This was an interesting, and fun day at the 1996 Tony Bettenahusen 100 on the Springfield mile. 32 Silver Crowns entered - 40 took to the time clock - 30 started the 1996 Tony Bettenhausen 100.

# 94 Robbie Flock of Temecula, California in the Richard Hart/Angeli & Giroux - Justice Brothers/Ford set fast time this day at 29.988 (new track record at that time).

20 cars raced for a starting spot in the 15 lap last chance qualifier.
Last Chance top 4:
1. #27 Bill Rose
2. #51 Kenny Nichols
3. #39 Ryan Newman
4. #12 Steve Knepper

1996 Tony Bettenhausen 100 strating field:
1. Robbie Flock
2. Jimmy Sills
3. Chuck Gurney
4. Donnie Beechler
5. Dan Drinan
6. Mark Cassella
7. Scott Hatton
8. Tony Elliott
9. Bill Puterbaugh
10. Bill Englehart
11. Jim Keeker
12. Tracy Hines
13. Kevin Thomas
14. "Ziggy" Snider
15. Rip Williams
16. Cary Faas
17. Gary Heiber
18. John Heydenreich
19. Kenny Irwin, Jr
20. Ricky Hood
21. Bill Rose
22. Kenny Nichols
23. Ryan Newman
24. Steve Knepper
25. Eric Gordon
26. Jon Stanbrough
27. Derek Davidson
28. Tray House
29. Dave Darland
30. Chip Thomas

1996 Tony Bettenhausen top 5:
1. #9 Chuck Gurney
2. #75 Jimmy Sills
3. #94 Robbie Flock
4. #2 Kevin Thomas
5. #69 Cary Faas

Winner of the USAC Skoal midgets was #29 Brian Gerster.

Have a good day...see you at the races

Rich - Arnold, Missouri