Gas stops expected as Pocono 500 tests fuel limits
Thirty three drivers will start the Schaefer 500 at Pocono with tanks capped at 40 gallons and 1.8 miles per gallon efficiency. Roger McCluskey predicted a record‑setting sequence of pit stops as cars race for $374,650 in prize money and Triple Crown status. Peter Revson set a track record with 190.648 mph in pole qualifying.
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Nation's top drivers race at Thompson Oval
Eight premier Pro Stock drivers compete at Thompson Drag Raceway for the A H R A Independence Eve Pro Stock Championship. Headlining is Chevrolet kingpin Bill Grumpy Jenkins, the likely favorite after a 9.09/155.17 track record. Dyno Don Nicholson, Sox and Martin Duster with Ronnie Sox, Dandy Dick Landy, Dan Landy, Dave Strickler, Wally Booth, Mike Fons, and Fast Eddie Schartman join the field, with eliminations starting at 8:30 and rounds every 45 minutes. Thompson Drag Raceway lies east of Cleveland off Interstate 90.
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Frey Seeks Big Wins in Racing Season
Bob Frey credits car success to Ernie Ensign and a strong pit crew including Dick Poland Bob Hogan and Herry Gasser. Sponsorship from Elyria Molding Co helps with his schedule. Two feature wins at Lorain County Speedway ninth in the Little 300 and a clean sweep in an early USA spring show mark a rapid rise.
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Bobby Allison Seeks Fifth Bristol Major Victory in Volunteer 500
BRISTOL Tenn UPI Bobby Allison defending champion in the Volunteer 500 at Bristol International Speedway aims for his fifth major Bristol win when the July 8 race runs. He has claimed two Southeastern 500 wins and two Volunteer 500 events, with his Bristol streak halted earlier this year by Cale Yarborough who led all 500 laps and set a track record. Richard Petty looms as a top challenger, having earned $40,860 at Bristol in 23 prior races and finishing behind Yarborough in the Southeastern 500.
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Trial date set for Eagles QB John Reaves in marijuana charge
Speeday standings note John Reaves of the Philadelphia Eagles will face trial on August six on a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge. At Sandusky International Speedway, Mid-Season Championship features are led by Jim Linder and Wayne Landon with two wins each, while Bob Seelman and Bob Frey have one apiece. The event runs 50 laps for the supers with time trials at 4:00 PM and racing to follow.
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Landon Wins Second Feature at Sandusky Speedway
Landon from Hastings Minnesota clinched his second feature win of the season at Sandusky International Speedway on Sunday night, taking the lead on lap 27 in a 30 lap race. Al Wood finished second, Bob Seelman third, Paul Strasser fourth, and Harry Kresser fifth. Defending champion Johnny Logan captured the helmet cash, with heat wins by Paul Baumhauer, Paul Strasser, and Ed Molkatine. Bob Smith won the pursuit, while Les Alexander took the consolation pursuit. Mary Owens of Sandusky won the first powder puff, and Elyria’s Bucky Buchannon claimed his third straight Sandusky Stock feature, narrowly beating Gary Pope. Pope was runner-up, with Kent Stauffer, Wayne Prechter, and Jim Sexton following. Buchannon also won his heat. other heat wins went to Don Buchs and Dick Fug.
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al Wood
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Relief Pitcher Sets New Saves Record in 1972 Season
In October 1972 a National League relief pitcher set a new MLB single season saves record with his 36th save in a 4-0 victory over the Dodgers. The event highlighted the pitcher’s dominant closing role and the season’s record pace.
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Motorcycle stunt show lights up Sandusky track
The Death Riders Motorcycle Thrill Team headline a July 4 Sandusky Speedway program with fireworks and a wheelie contest for locals. Two hours of acts include jumps over cars, the slide for life, wall of fire, human ramp and bomb stunts, tunnel of fire, plus a fireworks finale. Time trials precede the show beginning at 7 PM.
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