Yep. My son and I were there too. It was Feb. 7,1987, the race was named in honor of the late Jud Larson. Haud set fast time and if my memory is correct??.. he led also, but like a lot of other cars had his right rear go away...sandy soil ate up tires big time. Larry Rice went on to win. Next day Rich Vogler won the USAC sprint show in the Johnny Vance #2.
I'll try to attach a photo I have of Jac in the car that day, I'm old school and NO whiz on computers. Car says Kenny Jacobs on the cowl, again 'if' my memory is correct "the Mouse" had suffered a broken leg or legs when a driveline came apart I believe it was in the sprint car. Jac took over the ride and as usual was wicked fast until the tire problem. He's one of the few 'wingers' who can drive hell out of a non-wing car. Always could. Fearless and a thrill to watch.