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8/27/09, 10:19 PM   #51
Re: abandoned speedways
Butch47265
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Originally Posted by SprintManDave View Post
Yes Bob, it was officially Columbus speedway, but I knew it as the hill.Went there many times in the early and mid 50's
It was called Columbus Motor Speedway right beside Clifty Creek, or in the HOLE, alot of big name racers came out of the hole,Pat Oconner,Larry Crochett,Bob Baker,Gene Minor,Ted Pfeifer,he went in the creek 1/2 times. I also remember Red Amick coming to 25 st. 1/2 mile and raced under name of Red Apple and won the feach. Butch Wilkerson #1