Saturday, May 2, 2026

1969 – Wagner Conquers Kirksville

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  By Ida May Van Genderen Kirksville, Mo. (May 2, 1969) – Earl Wagner came and conquered the opening super modified races held by the Northe...
Friday, May 1, 2026

1981 - 12,000 Watch Merryfield Win at Des Moines

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  Joe Merryfield is surrounded by a bevy of beauties after winning the late model season opener at the Iowa State Fair Speedway. Promoter Le...
Thursday, April 30, 2026

1988 - Egersdorf Notches 'Spring National' Win

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  Rick Egersdorf won the open late model feature during the “Spring Nationals” at Cedar Lake Speedway. – Jerry Mackey Photo By Todd Narveson...

1961 – Jones Flagged – Foyt is Winner

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  A.J. Foyt is surrounded by his fans after he won the 30-lap USAC sprint car feature at Salem Speedway. – Tom Easterling Photo Salem, Ind. ...
Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1967 – Shear Cops Rockford Opener

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  Joe Shear won the late model stock car season opener at Rockford Speedway. – Dean Bentley Collection Rockford, Ill. (April 29, 1967) – Joe...
Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1978 – Hawkeye Downs’ Opener to Sanger

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  Ed Sanger receives congratulations from new Hawkeye Downs race promoter Al Frieden after Sanger won the late model season opener on Friday...
Monday, April 27, 2026

1968 - 5,000 Watch Blundy Bank Top $$$ at Knoxville

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  Jerry Blundy was all smiles after winning the 25-lap super modified main at the Knoxville Raceway season opener. Knoxville, Iowa (April 27...