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Top Drivers Honored

Lernerville Speedway held its annual recognition dinner and dance March 6, 1976, and highlighted the annual spring event by honoring the top 10 drivers in its five divisions of competition. Seated, from left, are the division champions, Lou Blaney, Sprints; Dave Pegher, Semi-Late; Dave Hoffman, Late Model; Blackie Watt, Coupe; and Dave Rupp, Claimer. Standing, from left, are Lernerville Speedway owner Don Martin; Jim Bertges, Semi-Late; Bob Wearing, Late Model; Ed Lynch, Coupe; and Barry Peters, Claimer. The drivers in the back row were runners-up in their respective classes. Missing from the runner-up fivesome was Ted Wise, Sprints.

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