American Racing Drivers Club

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The American Racing Drivers Club (ARDC) is an open-wheel midget car racing sanctioning body that operates primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and New England areas of the United States.

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[edit] History

The American Racing Drivers Club was organized in 1939, making it one of the oldest sanctioning bodies in the United States, predating NASCAR by nearly a decade. The purpose of the organization was to represent the drivers and car owners in dealing with track owners and promoters. The club's first president was Bill Schindler. [1] Ed "Dutch" Schaefer was elected president in 1952. [2] Schaefer reigned until 1968, when the series featured 51 races and $93,000 in prize money. [2]

[edit] Events

The club currently sanctions approximately 20 events. The venues are located between New York State and North Carolina.

[edit] ARDC Midget Car Series

ARDC Midget Car Season Champions

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Biography for Bill Schindler at the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
  2. ^ a b Biography for Dutch Schaefer at the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame

[edit] External links

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