The annual State Chariot races were held in Glendo last weekend, March 7 and 8.
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GLENDO – The annual State Chariot races were held in Glendo last weekend, March 7 and 8.
The races began on Saturday at noon and the track located three miles south of Glendo on Highway 319. Racers travel from all over Wyoming and neighboring states to compete.
The Glendo Wild Bunch 4-H club held a 50/50 raffle and awarded Dale Andreen the winnings and he graciously gave the 4-H club a generous donation back.
Two races on Sunday were dedicated to the memory of the late Marvin Hyde of Glenrock, whom was a legend of chariot racing. The Skelley's Chance team owned by Lara Skelley won the third race and received a memorial mirror. As well as the Just Off Brothers were driven by James Olguin in the sixth race on Sunday and received a memorial jacket. There was a ceremony that preceded the races to honor Marvin Hyde.
Times listed below are the totals on both Saturday & Sunday races.
Division 1
1st - Just Off Brothers driver James Olguin 44.74 seconds
2nd - Sagebrush Motel driver Roy Morgan 44.95 seconds