Rock Island’s Benny Hofer (right) hoists his 5-foot tall trophy after
winning the Illinois State Championship at Peoria Speedway.
Peoria, Ill. (September 22, 1962) – Ben Hofer of Rock Island forced his 1957 Chevrolet into the lead on the 41st lap and went on to take an easy victory in the Illinois State Championships at Peoria Speedway on Saturday night.
Some 10,000 fans turned out to see Hofer run away from a talented field. Peorian Les Peterson finished second to Hofer with Bill Starr of Moline third.
Hofer only managed to finish third in his qualifying heat but turned on the steam in the 25-mile finale.
Jim Havill of LeClaire, Iowa, won the 25-lap semi-main.
Results –
Heat #1 – Jim Strube, Peoria
Heat #2 – Bill Starr, Moline
Heat #3 – Shorty Bennett, Davenport
Consolation – Al Terrell, Peoria
Semi – Jim Havill, LeClaire, Iowa
Feature –
1. Ben Hofer, Rock Island
2. Les Peterson, Peoria
3. Bill Starr
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