Don Fike, who earned 32 career USAC wins as a car owner, passed away on January 16. He was 78.
Between 2001-13, Don's cars amassed USAC Silver Crown & National Midget wins with sons A.J. & Aaron, plus @darrenhagen2 & @DaveyRay33.
ππππ πΊππππ βΆοΈ https://t.co/cucsQRBOl6
Goin' back-to-back at the Springfield Mile! π₯π₯
Just two Illinois drivers have won champ car races at the @ILStateFair in consecutive years.
βͺοΈ Tony Bettenhausen || 1950-51
βͺοΈ A.J. Fike || 2012-13
Fike returns this Saturday, Aug. 16, for a chance at #Bettenhausen100 win #3!
@AmericanAir failed today. Mechanical issues happen. But our 5 hour delay could have been avoided by not letting someone on the plane who was actively passing out at the gate.
π¨ The K.T.J. & A.J. Show. π¨
@kevinthomasjr & @FikeAj will share driving duties aboard the @FTM53inc #53 during the '23 USAC Silver Crown season.
KTJ will take on the dirt 1/2-miles & with A.J.'s focus on the dirt miles.
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πΈ @IRIphotography
Runnin' through the past 40 years of #Bettenhausen100 history.
1982: Bobby Olivero's final win.
1992: Jimmy Sills dominates.
2002: @jjyeley1 tallies one en route to first title.
2012: @FikeAj scores one for the home crowd.
2022: Let's find out this Saturday at @ILStateFair!