Like any sports writer, Myron Holtzman enjoys telling stories. The funny ones are the best, of course. Even his. “I went to the University of Missouri to be a business major,” Holtzman said, “and figured out I couldn’t add 2 plus 2, so I found another major.” Well, he not only found sports journalism but… Read more »
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Forrest Lucas
In 2007, in the southwest Missouri community of Wheatland, rose Lucas Oil Speedway, with a 3/8-mile, semi-banked dirt oval as the cornerstone. Even better, it looked like the new-age big-league parks, complete with a lighted-up backdrop featuring a majestic grandstand, VIP suites and press box. “Diamond of Dirt Tracks” it was soon called. And now… Read more »
Larry Phillips
Larry Phillips has been involved with auto racing for more than 40 years. A Southwest Missouri native, Phillips has driven his #75 race car to more than 2,500 wins at the Bolivar Speedway USA, Fairgrounds Speedway in Springfield, Lebanon I-44 Speedway and at asphalt tracks all over the United States. He has won five Winston… Read more »
Roper Family
Back when they were teenagers, Dale and Dean Roper spent their summer Friday nights at what’s now the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in north Springfield, watching the Midget car races. Only, they weren’t in the stands. “We sat in the trees over beyond the east end,” Dale, Sr. recalled with a smile. “Nobody had any money… Read more »
Kenny Schrader
Despite having a full-time NASCAR ride for over 20 years, Fenton, Missouri’s Kenny Schrader frequently races at local tracks between NASCAR races. The 1985 NASCAR Rookie of the Year and owner of Kenny Schrader Racing races in many racing divisions and has been successful in every division he has stepped into. He owns a dirt… Read more »
Russell “Rusty” Wallace
A native of Fenton, Missouri, Rusty Wallace has made a name for himself as one of the most successful NASCAR Drivers in the nation. Entering the 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup season, only two active drivers have won more races than Miller Team Penske driver Rusty Wallace. With 46 winds during his 12 full years in… Read more »
Kenny Wallace
When you’re born into a racing family, your career path is pretty much already decided before you even have time to think. Kenny Wallace knows that all too well. The son of Russ Wallace, a renowned short track racer throughout the Midwest, Kenny and his older brothers Mike and Rusty, grew up at the track.… Read more »