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8/6/09, 9:24 PM   #8
Re: Memories of SPRINGFIELD'S SPEEDWAY
sprinthead
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Scroll to the bottom and there is a link to more pictures....http://www.thevintageracer.com/artic...ringfield1.htm

My dad and I were there one time for an All-Star race and unfortunately it was the last season they were open. I wish we would have gone there sooner....it was a neat joint! I remember walking the pits after the races and we were talking with Leonard McCarl. I was only 12 or so and was pretty shy and he asked if I wanted a soda. I said no, that's ok and he jumped all over my ass saying, "why the f_ck not, its free!" or something like that...so I grab a soda...LOL...for some reason that memory stuck with me. I also remember Jack Hewitt bouncing off the walls at the apex of the corners all night! Good stuff.