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. We rev up the engines at noon which will be followed by a barbeque lunch and we end the day with giveaway prizes. /* 728x90, created 3/4/08 */ Running Sign in: 1 PM, 15-Jul Saturday Northeastern Speedway Waterford VT Still/Parade Sign-in: 8 to 9 AM The Hall of Fame truck was a popular attraction for the fans in attendance, as well as the static cars on display. Carl Olson Inducted Into the British Drag Racing Hall of Fame. Judy began her racing career in 1973 and by 1980, she was considered by most, to be the best woman racer in North America! 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. google_ad_width = 728; 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. He was an outstanding driver in full-fendered equipment as well, winning Busch North Series and Modified Tour titles in 1997 and 1998. 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. Lenny Boehler, Harmon Dragon, Beaver Dragon, Dick Dixon, Billy Harman. In addition to Chadbournes three driving titles at Wiscasset, hes been an owner or a crew chief for seven others including five for his son, Adam. 16-Sep Sat Waterford Speedbowl Waterford CT Nostalgia Night, 1-Oct Sun Julios Plaza Westborough MA 11:00 AM Westboro Speedway Reunion google_ad_height = 90; A big tip of the hat goes to Steve Zukowski. This traveling catalog of racing memorabilia was, as always, a hit with those who toured. 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. We didnt have anything like that. Date Day Facility Location Start Time Special Notes Christopher, who was killed in an airplane crash last fall in his native Connecticut, owns more than 370 victories in his career in an almost immeasurable variety of race cars, from Modifieds to Midgets to Super Late Models and more. The below drawings have been submitted by Charlie Lindmar of Islamarada, Florida (formerly from New Jersey). Log in to join the discussion. The New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame was established in 1998 by the New England Antique Racers. Hes pretty deserving, Cassius said. 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 Hall of Fame Truck will be on the midway, and the stars of NEAR will race heats and a feature during the racing program. Your email address will not be published. GSVSCC Home - Garden State Vintage Stock Car Club North Ferrisburgh native Jamie Aube rose from humble beginnings at Barres Thunder Road and Miltons Catamount Stadium to become a household name in the short track world. Stock Car Groups; Drag Racing Groups; Support. The Racers of NEAR are to appear next this Saturday, July 28th, pit gates open at 1 pm. Every Wednesday for 5 weeks beginning June 28th, you can listen to local music from 6-8:00 PM in the pit area. Nominations can be mailed to NEAR, HoF Nominations P.O. 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. Today, Craven lives in North Carolina and he is a television analyst for NASCAR broadcasts on Fox Sports. The expo will feature a variety of different racing disciplines including road racing, oval track racing, drag racing, off-road racing and more. Hall of Fame - Maine Vintage Race Car Association 16-Sep Sat Waterford Speedbowl Waterford CT Nostalgia Night, 1-Oct Sun Julios Plaza Westborough MA 11:00 AM Westboro Speedway Reunion 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 Im shocked the little street stock and Modified guy can get into something like this. 2018 HOF Class of 8 Announced - New England Antique Racers New England Antique Racers - NEAR Please check the website and make plans to support NEAR at a local race track. 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. Sign in or Subscribe He suffered a serious injury in a violent crash at Talladega SuperSpeedway in Alabama in 1997, returning midway through the season the following year to qualify on the pole at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. 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. April May has been serving as the Treasurer of NEAR since 2019. NEAR was established in 1981. 15-Jun Thursday Thunder Road Barre VT Running Sign-in: 12 NOON 3 hour track time Members - MARYLAND STOCK CAR RACING HALL OF FAME Have a question about any event please contact Museum Chairman Rob Quinn at 401-641-1360, James Edward Haynes was born April 24, 1933 in Port Huron Michigan and died March 2, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. THE. See the DIS tours page for admission prices and hours of operation. Use the form below to reset your password. . Ken Tremont Sr. also represents the dirt world, and is the only non-New Englander in the Class of 2018. "NEAR Presents "Class of 2012" At 15th Annual New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Inductions", "Tickets Now Available for 2011 New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction Banquet", "2010 NEAR Hall Of Fame Induction Plays Before Packed House", "Welcome NEAR Hall of Fame Class Of 2009", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=New_England_Auto_Racers_Hall_of_Fame&oldid=953775814, Dick Armstrong, Smokey Boutwell, Don Collins, Joe Csiki, Moran Rabideau, Sonny Rabideau, Reino Tulonen. Already registered? not at top speed and racing, as set forth in our bylaws. (Editor: I assume (ha) L to R, no order was given with the picture). Richard Burgess, Stanley Fadden, Donald Hoenig, Booker T. Jones, Bob Judkins. The driver, team owner and car builder is the most accomplished American in the history of rally racing, winning 118 events at the national level in the United States and Canada, three events internationally, and a pair of Pikes Peak Hill Climbs. The ticket order form can be printed by following the link below this story. They specialize in performance engines and quality machine work! There will be special Hall of Fame categories for promoters, officials and others that contributed to the sport in Maryland. Though his name may not be familiar to many stock car fans, Colchesters John Buffum is the most high-profile inductee from the class. After winning Late Model Sportsman races in his native New England, Silva relocated to the Carolinas and won many races and track championships at places like Greenville-Pickens, Hickory and Asheville, racing against many drivers who went on to national prominence in NASCAR. Museum president Dick Berggren will host conversations throughout the day with all three champions. Check back for date and time! Article courtesy of author Justin St. Louis/Rutland, Vt. Herald. The featured attractions of the day will be all of the northeasts mobile museums that will appear together for the first time. Advertising; Mobile Chat; . He was the 1999 Rookie of the Year on the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and has hundreds of victories in weekly short track competition. Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame/Maine Vintage Race Car Association 16-Aug Wed Thompson Speedway Thompson CT NASCAR Whelan Mod Tour, 10-Sep Sun Coventry High School Coventry RI Mike Stefanik Custom Car Show McLaughlin won three races at Wiscasset Speedway last season and was the tracks Late Model champion with seven top-three finishes and 10 top-fives. 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. 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. Known as a mechanical innovator, Clukey has been featured in numerous national publications. 11/14/10 08:16:43PM @cody-dinsmore. The New England Antique Racers (NEAR) held its annual membership meeting returning to the place just shy one week of 42 years ago where the very first public meeting was held at the Dante Club in West Springfield Ma. Ernie Elliott: The class has the highest percentage of new inductees from north of Massachusetts in the NEAR Halls 21-year history: Six out of the eight have strong ties to Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine. 24-Jun Saturday Seekonk Speedway Seekonk MA. Maryland Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 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! Were excited to announce that Wiscasset Speedway will be teaming up with Horizontal Trees Music to bring you the Wiscasset Speedway Summer Concert Series this June & July!! I am currently working on a 1955 chevy 4 dr that was raced in the early sixties at Ellsworth speedway, and Cherryfield raceway. Mario Caruso, Fats Caruso, Homer Drew, Charlie Elliott, Dave Humphrey, Buddy Krebs, Don LaJoie, Chauncey Maggiacomo, This page was last edited on 29 April 2020, at 00:34. He successfully ran the track until its sale in 1984. He made the first official pass ever at Winterport driving a 1964 GTO. Gene Gosselin 79, of North Smithfield, died December 6, 2022 in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. 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). Stock Car Groups; Drag Racing Groups; Support. The Class of 2012 inductees are: drivers Glen Andrews, Ray Leach and Bob Turner, car owner/crew chief Conrad Taylor and motorsports writer Bob Morris. Born and raised in Woonsocket, R.I., on April 20, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Alfonse and Florence Bourgeois. If you are a hall of Fame member and wish to help us continue, please consider completing the membership form with a donation. For more information about the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2012 dinner and induction ceremonies, visit the Maine Vintage Race Car Association website at www.mainevintageracecars.com. Nonprofit Organization. We continue the look back at some vintage Maine Racing publications with a snippet from the May 1970 edition of Maine Stock Car Monthly. 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. As you know we are a nonprofit organization and rely on you for your annual membership to help keep our club alive, this is our forty second year and we are looking forward to the continued dedication to the preservation of the fellowship and nostalgia of automobile racing by all of you; lest we forget the efforts that went into the making of this great sport.Without your membership we would not be able to continue with our Creed. 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. One of his most notable victories came in the 1970 Maine Sesqui 150-lapper at OPS. Active from 1933 until just short of his passing in 1978, Schaefer, a four-time ARDC king, was among the countrys Midget superstars and is a member of the National Midget Hall of Fame. Reunion Westboro MA Still/Display TENTATIVE We were able to get everyone out for 2 practices in the afternoon. She is retired from the Federal Government having worked for 30 years as the Chief of Administration and Business Services, managing 5 National Park units in 4 different states. //]]> To request a Ticket Order Form, contact the MVRCA at 50 Beech Ridge Road York, Maine 03909; by e-mail at mvrca@mainevintageracecars.com or visit the website. Apr 1&2 Sat-Sun Thompson Speedway Thompson CT Ice-Breaker He is the all-time winner at both Stafford Motor Speedway (131 victories) and Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (99). All DIS tours include the MSHFA Museum. LOUDON, NH: On Saturday May 4th the North East Motor Sports Museum (922 Route 106 Loudon, NH) will host the most diverse regional gathering of historical race cars, mobile museums, personalities and artifacts ever seen in New England. I hope many of you are still supporting our current speedways: Potomac, Hagerstown and Cumberland. A three-time driving champion at Wiscasset Speedway, Chadbourne joined former Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver and Newburgh native Ricky Craven, Farmingtons Billy Clark, Dick Fowler of Scarborough, engine builder Bob Bailey and drag racer Lomer Pelletier in the Hall of Fames Class of 2019. With the Class of 2023 now enshrined, the countdown is on for the Class of 2024! Maine Vintage Race Car Association - Home | Facebook We will be having a catered hot lunch. 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. We didnt have computers or snowmobiles. He was on the board of directors of the Eastern State Stock Car Racing Association and a publicist for Waterville-Oakland Raceway. A multi-time ARDC president as well, Schaefer included three Danbury Fairgrounds titles among his championships. 2023 Hall of Fame class announced at annual meeting. Christopher was the 2001 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national champion and the 2008 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion. Create one. Silva is being inducted into the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame on Sunday in Connecticut . Sign up and get high school sports news and scores in your inbox from preseason through the championships. The inductees will be as follows (in alphabetical order): Bobby Babb, Jr. Babb is a five-time track champion at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway with titles to his name in 1998, 1999, 2003, 2005 and 2006. Learn more. We are currently accepting nominations for this prestigious honor and look forward to another exemplary pool of applications for consideration to become one of the six individuals honored and added to the prestigious NEAR HoF roster along with two Veterans. The group is set to make appearances at fourteen different venues across four New England States. The New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2018 with a decidedly northern flavor. This was a shame for the competitors, many who traveled from New Hampshire, Ma, and even the local racers. C.V. Butch Elms III is one of two dirt track stars to be named to the NEAR Hall of Fame. Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame - Facebook Therese G. Terry Baribeault, 90, wife of the late Ernest Baribeault, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. He worked as an accountant, and spent the latter part of his career as the CFO of MJ Enterprises, Johnston, retiring in 2005. If you have any Red Vogt stories, Post them here in the comments.or start a new thread. Discussions . April 17, 2023 Lou Modestino 0. 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 owners of these cars from yester year are anxious to share their gems with you and look forward to seeing everyone at a venue near you this summer. 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. Adventures included the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the Pacific coast off Cabo San Lucas, the coast of Maui, the River Shannon in Ireland, Sail fishing off Palm Beach and many years in the Keys aboard his and his brothers sport fisherman, The Moonraker. Jim was the personification of a man who lived the life he wanted to live. Drivers from other states that raced in Maryland to win national championships and Maryland speedway championships will also be included. Please follow them, find their music, and let them know youll be at their show because theyre all excited to play for youthe fans.. (all shows start at 6:00), CLICK HERE FOR FULL PHOTO GALLERY FROM STEVE GIRARD, Collins & St Clair among Group 2 Opening Day winners at Wiscasset, Wiscasset Speedway opens 2023 season to a packed house, WISCASSET SPEEDWAY TO HOST 2023 SEASON OPENER ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND, Douglass ready to defend Wiscasset track title in 2023, Elaine Grover, trailblazing Hall of Fame racer, passes at age 84, PORTLAND GLASS STRICTLY STREETS (35 laps spotlight) = #95 JOSH ST CLAIR (Liberty), T&L AUTOMOTIVE MODIFIEDS (30 laps) = #09 RYAN RIPLEY (Thomaston), CHESTNUT AUTO ROADRUNNERS (20 laps) = #02 CHIP FARRINGTON (n/a), KENNEBEC EQUIPMENT RENTAL OUTLAW MINI = #08 KYLE WILLETTE (Winslow), WOOD PELLET WAREHOUSE LATE MODELS (40 laps) = #25 WILL COLLINS (Waldoboro), Grandstand Admission = $5 (kids 6&under Free), GRANDSTAND = 3:00p (vip), 4:00p (gen adm), SWEATTS CONCRETE THUNDER 4 MINI (10 laps), WICKED GOOD VINTAGE LATE MODEL (10 laps), GOSLINE INSURANCE SUPER STREETS (10 laps), SWEATTS CONCRETE THUNDER 4 MINI (35 laps* spotlight), WICKED GOOD VINTAGE LATE MODEL (20 laps), GOSLINE INSURANCE SUPER STREETS (30 laps). Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. On behalf of NEAR and the Danbury Racearena Reunion Committee, I would like to thank the following: Don Moon, George Cleveland, Don Lajoie, Pete Ballard, Dale Cote, Bill Kemp, Jojo Farrone and Angie Bullock. The New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame was established in 1998 by the New England Antique Racers. July 28th. The Maine Driver of the Year Award was presented to Andrew McLaughlin of Harrington. by Jay | Feb 2, 2012 | Maine, New England, Glenn Andrews, Conrad Taylor among Five to be Inducted into Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame Saturday, March 31. Cassius Clark said he came by the competitive gene honestly. 16-Aug Wed Thompson Speedway Thompson CT NASCAR Whelan Mod Tour, 10-Sep Sun Coventry High School Coventry RI Mike Stefanik Custom Car Show Buffum was born and raised in Connecticut but has called Vermont home for more than 50 years. 06/23/13 05:11:17PM @jeff-gilder. The Maine Driver of the Year Award was presented to Andrew McLaughlin of Harrington. Each year we will continue our yearly induction of six plus two old timers. Drivers will get to race in front of a packed house at Maine's fastest track and live streamed on Racing America as the undercard of the $10,000 to win Coastal 200. . See a 1984 March Indycar driven by Danny Ongais, a Formula 5000 racer in addition to New England classics such as the 1400 horsepower Country Girl Funny Car and stock cars from the Senior Tour Auto Racers club. 2023 NEAR Meetings: Thanks to all who attended the Annual meeting on February 26th! 7-Oct Saturday Pines Reunion Groveland MA Display Sign-In: 10 AM For one day only the museum will host a diverse group of cars from beyond New Englands boarders. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. There was plenty of discouragement, but there was never enough that I thought, What am I going to do if Im not racing cars?. Nichols hit his stride as the driver of the #27 Late Model at OPS and finished in the top ten of the point standings in each season that he raced. As a fabricator, Glines built cars for eight additional Busch North championship teams, and his cars also won NASCAR Busch Series (now Xfinity) races. Besides his own short career and helping with NEAR, Ric loved the history and memorabilia side of racing. Maine Vintage Race Car Assocation is a non-profit 501 (C) (7) corporation. Rich has been a Fourslide Setup/Tool Repair at Century Spring for over 20 years. discussing the so-called "OLD DAYS" of drag racing or whatever! Questions, Rich 860-209-7343, call or text, Veterans Committee elects three pioneers to join NEARs 20th Class. Thank youApril May Preston-Elms Treasurer, http://near1.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NEAR-Membership-Form.pdf, http://near1.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NEAR-Membership-Form_Page_2.jpg. The New England Auto Racers (NEAR) have a full schedule set for the 2023 racing season across New England. History [ edit] The inaugural induction ceremonies were held on April 12, 1992, with 12 drivers and one pioneer driver being selected. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Schaefer, Barbeau, McNulty Get NEAR Hall of Fame Bids. The Maryland Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization created to provide a history of stock car racing in Maryland. They were married Septmeber 5, 1964 in St. Anns Church, Woonsocket. McLaughlin won three races at Wiscasset Speedway last season and was the track's Late Model champion with. 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. She is also survived by many nieces and many nephews. Maine racing history Article and Photos courtesy of Bill Henry. He also won the SCCA National Champion Formula Junior race in 1963.
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