Nelson Stacy work's his way thru traffic at Lancaster Speedway with his #29 Ford. What makes this picture very unique is the Danny Byrd #87... its a 1962 Ford "Starlifter"
@john-potts14 years ago
The #29 Ford is Earl Balmer from Floyds Knobs, Ind. Owner of the car was Pete Viviano, president of Delmonico Foods. #2 is Dick Freeman, also unique because it's a Mercury.
@pete-banchoff14 years ago
I don't think so Jack. But I'm not sure because ARCA didn't open up until 1964 according to my 50th anniversary book of ARCA. Because John Potts replied he is an expert on ARCA. Could it be the old MARC series?
@jack-walker14 years ago
Looks to be a 1963 MARC race. That year Dick Freeman finished 3rd in the MARC points, and Earl Balmer finished 5th. They also held a race at Lancaster on June 16th, 1963..........Jack
@pete-banchoff14 years ago
Jack, do you have the top 20 points positions for MARC 1963? I get the impression you do. If not, let me know. Danny Byrd finished 20th with 570 points.
@jack-walker14 years ago
Pete,This is all I could come up with:1963 MARC Points - Top 101. Jack Bowsher 33752. Iggy Katona 27753. Dick Freeman 24754. Jim Cushman 22205. Earl Balmer 14656. Keith Plouge 13707. Wimpy May 13408. Dick Dunlevy 12259. Doug Easton 120510.Bobby Watson 1175
The #29 Ford is Earl Balmer from Floyds Knobs, Ind. Owner of the car was Pete Viviano, president of Delmonico Foods. #2 is Dick Freeman, also unique because it's a Mercury.
Was this a USAC race?
Lancaster SC ?
I don't think so Jack. But I'm not sure because ARCA didn't open up until 1964 according to my 50th anniversary book of ARCA. Because John Potts replied he is an expert on ARCA. Could it be the old MARC series?
Looks to be a 1963 MARC race. That year Dick Freeman finished 3rd in the MARC points, and Earl Balmer finished 5th. They also held a race at Lancaster on June 16th, 1963..........Jack
Jack, do you have the top 20 points positions for MARC 1963? I get the impression you do. If not, let me know. Danny Byrd finished 20th with 570 points.
Pete,This is all I could come up with:1963 MARC Points - Top 101. Jack Bowsher 33752. Iggy Katona 27753. Dick Freeman 24754. Jim Cushman 22205. Earl Balmer 14656. Keith Plouge 13707. Wimpy May 13408. Dick Dunlevy 12259. Doug Easton 120510.Bobby Watson 1175