Your email address will not be published. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com. 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. 2023 sees some new names on the leadership team, and the Board of Directors and club are very enthusiastic about what lies ahead with this team at the helm. 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. Your efforts were paramount to making the show happen by bringing your cars and donating your time. Your ad could go here. It is not too early to get in your 2023 membership renewal. Tickets for the 2018 NEAR Hall of Fame Banquet on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 are selling briskly. 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. 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. Drag Racing Hall of Fame.com's, Harry Laplatte will take to the road right after the fourth of July to start visiting and chatting with some of the 2021 DRHOF.com Inductees and others; former racers, crew members, etc. Bruce Elder, co-chairman of the Selection Committee and vice-president of the Maine Vintage Race Car Association, announced the members of the Class of 2012 at the General Meeting of the Maine Vintage Race Car Association held on November 9th. She is co-owner/promoter of Bear Ridge Speedway with her husband CV Butch Elms. If you know of someone who you think would be an added asset get them to sign up today. 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. In 2020 she received the Northeast DIRTcar Outstanding Woman in Racing award. Buffum was born and raised in Connecticut but has called Vermont home for more than 50 years. To step inside reveals everything from historic cars to uniforms, trophies, pictures, anything from the last 60 years. The Maine Driver of the Year Award was presented to Andrew McLaughlin of Harrington. July 28th. She is also survived by many nieces and many nephews. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Shaws racing career was only fifteen years in length but was a frequent visitor to victory lane in the 1950s and 1960s. September 17, 2017 found the New England Antique Racers at the P.A.L. Required fields are marked *. Al Torney attended hisfirst stock car race in 1953 at Westport Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. 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. The 10,000 square foot museum opened in 2017 on the grounds of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. 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. See below for the links to download both forms. This is different than anything else Ive participated in, because its home. Known as a low budget racer, Ellison got the most out of his equipment and earned more than 40 career victories at Speedway 95 and Unity Raceway. 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. Maine Vintage Race Car Assocation is a non-profit 501 (C) (7) corporation. The one and only Cal Reynolds is a member of the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame as a stock car driver. Click the video to begin your virtual tour. We will be having a catered hot lunch. 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. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. They can build your engine either stock or performance from the ground up. Contact : Diane Ingerson Email: neantiqueracers@gmail.com, New England Antique Racers Theres a certain amount of value in knowing what you want out of life and not knowing any better. Check back for date and time! He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and lifetime member of the Woonsocket Sportsmans Club. Heres why. Buster Grover After starting his racing career in 1954, Grover was not afraid to race at different tracks. By noon, the weather had cleared and we were in a summer sweat down. Ken Tremont Sr. also represents the dirt world, and is the only non-New Englander in the Class of 2018. 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. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Sophie (Petrosky) Gosselin. For one day only the museum will host a diverse group of cars from beyond New Englands boarders. Date Day Facility Location Type Start Time Special Notes, 6-May Saturday NHMS Museum Concord NH Still/Display Setup: 8 AM, 3-Jun Open A multi-time ARDC president as well, Schaefer included three Danbury Fairgrounds titles among his championships. -30- 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. 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. 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. The New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame was established in 1998 by the New England Antique Racers. 1992 and 1993 NASCAR Busch North Champion the Irish Angel Dick McCabe, six time American Canadian Tour Champion Robbie Crouch and the only four time NASCAR Busch North Series Champion Andy Santerre will join us as our featured personalities. He raced throughout the United States and Canada through 2010. Our condolences go out to Dave Baribeault, our HoF ceremony MC, for the loss of his mother last November. We hope to see a strong count of members, it has been a while! See you at the banquet!!!! Usually associated with the Reveraux/Auclair #L1 car, Barbeau was a force on a circuit that included, among other stops, Lonsdale, Westboro, West Peabody, Norwood, the Pines, and Seekonk speedways. Much appreciated. Already registered? The below drawings have been submitted by Charlie Lindmar of Islamarada, Florida (formerly from New Jersey). - GLENN ANDREWS (Harrison), twenty year racing career began as a 15-year . Jim was active in the Rotary Club for over 25 years, serving as President in Salisbury, CT and named a Paul Harris Fellow in 1985. //]]> If you havent renewed why not do so today. Copyright2016. 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). The featured attractions of the day will be all of the northeasts mobile museums that will appear together for the first time. 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. I got to be there in spirit, get the low-d own on future . He also won the SCCA National Champion Formula Junior race in 1963. I used to scan race papers like 'Gater Racing' and 'Speedsport' (when they were still around) when I was a kid. 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. It was the crowning event of a two-day Induction Celebration that was the biggest in MSHFA history by any standard of measure. Success. Sept. 23 Saturday Plainville Reunion Berlin Fair CT Display Setup: 8 AM Rain Date Sunday 24, New England Antique Racers 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. Several more events are being reviewed for addition to the schedule The New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2018 with a decidedly northern flavor. Nichols was also voted as a Most Popular Driver at the track. She especially enjoyed watching her sons racing the 1/4 midgets and playing Dek-Hockey. DragRaceHallofFame.com Photo Gallery Christopher was the 2001 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national champion and the 2008 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion. Ric, a NEAR Hall of Famer, truly is the driving force behind the effort. He was a track photographer, publicist and announcer. The Class of 2023 will be a diverse one. RAY LEACH (Arundel), twenty-five year racing career began in 1960 at Beech Ridge Speedway; won Modified and B Class Bomber championships at Beech Ridge; tutored son Steve; member of the Beech Ridge Hall of Fame. Christopher was the 2001 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national champion and the 2008 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion. 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. Rest in peace, Big Jim, we love you. He was an outstanding driver in full-fendered equipment as well, winning Busch North Series and Modified Tour titles in 1997 and 1998. Article courtesy of author Justin St. Louis/Rutland, Vt. Herald. 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. Our 5th Special Award winner for the Frank Maratta Award, for outstanding contributions to auto racing in New England. 171 talking about this. I grew up in a small town in Maine believing I could be a Cup driver, Craven said. He is very deserving of this award today. 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. 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. In addition to Jims passions for Toni and vintage car racing, he also loved to fish and traveled the world to do so. He's also a member of the Eastern Snowmobile Hall of Fame. Roy had the Petty's build him his first Pro Stock car a . April 17, 2023 Lou Modestino 0. Wed be out fishing or something, and hed say, Dad, can we go to the races? Finally he talked me into going, and we almost bought a race car the first night we were there. He was also a winner at Norwood and the demanding Old Bridge in New Jersey, the latter two under the NASCAR banner. He made the first official pass ever at Winterport driving a 1964 GTO. Date Day Facility Location Start Time Special Notes 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. As a crew chief, he was responsible for the rise and dominance of Robbie Crouch in the 1980s, winning 49 touring series races and five championships including three-straight on the American-Canadian Tour, and was Aubes crew chief during his 1990 Busch North title run. Finally, two giants of New England stock car racing will highlight the Hall: Mike Stefanik and the late Ted Christopher. This page is not available in other languages. No amount is too small, and every donation is sincerely appreciated. Login. Bobby Ellison Ellisons driving career began in 1968 at Speedway 95 near Bangor and it spanned through the 1992 season. He was an outstanding driver in full-fendered equipment as well, winning Busch North Series and Modified Tour titles in 1997 and 1998. Thomasville man honors the pioneers of stock car racing Second was Paul Jacques in the 7ny, and Dickie Doo Ceravolo in the #31. 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. 16-Sep Sat Waterford Speedbowl Waterford CT Nostalgia Night, 1-Oct Sun Julios Plaza Westborough MA 11:00 AM Westboro Speedway Reunion I always used to tease Cassius that Im not Ricky Craven or (seven-time NASCAR champion) Dale Earnhardt, but I did some things. 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. 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! As President Rich Goucher has brought the club through some tough times, having kept it alive through the pandemic, picking up the pieces and ensuring we would still be here when the dust settled! All listings . /* 728x90, created 3/4/08 */ The Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 and presently has 60 members. events; guestbook Groups Georgia Racing. 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. In 1998, NEAR held the first NE Auto Racing Hall of Fame banquet, inducting twelve racing legends. Your email address will not be published. 2018 HOF Class of 8 Announced - New England Antique Racers The New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2018 with a decidedly northern flavor. Our condolences go out to Jeannine for the loss of her husband, NEAR member Gene Gosselin taken from us last month. He is the all-time winner at both Stafford Motor Speedway (131 victories) and Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (99). Rub shoulders with racings greatest stars. 2023 Event Schedule 2023 Hall of Fame class announced at annual meeting. Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame - Facebook The first stop will be at the Northeast Motor Sports Museum located at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon NH, as they kick off their season with the2nd annual New England Racers Reunion: Race Car Show. The induction ceremony is Sunday, Nov. 12, at Maneelys Banquet Hall in South Windsor, Connecticut. It is hard to believe that after 36 years race fans still come out to view the cars, and obtain autographs from their drivers. She is an active member of NEAR, and heavily involved in antique race car restoration with her husband Scotti Ingerson, Sting Vintage Race Cars. You will receive an email to complete the registration. 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. 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. I probably have more fun watching him drive, I really do.. 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. 24-Jun Saturday Seekonk Speedway Seekonk MA. Fan attended races at Westport Stadium, Ritchie Raceway, Dorsey Speedway, Hagerstown Raceway, Beltsville Speedway 0002 Harold Sears Conover, N.C. Don't have a commenting profile? I can talk forever about guys like Dana Graves, Harvey Sprague, Pete Silva, Stan Meserve, Ralph Nason thats why I became a race car driver.. Part of the agenda was to announce the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductees. The North Haverhill, New Hampshire native is undeniably one of the most accomplished dirt drivers in the Northeast, taking 136 documented wins and 11 track championships. Stock Car Groups; Drag Racing Groups; Support. Members - MARYLAND STOCK CAR RACING HALL OF FAME Though his name may not be familiar to many stock car fans, Colchesters John Buffum is the most high-profile inductee from the class. As a driver, New Hampshire native Dick Glines won a championship in the highly-competitive Oxford Open Series and was a winner at several Maine tracks. 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. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-0359916029892482"; Learn more. 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. We didnt have anything like that. THE. Aube won the nationally-respected Oxford 250 in 1987 and 89 and also won three consecutive championships on the former NASCAR Busch North Series. Born and raised in Woonsocket, R.I., on April 20, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Alfonse and Florence Bourgeois. They specialize in performance engines and quality machine work! 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.
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