartley Builders of Huron sponsors a Sunday program featuring 30 lap Supermodifieds and a 16 lap Action Stock Car main. Hartley Builders Trophy and points go to feature winners. Kids toss 10,000 pennies for prizes. color pennies win Speedway gear. Family admission $5. Time trials 5 pm, racing 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley Builders of Huron
Sandusky International Speedway
Hartley Builders
Speedway
Funny Cars race at Dragway 42 Race Odyssey set
WEST SALEM The Coca Cola Funny Car Cavalcade of Stars joins the Pollution Packer racket car at Dragway 42 for Race Odyssey Sunday. Eight cars compete led by Roger Lindamood and Al Bergter with others from Detroit Fairbanks and St Louis. Gates open 9 a.m. racing begins 2 p.m.
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West Salem
United States
Coca Cola Funny Car Cavalcade of Stars
Roger Lindamood
al Bergter
Detroit
Lindamood
Dodge
Thompson Drag Raceway
Dennis Fowler
Fairbanks
Alaska
Radici
Wise
St. Louis
Ohio
Rocket Car
Thompson Raceway set for AHRA record night at Thompson Drag
Thompson Raceway fans chase a national mark in AHRA record night at Thompson Drag Raceway. To claim a record a racer must beat the old mark and back up within two percent, then pass cubic inch weight and fuel checks if needed. The event also hosts the season’s second Cash Bash with $32,400 in contingencies. gates open 4 pm, time trials 4:30–8, eliminations begin 8:30 with cars allowed to run passengers under same safety gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Thompson Drag Raceway
AHRA
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Norwalk
Tony Fox
Phoenix
Sam Miller
U.S
Tom Sneva
Pocono
Sneva
Biyrie
Linda Cudlin
Pt Ae
SCC
Harper
New York
UPI
Tom Rice
Tommy Davis
Almy Harper
California
Baltimore
Angels
Willie Horton
Tigers
Minnesota
Tony Oliva
Boston
Jim
Bfgoodrich
Co Ae
AC Een
Dragway
Vurins
Texaco Reg
Texaco
Midway Mall
Dexter
Jerry
Lee TemTex
Lee
Lee Rae
Avon Hardware Tack Shop
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