2015-05-07

This week’s photo:

Charlie Miller, in what I believe is one of the Gordon Outboards.  It was blue, in color.  Over his career, Charlie drove an assortment of cars, but I just remember him in this one that is pictured.  His win record will appear further down in this week’s column.


Some personal/family stuff:

It’s been almost 8 months since I left New York and came down here to Cape Coral, Florida, to live with my daughter, Sandy.   And as I start this on Sunday, it’s been 10 months since the love of my life passed away.  Do I miss her?  Of course! Do I miss it back north?  Yes, I do.  But I do miss some of my family a lot more.  My son, Eric & his wife Catherine, who are in Montgomery, N.Y.  My daughter Judy & her husband, Willie, who are in Sparrow Bush, N.Y.  Son Tom Jr. and his wife Penny and their daughter, Marisa, up state in Dexter, N.Y.  Even though my daughter Sarah & her family are down here in Florida, I really don’t get to see them all that much.  My sister, Tiny, had a fire in her house in Montvale, N.J. and from what I’ve been told, it really isn’t worth repairing.  She’s now out in Ecko, Nevada and close to her son, Gary.  My sister, Catherine, who lost her husband recently, is over on the east coast of Florida.  Presently, her daughter, Laureen is with her.  I know they’ll be heading back north in a week or so for some services for my sisters late husband, Hank.  On top of those I’ve mentioned from up north are also some grand children and great grand children, too.  Yes, I do miss them a ton.  Maybe one of these days, I’ll be able to get another set of wheels and will be able to make a trip back north.  Hey, ya never know.  I do know Eric has some serious thoughts of getting out of New York and heading to North Carolina.  Biggest problem he’s having is finding a car painting job.  He does have a house lined up.  Maybe he’ll luck out and something will come up.

I usually stay away from “Junk” food.  Hey, on occasion I like to have something, ya know?  You like Potato Chips?   Pringles?  You might want to check this out:

Cancer in a Can: The Shocking True Story of how Pringles are Made

http://livingtraditionally.com/cancer-can-shocking-true-story-pringles-made-1/

Racin’ stuff:

Here’s a question that was posted on Facebook this past couple of days:

“Who holds the record for the most feature wins in 1 week dirt modified?”

No, I have no idea, but quite a few people posted their thoughts.

Model Midget kits – Hey, I’ve made them ever since the mid 50’s.  The Monogram Midgets are just about 1/18th scale.  I’ve made quite a few slot cars out of them, and over time, made a few slot car tracks, too.  I still have quite a few bodies.  But what I find kind of amazing is what they sell for today from around $10.00 up to into the 40’s – per kit!

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=monogram%20midget

It seems like “Demo Derbies” are the main attraction at OCFS anymore.  Ah, for the good old days of good racing at that track.  Now, it seems whomever starts on the pole wins the feature.  From what I’ve heard, there haven’t been too many fans in the stands.  Hey, what do you expect?  The place has been falling apart for quite a few years now.  And, sad to say, not much being done as far as improvements being made.  God only knows when a new clay racing surface was put down.  You’re “handcuffed” as to what ya can buy there, to eat, too.  I had heard that those that had the roast beef & ham under the stands, had a buyer for it a few years ago.  Then I had heard that prior to that woman opening it up, the rent was raised.  So, now it’s vacant.  Kinda like where the French Fries and Maxi Dough were.  I had heard that the ceiling up above them had started falling down some years ago.  Yup, it shows the effects of the neglect when ya look at the stands on race night.  Sad thing is, when I see photos of the other tracks up there in New York, their stands look to be quite full.

Some news from I-88:

“Alcohol at the Speedway decision

Due to a recent communication from the New York State Liquor Authority, we are unable to allow fans to bring alcohol into the speedway. A local licensed vendor, The Hitchin Post, will be available to sell alcohol at the speedway. We apologize, however it was a decision outside of our control.”

News from “Benzee”:

Sun May 31st . R/T Deluxe Motor coach , Reserved Premium Ticket in Turn #1 , All you can eat pre race Barbecue , Refreshments , Trackside Tour tix and Jimmie Johnson Meet and Greet tix raffles , Pre race concert by Country Star Jerrold Niemann . Seats are available .Departs Middletown and Monroe . Message me if interested

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Give this some thought:

I was reading up, and looking at some photos, on the Internet about Dale Earnhardt, Jr. winning at Talladega, and in some photos, it showed the enjoyment of the fans in the stands, after he had won.  Then I had a thought – what if Junior was fatally injured, or injured in such a way, in a racing accident, that wouldn’t allow him to race anymore?  I know some fans left the sport after his father was fatally injured, but I have to wonder, how many would leave the sport if something happened to Junior?

From Jayski:

http://www.jayski.com/

Kyle Busch tests late model:

Following a 10-week absence from a race car, Kyle Busch got behind the wheel of a Late Model last week. Busch, the driver of the #18 M&Ms Toyota, has been sidelined since he sustained injuries to his foot and right leg during an accident in the XFINITY Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 21. “We have a program for him and we’re moving forward with everything – and that was part of it,” team owner Joe Gibbs said of Busch’s test, prior to the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. Gibbs did not recall where Busch tested his Kyle Busch Motorsports car, however, the team was expected to run at nearby Caraway Speedway, a .455-mile track in Asheboro, N.C. or Hickory Speedway. Busch is expected to return to Hickory this week in a KBM Late Model. NASCAR spokesman David Higdon said he had not heard whether Busch had been medically cleared to return to competition. Busch met with the media on April 15. At the time, Busch said his doctors had not offered a timetable for his return. Erik Jones is scheduled to drive the No. 18 M&Ms Toyota next week at Kansas Speedway, but speculation is that Busch will be in the car for the All Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 16th. During his media availability, Busch said he hoped to be eligible for the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Last month, NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France told a group of sports editors that depending on when Busch returned “it was more likely than not,” that the sanctioning body would attempt to “accommodate” the driver.(Motorsport)(5-4-2015)

UPDATE:

Kyle Busch tweeted Monday morning that he will not compete in a Late Model race this weekend despite reports that he was expected to compete in an event at Hickory Motor Speedway. Busch tested a Late Model car Friday as part of his return to racing after being injured in the season-opening NASCAR Xfinity race at Daytona.(NBC Sports)(5-4-2015)

Pit crew member ejected at Talladega for not wearing protective gear:

A crew member from #51-Justin Allgaier’s team was ejected from the GEICO 500 on Sunday when he was found handling a fuel can behind pit wall without wearing a helmet or head sock. Mark O’Donnell was removed from Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the 2.66-mile trioval. Pit road fire safety has become a bigger issue recently after a blaze in an XFINITY Series race at Richmond injured three crewman from two different teams. A minor fire also erupted from a gas can during a #31-Ryan Newman pit stop on Sunday.(USA Today)(5-4-2015)

Richmond spring race could be moved to Sunday:

International Speedway Corp., is exploring the possibility of moving the start of the spring Richmond race from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon, an ISC official told NBC Sports. “I’m not going to say seriously, but we are exploring it,” said Clay Campbell, president of Martinsville Speedway, who also oversees Richmond International Raceway and Darlington Raceway for International Speedway Corp. “We’re always entertaining whatever can make our events better for the broadcasters, for the fans and for the competitors and that’s part of it.” There are other considerations. ISC, as part of its typical post-event critique, is examining how far Richmond’s ticket holders travel to attend that race. “If we run Saturday night, there are so many fans that are not staying there or not staying on property or not staying in the region and they drive back home in the middle of the night,” Campbell said. “How many that is versus if we did it Sunday and they could leave right after the race and drive home – that’s things we need to look at and do some questioning with our fanbase.”(NBC Sports)(5-4-2015)

Parsons selling #98 team?

Phil Parsons declined comment on Saturday regarding the sale of the #98 Phoenix Construction Ford. Sources told motorsport.com the #98 team struck a deal with Jay Robinson on Wednesday night. Robinson, who fields the #62 Premium Motorsports Chevy with Brendan Gaughan (and a 2nd part-time team, #66), could not be immediately reached for comment. Josh Wise currently pilots the #98 Phil Parsons Racing Ford, which currently lists Mike Curb as the owner.(Motorsport)(5-3-2015)

NAPA Auto Parts will sponsor Elliott in the #24:

NAPA Auto Parts will grow its relationship with 11-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports in 2016 when it becomes the majority sponsor of driver Chase Elliott and his #24 Chevy SS team. The news was announced Tuesday evening in Las Vegas during the NAPA EXPO, which is attended by more than 17,000 store owners, managers and dealers. The expanded partnership will feature NAPA AUTO PARTS as a primary sponsor of the #24 team in 24 Sprint Cup races annually, including the season-opening Daytona 500, and as an associate-level partner in all other events. The agreement covers the 2016, 2017 and 2018 seasons. NAPA was the full-season primary sponsor during Elliott’s historic 2014 XFINITY Series campaign when he became NASCAR’s youngest-ever national series champion while earning rookie of the year and most popular driver honors. In 2015, NAPA remains the sole primary sponsor for Elliott’s second full NXS season with JR Motorsports along with the driver’s Sprint Cup debut schedule, which includes five points-paying races with Hendrick Motorsports. It was announced in January that Elliott, 19, will join Hendrick Motorsports as a full-time Sprint Cup driver in 2016. The Dawsonville, Georgia, native currently is third in the 2015 NXS standings with seven top-10 finishes in nine races. In 51 combined NXS and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events, he has recorded four wins, 25 top-five finishes and 40 top-10s.Additional sponsorship for Elliott’s 2016 Sprint Cup season will be announced at a later date.(Hendrick Motorsports)(5-6-2015)

Statement from Richard Childress:

Regarding final appeal ruling on the #31 Chevy team: “We do not agree with the final appeal ruling. We feel we had a compelling case and still fell we were in the right and the facts presented today would have proved that. We do appreciate the opportunity to be heard. We stand behind our suspended team members and look forward to their return. We will now move on and continue or goals of winning races and making the Chase for the Champion.”(Richard Childress Racing)(5-6-2015)

Penalties against Newman’s team upheld:

Today the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer, Mr. Bryan Moss, heard and considered the appeal of a P5 penalty issued on March 31, 2015 to Richard Childress (owner), Ryan Newman (driver), Lucas Lambert (crew chief), James Bender (tire technician) and Philip Surgen (race engineer) relative to NASCAR Sprint Cup Series vehicle #31 at Auto Club Speedway. The penalty concerns the following sections in the 2015 NASCAR rule book:

12.1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing

20.16: Wheels and tires

A. Any device, modification, or procedure to the tire or wheel, including the valve stem hardware, that is used to release pressure, beyond normal pressure adjustments, from the tire and/or inner shield, will not be permitted.

20.16.2: Tires

F. Modifications to the tires, by treatment or any other means, will not be permitted.

12.5.3.5.2: Minimum P5 Penalty Options (includes all four points below):

A. Loss of 50 championship driver and owner points, regardless of whether the violation occurred during a Championship race or not

B. $75,000-$125,000 fine

C. Suspension for the next six series Championship Races, plus any non-championship races or special events which might occur during that time period, for the crew chief and any other team members as determined by NASCAR

D. Probation through the end of the calendar year for all suspended members, or for a six-month period following the issuance of the penalty notice if that period spans across two consecutive seasons

12.5.3.5.3: P5 Level infractions detected during post-race inspection:

If the infraction is detected during post-race inspection, then the following penalty elements will be added to those listed previously in this section:

A. Loss of an additional 25 Championship driver and owner points; regardless of whether it was a Championship Race or not

B. Loss of an additional $50,000

The original penalty assessed included a $125,000 ($75,000 plus $50,000) fine, six-race suspension and probation through Dec. 31 to Lambert; six-race suspension and probation through Dec. 31 to both Bender and Surgen; and the loss of 75 (50 plus 25) championship car owner and 75 (50 plus 25) championship driver points to both Childress and Newman.

On April 16, a three-person National Motorsports Appeals Panel heard the appeal and made the following decisions:

1. The Appellants violated the Rule or Rules set forth in the Penalty Notice and it is a P5 level violation.

2. The Panel amends the original Penalty levied by NASCAR because there is no written explanation of what constitutes a post-race inspection. Therefore the Penalty elements added under Section 12.5.3.5.3. are removed and the Penalty adjusted to:

-Loss of 50 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Car Owner points for Richard Childress.

-Loss of 50 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Driver points for Ryan Newman.

-$75,000 fine. Suspended for the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Races, plus any non-Championship Races or Special Events which might occur during that time period. Placed on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31 for crew chief Lucas Lambert.

– Suspended for the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Races, plus any non-Championship Races or Special Events which might occur during that time period. Placed on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31 for Tire Technician James Bender.

-Suspended for the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Races, plus any non-Championship Races or Special Events which might occur during that time period. Placed on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31 for Race Engineer Philip Surgen.

Upon hearing today’s testimony, Bryan Moss, the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer, made the following decisions:

· Based on a preponderance of evidence, the Appellants violated the Rules.

· Based on a preponderance of evidence, the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer upholds the penalty as amended by the National Motorsports Appeals Panel.

The decision of the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer is final and binding on all parties.(NASCAR)(5-6-2015)

From Track Forum:

http://www.trackforum.com/forums/forum.php

Indy 500:  The Greatest Front Row of All time in your opinion

http://www.trackforum.com/forums/showthread.php/191375-The-Greatest-Front-Row-of-All-time-in-your-opinion?highlight=front+row

From the Dirt Track Digest Forum:

http://www.dirttrackdigest.com/DTD/

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From the AARN:

Chemung RoC Asphalt Modified Opener Won By Chuck Hossfeld

Montieth Wins Rich Sterner Memorial At Lincoln; Takes ‘Grove Too

Todd Szegedy Opens VMRS Season At Monadnock With VIctory

Blaney, Kemenah Win All Star Sprint Features In Western PA

Northeast Modified Hall Of Fame Honorees for 2015 Announced

Mark Smith Red Hot In URC 360 Sprints; Goes Back To Back At S’Grove, SSP

Hesston Reopens; Rick Singleton Takes Late Model Headliner

Ronnie Williams Upsets Stacked Stafford SK Mod Field

Ryan Godown’s Mod Win Streak At New Egypt Now At Four

Long Island Mod Maniac Now New England Regional Promoter

And other news found in the AARN:

Maybe it’s me, but I find that when the ARDC ran at Linda’s last week, they only had 16 cars.  Will that be the “norm” for this season?  I can recall when the ARDC was just bout the top midget racing club in the US.  Now, it seems that they’re at the bottom of the list.  Sad.

In USC Silver Crown racing, I see they show 18 cars in the main at Toledo.

Ryan Godown has now won 4 straight at New Egypt.

It should be interesting to see who might step up and sponsor Danica, now that Go Daddy is leaving.

Last Sunday, at Indy, 28 cars were on the track.  Fastest of the day was Juan Pablo Montoya with a speed of 226.772.  Davey Hamilton, who was subbing for Townsend Bell was 26th fastest, while Brian Clauson was 27th.

Note:  I don’t believe that Hamilton will be competing in the 500, however.

Any idea why it is that we see so many feature winners in racing, today, that start on the front row and lead every lap?

Former OVRP Dirt Oval racers:

Accord:

SPEC SPORTSMAN:  Jimmy Johnson 8th, Winter Mead 13th &  Zach Mead 18th.

ALL STAR SLINGSHOT: Tyler Pirone 1st &  Wyatt Clark, 2nd.

I-88 Speedway

Anthony Perrego was the feature winner.

USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: May 2, 2015 – Bradford, Vermont – Bear Ridge Speedway

Kenney Johnson was 7th in the feature.

At OCFS:

Modified feature:

Tim Hindley 4th, Mike Ruggiero 6th, Danny Creeden 9th, Anthony Perego 11th, Billy V 12th, Mike Kolka 20th.

Sportsman feature:

Brian Krummel 3rd, Joey Falanga 4th, Joe Conklin 5th, Zack Vavricka 8th, Matt Janiak 9th, Joey Bruning 11th, Matt Hitchcock 12th, Anthony Falanga 20th & Dominic Roselli, Jr. 21st.

Rookie Sportsman:

Brendan Finley was 2nd.

CRSA 305’s:

Chuck Alessi 7th, Joe Kata 8th, Josh Pieniazek 9th, Brian Krummel 13th, Tyler Jashembowski 17th, Tim Hindley 20th, BK Rizzo 22nd & Emily VanInwegen 23rd

Lebanon Valley:

Kolby Schroder was 7th, Tyler Dippel was 9th.   Kyle Armstrong was 13th.     Hunter Bates was 11th in the Sportsman feature.

In the Small Block feature, Tyler Dippel was 16th

Bethel:

LJ Lombardo was 2nd in the 358/Sportsman feature.  Kyle Redner was 5th and Rich Coons 7th.

Brad Szulewski was 2nd in the Sportsman feature at 5 Mile.

Anthony Perrego won the Modified feature at I-88.  Jason Roe was 11th in the Micro Sprints.

Tiffany Wambold was a DNQ in the Street Stocks at Mahoning Valley.

At New Egypt, Danny Bouc was 13th and Johnny Guarino 22nd in the Modified feature. (I’m pretty sure that Danny had run at the OVRP Dirt Oval)

Brett Wright was 9th in the Modified feature at U/R.  AJ Filbeck was 22nd in the Sportsman feature.

Davie Franek was 4th in the URC 360/358 Sprint Car feature at Susquehanna.

He was also 5th at Selinsgrove.

At Bridgeport (Small track) Molly Chambers was 15th in the 600’s, while Jacob Hendershot was 2nd in the 270’s.

At Accord, in the All Star Slingshots, Tyler Pirone was 1st and  Wyatt Clark 2nd.

At Hamlin, Tyler Pirone won the Slingshot feature.  Jacob Hendershot was 10th in the 270’s.

At Linda’s, Molly Chamber was 13th in the 600’s.  Jacob Hendershot was 22nd in the 270’s.

At Big Diamond, in the modified feature, Anthony Perrego was 4th  and  Tyler Dippel 16th.  Billy V and Danny Creeden failed to qualify.

Mike Mammana was 6th in the Sportsman feature.

Tyler Dippel won the XCEL 600 Modified feature.

Roger Coss was 16th in the Modified feature at Chemung.

Sorry if I missed anyone!

Midget Racing from “Back in the Day”:

The midget racing from back in the day when Charlie Miller was racing, and his wins.  Sadly, Charlie met his end in a Sprint Car accident.  He was, in my opinion, one of the better midget drivers that I was so fortunate to have seen in my lifetime.

What follows was sent to me from Jerry Santibanes:

Charlie Miller

Linden, NJ

1935

June 26       Philadelphia, PA Yellow Jacket Stadium

August 26   Philadelphia, PA  Yellow Jacket Stadium            20 laps

August 27   Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

1936

October 6    Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium                     100 laps

September 25       West Haven, CT   West Haven Speedway            75 laps

1937

June 21       Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

June 25       Cranston, RI                  Cranston Stadium                             20 laps

John Schroeder Cycle #19

July 5                   Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

August 5     Freeport, L.I. NY Freeport Stadium

August 4     Long Branch, NJ  Long Branch Speedway          25 laps

August 9     Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

August 26   Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

September 2         Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

September 20       Philadelphia, PA  Yellow Jacket Stadium

September 27       Philadelphia, PA  Yellow Jacket Stadium            35 laps

1938

May 4                   Union, NJ             Tri-City Stadium                     20 laps

June 23       Union, NJ             Tri-City Stadium                     25 laps

July 4                   Ridgefield Park, L.I., NY  Farmers Oval                        12 laps

July 5                   Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium                    25 laps

July 25                 Ridgefield Park, L.I., NY  Farmers Oval Spd

August 1     Ridgefield Park, L.I, NY  Farmers Oval Spd                           15 laps

August 5     Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

August 9     Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

66 cars signed in for this race.

August 13   Long Branch, NJ  Long Branch Speedway          25 laps

August 26   Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

8/ or 9/                 Stapleton, Staten Island, NY   Thompson Stadium                40 laps

September 2         Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

September 2         Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                    25 laps

1939

June 11       Allentown, PA     Dorney Park                                     30 laps

July 19                 Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium

July 22                 Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium

August 12   Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium

August 13   Allentown, PA     Dorney Park

August 14   Staten Island, NY Thompson Stadium                          30 laps

August 16   Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                    25 laps

August 18   Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium                    25 laps

August 20   Allentown, PA     Dorney Park                                     30 laps

August 28   Staten Island, NY Thompson Stadium                          45 laps

CSRA

August 30   Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium

September 1         Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

September 2         Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium

September 5         Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

September 6         Philadelphia, PA National Stadium                    25 laps

September 9         Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium

September 13       Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                    25 laps

September 16       Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                    25 laps

Carlson-Meyer Outboard

November 26       San Antonio, TX

May have one more win at National Stadium

An interesting week of racing for Charlie

8/13   Dorney Park    1st

8/14   Thompson Stadium       1st   30 laps

8/15   Freeport     2nd       25 laps

8/16   National Speedway   1st

8/17   Hershey Stadium blew tire while leading the feature

8/18   Freeport   1st

8/19   National Speedway   Rain

8/20   Dorney Park 1st

Drove the #1 Bob Meyer/Mary Davidson Outboard wrenched by Carl Carlson

1940

May 2                   Hershey, PA                  Hershey Stadium

May 9                   Hershey, PA                  Hershey Stadium                     25 laps

Gordon Elto

May 18       Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                    25 laps

June 16       Union, NJ             Tri-City Stadium                     25 laps

July 5                   Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

July 16                 Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium                    40 laps

July 19                 Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

August 5     Staten Island, NY Thompson Stadium                          50 laps

August 10   Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                    22 laps

September 8         Union, NJ             Tri City Stadium                     50 laps

September 14       Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                   100 laps

September 16       Staten Island, NY Thompson Stadium                          75 laps

September 22       Union, NJ             Tri-City Stadium                     25 laps

September 29       Allentown, PA     Dorney Park                                     50 laps

December 29        San Antonio, TX

During this season Charlie won 4 features at National Stadium.

1941

January 5    San Antonio, TX                                                  25 laps

May 24       Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                    100 laps

June 8                   Union, NJ             Tri-City Stadium                       100  laps

June 14       Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                    25 laps

June 19       Hershey, PA                  Hershey Stadium                     25 laps

June 25       Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                    25 laps

July 9                   Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                    40 laps

July 13                 Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                    25 laps

August 17   Union, NJ             Tri-City Stadium                     25 laps

August 22   Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

September 4         Union, NJ             Tri-City Stadium                     25 laps

September 9         Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium

September 16       Freeport, L.I., NY          Freeport Stadium                    25 laps

September 19       Lanham, MD                West Lanham Speedway                   25 laps

October 26  Allentown, PA     Dorney Park                                     50 laps

Charlie won 6 features at National Stadium

1942

April 25      Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                    20 laps

May 31       Allentown, PA     Dorney Park                                     20 laps

June 7                   Allentown, PA     Dorney Park                                     25 laps

Whitehouse Outboard

June 21       Allentown, PA     Dorney Park                                     25 laps

July 9                   Buffalo, NY                   Buffalo Civic Stadium             30 laps

July 15                 Philadelphia, PA  National Stadium                              25 laps

1946

August 1     Philadelphia, PA  Yellow Jacket Speedway

August 15   Philadelphia, PA  Yellow Jacket Speedway

September 6         Paterson, NJ                  Hinchliffe Stadium                            25 laps

1947

April 9                 New York City, NY       Kingsbridge Armory

May 14       Richmond, VA     Richmond Stadium                           25 laps

One of two features run

June 29       Reading, PA                   Reading Fairgrounds                       100 laps

1948

June 2                   Richmond, VA     Atlantic Rural Exposition

June 5                   Allentown, PA     Dorney Park Speedway

June 8                   Norfolk, VA                  Princess Anne Speedway

June 9                   Richmond, VA     Atlantic Rural Exposition                 15 laps

½ mile

June 15       Norfolk, VA                  Princess Anne Speedway

June 16       Richmond, VA     Atlantic Rural Exposition

June 17       Philadelphia, PA  Yellow Jacket Speedway

July 11                 Lebanon, PA                  Hill Top Speedway   Wheeler Offy   25 laps

July 25                 Lebanon, PA                  Hill Top Speedway

July 26                 Philadelphia, PA  Yellow Jacket Speedway

August 13   West Lanham, MD        Lanham Speedway                            25 laps

September 7         Norfolk, VA                  Princess Anne Speedway  5th win this track

September 12       Hagerstown, MD  Hagerstown Speedway

October 17  Hagerstown, MD  Conocoheague Speedway                 50 laps

Aka Hagerstown Speedway

Tadlock Offy

October 24  Hagerstown, MD  Hagerstown Speedway            50 laps

John Tadlock Offy

This race needs more research

May have also won on 10/31/48 at Hagerstown.

1950

July 12                 Jersey City, NJ     Roosevelt Stadium

1951

June 23       Allentown, PA     Dorney Park Speedway           25 laps

Charlie Stephens Ford #17

July 3                   Jersey City, NJ     Roosevelt Stadium                            25 laps

July 7                   Allentown, PA     Dorney Park Speedway           25 laps

October 6    Newark, NJ          Ruppert Stadium                     25 laps

1952

April 20      Stafford Springs, CT     Stafford Springs Speedway

1953

March 28    New York City, NY       Kingsbridge Armory   ARDC

Ed Darrell V8

August 16   Lehighton PA                 Fairgrounds          UMRC          ½ D                       20 laps

September 11       Richmond, VA     Royall Speedway   NASCAR           25 laps

1954

May 16       Flemington; NY   Flemington Fair    ARDC                  50 laps

Brook Durant–fatal

May 29       Allentown, PA     Dorney Park Speedway  ARDC       25 laps

October 3    Hatfield, PA                   Hatfield Speedway    ARDC             50 laps

1955

Jersey City, NY    Roosevelt Stadium

August 27   Jersey City, NY    Roosevelt Stadium                   100 laps

Brenn Offy

September 17       Raleigh, NC                   Raleigh Speedway                             25 laps

September 19       Greensboro, NC   Greensboro Fgds

Morristown, NJ

All midget features won, were under NASCAR sanction.

Charlie Miller lost his life on September 24, 1955 in a URC sprint car race at Shelby, NC.

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FOR RELEASE BEGINNING MONDAY, MAY 4

SMALL BLOCK MODIFIEDS AND VINTAGE RACE CARS SPICE UP THE MAY 9 PROGRAM AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY

MIDDLETOWN, NY (May 6)……The popular Small-Block Modifieds will make their third 2015 appearance on Saturday, May 9 at the historic five-eighths-mile “Hard Clay” Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York.  In addition, folks will get a look back to an earlier era as the Vintage Modified race cars will also be in action.

Bob McGannon won the season inaugural race for the Small-Block Modifieds, while Tim Hindley captured the feature on week two of the point season. McGannon and Hindley and two-dozen other competitors will be after the trophy, cash prize money, and the glory that comes from winning at one of the country’s oldest speedways.

The evening’s schedule includes a full racing program featuring Big-Block Modifieds, Sportsman, Small-Block Modifieds, Street Stocks, Four-Cylinder race cars, and the Vintage machines in qualifying heats and feature races. The evening’s activities are sponsored by Sparta Trucking and New York Truck Parts.

In the headline Modified division, defending champion Tim Hindley has yet to win, but he tops the point race with solid finishes. Young Anthony Perrego was victorious in the season opener, while former track champions Chuck McKee and Jeff Heotzler Sr. have also won Modified division features in early season racing.

Admission prices for the May 9 race meet remain at $14 adults, $12 seniors, and $1 for children 12 and under. The full night of racing begins promptly at 7:00 pm.

Looking ahead, a program of Modified, Small-Block Modified, Sportsman, Street Stock, and Thunder Trucks is set for Saturday, May 16.No racing is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, but action returns to the Hard Clay track on Saturday, May 30, with a dynamite lineup that includes Modifieds, Sportsman, Rookie Sportsman, Street Stocks, Thunder Trucks, Four-Cylinder Cars, and a return engagement of the CRSA Sprint Cars.

Information for all Orange County Fair Speedway action is available at the speedway website, www.orangecountyfairspeedway.net, or from at the Track Office. Call 845-342-2573 during business hours.

News from the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek

Media Contact: Brett Deyo – bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com or 845.728.2781

For Immediate Release/April 29, 2015

The Excitement Returns To Accord Speedway Tuesday, May 19 With New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ Special; Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Modifieds Battle 53 Laps For $25,000-Plus Purse; Sportsman & Slingshots Complete Busy Program

ACCORD, NY – Race fans left Accord Speedway wanting more when the checkered flew on the make-up ‘Gobbler’ April 14.

Now, they’re going to get it. On Tuesday, May 19 (rain date: May 20) New York Truck Parts Inc. presents the ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ at the Ulster County quarter-mile oval. The Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek big-block/small-block Modifieds headline the program with a 53-lap main event paying $5,300 to win, $1,000 for 10th and $400 to take the green flag. A total purse of more than $25,000 will be distributed to STSS Modified competitors.

Gary and Donna Palmer’s neat-and-tidy “gem in the Catskills” facility hosts event No. 3 of the STSS Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region $15,000 championship battle. The STSS North Region point fund totals more than $38,000 for the drivers placing inside the Top-12 in the standings.

Joining the Modifieds on the midweek program: Sportsman (Open vs. Crate 602) in a $1,000-to-win, $100-to-start 25-lap event and Slingshots, running 20 laps for a $300 winner’s share.

The ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ celebrates its third running in 2015. Last year, Anthony Perrego of Montgomery, N.Y., emerged from an intense tussle with Tommy Meier to score the victory. In the inaugural ’13 running, Danny Creeden of Wurtsboro, N.Y., was the winner.

Accord’s most recent special event, the postponed ‘Gobbler’ from November was a thriller from start-to-finish. With more than 100 race cars in the pit area, the Modified feature event was completed by 10 p.m.

Local driver Jackie Brown Jr. of Hurley, N.Y., earned the most lucrative triumph of his career, pocketing more than $7,800 for his conquest over a charging Creeden, Jerry Higbie Jr., Chuck McKee and Mike Mahaney. Other winners included Greg McCloskey (Sportsman), Kevin Skelly (Street Stock) and Demetrios Drellos (Slingshot).

For the ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ pit gates open at 3 p.m. Grandstand gates will be unlocked at 4 p.m. A drivers’ meeting is planned for 5:45 p.m., with hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m.

Adult grandstand admission is $22. Seniors (ages 65 and over) pay $20. Kids 11 and under pay $5. There are limited indoor seats available at $35 each. They can be reserved by contacting the speedway office at 845.626.1142. Pit admission is $35, with no license required.

Complete rules, general information, prices, etc. have been posted on the Short Track Super Series website at the following link: http://bdmotorsportsmedia.com/battle-of-the-bullring-3-general-information-rules-pricing/

Entry forms for all three divisions have been posted and registration is open at this time.

Accord Speedway, a neat-and-tidy quarter-mile clay oval nestled in the hills of Ulster County, is located at 299 Whitfield Road Accord, NY 12404. The speedway is on the web at www.accordspeedway.com.

To learn more about the Short Track Super Series or BD Motorsports Media LLC, visitwww.shortttracksuperseries.com or www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com, call 845.728.2781 or e-mailbdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com.  “Like” Short Track Super Series on Facebook or follow @ShortTrackSS on Twitter.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MAY 4, 2015

DICK JORDAN

HISTORIC USAC/WoO “DOUBLEHEADERS” FRIDAY, SATURDAY AT ELDORA;

DARLAND SEEKS HISTORY-MAKING 100TH NATIONAL USAC WIN

What is being billed as the “Mother of all Sprint Car Weekends” unfolds this weekend at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio and race fans will witness a historic first.

The AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series joins the World of Outlaws in the first “doubleheaders” ever for the two series. Both series compete both nights at the famed half-mile oval.

Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind., whose 55 career feature wins are an all-time series record, will seek his 100th USAC National feature victory in the two-night extravaganza. A victory would place him in the company of only three previous USAC drivers who achieved the century mark during their careers. A.J. Foyt scored 154, Rich Vogler grabbed 134 and Mel Kenyon 111.

Tracy Hines, who has 11 career Eldora wins to his credit, is also approaching the magic century mark. He ranks fifth on USAC’s all-time National win list at 91.

Chase Stockon of Elizabethtown, Ind. currently leads the series standings with “top-10″ finishes in all 10 previous outings this season. He has a trio of runner-up finishes but continues to seek his first 2015 victory.

Robert Ballou, a three-time winner already in 2015, trails Stockon by just 37 points entering Friday night’s race. Darland stands third in the standings, just one point behind Ballou.

2015 AMSOIL USAC Sprint Car National Championship Points: 1-Chase Stockon-591, 2-Robert Ballou-564, 3-Dave Darland-563, 4-Brady Bacon-559, 5-Kevin Thomas Jr.-503, 6-Jon Stanbrough-477, 7-Tracy Hines-453, 8-C.J. Leary-433, 9-Chris Windom-342, 10-Justin Grant-315.

News from the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek

Media Contact: Brett Deyo – bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com or 845.728.2781

For Immediate Release/May 6, 2015

Rick Laubach Continues ‘Assault’ Of Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek, Tops Big Diamond ‘Anthracite Assault’ Tuesday For $5,540 Payday In ‘Coal Country’ With Gary Spotts No. 91; Big D Beats The Weather Despite Widespread Rain, Poor Forecast

Written by Cody Manmiller

MINERSVILLE, PA – Rick Laubach continued his assault of the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek, conquering an extremely tough field at Big Diamond Speedway on Tuesday.

Laubach drew an all-important front row starting spot and glided to his second straight Short Track Super Series (STSS) victory. This, the ‘Anthracite Assault,’ was the only North/South Region combo race for the season, and points were earned for both the Pioneer Pole Buildings South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel and the Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region.

Laubach, 42, of Hellertown, Pa. captured the STSS South Region opener at N.J.’s Bridgeport Speedway last month providing for a fantastic start to his championship contention. On Tuesday night, he pocketed $5,540 including lap money, bonuses and the posted purse for his efforts in the 50-lap main event.

The series’ first trip to Big Diamond served as the second event in both the eight-race North Region and the five-race South Region.

The co-promotion involving BD Motorsports Media LLC and speedway owners Jake and Jasmine Smulley went off despite widespread rain north and south of the speedway, a 90 percent chance of precipitation and sprinkles during the three features. The show was spun off rapid fire as a result of the threatening weather.

“I was excited when I first heard about this series because I’ve won races at all of these tracks in the South Region,” Laubach noted in Victory Lane. “It’s a very lucrative deal with all the money.”

Laubach, in his Gary Spotts-owned No. 91, different from the car that he used to dominate the field at the Bridgeport ‘South Jersey Shootout,’ took the lead from the outset from pole-sitter Nick Nye before the first caution waved on lap six for a spinning Shawn Ward.

The real action began to develop just behind the leader as the top five reached lapped traffic. Jeff Strunk, Erick Rudolph, Stewart Friesen and Doug Manmiller scraped and clawed for spots two through five in very heavy slower traffic. Friesen’s terrific move pushed him to second from fourth just before Rudolph, Ransomville, N.Y, was sent spinning in turns one and two on lap 28. At times, the foursome made it three-wide while trying to make their way through the gaggle of slower cars ahead of them.

Trouble erupted on the ensuing restart. Manmiller, of Shoemakersville, Pa., restarting in the fourth position, spun after contact busted the rear-end of his Jason Miller-owned car, sending it sideways in front of the field. Numerous cars scrambled to avoid and sustained damage during the melee. One more tangle slowed the event, when Billy Pauch Sr. and Danny Johnson collided entering turn one when the green unfurled to draw the yellow again.

For the remainder of the distance, Friesen chased Laubach, settling for a runner-up effort after starting eighth in the Jeff Daley-owned No. 44. The Sprakers, N.Y., driver took home $3,160 for his runner-up effort.

“Hats off to Rick,” Friesen said. “He’s hot right now and he is awesome here. I needed longer runs for my right-rear tire to start taking off. We went a little harder and the cautions killed me. I’m happy to get out of PA with a second.”

Friesen leads the STSS North Region standings after winning the opener at N.Y.’s Orange County Fair Speedway April 11.

Jeff Strunk of Boyertown, Pa., drove the Zubi’s Racing No. 88 Hig Fab Chassis to a solid third-place finish.

“It feels good to be on the podium at one of these races,” Strunk said. “It was a quality field tonight for sure.”

Wheeling from 21st starting position, Anthony Perrego of Montgomery, N.Y., drove Gary Mann’s No. 55 to a fourth-place finish. The event’s biggest mover was Jamie Mills of Milford, Del., who placed fifth after starting 26th on the grid. Mills has been able to carve through traffic in both STSS South Region events run thus far.

Finishing sixth through 10th, respectively, were Billy Pauch Jr. of Frenchtown, N.J, an impressive feat after having to come from the back of the pack on two occasions in John Pakenham’s big-block; Ryan Watt, Boyertown, Pa., who added another top-10 finish at STSS South Region races; 2014 STSS Champion Andy Bachetti, who took an eighth-place finish back to Sheffield, Mass., after starting 29th; Milford, Del.’s H.J. Bunting, who moved from the 19th starting spot to ninth in a rare non-Delaware start with Jake Marine’s No. 85; and Craig Hanson of Johnstown, N.Y, in his first Big Diamond appearance.

Another competitive field of cars featuring 44 Modifieds from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland and Massachusetts attempted to qualify for the ‘Anthracite Assault.’

Heat winners were Friesen, Johnson, Rudolph, Strunk and Pauch Jr. Consolation victors were Perrego and Tyler Dippel of Wallkill, N.Y.

Charles Fayash III of Allentown, Pa., earned an emotional $1,000 payday in the Sportsman 25-lap event, in memory of the late Andy Fayash. In a battle to the finish, Fayash fended off the challenges of Garden State rookie Brandon Grosso. On the final lap, Grosso slid wide in a bid for the lead, allowing J.R. Fulper to take second. Grosso, Steve Searock IV and Tim Fitzpatrick trailed.

Moonlighting in an XCel 600 Modified, Wallkill, N.Y.’s Tyler Dippel, a young Modified standout, scored the 20-lap, $1,000-to-win triumph with a three-wide pass two laps from the finish. Dippel ducked inside Aaron Bowes and Brian Carber to take the lead and drove Doug Borger’s ‘X’ rental car on to the win over Carber, Richie Hitzler, Bowes and Nathan Brinker.

The Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek continues Tuesday, May 19 (rain date: May 20) with the New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ at N.Y.’s Accord Speedway. Modifieds run 53 laps for $5,300 to win, $1,000 for 10th and $400 to start. Sportsman (Open vs. Crate 602) and Slingshots complete the three-division card.  This is event No. 3 of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region.

To learn more about the Short Track Super Series or BD Motorsports Media LLC, visitwww.shortttracksuperseries.com or www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com, call 845.728.2781 or e-mailbdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com.  “Like” Short Track Super Series on Facebook or follow @ShortTrackSS on Twitter.

Video time:

1958 Indy Cars at the one mile Trenton, NJ Fairgrounds track.  No, I wasn’t there that day!  Not sure why.  That was the race that Jimmy Reece was fatally injured on the last lap as he was attempting a pass for 2nd place., as they entered the first turn.

http://www.ultimateracinghistory.com/race.php?raceid=4496

Non racin’ stuff:

OMG!  I did not watch the “fight” on Saturday night, but I did pick up Jamie Foxx and his screwed up rendition of our National Anthem.  Why in the Hell do they let idiots like that even attempt to sing it is beyond me.

16 Deadliest Food You Eat Everyday

1. Hot dogs

2. Soda

3. Breakfast cereals

4. Potato chips

5. Packaged cookies

6. Pancakes

7. Yogurt

8. French fries

9. Deli meats

10. Ice cream

11. Cheese

12. Salty snacks

13. Pork

14. Pasta

15. Coffee

16. Fried foods

http://www.healthydietbase.com/16-deadliest-food-you-eat-everyday/17/

This weeks joke:

A blond buys a new Jaguar XK sports car.She drives the car perfectly well during the day but at night the car will not move at all.

She calls the dealership an they send a technician to her.He checks the car an tells her there is nothing wrong with the car.He asks her,Miss are you sure your using the right gears ?

She yells you fool, you idiot of course of course i use the right gears.D during the day an N at night.

Until my next column – next week

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