Originally Posted by bruce harrison:
from wikipedia:
Charles "sonny" ates (born march 28, 1935, sellersburg, indiana) is a retired american race car driver.
Ates raced in the usac championship car series in the 1968-1970 seasons, with 15 career starts, including the 1969 indianapolis 500 (finished 17th). He finished in the top ten 5 times, with his best finish in 5th position in 1968 at brooklyn.
I believe he held the 1-lap track records at winchester, salem, & dayton at 1 time while driving the #93.
wrong sonny was born in west monroe la. Now living in scottsville az. Not in good health!
