Western New York Heritage

A Distant Roar

By Keith S. Herbst - July 15, 2007

Before the Bills and Sabres thrilled Western New Yorkers, midget auto racing was the biggest draw in town for sports fans.

The full content is available in the Summer 2007 Issue.

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