James "Jim" McAmis
1924 - 1993

 

 

 

This rather fuzzy photo of Jim McAmis in Elmer Orton's light pink colored #2 Ford coupe was taken on the infield at Winfield, Kansas in 1958 – Gary Virden photo

 

Left to right:  Elmer Orton, owner; Jim McAmis, driver; and Lyle Baker, flagman

Gary Virden collection

 

 

Jim McAmis at CeJay Stadium in Wichita, Kansas in 1952 – Ira Woodward photo

 

 

Jim McAmis, center, Lyle Baker at right, and the flagman's first name was Bob, but his last name is currently unknown – “77” Speedway, Arkansas City, Kansas

Gary Virden photo from the Larry Brooks collection

 

If you know who the flagman was in the photo above, please contact Bob Lawrence.

 

 

Jim McAmis of Wichita, Kansas is shown here with Elmer Orton's Ford coupe at “77” Speedway south of Arkansas City, Kansas – Gary Virden photo from the Mike McCoy collection

 

 

Jim McAmis at “77” Speedway south of Arkansas City, Kansas on April 8, 1956 – Gary Virden photo