Pearson wins pole for World 600 in Charlotte
David Pearson captured the World 600 pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway with an average speed of 160.55 mph earning a $15,000 prize. Cale Yarborough qualified second, while Richard Petty and Darrell Waltrip missed Wednesday’s session. Waltrip damaged his car in practice and hoped for a better day tomorrow.
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Charlotte
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David Pearson
Pearson
Charlotte Motor Speedway
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Mercury
Richard Petty
Darrell Waltrip
Petty
Waltrip
Kennedy American bike at Lorain County race meet
AMA sanctioned motorcycle races at Wellington Lorain County Fairgrounds Sunday feature more than 100 professional riders with speeds over 100 mph on the half mile oval. Favorite to win is Scott Drake of Xenia Ohio. The Kennedy American 750 c c bike by Elyrian Bill Kennedy debuts but will not race. Promoter Emil Chadima sets 11 a.m. practice, noon time trials, 1 p.m. race. Admission four dollars, free parking, under six admitted free, six to twelve two dollars. June 18 brings the 1978 Regional AMA Championships at Medina County Fairgrounds.
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Wellington
Lorain County Fairgrounds
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Scott Drake
Xenia
Elyrian Bill Kennedy
Medina County Fairgrounds
Nitro championships light up Dragway 42 in West Salem
The American Hot Rod Association Nitro Championships bring top Funny Car and pro gas pilots to Dragway 42. Dale Pulde leads the Funny Car field with the War Eagle Firebird and a 247.93 mph top speed, already winning two national events in 1978.
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