In Memory Of Lyle Stafford-Mechanic, Crew Man, Car Owner, Friend Of All, And The Best Push Truck Driver In Kansas City Presents The Missouri and Kansas City Open Wheel Pages Of 60's & 70's On these pages we will relive some of the Missouri and Kansas City open wheel area racers and cars from the 60's and 70's. All the photos and clippings were made possible by the contribution from Mike Evans. Some are photos and others are photos from programs etc. ![]() ![]() Jerry Weld (1937-1970) Photo #725 ![]() Kenny Weld (1945-1997) Photo #723 ![]() 1967 Knoxville Nationals Program. contributed by Mike Evans. Kenny Weld after winning the 1964 Knoxville Nationals. Presenting Kenny the trophy is Miss 64 Knoxville Queen Jan Ann Walter and Race Director Marion Robinson. Photo #728 ![]() Four time Missouri State Champions, Ken Taylor (1929-1966). Ken was killed in a racing accident at Marshall Missouri. Photo #722 ![]() Eddie Leavitt (1942-2003) Photo #724 ![]() Carl Williams (?-1968) Photo #725 ![]() Mike Hill (?-1972) Photo #726 Stars of the KC area. ![]() 1967 Knoxville Nationals Program. contributed by Mike Evans. Thad Dosher of Topeka. Thad won several sprint car races in the area, including the 67 Knoxville Nationals, after this photo was taken. Photo #727 ![]() Olympic Program contributed by Mike Evans. Dick Sutcliff and Al Murie (11) tangle in action at the old Olympic Speedway. Photo #729 ![]() Olympic Program contributed by Mike Evans. From left Dale Moore, Bill Norton, Jerry Weld and Gene Gennetten poise with relieve driver Fred the dog. Photo #730 ![]() Olympic Program contributed by Mike Evans. Greg Weld at a USAC race in New Bremen Ohio. Photo #731 ![]() Olympic Program contributed by Mike Evans. Greg at Indy in 1970. Photo #732 CLICK HERE to check out Luther Brewer's racecars Lap #1 of the Missouri and KC Open Wheel Area Racing ![]() For a complete list of pages at Racing From The Past check the Home Page. |