The Fairgrounds Speedway Racing Hall of Fame began in 2001 by previous promoter Dennis Grau, who inducted previous track champions Darrell Waltrip, Flookie Buford, Bob Reuther, the late Coo Coo Marlin and Andy Kirby, and long-time promoter Bill Donoho. But, due to the track changing hands numerous times, the program was overlooked and finally dropped until now. Danny Denson, current track promoter, is reinstating the program by inducting Sterling Marlin, Chad Chaffin, Joe Buford, the late Marty Robbins, and one surprise inductee this weekend, Saturday, July 11.
In the near future, the Fairgrounds Speedway plans to have a designated area at the track with memorabilia, video, and historical photos for the fans to enjoy for many years to come.
Denson said, “We feel that the elite number of drivers who have come through this historic place is worth reinstating the Hall of Fame and to nurture it into something the drivers and fans can be proud of. As we prepare to designate an area at the track for the fans, we feel fortunate to have historians like Russ Thompson, Glen Harness, and many others who can assist us with priceless documents and photographs to thrill fans for generations to come.”
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