The Northwest Arkansas Racing. Lap #1 Super Modifieds, Sprints, Jalopies, Late Models and Stock Cars etc. Many of the photos of this page were from Arkansas tracks in Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Beaver Lake, Van Buren, Springdale or Roland in Eastern, Oklahoma. Many of the Oklahoma and Missouri drivers made visits to these Northwest and Western Arkansas tracks on a regular basis. Thanks go out to Jim Farmer, Vic Bockholt, Steve Bailey, Jackie Bob Martin and Larry Owen who contributed photos for the section. With out these people these pages wouldn't be possible. Photo contributed by Lynn Sanders. T.J. Pauschert in 10-4 from Carlisle Arkansas. Tommy was one of the stand-out late model drivers from Arkansas in the late 70's and 80's. Photo #655 Photo contributed by Larry Owens. Jackie Bob Martin from Stilwell, Ok and his Chrysler powered supemodified in 1967 era. Jackie was one of the hot shoes from the E Oklahoma and W Arkansas tracks. Photo #503 Photo contributed by Larry Owens. Dewayne Beckham from Joplin, MO in 1967 at Crawford County Speedway. Photo #504 Photo contributed by Larry Owens. 1966 Crawford County Speedway Champions. From L to R car owner Ray Moore, drivers Chuck Chronister,James Breedlove and Jackie Bob Martin. Photo #532 Photo contributed by Larry Owens From the 1968 season L to R Jackie Martin, Chuck Chronister and Ray Martin. Photo #533 Photo contributed by Larry Owens. Gerald Choculata Jr. Modified from 1967. Photo #534 Photo contributed by Larry Owens. Jim Farmer drove this car for George Daugherty who in the photo with the kids. This is from 1964, and ran at Ozark Speedway in Springdale, Arkansas. Photo #535 Former veteran of the Northwest Arkansas dirt track wars George Daugherty. George is still active in vintage racing today with his knowledge and support. Photo #8ovra Photo contributed by Larry Owens. Photo #536 Photo contributed by Larry Owens. Jim Farmer drove this #58 at Razorback Speedway near Fort Smith and other tracks in the region. This is from 68/69 era. Jim (Right) with Ed Engle (left) and Clint Hyman. Photo #666 Photo contributed by Larry Owens. The Sandy's Drive-In sponsored #58 that Jim Farmer drove a year later than the one above. Photo #667 Lap #2 of the Arkansas Racing Pages. To e-mail Warren at Racing From The Past return to the home page. For more pages check the Home Page. |