Monday, March 31, 2025

1974 – Opperman Nips Snider at Eldora

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  Jan Opperman drove the Bogar Special to victory in the 40-lap USAC sprint car feature at Eldora Speedway. - John Mahoney Photo Rossburg, O...
Saturday, March 22, 2025

1970 – Pelican 200 Still Property of Derr

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  To the victor went the spoils; Ernie Derr returns to the winner’s circle at Shreveport. – John A. Moore Photo Shreveport, La. (March 22, 1...
Thursday, March 20, 2025

1977 – McElreath Captures USAC Sprint Opener

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James McElreath (left) is joined by his father Jim after winning the USAC sprint car season opener at Salem Speedway. Salem, Ind. (March 20,...
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

1967 – Pearson Cops Crown in Bristol

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David Pearson wheeled Cotton Owen’s 1967 Dodge to victory in the Southeastern 500 at Bristol. Bristol, Tenn. (March 19, 1967) – David Pears...
Thursday, March 13, 2025

The Corn Belt Clash

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  By Lee Ackerman Omaha, Neb. - In 2009, Cam Granger started a new Super Late Model Series based in the Upper Midwest called the Corn Belt C...
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Sunday, March 2, 2025

RIP - Dennis Piefer

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A great friend of Midwest Racing Archives and of dirt track racing in general, Dennis Piefer of Freeport, Ill., passed away February 18. His...
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Thursday, February 27, 2025

The IMCA Stock Cars at Donnellson

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By Kyle Ealy Donnellson, Iowa – The history of the IMCA stock car series dates back to its beginnings in 1949. One of the oldest stops on th...