7/12/2017
Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
"Norm Nelson Classic Sunday at Angell Park" "IRA Sprints, Badger Midgets, Legends highlight events"
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 12---The "3rd annual Norm Nelson Classic" is slated for this Sunday Night July 16 at Angell Park Speedway, and will feature three divisions: The IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Cars Series, Mid-State Equipment/ Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, and the Wisconsin Dirt Racing Legends.
The race will honor Norm Nelson who won the first-ever midget feature at the track on June 2, 1946. Nelson's career is also highlighted by: three USAC National Stock Car Championships, and thirty-five USAC Stock Car wins. Nelson is also a former IRA Champion.
Grandstands open at 4:30 pm, practice and qualifying beginning at 5:30 pm, with racing to follow.
Photo caption--1948 season photo of Norm Nelson and the Al Kaminski Offy No. 12.
Article Credit: Bryan Gapinski