1971, Minnesota State Fair

Norm Ellefson and Jim Tipke didn't do as well in 1971. But they brought a new machine to race.

 

1969 Minnesota State Fair

 Norm Ellefson and Jim Tipke doing well.

1970 Tipke ad

From the January 7, 1970 issue of Racing Wheels.

restored super modified story

One of those Tipke super modifieds was restored a few years back. Norm Ellefson adds some information to the story.

what's old is still racing today

Went to Western Speedway last June 13th for the Strawberry Cup. Was surprised to see a 1969 Tipke roadster racing.

Here's a link to the WILROC site and more info on the car and team.

And a long 1989 article on Jim Tipke and one of his drivers, Norm Ellefson, when they were inducted into the Inner Empire Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 1989 along with Bob Johnson.