Bill Kirk of Salix made the long journey worthwhile as he won the open competition late model feature at Vinton Speedway. Karl Haglund makes the trophy presentation. – Bill Haglund Photo
Vinton, Iowa (April 5, 1981) – Race cars from all four borders were on hand Sunday afternoon as Vinton Speedway became the first Iowa racetrack to open for the 1981 season.
Traveling the greatest distance was undoubtedly Bill Kirk of Salix, Iowa, a small farming community near Sioux City, Iowa. Kirk, who farms near Salix, competed in special races in Sedalia, Mo., on Saturday before driving the 300 miles to Vinton before Sunday afternoon’s races. He then drove the 300 miles from Vinton to Salix after Sunday’s program. …