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10/17/23, 6:21 PM   #9
Re: Remembering James McElreath
bart
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Originally Posted by openwheelfan1 View Post
On this day 46 years ago we lost James McElreath in a tragic accident during the first of twin 50 lap USAC sprint features at Winchester. A rising star, James was a genuinely nice guy with an immense pedigree and a ton of talent. Thankful to have known you. Race in Peace!
I did not get to know James, but did spend some time with his dad. Here are James' and his sister Shirley Ann's jackets I donated to the Museum of American Speed just last week in his honor.

Bart
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