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Originally Posted by Charles Nungester
Yeah but a couple didn't get the bonus money they were promissed. Don't know if they ever got it.
I can't remember how many years straight they did it. I know they ran the Burg once and Griffin in the 50 was there. I also know they ran Union County once and Frankie Kerr won. But I don't think the bonus was available anymore.
Loved that tour. Wish USAC could run a World Series or something that alternated west coast and midwest but counted toward both series points.
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Just to set things straight, it was not because I didn't join CRA that I did not get my bonus. The problem was between CRA, Frank Lewis, and Brownstown Speedway. Lloyd's of London needed the sign in sheets from the track & the track would not release because of a disagreement with Frank Lewis & the track. After 10 months of trying all means available & a letter by the atty. general of Indiana to the atty. gen of Calif. Lloyds' finally paid off. Frankie Kerr won Eldora & got his bonus, Randy Kinser won Lawrenceburg & got his bonus & 10 months later I finally got my bonus. I started on the pole because that is where I qualified. I finished first, Frankie Kerr 2nd in the 23 car, and Kevin Thomas was 3rd in the 57 car, Gary Fisher was 4th in the 79 car. Not sure how far back the first CRA car finished. We all had to race on the same track, same conditions.
Thanks, Joe Roush