These photos were shared with TVR of one of several 24 Hour Endurance races held at Williams Grove. We were not able to come up with many details, other than famed sprint car legend Mitch Smith was the winner. If anyone can provide more info on these events, please contact TVR, so we can pass the information along to our viewers.
Editor's
note: A TVR viewer contacted us with the following info:
I
'm pretty sure the races were 26 hour marathons. There were only 2 of them
held in consecutive years, early 60's I believe. Each car had 2 drivers to
share the driving chores. Both races were won by Mitch Smith and Dean
Mullen. It was the same car both years, the one in your pictures, I think
it was about a 1947 Mercury. I kind of think that they had a sponsor which
I think was Michelin Tires. The object was to complete as many laps as you
could in 26 hours. That's all I can remember right now. I could probably
find more information with a little effort. Hope this will help.
Submitted by: DLZHDARR1@aol.com
 Only 25 hours and 59 minutes to go! |
 The #1 of Mitch Smith on his way to victory. |
 Front stretch action. |
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