Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Langford Speedway, 1941


Last season before the Second World War took over. Photos are from the Golden Wheels collection.

1941


June 7, 1941

--fast time: Lew McMurtry, 18 (equals track record)
--helmet dash: Lew McMurtry
--main event: Lew McMurtry


June 28, 1941

--fast time: Ernie Spalding, 18 4-5
--helmet dash: Jerry Vantreight
--main event: Lew McMurtry


July 2, 1941

--fast time: ??
--helmet dash: Lew McMurtry
--main event: Jerry Vantreight


July 26, 1941

--fast time: Jerry Vantreight, 18.5
--helmet dash: Jack Spalding
--main event: Jack Spalding


August 16, 1941

--fast time: ??
--helmet dash: Jack Spalding
--main event: Jack Spalding


August 23, 1941

--fast time: Jerry Vantreight, 18 3-5
--helmet dash: Jerry Vantreight
--main event: Jerry Vantreight

1941 summary

track record: Lew McMurtry, 18 (equals 1939 mark of Jimmy Seim)
helmet dash wins: 2, Lew McMurtry, Jerry Vantreight and Jack Spalding
main event wins: 2, Lew McMurtry, Jerry Vantreight and Jack Spalding

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