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April 20, 1954
The Daily Record
Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The 1954 stock car racing season opening at Raleigh Speedway was postponed to April 23 due to heavy rains. Seven events for amateurs and sportsmen offer $1,500 in prizes, featuring drivers like Pee Wee Jones and Billy Myers.
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Raleigh Track To Open Friday
RALEIGH - Official opening of the 1954 stock car racing season at the Raleigh Speedway was postponed until next Friday, April 23, when heavy rains forced cancellation of the scheduled program last Friday evening.
Seven events, three for amateurs and four for sportsmen, are set for the quarter-mile asphalt track next Friday night, with prize money totaling $1,500.
Starting time will be eight o'clock, but race fans are advised to come earlier in order to avoid traffic congestion and enjoy the pre-race warm-ups.
Fans are wondering if hard-driving Pee Wee Jones of Winston-Salem can repeat his inaugural race victory of last year. The tricky little driver, popular with fans here in 1953, will meet stiff competition in the Friday evening sportsmen's sprints.
Billy Myers of Winston-Salem, winner of last year's track championship, will be back next Friday, as will Shorty York, Mocksville; Curtis Turner, Roanoke, Va.; Bobby Myers, Ted Swaim and Tom Webster of Winston-Salem; Glen Wood, Stuart, Va., and a score of other top-notch performers.
Large starting fields are indicated for both the amateur and sportsmen's events.
Children under 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by parents.
RALEIGH - Official opening of the 1954 stock car racing season at the Raleigh Speedway was postponed until next Friday, April 23, when heavy rains forced cancellation of the scheduled program last Friday evening.
Seven events, three for amateurs and four for sportsmen, are set for the quarter-mile asphalt track next Friday night, with prize money totaling $1,500.
Starting time will be eight o'clock, but race fans are advised to come earlier in order to avoid traffic congestion and enjoy the pre-race warm-ups.
Fans are wondering if hard-driving Pee Wee Jones of Winston-Salem can repeat his inaugural race victory of last year. The tricky little driver, popular with fans here in 1953, will meet stiff competition in the Friday evening sportsmen's sprints.
Billy Myers of Winston-Salem, winner of last year's track championship, will be back next Friday, as will Shorty York, Mocksville; Curtis Turner, Roanoke, Va.; Bobby Myers, Ted Swaim and Tom Webster of Winston-Salem; Glen Wood, Stuart, Va., and a score of other top-notch performers.
Large starting fields are indicated for both the amateur and sportsmen's events.
Children under 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by parents.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Stock Car Racing
Raleigh Speedway
Race Postponement
Pee Wee Jones
Billy Myers
Sportsmen Sprints
Amateur Events
What entities or persons were involved?
Pee Wee Jones
Billy Myers
Shorty York
Curtis Turner
Bobby Myers
Ted Swaim
Tom Webster
Glen Wood
Where did it happen?
Raleigh Speedway, Raleigh
Story Details
Key Persons
Pee Wee Jones
Billy Myers
Shorty York
Curtis Turner
Bobby Myers
Ted Swaim
Tom Webster
Glen Wood
Location
Raleigh Speedway, Raleigh
Event Date
April 23, 1954
Story Details
Postponement of the 1954 stock car racing season opening due to heavy rains; seven events scheduled for amateurs and sportsmen with $1,500 in prizes, featuring top drivers in competition.