Jim McBride of Dallas, Texas, is among the several new guest drivers scheduled to participate in the midget auto racing program tonight at the Lonsdale Sports Arena. The first event will start at 8 p.m.
McBride, who drives a No. 5 Offenhauser, has just arrived from the Midwest. Three other AAA drivers who participated in last week’s races, Jim Florient of Cleveland, Ohio, and Bob Harner of Akron, both of the Pollock racing team, and Bill Spears of Cleveland will be back.
In addition to the guest drivers the regular Bay State Midget Auto Racing Association drivers will be on hand.
Sources: Providence Journal – Wednesday, June 16, 1948
