Paul
Fitzpatrick holds his trophy presented to him by race promoter Vern Weber
(left). Roger Beck (right) presents the checkers.
Independence, Iowa (September 21, 1968) – Over 30 late models were entered in the third annual Indee Spectacular at the Buchanan County Fairgrounds on Saturday night.
Paul Fitzpatrick of Rochester, Minn., showed the same style he used a week ago to win the season championship as he took second fastest time and then won the 50-lap championship feature to take home $550 for his night’s work.
Fitzpatrick started fifth, as the first six fastest timers were inverted for the main event. He steadily moved up to take the lead at the midway point of the race and finished a straightaway ahead of runner-up Ed Sanger of Waterloo. Sanger qualified third fastest to make his total winnings to $390.
Red Droste of Waterloo was the fastest in time trials for $100, won the first heat and another $100, and finished third in the feature for a total of $425 in winnings.
Chub Liebe of Oelwein won the second heat and finished ninth in the feature for a total of $150.
Results –
Time trials – Red Droste, Waterloo (18.24)
Heat #1 – Red Droste
Heat #2 – Chub Liebe, Oelwein
Feature –
1. Paul Fitzpatrick, Rochester, Minn.
2. Ed Sanger, Waterloo
3. Red Droste
4. Curt Hansen, Dike
5. Bill Zwanziger, Waterloo
6. Glen Martin, Independence
7. Claus Stricker, Waterloo
8. Joe Wurst, Blooming Prairie, Minn.
9. Chub Liebe
10.Karl Sanger, Waterloo
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