1974 - O'Brien Out Front at Rockford ‘Homecoming’

Larry O’Brien receives his spoils after winning the 50-lap late model feature at Rockford Speedway. Making the trophy presentation is Andy Granatelli, while Rockford promoter Hugh Deery holds the checkers and starter Jack Heiman looks on. – Stan Long Photo

Rockford, Ill. (August 10, 1974) – Larry O’Brien of Harvard fought off the last-lap charge of Dennis Burgan of Waukegan to win the “Homecoming 50” late model feature at Rockford Speedway Saturday night.

The homecoming honors were for Andy Granatelli, who returned to Rockford Speedway to greet racing fans and friends after a 20-year absence.

Doug Moline, the Loves Park wonderboy, won both his heat and feature in the roadrunner division.


Results –


Late Model –

Heat #1 – Ernie Billman
Heat #2 – Tom Yakaitis
Heat #3 – Ron Willig
Semi – Tom Yakaitis
Feature –
1. Larry O’Brien
2. Dennis Burgan
3. Wayne Swartout


Roadrunner –

Heat #1 – Clayton Smith
Heat #2 – Doug Moline
Feature –
1. Doug Moline
2. John Logan
3. Pat Ward