[singlepic id=88 w=320 h=240 float=right]A wonderful summer tradition returns to the Fairgrounds this week as the annual celebration of the Bedford Fair commences this Sunday. We welcome you to come enjoy the family friendly fun of the fair all week long.
The fair will be hosting Fast Friday night racing on Friday July 25th with warmups beginning at 7:00. The Late Models, Late Model Sportsman, Semi Lates and Pure Stocks will be in point race action.
Racing at the Bedford fair has a long and storied history, dating back decades. The Friday night Fair Sweepstakes event is considered by many to be the biggest event of the year. The atmosphere of the fair, the packed house, and the history make the annual Fair race something truly special.
As in years past the Fair race is dedicated to the memory of Dick Koontz and Paul Beamer. Both are former members of the Bedford County Agricultural Society and longtime supporters of racing in Bedford.
Entertainment begins with Sunday’s fair opener, highlighted by the USA-East Truck & Tractor Pull show at 3pm. Pulls will take place on the Bedford frontstretch. Monday is family day at the fair with $5.00 admission. The highlight of Monday and Tuesday at the fair will be the harness racing on the famous clay oval. Racing begins at 11AM both days with several races on the card. Tuesday night will be the 6 cylinder car and pickup truck demolition derby. Wednesday Dave Martin’s “Bullride Mania” will be the featured attraction on the Bedford frontstretch. Demolition derbies on Thursday and Saturday evening will bookend a Fast Friday evening racing program.
For more information about the Bedford Fair please check http://www.bedford-fair.com/, or call the Fair Office at 814-623-9011
Bedford County Fair Winners 1936-presant
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9/5/36 |
Billy Winn- AAA- Big Car |
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9/4/37 |
Rain |
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9/3/38
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Vic Nauman- AAA- Big Car
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8/26/39
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Rex Richards- AAA- Big Car
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8/24/40
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Monk Tadluck- AAA- Big Car
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8/23/41 |
Ducky Pehlorn- CBRA- Big Car |
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World War II |
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8/10/46 |
Ted Horn- AAA-Big Car |
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8/9/47 |
Tom Mattson- AAA- Big Car |
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8/14/48 |
Tom Mattson- AAA- Big Car |
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8/13/49 |
Tommy Hinnerschitz- AAA- Big Car |
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8/12/50 |
Mike Nazaruk- AAA- Big Car |
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8/11/51 |
Bill Schindler- AAA- Big Car |
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8/9/52 |
Duane Carter- AAA- Big Car |
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8/15/53 |
Bill Holland- AAA- Big Car |
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8/14/54 |
Fred “Jiggs” Peters- AAA- Big Car |
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8/21/55 |
Charles Musselman- AAA- Big Car |
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8/11/56 |
Buddy Powers- URC- Big Car |
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8/10/57 |
Hal Rettinberg- URC- Big Car |
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8/9/58 |
Lou Johnson- URC- Big Car |
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8/15/59 |
Dave Humphreys- URC- Big Car |
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8/12/60 |
Hal Rettberg- URC- Big Car |
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8/12/61 |
Earl Haliquist- URC- Big Car |
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8/11/62 |
Earl Haliquist- URC- Big Car |
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8/10/63 8/15/64 8/7/65 |
Lou Johnson- URC- Big Car Red Reigel- URC- Big Car Larry Dickson- URC- Big Car |
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8/12/66
8/13/66 |
LM- George Brickbill Open- Harry Esserly Lou Johnson- URC- Sprint |
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8/11/67
8/12/67 |
LM- Red Vaughn Open- Gerald Chamberland Earl Halquist- URC- Sprint |
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8/9/68
8/10/68 |
LM- Red Vaughn Open- Lynn Paxton Jiggs Peters- URC- Sprint |
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8/8/69 |
LM- Butch Shaffer Open- Lynn Paxton |
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8/14/70 8/15/70 |
Gus Linder- Open Ralph Quarterson- URC- Sprint |
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8/13/71 8/14/72 8/12/72 |
Open- Elmer Ruby Leroy Felty- URC- Sprint LM- Bill Raush |
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8/11/89 |
Rain |
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8/10/90 |
LM- Kevin Smith SL- Bob Elbin, Jr. PS- Barry Weyandt |
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8/9/91 |
LM- Roy Anderson SL- Eric Zembower PS- Jack Pencil |
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8/14/92 |
LM- Mike Hess SL- Jim Deneen PS- Joel Vinglas |
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8/12/93 |
LM- Gary Stuhler |
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8/13/93 |
LM- Nathan Durboraw SL- Brian Weyandt |
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8/11/94 |
LM Bob Salathe PS- Kevin Weyandt |
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8/12/94 |
LM Tom Clise SL- Jack Pencil |
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8/10/95 |
LM- Scott Haus PS- Mike Shoemaker |
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8/11/95 |
LM- Nathan Durboraw SL- Jack Pencil |
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8/8/96 |
Rain |
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8/9/96 |
LM- Gary Stuhler SL- Kevin Smith PS- Kevin Weyandt RW4C- Sonny Williamson |
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8/5/97 |
Dwarf- Marvin Lutz Micro- Scott Tritle Go Carts also ran |
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8/7/97 |
LM- Gary Stuhler PS- Kevin Weyandt |
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8/8/97 |
LM- Kevin Smith SL- John Reyan RW4C- Jerry Bookwalter |
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8/9/98 |
LM- Bob Salathe PS- Joe Zelem C- Casey Weicht |
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8/21/98 |
LM- Wayne Johnson Mod- Jeff Taylor C- Tim Wyles |
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8/13/99-8/27/99 |
LM- Bob Salathe Mod- Ron Delano PS Kevin Weyandt C- Zane Weicht |
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8/12/2000 |
LM- DJ Troutman LMS- JR Keifer M- Will Rowe PS- Adam Chamberlain C- Bob Jay |
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8/10/2001 |
LM- Eric Zembower (topless race) LMS- JR Keifer M- Andy Teno PS- George Beckett C- Terry Wyles |
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8/9/02 |
LM- Dave Kepner LMS- Mike Altobelli, Jr. PS- George Beckett C- Mike Duck |
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8/8/03 |
LM- Scott Rhodes LMS- Craig Perigo SL- Bob Jay C- Mike Duck (this feature was rained out, and ran on 8/15) |
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8/13/04 |
LM- Jack Pencil LMS- Tim Smith, Jr. SL- Ashley Barrett C- Mike Duck |
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7/29/05 |
LM- DJ Troutman LMS- George Beckett SL- Ashley Barrett C- Chuck Weyant |
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7/28/06 |
LM- Jeff Rine LMS- Derek Byler SL- Bob Jay PS- Shawn Wyles |
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7/27/07 |
LM- Dave Troutman LMS- Mike Shoemaker SL- Bob Jay PS- Chuck Weyant |
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7/25/08 |
LM- Scott Rhodes LMS- Steve Bard SL- Brian Duffy PS- Charlie Walter 4C- Mike Lauffer |
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7/31/09 |
Rain |
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7/31/10 |
LM- Greg Fetters LMS- Mike Altobelli Jr SL- Brian Duffy PS- Bill Replogle 4C- Karl Bailey |
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7/29/11 |
Rain |
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7/28/12 |
LM- Jeff Rine LMS- Robbie Black SL- Chris Chamberlain PS- Bill Replogle 4C- Mike Lauffer |
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7/27/13 |
LM- Justin Kann LMS- Matt Eckman SL- Jim Sayler Mod- Jonathan Taylor PS- Kyle Beckett 4C- Andrew Pluta |
