Sterling, Ill., (May 20, 1951) - Stock car racing debuted at the new third-mile Speedbowl Park on Sunday afternoon in Sterling. A program of thrills and spills was witnessed by a crowd of well over 5,000 spectators. It was one of the first auto racing programs ever presented on a legal track.
Charles Moffitt of Stanwood, Iowa, came through traffic from his 14th starting spot to win the 20-lap feature in the time 7 minutes and 45 seconds.
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