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Jim Sauter was a pioneer of short-track racing throughout Wisconsin. He raced against greats like Dick Trickle, Mark Martin, and Alan Kulwicki. Continue reading
ARCA Countdown #1 – 1978 Daytona ARCA 200
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ARCA Countdown #2 – 1967 Daytona ARCA 250
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ARCA began racing at the 2.5 mile Daytona International Speedway in 1964 and the inaugural race winner was Nelson Stacy. In addition to Stacy’s win, ARCA pioneer Iggy Katona also appeared in the race. Continue reading
ARCA Countdown #3 – 1987 Daytona ARCA 200
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Ralph Jones raced at the Daytona International Speedway before, finishing fifth in the 1979 ARCA 200 to an 18-year-old Kyle Petty. After the race, he took his car to the NASCAR garage and finished 12th in one of the Twin 125 qualifying races. He would go on to finish 15th in the 1979 Daytona 500, the same race which changed the sport of NASCAR. Continue reading
ARCA Countdown #5 – 2012 Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200
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Bobby Gerhart came into Daytona as the two-time defending winner. He claimed his seventh win at the historic track in 2011 and the moment he stepped into Daytona International Speedway in 2012, he showed no signs of slowing down. Continue reading
ARCA Countdown – Honorable Mentions for Best Daytona ARCA Races
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Here are the races that just missed the cut in my ARCA Countdown of the Top-Five Best Daytona ARCA Races. Watch throughout the week for my Top-Five Countdown. Continue reading