—Photo from the collection of Karl Brown

From the Jeff Adams collection

Dick Poiry is shown here at Bloomington, Indiana on April 3, 1949 with Jimmy Daywalt who is seated in the Merkler Special. Daywalt set the fastest time in time trials that day before winning both his heat and the 20-lap feature race.

In May 1949, Jimmy attempted to qualify the Bill and Bud Motor Sales #56 Offy in the Indianapolis 500.  He did not qualify.

August 28, 1949, Milwaukee

On August 28, 1949, Jimmy attempted to qualify the Tydol #71 Offy at Milwaukee.  He was too slow and did not start the race.

September 3, 1949, DuQuoin

On September 3, 1949, Jimmy attempted to qualify the Pat Clancy #57 Offy at DuQuoin, but he did not start that race.

September 25, 1949, Springfield

On September 25, 1949, Jimmy attempted to qualify the Auto Shippers #21 at Springfield, but he was too slow and did not start the race.

Click the Date and Race above for the box score of that race