Description: The ticket stub is in good condition. Photos were taken to assist with the condition and content of the ticket stub. This ticket is unique in that it is for a NASCAR race but depicts AJ Foyt in an Indy Car. The reason makes for a great story. The Festival 250 was included in the NASCAR schedule only one week earlier. It was originally scheduled as a USAC Indy Car race. Henry Banks, USAC President, notified Atlanta International Raceway President Nelson Weaver that he was canceling the Indy Car race due to safety concerns. Weaver was upset that USAC canceled the race a mere 36 hours before they were supposed to check-in. The scramble was on to add this race to the NASCAR schedule, which included printing over the original USAC ticket. Only 18,000 fans attended this race, which makes this ticket stub rare. A field of 42 took the green on July 9, 1961, in the Festival 250 at Atlanta International Raceway. Leading the way was Fireball Roberts, who won the pole with a speed of 136.088 mph. Fred Lorenzen would win this race in the #28 Holman Moody Ford, followed by Bob Welborn, Richard Petty, Emanuel Zervakis, and Jack Smith. Please review the other racing items I have listed. I will combine shipping and provide a refund on shipping charges for anything over cost. Thanks!
Price: 74.95 USD
Location: Maiden, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-12-02T20:05:53.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sport: Auto Racing
Player: Fred Lorenzen
Year: 1961
Original/Reproduction: Original
Grade: Ungraded
Team: Holman Moody
Vintage: Yes
Event/Tournament: Festival 250
