The August 1928 AAA National Championship race at Altoona Speedway took place on the high-banked 1.25-mile board oval in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, one of the fastest and most demanding tracks of the era. 16 cars started the 200-mile contest, reflecting the select and competitive nature of championship racing on wooden speedways.
Louis Meyer continued his dominant 1928 season, winning the race in a Stutz-Miller by 49 seconds over Bob McDonogh, with Fred Comer finishing third. Meyer averaged 116.62 miles per hour, showcasing his mastery of the challenging board surface. The Altoona victory was a key highlight in Meyer’s championship campaign, complementing his triumph at the 1928 Indianapolis 500 and helping him secure the AAA National Championship, cementing his reputation as one of the premier drivers of his era.
