Oct. 16, 1977

ronmil · 10/16/11, 3:28 PM

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

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

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

10/16/11, 7:23 PM	#2 Re: Oct. 16, 1977
smith19 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,941	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..... __________________ CHRIS SMITH

10/17/11, 12:47 AM	#3 Re: Oct. 16, 1977
openwheelfan1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,468	We were there as well. Today's events in Vegas brought back some terrible memories. RIP James.