Rich Vogler was one of the greatest heros in the history of motorsports. In his thirty-one year career Rich drove and won in almost every type of race car invented. The list of some of his accomplishments tells the story:
170 Career USAC wins, including many regional events. Rich's 170th win was the night he died at Salem in a white flag lap crash.
Firs to win both USAC Midget and Sprint Car Championships in one season (1980).
USAC Sprint Champion in 1980 and 1989.
USAC Midget Champion in 1978, 1980, 1983, 1986, and 1988.
Two-time Indianapolis Speedrome Midget Champion (1984 and 1985).
NAMAR Midget Champion in 1973.
Won more than 200 "outlaw" midget circuit features.
Competed the Indianapolis 500 five straight years from 1985-1989. Best finish (8th) in 1989.
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