Putting cows on the front page since 1885.
Putting cows on the front page since 1885.
Neal Becker was part of a crew of mechanics switching the engine out of a semi late style stock car in Claysburg preparing for an upcoming race in Cumberland, Md.
Dirt track racing has been in the Weyandt family of Claysburg for three generations, which started with Brian Weyandt Sr.'s uncle Denny Weyandt in the 1960s.
"My uncle started back in the 60s - he retired in 1974 and then I started in 1986," he said.
Weyandt retired from racing 2001, but the tradition continues with his two sons Brian Weyandt Jr. and Devin Weyandt.
"It's always just been a family thing," Weyandt Sr. said.
Brian Jr. explained that the cars they race on the dirt tracks are called simulators.
Everyone has their cars designed differently, and different color combinations in bright...
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