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A.J. Foyt and Larry Dickson battle at the Terre Haute Action Track in 1966. (John Mahoney photo)

Mahoney’s Memories: Terre Haute Action Track 1966

Editor’s Note: In this monthly photo essay feature, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame photographer John Mahoney shares his memories and images from some of the most amazing and historic sprint car and midget races.

USAC Sprint Cars, Terre Haute Action Track, Sept. 11, 1966

One more visit to Indiana’s Terre Haute Action Track on Sept. 11, 1966. As I mentioned in my original memory for this series, this day stands out because it was the first time I really worked on shooting posed driver photos.

 

 

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