Source: “Rutherford Road Races To First,” by Dave Overpeck, Indianapolis Star, July 14, 1980 Photo: Rutherford’s championship car from 1980. A hot track, a race of attrition, and off-track turmoil didn’t stop Johnny Rutherford from taking his first road race victory at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in the Red Roof Inns 250 on July 13, … Continue reading 45 Years Ago- IndyCar’s First Race at Mid-Ohio