Old Berrien Newsletters Vol 7. No.2.

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dc.contributor.author Berrien County Historical Society
dc.date.accessioned 2025-07-23T16:59:04Z
dc.date.available 2025-07-23T16:59:04Z
dc.date.issued 2025
dc.identifier.other CA/012/002/017
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/10428/7599
dc.description This item contains 1 PDF with 4 pages in addition to 4 JP2 files en_US
dc.description.abstract This document details the history and cultural significance of dirt track racing in South Georgia, particularly within Berrien County. From its early "Jalopy" days in the 1940s and 50s to "Stock Car" racing by the 1960s, it became a staple Saturday night activity for many families. The Thunderbowl Speedway in Valdosta, a 3/8-mile oval, was a prominent venue that operated from 1959 until its final closure in 1999, attracting numerous local teams. A key figure highlighted is Jimmy Griffin of Nashville, Georgia, renowned for his ingenuity as a racecar builder. Griffin famously challenged the dominance of Ford flatheads by building a highly successful Chevrolet #60, which, despite bending rules, became a fan favorite and a formidable competitor, even leading to rule changes to accommodate its innovation. The newsletter also mentions other area tracks, such as the short-lived Ocilla Speedway, which closed in the 1950s due to liability concerns after an accident. en_US
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dc.subject Berrien County (Ga.) en_US
dc.subject Berrien County Historical Foundation (Nashville; Ga.) en_US
dc.subject Nashville (Ga.) en_US
dc.subject Newsletters en_US
dc.subject Periodicals en_US
dc.subject Berrien County (Ga.)--History--Sources en_US
dc.subject Electronic records en_US
dc.subject Grady County (Ga.)--History en_US
dc.subject Historic preservation--Georgia--Berrien County en_US
dc.title Old Berrien Newsletters Vol 7. No.2. en_US
dc.type Text en_US


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