Second race- saturday, may 15,1971- Car ran better than last week. New tires and wheels. Came in third in heat and won the "A" Feature. Winnings $135 and a Cromwell X-3 jacket.
The picture above left was taken the next year 1971. The car had a 327 engine. The trophies are from 1970. Starting from the left. Larry???, Dutch ???, and I. Larry helped me with the car a little. Dutch and I became great friends. He lived next door to Larry White. He helped me the second year and every after that. He was as much a part of the car as I was.
He came over every day after supper to work on the car with me. He went with me to every race and helped me in the pits. I could not have done it without Dutch.
I owe him so much. He worked so hard on the car. He never wanted anything. He just wanted to help and watch me race the car.When I told him I sold the car in 1975 it really disappointed him.
Third race- Saturday, May 29th, 1971- (Delayed one week due to bad weather). Car ran excellantly. It was beyond my expectations. I ran second in heat, second in the trophy dash and won the "A" Feature. Won $150. I have heard many rumors that my engine will be claimed next Saturday.
Memorial Day Race-May 31,1971- Car ran very well. I got in a wreck the first lap of the "A" Feature. Bent the bumper back and I rubbed on the tire. Worked my way up to second spot. In attempting to take the lead, I got myself in a jam, but luck was with me and the leader got boxed in and I took over with ten laps to go. I acme in second in my heat and second in the trophy dash and won the "A" feature. Winnings- $150. I got a big, beautiful trophy for the "A" feature that stands about three feet high.
Fifth race- Saturday, June 5th, 1971- Car ran well. Luck is still with me. Hope it holds. I battled with Heiman for several laps to take the lead, but Van Dorn snuck in the inside on the last lap to take second place and I ended up third.
Sixth race- Saturday, June 12,1971- Car ran exceptionally well. Thought I'd never get through my heat race. Hit two cars broadside, but still won. Finally, drew poll position in the trophy dash. Came in second in the "A" feature. Almost made my first clean sweep for the year, but just couldn't get around #46, Frank Fernald. Won $120.
Seventh race- Saturday, June 19,1971- I won my heat. Drew 5th in the trophy dash. Was taking over the lead in the feature when #32 and I danced to the fence on the south end. I got the car running again and worked my way back to second after being passed by everyone. I really pushed it and it ran excellently. I couldn't ask for more. Won $115.
Eighth race- Saturday, June 26,1971- I won my heat and the trophy dash. Thought I had the "A" feature won, but with 3 laps to go, the cap came off the slick and I had to settle for third. Won $100. Try again next week.
Ninth race- Saturday, July 3,1971- Won my heat, trophy dash and "A" Feature. My first clean sweep this year. I felt like a million dollars. Car ran beautifully. Won $155.
The Playland News – written by Lee Barron
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