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Staff Report

THE BEST OF TIMES: Chapter 188 – Closing It Out

THE BEST OF TIMES: Chapter 188 – Closing It Out

The rain falling on Jimmy Wilson added to his tension as he ran across the parking lot. It was a gloomy late afternoon. EDITOR’S NOTE: For 188 chapters, we have been proud to bring you the adventures of a small town boy named Jimmy Wilson. With the support of…
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The Quiet Career Of Don Droud Jr., Part 1

The Quiet Career Of Don Droud Jr., Part 1

As Don Droud Jr. prepared for the final points race of the USAC Midwest Wingless Series season at Bethany Speedway, he was approached by a media member. As Don Droud Jr. prepared for the final points race of the USAC Midwest Wingless Series season at Missouri‘s…
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ARGABRIGHT: The Best of Times

ARGABRIGHT: The Best of Times

Elsewhere in this issue you’ll find the final monthly installment of the Best of Times series. Elsewhere in this issue you‘ll find the final monthly installment of the Best of Times series. After 188 episodes spanning more than 15 years, the Jimmy Wilson saga has…
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Staff Report

Grant's Hard-Won Championship, Part 2

Grant's Hard-Won Championship, Part 2

After a difficult three nights at the Kokomo Smackdown, it was obvious that the USAC National Sprint Car Series title was out of reach for Justin Grant. After a very difficult three nights at the Kokomo Smackdown, it was obvious that the USAC National Sprint Car Series championship was out…
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Staff Report

SULLIVAN: Responding

SULLIVAN: Responding

As Cannon McIntosh climbed to the top of his roll cage after besting the field at Missouri’s Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex, you could sense his relief. As Cannon McIntosh climbed to the top of his roll cage after besting the field at Missouri‘s Sweet Springs…
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Staff Report

Grant's Hard-Won Championship, Part 1

Grant's Hard-Won Championship, Part 1

As race teams and officials began assembling at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, everything seemed just a bit odd. As race teams and officials began assembling at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, everything seemed just a bit odd. To use an old term, this…
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BACON: A Third USAC Sprint Car Title

BACON: A Third USAC Sprint Car Title

It is safe to say that 2020 did not unfold anywhere close to what we expected. It is safe to say that 2020 did not unfold anywhere close to what we expected. Starting off ordinarily enough, the year quickly took a turn with the appearance…
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Remembering Ray Crawford

Remembering Ray Crawford

At this point in racing history, a number of Oklahoma open-wheel racers have made their mark in the sport, some having garnered a national reputation. At this point in racing history, a number of Oklahoma open-wheel racers have made their mark in the sport, some having…
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OLSON: The Branch Manager

OLSON: The Branch Manager

It was those lights. Those bright fluorescent lights buried in the white ceiling tiles staring straight down on me as I moved my feet back and forth. It was those lights. Those bright fluorescent lights buried in the white ceiling tiles staring straight down on…
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PHOTOS: Western World Championship Night 2

PHOTOS: Western World Championship Night 2

USAC midget and sprint car stars were back in action Saturday at Arizona Speedway in San Tan Valley, Ariz., for night two of the Western World Championships. ‹ › Photo: 1 /…