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From 1956-70 USAC brought open-wheel races to Langhorne and this was the track’s finest era with all the big-name drivers ...

Lorenzen made his NASCAR debut in 1956 at Langhorne Speedway. He then moved over to USAC Stock Car, winning championships in 1958 and 1959. After proving he can handle the competition, he returned ...