Several more events are being reviewed for addition to the schedule I think youre born with it, the competitiveness. Already have a commenting profile? Eugene served in the RI Army National Guard for six years. Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame 2020/21 24-Jun Saturday Seekonk Speedway Seekonk MA. We're located in the Ticket & Tours Building at Daytona International Speedway and open 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., 7 days a week except for major holidays. Date Day Facility Location Type Start Time Special Notes, 6-May Saturday NHMS Museum Concord NH Still/Display Setup: 8 AM, 3-Jun Open The one and only Cal Reynolds is a member of the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame as a stock car driver. The three Porsche 963 fielded by Porsche Penske N. Woodstock, NH With the 2023 season nearing, LOUDON, N.H. Hundreds of North Americas top engineering Total Page Visits: 368 - Today Page Visits: 2, World of Outlaws Finals Win Adds To David Gravels Charlotte Dynasty, JVD Productions to Promote Two Whelen Modified Tour Races at Jennerstown and Monadnock, Chase Sexton Wins Nashville Supercross and Takes Over Second Place in Championship, Porsche Penske Motorsport Sends Three 963 With A Special Livery To Le Mans, Foley Oil & Propane Late Models Ready to Roll on White Mountain Highbanks, First Martinsville Victory For Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell Rings In A Win On Bristol Dirt, Lou Modestino's Track Talk, Featuring New England Motorsports, North Americas Top Engineering Students Return to NHMS for Formula Hybrid + Electric Competition, Grandview Speedway Schedule Moves To May, Modified And Sportsman Double Header This Weekend, USAC East Sprints On May 13, NOTE: NASCAR Shifts Dover Cup Series Race Start Time to 1 p.m. The five members of the Class of 2012, with a brief summary of their contributions to motorsports in Maine, are: New England Antique Racers [ edit] In addition, two individuals will be honored posthumously for their significant contributions to auto racing in Maine. If you havent renewed why not do so today. Jacksonville Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame was originated at Jax Raceways in 1991.It was formed to recognize and honor those that raced at the old Jacksonville Speedway Park and Jax Raceways and to keep stock car racing alive. Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. GLENN ANDREWS (Harrison), twenty year racing career began as a 15-year old when Oxford Plains Speedway opened in 1950; consistent top finisher, won on dirt and assault; 1960 champion at Northeastern Speedway in Vermont. Fan attended races at Westport Stadium, Ritchie Raceway, Dorsey Speedway, Hagerstown Raceway, Beltsville Speedway 0002 Harold Sears Conover, N.C. All three active Vermont stock car tracks find representation in the newly announced class. Silva is being inducted into the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame on Sunday in Connecticut . Stock Car Club Dedicated to the preservation of stock car racing in New Jersey for 30 years.and counting. To think that he has done all of this in his own building and from the donations of others through the years is amazing. The class has the highest percentage of new inductees from north of Massachusetts in the NEAR Hall's 21-year history: Six out of the eight have strong ties to Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine. The official NASCAR website is "NASCAR Online" and is located at NASCAR.Com. BOB TURNER (Waterboro), began racing at 16 at Arundel (ME) Speedway and Hudson (NH) Raceway; raced NASCAR Modifieds around New England; sat on the pole for the original Spring Sizzler in 1972 at Stafford (CT) Motor Speedway; raced at Beech Ridge for 20 years. If you have not been to a facility where NEAR actively takes to the track, you have missed the sounds of open exhaust, the smell of rubber being ground into the track, and the scent of hot oil. Since IBM would not allow employees to compete professionally, Jim raced under the name Eddie James. He left IBM in 1960 to form Lakeville Precision Molding in Lakeville, CT, which he sold in 1964. Auburn, Maine The Selection Committee of the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame recently announced the names of the five individuals to be inducted into the hall of fame. Our condolences go out to Jeannine for the loss of her husband, NEAR member Gene Gosselin taken from us last month. Ric has a small team of dedicated folks that help make this feat doable. With the Class of 2023 now enshrined, the countdown is on for the Class of 2024! He was a voracious reader, particularly of mysteries, loved good food and not so good wine, unless one considers Corbett Canyon box wine a good chardonnay. He is survived by his wife Toni Abercrombie Haynes, four children and nine grandchildren and brother, Alex. Steve Clukey In 1970, Clukey bought a brand-new Plymouth Duster and he would go on to race that car for decades on drag strips throughout the Northeast and parts of Canada. 2023 Event Schedule The Hall of Fame Truck will be on the midway, and the stars of NEAR will race heats and a feature during the racing program. Speedway 95 owner Del Merritt said that being inducted into the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame this Saturday is kind of scary. Maine Racing History - Jeff Gilder | racersreunion.com Published in Times Herald, New England Antique Racers elects new slate of offers and first female President for 2023. Richard Burgess, Stanley Fadden, Donald Hoenig, Booker T. Jones, Bob Judkins. I hope many of you are still supporting our current speedways: Potomac, Hagerstown and Cumberland. Nick Fonoro, John Koszela, Sonny Koszela, Don MacLaren. He was also a winner at Norwood and the demanding Old Bridge in New Jersey, the latter two under the NASCAR banner. over the past half centuryofMaryland stock car racing. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. Already interested in auto racing, Jim began competing as a driver in various races, winning the 1959 SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) National Champion Formula III event. Nichols was also voted as a Most Popular Driver at the track. -30- Schedule is subject to change. Treadwell began his riding career in 1984 and earned his AMA Pro license after just two seasons as a novice, which was unheard of. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. ($25 for adults, $20 for kids ages 5 to 12, free for ages 4 and under, and $12 for museum-only). 3 talking about this. He has raced throughout New England and New Brunswick. The same could be said for the Chadbourne family. With Ted Christopher and Mike Stefanik leading a fine group into the Hall, friends, family, and fans want to be there to see the induction. According to the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame:Lefty was one of the early "daredevil' flagmen, controlling the race on the track with stock cars roaring by within a few feet of his. Serving for her first term will be April May Preston-Elms as President, the first female President of NEAR. Mark your calendars for our Annual Members meeting being held at the Danti Club in West Springfield Ma on Sunday February 26th starting at noon. The Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame was established in 1992 to recognize individual achievements in the sport of stock car racing. About: The North East Motor Sports Museum is owned by the Racing History Preservation Group, a 501-c-3 educational non-profit organization that seeks to discover, preserve and share the history of motorsports in the Northeast. Posted online on March 03, 2023 Due to the high cost of everything, we are asking that you RSVP by Saturday February 18th to neantiqueracers@gmail.com so that we can ensure we have enough for everyone, but not too much that it ends up getting wasted. He lived in North Smithfield his entire life.Gene was a 1960 graduate of Mt. Ive grown to appreciate all the people that have come after I competed here, but tonight I get to celebrate the people that came before me and created this for me, Craven said. One of his most notable victories came in the 1970 Maine Sesqui 150-lapper at OPS. A vote by the members was made, with a landslide response to have the meeting at the Dante Club in W. Springfield again in 2024. Therese is the last of her 11 siblings: Peggy, Florence, Luella, Marjorie, Albert, Walter, Judy, Barbara, Connie, and George.Memorial contributions may be made to Hope After Loss, 900 Chapel Street, 10th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510. Join us on Saturday May 4th from 10am to 3pm and enjoy the one day exhibits as well as the museums 30+ cars, slot car track and iRacing Simulator. The mission of the club is to rescue Maine's vintage racecars and put them back on . He wasnt racing in the Top 10 Kyle Larson won his first ever grandfather clock Nashville, Tenn.,(April 29, 2023) Team Honda HRCs Chase Sexton took the Round 15 win in a rare daytime Monster Energy AMA Supercross race in Nashville, Tennessee. Carl Crowley Crowley began his racing career in 1959 at Sanford Dragway and was the co-owner and co-founder of Winterport Dragway in 1967. Give now to the 501(c)(3) Motorsports Hall of Fame and talk to us about planned giving and/or donating Hall of Fame-worthy racing cars and artifacts. The mission of this Hall of Fame is to preserve the history of stock car racing in the state of Maryland and to maintain the memory of those individuals who excelled in the sport. The Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 and presently has 60 members. The NEAR Event at Seekonk has been postponed due to weather. The 10,000 square foot museum opened in 2017 on the grounds of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. Stefanik, a Rhode Island racer and one of asphalt Modified racings very best, is a seven-time champion of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and the series all-time winner with 74 victories. Maryland Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame It felt good to be home with a strong attendance on hand despite mother nature trying to put a damper on the event. 16-Aug Wed Thompson Speedway Thompson CT NASCAR Whelan Mod Tour, 10-Sep Sun Coventry High School Coventry RI Mike Stefanik Custom Car Show He was an outstanding driver in full-fendered equipment as well, winning Busch North Series and Modified Tour titles in 1997 and 1998. A rain date of May 5th has been set and Groupons are not accepted for this event. Stephanie Burgess of Fairfield was honored with the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fames Presidents Award. BILL GRIFFIN BILLY HARNISH BOB HARRISON JERRY HATCH TEDDY PALINO DAVE SMITH (Editor: I assume (ha) L to R, no order was given with the picture) . Ken Tremont Sr. also represents the dirt world, and is the only non-New Englander in the Class of 2018. The New England Auto Racers (NEAR) have a full schedule set for the 2023 racing season across New England. Ric has been the curator of the ProNyne Motorsports Museum in Pawtucket, R.I. for many years. Car racing had become one of Jims primary passions, so when the opportunity arose, he bought controlling interest in Lime Rock Park, a beautiful natural-terrain road racing venue in nearby Lime Rock. The Board of Directors had their meeting this past Sunday, January 29th, and have a lot to report out. Without his leadership we would not be here today! So again, please RSVP by Saturday February 18th to neantiqueracers@gmail.com if you are able to attend. Tremonts accomplishments in his native New York State though they were not factored into his nomination by NEAR bring his career totals to well above 350 race wins and nearly 50 championships. Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame. Part of the agenda was to announce the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductees. In addition to Jims passions for Toni and vintage car racing, he also loved to fish and traveled the world to do so. If you are a hall of Fame member and wish to help us continue, please consider completing the membership form with a donation. We will have local to Maine musicians performing, spanning several genres. Music from Country, Rock (Nothing too heavy), Americana, bluegrass & Folk to name a few. Who knew?! Don't have a commenting profile? [1] By design, the Hall has no permanent home. Click here for HOF NOMINATION FORM 2023 HALL OF FAME CEREMONY - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023 2023 HALL OF FAME CLASS (announced at MVRCA annual meeting) BOBBY BABB JR The New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2018 with a decidedly northern flavor. This is different than anything else Ive participated in, because its home. Questions, Rich 860-209-7343, call or text, Veterans Committee elects three pioneers to join NEARs 20th Class. AUGUSTA Dale Chadbourne first looked to his left, then to his right, and he could barely believe he was standing alongside some of the states racing royalty for a photo op. Adding the feature of an intimate concert series speaks volumes to the track owners of, With no further ado, here are the 10 acts we have lined up for our first-ever concert series. 2023 Hall of Fame class announced at annual meeting - Maine Vintage He can claim 23 national rally championships and one road racing title as a driver, and another 31 titles as a team owner and constructor. So please take a moment renew your membership, sign up someone new, and help us all to ensure that New England Antique Auto Racers continue on for another forty years! In 2020 she received the Northeast DIRTcar Outstanding Woman in Racing award. NEAR was established in 1981. Off the track, he is a former President of the Maine State Stock Car Racing Association and has served as a car owner and mechanic for his son Brad Babb in ACT, PASS and open wheeled Supermodified competition. Auto racing: Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame inducts six new members. For rules and info on the race, go to, Located in Hermon, ME, Thayers Automotive should be your number one choice in engine building and machine work. Already registered? Hopefully the Hall of Fame will bring back many pleasant memories of those days spent at the wonderful speedways that once thrived in the Free State. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and lifetime member of the Woonsocket Sportsmans Club. In addition to the cars, the Hall of Fame Museum was also in attendance. Maryland Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame. Nonprofit Organization. At the event itself, the catering for the corporate tents was being provided by Toni Abercrombies business, Eat Your Heart Out. They met and, as they say, the rest is history. Chadbourne, of Woolwich, was one of six inductees into the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fames 2019 class. Box 492 Bradford VT 05033. Oct 6-8 Fri-Sun Thompson Speedway Thompson CT World Series of Racing It includes those who raced on two wheels and on four. 16-Sep Sat Waterford Speedbowl Waterford CT Nostalgia Night, 1-Oct Sun Julios Plaza Westborough MA 11:00 AM Westboro Speedway Reunion As Jim would proudly say, Toni has been my 4th wife for 43 years. After Lime Rock Park, they moved to Denver where Jim was Vice President of Special Projects with the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). It includes stock car drivers, drag racers and even a motocross racer. Have a question about any event please contact Museum Chairman Rob Quinn at 401-641-1360, HISTORIC MOTOR SPORTS EXPOSITION COMES TO LOUDON. Judy Rinaldi Judy Rinaldi, considered to be one of the best woman snowmobile racers. Get Red Vogt Into The Nascar Hall Of Fame! - Cody Dinsmore Read full story HERE. Known as a mechanical innovator, Clukey has been featured in numerous national publications. This web site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NASCAR. Rich has been a Fourslide Setup/Tool Repair at Century Spring for over 20 years. He was asked to come to Florida to help revive the Twelve Hours of Sebring race which had been dormant for several years. All three active Vermont stock car tracks find representation in the newly announced class. ALL SHOWS ARE POINTS EVENTS!! Hopefully the Hall of Fame will bring back many pleasant memories of those days spent at the wonderful speedways that once thrived in the Free State. The expo will feature a variety of different racing disciplines including road racing, oval track racing, drag racing, off-road racing and more. Rub shoulders with racings greatest stars. Billy Scott Trivia Questions . His wife Elaine was also a very accomplished racer. Your email address will not be published. For rules and info on the race, go to www.wiscassetspeedway.com/mod-50 Located in Hermon, ME, Thayer's Automotive should be your number one choice in engine building and machine work. Saturday, August 11th, 2018, the vintage racing cars of NEAR take to the high banks of the Seekonk Raceway. If you have any Red Vogt stories, Post them here in the comments.or start a new thread. CONRAD TAYLOR (Farmington), has spent nearly fifty years as a crew member, crew chief and car owner; won nine track championships and over 60 races as crew chief and car owner for son Jeff Taylor at Oxford Plains Speedway. Club functions have included exhibitions at race tracks and auto shows, and the annual Hall of Fame ceremonies where over the past 25 over 200 people of racing significance have been inducted. He was predeceased by his grandson, Brandon Gosselin.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 2023 NEAR Meetings: Thanks to all who attended the Annual meeting on February 26th! ), See you all there! The rainout also prevented the speedway from recognizing Ceravolo for his 30th anniversary behind the wheel of a modified. He is just one of a handful of drivers to race and win at all 4 Maine drag strips (Sanford, Norridgewock, Winterport, Oxford). No amount is too small, and every donation is sincerely appreciated. You will receive an email to complete the registration. "These guys will never ever get any recognition from NASCAR or NASCAR hall of fame," said Blair,. google_ad_height = 90; Come down and see some of the best examples of New England Racing history compete just like in years past. The Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame is an extension of the Maine Vintage Race Car Association, whose mission is to preserve, present and promote the history of motorsports in Maine. Ted Edwards. The New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Nov. 11 at Maneeleys Banquet Hall in South Windsor, Connecticut. Check back for date and time! He is the all-time winner at both Stafford Motor Speedway (131 victories) and Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (99). Get Red Vogt into the NASCAR Hall of Fame! You could hear the speedway from our house, Chadbourne said. Though his name may not be familiar to many stock car fans, Colchesters John Buffum is the most high-profile inductee from the class. Serving for his first term will be Rich Goucher as Vice President, with Vice President Skip Matczaks request to step down from an officer role of the club President Rich Goucher said he would like to step back to serve in that role. I got to be there in spirit, get the low-d own on future . The personable McNulty, known for taking care of the race car, was a force in Southern New England in the 1950s and 60s, posting wins at Lonsdale, Seekonk, and the Waterford Speedbowl. Apr 1&2 Sat-Sun Thompson Speedway Thompson CT Ice-Breaker Required fields are marked *. Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. Gene Gosselin 79, of North Smithfield, died December 6, 2022 in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. A trio of well-travelled post-World War II drivers Midget icon Dutch Schaefer and Modified standouts Joe McNulty and Henri Red Barbeau are the Veterans Committee selections for induction into the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame. NASCAR Stock Car Racing Chuck Checks In Cup Series Circuit of the Americas . The Class of 2012 is made up of three race drivers, a car owner/crew chief and one who wrote about the excitement on the track. Some are still on the track at vintage events where some tracks allow NEAR to participate. Presented by the Maine Vintage Race Car Association, the Hall of Fame Class of 2012 dinner and induction ceremonies will be held at the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Carl Olson Inducted Into the British Drag Racing Hall of Fame. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. They specialize in performance engines and quality machine work! We will be working on a re-scheduled date! Craven remains fond of his days racing in Maine, when he started out as a 15-year-old at Unity Raceway and won the second race he ever entered. C.V. Butch Elms III is one of two dirt track stars to be named to the NEAR Hall of Fame. Schaefer, Barbeau, McNulty Get NEAR Hall of Fame Bids. If you possess any photos, stories or other information that you would like to have included on the website please contact us. 11/14/10 08:16:43PM @cody-dinsmore. That history makes Mount Airy the perfect place to honor the founders of stock car racing. The hot weather had little impact on those shining up their cars. Maines Pete Silva won more than 120 races on paved short tracks up and down the East Coast, and is considered to be one of the Southeasts most legendary drivers. The all-time greatest car owner and engine builder at Devils Bowl Speedway in West Haven, Tremont has 93 wins and 10 track titles (and counting) within the borders of New England, and he remains active with both his son, Ken Jr., and grandson, Montgomery, driving his cars. Please check the website and make plans to support NEAR at a local race track. Apr 1&2 Sat-Sun Thompson Speedway Thompson CT Ice-Breaker During her acceptance speech April May conveyed I am very humbled and honored to be given this opportunity to take on the lead of this great organization and look forward to working closely with the other officers, board members, committee chairs, and members as we keep this great club relevant and vibrant for decades to come. A vote by the members was made, with a landslide response to have the meeting at the Dante Club in W. Springfield again in 2024. This page is not available in other languages. He would go on that season to win eight races in a row there and take down the first championship at the track. September 17, 2017 found the New England Antique Racers at the P.A.L. The 2020-2021 inductees into the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame were recently announced. Serving for her second term will be Diane Ingerson as Secretary Diane is an Inventory Control Specialist of over 25 years. Article and Photos courtesy of Bill Henry. On Sunday, November 6th, the Maine Vintage Race Car Association held their annual meeting in Gray, Maine. All of the material contained in thiswebsite is from Al Torney's personal collection which has been acquired over the years.Viewers are welcometo notify usof any errors that may appear. She is a former Vice President of Davids House a nonprofit in NH and President of a local Toast Masters Chapter in NH. Reserved seat tickets for the Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremonies are $35.oo each and must be purchased and ordered by March 1, 2012. Tickets for the 2018 NEAR Hall of Fame Banquet on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 are selling briskly. Auto racing: Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame inducts six new members (Racing) was just something we loved.. These are demonstrations. Once again Wiscassets weekly stars will welcome all challengers, including an invite to PASS mods, for bragging rights and a big payout. Wiscasset Speedway - 50+ YEARS AS MAINE'S FASTEST TRACK!! All three inductions will be made posthumously. We will also be asking for a minimum $10.00 per person donation to help defer the costs of the meal, and there will be a cash bar available. Members - MARYLAND STOCK CAR RACING HALL OF FAME Many take pictures of cars which now only race in their memory. //Tragedy ends racing at Sanford Speedway - Foster's Daily Democrat Date Day Facility Location Start Time Special Notes Sign in or Subscribe It was kind of like the Sporting News for baseball with cool photographs, statistics and driver profiles. Stock Car Groups; Drag Racing Groups; Support. He was a fan ever since. Christopher was the 2001 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national champion and the 2008 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion. The Hall Fame Truck will be on the midway, along with any cars wishing to static display. Advertising; Mobile Chat; . Racing Copy - Periodicals and Programs - racersreunion.com This traveling catalog of racing memorabilia was, as always, a hit with those who toured. Theres a certain amount of value in knowing what you want out of life and not knowing any better. Bobby Nichols, Jr. The man who would eventually be known as the Ned Jarrett of Oxford Plains Speedway actually got started on water racing hydroplanes. July 28th. The slate of officers was voted in by show of hands and each vote a landslide. He is the all-time winner at both Stafford Motor Speedway (131 victories) and Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (99). BYOS (Bring your own seat, a blanket or lawn chair), your family or a friend and for $5.00 the chance to discover local music. The day he turned 16, he started racing and I started back into it.. Finally, two giants of New England stock car racing will highlight the Hall: Mike Stefanik and the late Ted Christopher. //]]> /* 728x90, created 3/4/08 */ discussing the so-called "OLD DAYS" of drag racing or whatever! Sept. 23 Saturday Plainville Reunion Berlin Fair CT Display Setup: 8 AM Rain Date Sunday 24, New England Antique Racers The Maine Driver of the Year Award was presented to Andrew McLaughlin of Harrington. Maine Vintage Race Car Association - Home | Facebook
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