This article comes from the Lowell Tribune, May 24, 1951, page 1:
THE WINNER!
Lee Wallard, 40-year-old driver of the Belanger Special, who broke the speed record for the "500," remarked of the Lowell entry: "It's a honey of a car!"
Belanger, a Lowell and Crown Point business man, was given a huge reception both here and in the county seat where he was presented trophies by racing notables.
Lee Wallard of Alton, New York, drove the car to victory in the 500 on Memorial Day but suffered severe burns in a race in Pennsylvania a week later while driving another car, and Tony Bettenhausen of Tinley Park, Ill., finished the season in 99.
1951 Record of No. 99
Indianapolis, 500 mile --- First
Milwaukee, 100 mile --- First
Langhorn, Pa., 100 mile --- First
Darlington, S.C., 100 mi. --- Second
Milwaukee, 200 mile --- Tenth
Springfield, Ill., 100 mile --- First
DuQuoin, Ill., 100 mile --- First
DuQuoin, Ill., 200 mile --- First
Syracuse, N.Y., 100 mile --- First
Detroit, Mich., 100 mile --- Fourth
Denver, Colo., 100 mile --- First
San Josea, Calif., 100 mile --- First
Phoenix, Ariz., 100 mile --- Thirteenth
Bay Meadows, Calif., 150 mile --- Second
Movies of the Memorial Day "500" at Indianapolis and the Langhorn, Pa., races were viewed. The speakers pointed out the value of racing, revealing the part it has played in developing the efficiency of present day motors.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ruge, Mr. and Mrs. James Little and son Jim, and George Stafford, all of Lowell, were in attendance.
Go to Murrell Belanger, "Pioneer History Index," for further information.
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