Chester "Chet" Hamby Jr (Chet Hamby was born June 26, 1931. He started racing in 1952 at Taft Stadium and right out of the gate he started winning features. Then on to Coffeyville, KS, and Olympic Stadium as his winning continued. In 1955 Chet set a new track record that was held by Jack Zink. June 23, 1961, at Olympic Stadium was Chet's last race before being killed in a racing accident at Topeka Fairgrounds on August 26, 1961, (first one since 1933 at the Fairgrounds). Chet won his first fifty lap race at Olympic Stadium on September 12, 1956, then another fifty lapper on September 19, 1956, which he collected a bonus for stopping Jud Larson's winning streak at Olympic Stadium. Later at Riverside Stadium, they held a 'Memorial' Race, honoring Bob Culp, Chet Hamby, Danny Kruger, Jud Larson, and Ken Williams. The M.A.A.R.C. trophy from 1971 is presently on display at the Central Auto Racing Boosters Hall of Fame area at the Kansas City Automotive Museum. Brad Harrison - Brad Harrison is a parts supplier and has extremely knowledgeable race a)

2023 Inductee