This is the place; big car auto racing, 1947 July 24

Item — disc: 40

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

a) KDYL Special Events presents the unveiling of This Is The Place in Salt Lake City Utah. The event is opened by a prayer followed by a dedication to the park from President George Albert Smith. In closing we hear from Mahonri M. Young who sculpted the monument from granite found in Cottonwood Canyon.

2) At this event, twenty of the greatest dirt tract drivers inaugurate the speed derby at the State Fair Grounds. Allan Moll reviews the concepts behind racing and explains how the point system works. Then he conducts interviews with Sunny Epson and his wife as well as Ebb Stienbach.

Dates

1947 July 24

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Materials in English.

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