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RACER'S REUNION
***NEW RELEASE***
There will be a "Racer's Reunion" on Saturday, June 19. 2010 at the River City Mall in Keokuk, Iowa from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The event will be open to any type of race cars, drag cars, or go-karts;
Drivers - young, old, and new; as well as any racing memorabilia.
The SuperBird Club, The Mississippi Valley Vintage Racer's Association, and other cars will be on display. There will be a special showing of the Winston Cup car driven by the late Benny Parsons. RCR cars have also been invited.
The Mississippi Rat Pack Car Club will host a CRUISE-IN during the day, followed by a CRUISE-OUT during the nite at Walmart Saturday nite.
There will be a time for sharing stories and questions with drivers and others.
This is a non-profit event. All donations will go towards reunion expenses.
If you have any memorabilia you would like to share or if you would like more information please contact:
Joe at 319-524-2742,
Joyce at 319-524-5101
Shane at 319-524-4479
or log on to www.keokukiowaracinq.com
Keokuk Racers Reunion Flyer
Keokuk Iowa Racers Reunion
Keokuk , Iowa has long been called the "Home of Champions" or the "Racing Capital of the World". Four of Keokuk's more famous drivers were Ernie Derr, Don White, Ramo Stott and Dick Hutcherson. Ernie Derr is the most winning driver of all Keokuk residents who raced from 1950-1974. Ernie has 12 National Championships to his credit and an all-time record of approximately 350 first place finishes.
Don White raced USAC, ARCA and IMCA circuits from 1950-1972. Don is the all-time USAC stock car champion in 1954, 1955 and 1958. Ramo Stott raced from 1967-1977 and 1984. Ramo, former ARCA and reigning USAC stock car champion, won the pole for the 1976 Daytona 500.
Dick Hutcherson raced IMCA and ARCA from 1963-1967. He won the IMCA driving title twice in 1963 and 1964. Dick headed south to NASCAR in 1965 and finished second in overall points to Ned Jarret. He finished second behind Richard Petty in 9 races. Dick decided to quit racing even though he was becoming quite successful as a NASCAR driver.
Some other well known Keokuk drivers were Gordon Blankenship Sr., Ron Hutcherson, Jerry McCredie, Lem Blankenship and Darrel Bradley. The surrounding Tri-State area also provided many outstanding racing teams that added to the competitive nature of the sport.
We would like to have a Keokuk Racers Reunion. it would enable everyone to get together as well as getting the community involved. This is a not-for-profit even so all proceeds and donations go towards the costs of a meal for the drivers, pit crew and sponsors, and all fans that stop by to meet the racers, as well as for all advertising and entertainment.
KOKX will be there with their big radio doing live broadcasts. The local cablevision will have some information and advertising as well as more media coverage. In order to accomplish this we are accepting donations from local businesses and families to cover all costs.
This event will take place Saturday May 10, 2003 starting at Noon at the old Sill/McCredie building located at 3971 Main Street Road. This is next to the McCredie Little League Ballpark. The meal will be served at noon for the racers, pit crew, and sponsors. About 2:00 P.M. the general public will be invited to join the reunion to meet the racers and have their meal.
Throughout the afternoon there will be memorabilia to look at and many stories to share of favorite racing moments in Keokuks' racing history.
All donations for this event are greatly appreciated. If you would like more information or to make a donation, please contact Joe Shuman 319-524-2742 or Joyce Milligan 319-524-5101. Kirk Brandenburger of Keokuk Area Convention and Tourism may also be contacted at 800-383-1219.
RACER'S REUNION
We are once again in the planning stages for another Keokuk Racer's Reunion to be held next year, tentatively scheduled Father's Day Weekend in 2010.
We are contacting those people who are participating in our last two reunions to notify them of our plans and to extend an invitation to any and all persons who might be interested in attending.
Our invitation is open to all types of race cars, including stock cars, drag cars, sprint cars, and go carts as well as any racing memorabilia.
Additional information will be forthcoming.
Please contact any of the following as soon as possible with any information so we can continue to move forward with our plans.
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