John Vallo
Feature Win (#40), Dayton Speedway 30 Lap, June 10, 1979
MAARN: Pg3: John Vallo posted his second Late Model feature in a row at the Greater Dayton Speedway, Sunday, June 10
DAYTON, OH-June 10-John Vallo won his second straight feature event Sunday afternoon at Greater Dayton Speedway. Vallo started the main event in the 13th position, and forged into the lead on lap 19 when the leader Bobby Jacks pitted under the caution flag with radiator problems. Buster Blackford finished second followed by Dick Lugenbeel, Denny Dean and Ted Johnson. Current division points leader Dick Dunlevy placed 14th.
Blackford was the divisions top qualifier with a time of 18.68. Lugenbeel won the dash, while heat wins were taken by Denny Dean and Ribbie Dean.