In 1967, N. Perry Luster, a successful Chicago Insurance millionaire decided to promote auto races at Soldier Field. The original plan was to have 15 stock car races under the auspices of the United States Auto Club (USAC). In the end eight USAC races were ran and two races sanctioned by the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA). The USAC races counted toward USAC national points and the IMCA races toward IMCA national points.

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