Lorain Speedway has been operating since 1949 and
has been known as Lorain Speedway, Lorain County Speedway, and simply
"The County".
It began as an oval
dirt track then finally received it's first paving in 1960.
There have
been many famous racing names to come out of the track such as Benny Parsons,
Tim Richmond, Michael Waltrip, Davey Allison, Bob James, and Butch Miller.
Bob James was a local driver who raced at
Lorain Speedway in the following classesove the years : Roaring Roadsters,
Coupes, Supermodifieds, Late Models, and ARCA New Car Events. He passed
away two years ago and his presence in racing is sadly missed.
Dick Good#11John Theodoro #73
Ken Page #
79Mickey Shaw # 66
The # 66 of Mickey Shaw was the inspiration behind
the # 66 car driven by Bill Petrie
Lorain Speedway Champions
2004 Late Model**Bob
Sibila Modified**Stacey
Gerken Grand National**Rick
Pruchnicki Spectator Stock**Tim
Gregory
2003 Late Model**Phil
Rozum Modified**Stacey
Gerken Grand National**Matt
Heiss Spectator Stock**Tigh
Schaffer
2002 Late Model**Phil
Rozum Modified**Rick Pge Sportsman**Billy
Roberts Grand National**Joe
Coursen Spectator Stock**Dave
Shymske
2001 Late Model**Rick
Groetsch Modified**Doug Meyer Sportsman**Jimmy
Cohagan Grand National**Ed
Colbrun Spectator Stock**Robert
Shaffer
2000 Late Model**Rick
Groetsch EMOD**T.J. Steinman Sportsman**Don Atwell Grand National**Ed
Colbrun Spectator Stock**Jeff
Holstein
Dick Good #11
John Theodoro #73
Ken Page #
79 
Mickey Shaw # 66
