Johnny Rutherford receives congratulations from promoter Frank Winkley after winning the 25-lap IMCA big car feature at Hawkeye Downs.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (July 4, 1962) – Big car racing fans – 7,840 of them paid- beat the threat of rain and Johnny Rutherford upped his IMCA point lead by grabbing the feature event Wednesday night at Hawkeye Downs.
The good-looking Texan walked off with most of the prize money as he grabbed the lead early in the 25-lap feature and was never headed. …