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4 unusual facts about Sleepy Tripp


Danny Lendich

Danny has been heavily involved in racing in New Zealand, sponsoring one of the most successful Midget drivers of all time, Sleepy Tripp.

J. J. Yeley

Yeley scored 24 USAC wins in his 2003 season, breaking the previous record of 19 set by A. J. Foyt in 1961 and later tied by Sleepy Tripp (1988) and Jay Drake (2000).

Josh Wise

In his rookie year Wise captured 2 wins at Madera Speedway and one at Stockton 99, beating midget legend Sleepy Tripp to the checkers.

Sleepy Tripp

After running his own car, he teamed up with car owner, Danny Lendich, winning many of the prestigious races, such as the 50 Lap Classic (nine times), the World 30 Lap Derby (four times), Bob Tattersal Memorial and the City of Auckland Grand Prix.



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