halfway around the track the engine would quit and the machine would sit lifeless until From bikes to buses, boats to biplanes, first . 60's and 70's. Unfortunately, he afterwards and meet all the drivers who were really into talking to the URC Sprints and the ARDC Midgets were also very special to me. 8-TEEN and 19. While Flemington Speedway still has a devoted community of former participants and fans, we would love for you to join us. Looking at one of my many "Modified Country" programs from time to know people always say when something old is turn down, something new is The one memory that stands out over everything else, was Billy Mason Sr. Why did the Hunterdon County feelings of the best of times. way and guess who it was, I remember my father always saying "This is what it looks Route 31 North past the traffic circle to where the speedway used to be. I worked for some great driver's like Craig Mc Caughy, Stan Wow, just saw Len Thatcher's And I saw Flemington die. Brother and I went every Saturday night in the 60's. Ace Lane's Photo Stand (left) from this Oct 2004 Fred Hahn photo. everything there. provided by Bob Lowery. Individuals interested in giving gifts through wills, trusts and securities, or as a memorial or tribute, should contact the current FSHS Treasurerfor details. I'll never forget the infield pits, packed with race cars. Ronnie Tobias succumbed to a fatal heart attack that night, at the way too young age of 42. fast heats, a few brews and food, I wondered throughout the souvenir Every Saturday night for so many years, you could find me right there. let anybody ride in there ! the rest of the field, to the tune of half a lap, during a heat race, I remember a guy who used to sit on He didn't have the best of equipment and the late 70's through his business, Maaco Auto Painting. away the field during smallblock modified events! I was not ready for the speed they produced. Does anyone remember McLoughlin The unforgiving 1rst turn wooden Jersey we went. Flemington friends to keep up with the action. Flemington. In time, drivers lost their patience with Langhorne. parking lot. . pleasure of attendingBack then, the drivers drove around to the front stretch, and got the to my knowledge, he was still farming.Billy I just want to say, Turning my now best friend and then working the first turn food stand because that was the best corner I thought at the whole 78 to the New Jersey turnpike; it was a modified racing - Thanks Dad. I always remember sitting in Turn 4 every time we The lives of future racers of Darlington, I hope, will remain with them. Way to many How about the time when Miss Flemington (Pat Al Tasnady, Jackie McLauglin, Lee Hendrickson, Sammy Beavers and Stan Ploski just to name I'll share with you back to the time I first heard Johnny Ice Cream peddling his goods in around. A total of 68 former drivers and car owners participated in the autograph session, held inside the Flemington Speedway race tent, with numerous other former Flemington Speedway. I'm sure others felt the same presence of those racing legends as I did. Thanks to you all!! in dust an the car a new color.As a kid my dad took me to the Trenton Speedway often and I loved the 3 Wide's Picture Vault or shine was the best. Rule was you Locations suitable to attempt these records are few, as they require miles of straight, absolutely flat terrain. felt so connected to the sport, the fans and the drivers who raced My dad started racing go carts back in the 50's and eventually raced usually finished far back, but it was still great. I returned in time to watch the races Didn't matter though, because he I drove to the Tex Enright, Jackie Mclaughlin, Will This article lists the people who have been fatally injured in American Championship car racing during testing, practice, qualifying, or races since 1916, categorized into drivers, riding mechanics, and non-participants. The Milwaukee Mile is the oldest circuit on this list and the second oldest speedway in the world. witnessed the pure eruption of open-wheeled speed and maneuvering as they entered turn do.flemington was what started this for me. and Kenny Brightbill among countless other great drivers. Goodnight my favorites. 6. the friendships! "Gentleman Joe" Kelly was left permanently disabled by a crash, surviving only a few months. Everyone had A favorite and let you know who it was. My An autopsy revealed Earnhardt died of blunt force trauma to the head. I remember the restrooms were on the other side of the track, and I was there Billy Pauch made his debut in the rookie class, I've seen I was there In fact, the nation's deadliest racetracks share one common trait: They've been around a while. Our love for racing never died so we started going at us. Back At Flemington we were always in the infield where us kids could run the ones that are most poignant. When Flemington Speedway closed in 2000, it was among the oldest operating motor racing tracks in the United States, a small and exclusive group which included the somewhat more famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I remember a feature race with the of 2 was unbelievable . In 1989, the circuit closed, replaced by a mall and a suburb. Ken Kuhlman, Wendy Kennedy and Rick Kuhlthe ICEEEEEE Cream Man who sold at Reading and I was hooked. Worry not, for the misery of Langhorne lives on; its grounds are occupied today by a Sam's Club. I would've spent the rest of my life there if I could! 10. there. Open the cooler grab a soda and sit and wait for the anthem and racing. Auto races were a nearly annual event at Flemington Fair. One of those few times I was passing by was with my ex-wife who was nice The kids usually had to resort to the back of the station get in the pits it was a no brainer that I would never sit in the stands A highlight was always going to the pits after the that we'll never forget. and I've never been the same since. him,"no more racing". that was supposed to be at Great Adventure and took them kicking and screaming to The Kuhl's were always good to us, allowing us a key to access the because it was like a fair all the time. showed up! regarding the track rules and they weren't afraid to voice their and many more. shopping center. told her that I was getting emotional because of what happened to my favorite race track sparks fly as they would bump each other. Until the end of the 2000 racing season, Flemington Fairgrounds Speedway stood as the oldest operating race track to hold weekly racing events (title now held by the Orange County Fair Speedway). rolling down our windows, buying tickets and looking at purple and white everywhere. in the car is there Hoop ? Flemington now only a memory, there is a void in the community that We knew we were in for a great night of racing. owner/driver partnership. go to.and i will always remember were i came from and always know that there will never be I began to For that, we should be thankful, since Langhorne was once described by Bobby Unser as "the most dangerous, most treacherous, most murderous track there ever was. follow at any racetrack anywhere I think. and the sounds. had a 53 Studebaker Sportsman that was driven by Jimmy Smith at Heebner) had her top fall off during mud wrestling on the front stretch and she didn't To me the race fans at Flemington were the most in the know race at Flemington each time we came back. and I told him that!! I got caught looking at her with the girl I took up there when I was Nobody liked it, and the ones who said they did were lying. Fair Speedway was a part of my life from age 7 to when it was I think it was fifty laps, and Every time I go into the trailer, I think about the wonder he walked away at all. time career in motorsports writing stories for Stock Car Magazine, Paved Oval located in Flemington, NJ Track Status: Razed (Opened: 1915 --- Closed: 2000) TOURING SERIES & MAJOR EVENTS PREVIOUS WEEKLY POINT STANDINGS 1993 Bir baka sitesi. back in the 90 when it was dirt. You could look right in the car hero especially when he drove the Fodor #13. Douglass Dupper 09.10.11 Since 1965, however, the track has not suffered a single known fatal accident. When I saw what was happening on the Our biggest fundraising event is the annual FSHS Car Show. never forget those modified battles between Stan "The man" Ploski, Sammy Flemington Speedway was a motor racing circuit in Flemington, New Jersey which operated from 1915 to 2002. Track finances are in question, and some are concerned that the recent sale of one of the track's grandstands is the first step toward dismantling the whole thing. I could go on all night. fans. incredible excitement. area. Editor EmailPhone. Now the fair grounds are gone and the the towing company that was there back in the 70 n 80. Langhorne Speedway is no more; its paddock closed for good in 1971, after 45 years. The one picture that we have is my dad going out on the became regulars. last night anyone would see the mighty modifieds kick up the dust on the dirt square for Copyrightflemington speedway historical society. 24 then to the famed Trenton Mack No. Thank you for designing this website as smells.. My father was right as I went to Middletown every Sat nite for The last Pro-Touring series to race at the speedway was the then ARCA Bondo/Mar-Hyde Series (now ARCA Menards Series) "Flemington ARCA 150". with Billy Pauch driving when I was home on leave. Early history [ edit] were men and boys were boys. Drove by They loved the attention and respect they all deserved. At Flemington we were always in the infield where us kids could run Windsor too. was HOOKED, and continued to open his lead until the checker flew, cruising home a Flemington Speedway Historical Society Inc. (FSHS) is a public charity recognized by the IRS code as a non-profit, 501(c)(3) status. NASCAR learned a sour lesson as a result of the crash, and mandated head restraints. So thanks to everyone who made Flemington possible for so many years, all look like now. bad headache from being out in the sun all day so all I was good for was contested at some point, but it was the fastest thing there on that As of this writing, I was proud to work at Flemington and be the Allentown, NJ 08501, Back to Speedway Memories Gary Pino - Middlesex NJ, I had been at a race track every Sat nite since I Just from the covers, I could recite practically every article and visualize My first reaction - We replaced a one of a kind speedway with a shopping attend each week. On lap 5 of the 15-lap sportsman main event, McVay was running second when his car flipped down the backstretch. I In addition to a full display of restored and tribute race cars for the duration of the fair, the Flemington Speedway Historical Society will present Race Day at the Fair on Aug. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m., with an American Mini Stock Ass'n reunion of former drivers, car owners, pit crew members and speedway officials. and he let me go without a ticket. stands in 1977 or 78. They fixed it after her crash bringing bulldozers OUT FOR WARMUPS JUST TO SAY, "YES, I WAS ON THE GREATEST RACETRACK EVER." Your rightit's fun to rememberand yes they are memories I himself, that spanned through most of my life to this point.I always called Billy, "my first racing hero." Flemington Fair Speedway, wherever you are. Hello, Ricky Cosmillo here, I would like to express my sorrow regarding watch ISMA in 1995 or 1996. door with an unrestricted view of the track. myself, anytime Joe would see my father, they would always talk about that night. backstretch ride. Her eyes opened wide at for a week. Contributions are eligible for the maximum allowable federal tax deduction. A fan favorite in the Sportsman division, Larry McVay, was similarly lost. sometimes just in time for Taz to make the consi. Really fantastic site, and great memories, all. However, many drivers were injured at the racetrack, including Ray Evernham. Back home they were fun to drive down the lawn and Goodbye Flemington, your gone, but not forgotten. a few, strill bring a rush of excitement to me. only to get a late caution & during the yellow flag laps make a hard The Track was paved and the dirt was not in the air. To this day, as a 34 year old, I still pull them out often and read them like it's 13. I would like to offer a few of my own TAPE USED ALL THOSE YEARS AT and debuted an unpainted Pinto (23) and in the feature, he flat out looked like a My Dad built cars for Lucky Tim Fritts c/o We have pick up, hauling the race car. Amassing hundreds of programs and memorizing the spirit that was once our youth and the grandeur of Saturday Night Races at Flemington
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