Video of the Day: 1970 USAC Champ Cars-Springfield

richie · 12/30/11, 2:38 PM

Another one from ABC Wide World of Sports. This one is a visit to the Springfield Mile at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on August 22, 1970. Jim McKay and Chris Economaki are the commentators.

There was a lengthy rain delay during the day that delayed the start of the 100 lap race. When it finally began, ABC was near the end of the broadcast window, so they had to leave before the end of the finish.

Here is the part of the 1970 Tony Bettenhausen 100 that aired on ABC:

indybail · 12/30/11, 3:12 PM

Great stuff. I never made it to Springfield but it brought back happy memories of the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

dirtball · 12/30/11, 4:33 PM

Neat! I recognize all of the names posted at the finish. I must be getting old!!!!

cowboyhar69 · 12/30/11, 6:07 PM

Man, does that bring back the memories....How about Rutherford up on the cushion in 3 & 4 on the first lap and Mario with the left front up in 1 & 2 and a bunch of Offies in the field!! I'm getting old too but I sure miss those days.

Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

12/30/11, 4:33 PM	#3 Re: Video of the Day: 1970 USAC Champ Cars-Springf
dirtball Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,074	Neat! I recognize all of the names posted at the finish. I must be getting old!!!!

12/30/11, 6:07 PM	#4 Re: Video of the Day: 1970 USAC Champ Cars-Springf
cowboyhar69 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,344	Man, does that bring back the memories....How about Rutherford up on the cushion in 3 & 4 on the first lap and Mario with the left front up in 1 & 2 and a bunch of Offies in the field!! I'm getting old too but I sure miss those days. Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy