Indiana Open Wheel - Oct. 16, 1977

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ronmil

10/16/11 3:28 PM

Oct. 16, 1977

Today marks the 34th anniversary of the loss of James McElreath during the running of a USAC sprint car race at Winchester Speedway. I'll never forget the accident that claimed that fine young man on that cold Sunday afternoon.

RIP, James

smith19

10/16/11 7:23 PM

Re: Oct. 16, 1977

ron, i also remember this well. as soon as it happened i went and climbed on that old wood fence and lokked over before the crews got there. just can't beleive they pushed the car back in with a wrecker. i've never enjoyed watching a race at winchester ever since.....

openwheelfan1

10/17/11 12:47 AM

Re: Oct. 16, 1977

We were there as well. Today's events in Vegas brought back some terrible memories. RIP James.

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