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After four years without automobile racing in the United States, the AAA Contest Board was initially concerned about having enough races, enough entrants, and suitable equipment, to contest season on such short notice for 1946.
Jan 3, 2017 · What I discovered was that there were 17 events held to the International Formula (National Championship formula) in 1946, of which one, the Mike Benton Sweepstakes held at Lakewood on 31...
Dec 8, 2001 · In 1946 cars running were always classified ahead of cars not running at the finish. This changed in 1947. The real question is: why were Horn, Barringer and Robson (and de Vore probably, too) awarded points? The usual practice in 1946 was to award points only to drivers running at the finish (this also changed for 1947).
AAA, again, restarted the championship with the close of the war for the 1946 season and continued uninterrupted through 1955. After that season, AAA completely pulled out of auto racing, citing the Le Mans disaster and the death of Bill Vukovich at Indianapolis as contributing factors. [2]
34th season of the AAA National Motor Car Championship proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 30th May to 6th October in 1946, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition.
1946 AAA International 500 Mile Sweepstakes: June 30: Langhorne Speedway: 1946 AAA Langhorne 100: September 2: Lakewood Speedway: 1946 AAA Atlanta 100: September 15: Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 1946 AAA Indianapolis 100: September 22: Wisconsin State Fair Park Speedway: 1946 AAA Milwaukee 100: October 6: Good Time Park: 1946 AAA George Robson ...
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AAA Big Car:1946-60: Held on October 5, 1946 at Forsyth County Fairgrounds in Winston-Salem, NC: Missing Lap Data - Race Presumed To Run To Scheduled Distance
