The John A. Morris

[Slewbopper]

I was at the Spa the day they shut down the track right before the Morris for the first time in 100 years. The sky was blue, then it became black and blue...then just black. Torrential rain was blowing sideways at 50 or more miles an hour. Lightning bolts were going into the ground in the infield and zapping the tote board at an alarming rate. It was electric and wild. Trees fell across the track.

It was a wild scene. Everyone was fleeing to a leeward position. The only people that stayed somewhat dry were on the second floor. I can't remember the year. Probably about '87.