The American Stock Car Racing Association (ASCRA) was formed in Trenton, New Jersey in August/September 1947 by the owners and drivers of stock cars for the betterment of the sport.
The first event was Sunday October 5 at Flemington Fairgrounds, New Jersey.
The winner of the darkness shortened feature was Tommy Bradshaw of Trenton, New Jersey.
The series was sanctioning a national championship when NASCAR was formed in the late 1940s.
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