97-Year-Old Driver Wins Again

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Published: July 10, 2012 11:45 am EDT

The amazing driving career of Leo Burns continued on Monday night (July 9) at the Wayne County Fair in Fairfield, Illinois.

At the age of 97 years young, Burns piloted the eight-year-old trotting mare Winsome Wyoming to a 2:07.1 victory in a Free For All Trot. Burns also owns and trains the daughter of Wilson Wyoming-Drama Queen.

Winsome Wyoming drew the rail and went wire-to-wire through fractions of :32.1, 1:02.4, 1:34.4 and 2:07.1. The duo opened up a 3-3/4 length lead at the top of the lane and then hung on for a two length triumph over Bonfire Red.

The victory allowed Burns to break his own record as the oldest driver to ever win a race.

(USTA)

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Comments

Hugh Woods
10 July 2012 - 12:49 pm

And you think these old guys can't drive? They are sharper and wiser than some of the young guys--from another old driver.

Allan Casselman
10 July 2012 - 11:57 am

Leo makes it hard to believe these young drivers are worth 5% for their hard work !!!!! P.S. Go Mr. Burns Go!!! Win pictures to 100 years for Leo.

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