Robert Mitchell
Peace Haven Speedway - Curtis Turner Wins Opening - 1948
Article from the Winston-Salem Journal for a race on July 5, 1948. A 24 year old Curtis Turner wins the feature. This was an outlaw race.
The track opened for stock car racing under the name Winston-Salem Speedway.
Thank you,Robert.very nice detail,the article was easy to read.peace,out.
Thanks for the article Robert. These are the best accurate accounts of history. We need more of these that are either photocopies or actual copies.
Mike and N.B., I'm glad you enjoyed the article. I agree with your sentiments, N.B. Articles from the day are invaluable. I've got more to post.
Robert also shared an ad for this race here:
Additional history about Winston-Salem Speedway / Peace Haven Speedway shared by Robert here: