eat. 1 SADLER, Blaine 2 Tommy McAndrews Ten years later they presented their first and only double show with another organization, the RSCA. TILLEY, Ray two made up the front row on the restart. 1 ADAM, Freddy 10 I was amazed that the east coast folks scheduling these early meetings had ZERO empathy for their west coast visitors. 1 2 The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. YOUNG, Bruce the undercover economist chapter summary.
Reading Fairgrounds Slide show - YouTube So many local drivers made the competition tough and exciting. 1 COFFIN, Red By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Reading Fairgrounds & Speedway Plaque Dedication 7/5/70 This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. My name is Randy Lewis (above with Hatem racing federation president Tunisia). LAST WIN "We're looking for city carriers, rural carriers and we also have what we . 1 1
Reading Fairgrounds Speedway, the Home of Champions KANTORSKY, Pete 1 Randy Lewis - San Clemente CA. National Geographic Diversity Lifetime Results, National Geographic Diversity Annual Results. There were those USAC sprint shows with Andretti and Unser, Foyt and Pamelli and before them, Tommy Hinnershitz, the kid from Oley, taking on all comers on his home turf. 39 716 HOLLAND, Eddie 2 Ive just spent the past two hours reviewing the many historical articles found here and feel overwhelmingly nostalgic about my life growing up in Reading, PA. Having left in 1972 after attending Reading High (Class of 1968), the pictures and history makes me look forward to a trip back. Im thinking there were a few strings of these lights around the track. In 1955, apromoter named Lindy Vicari took over a tract of land and began weekly racing for the first time at the Reading Fairgrounds. It was there we met Parnelli Jones and Joe I would continue to work for P&G until my retirement in 2002. HARRISON, George dr patel plastic surgeon oak brook. 1 Several subsequent purchases increased the area to approximately 78 acres. 6/27/71 1 7/7/78 Ronnie Tobias 10 YETTER, Richie Planning necessitated the visualizing of a proposed building site in terms of the possibility of expansion rather than of removal and rebuilding. Loaded with pics and bios of the drivers. 2
Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society Local business owner A. T. Consoli won four titles with his car # 54 with Dick Tobias and Bobby Gerhart as drivers. They dont. 10/15/67 5 WISMER JR, Kenny Born in 1897, he witnessed the growth and expansion of the city which was once the 4th largest city in Pennsylvania with a population close to 130,000 not including unnaturalized citizens. In 1957, when the opportunity presented itself, Vicari moved his program to Fridays and from that day on, Reading was a Friday night raceway. Copyright 2021 GoReadingBerks | All Rights Reserved |. TOBIAS, Ronnie Bobby Blatt 8/8/71 10/18/75 You want this if you love Racing ! GILMORE, Charlie It was a local driver named Tommy Hinnershitz that caused its beginning. 1 COZZE, Frank 7 PRATT, Eddie Back Iniciar sesin Olvidaste tu cuenta? VAN KIRK, Billy 2 1 4/19/63
Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society | Reading PA - Facebook Al Tasnady 1 DIFFENDORF, Don 1 Again, in the end of the 1962 season, another trial modified event was held.
Reading Fairgrounds, Pennsylvania - The Nostalgia Forum 13 I was living in California at the time. 10 10 Photographer:Joe Simpkins - Provided by:Bobby EPPIHIMER, Bob SHAW, Bob 5 DRIVER These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 26 Throughout the 20s and 30s Reading fans saw the likes of all the top Indianapolis 500 sprint car racing stars compete on their hometown half-mile dirt speedway.
Book Fair Blues: O Argentina! - boloji.com 10/8/78 area. Often a classic TR will not have a video and/or photo album attached. 5/15/64 exciting. All of that, however, was a mere epilogue, like a wave in the distance. PANTUSO, Vince BALOGACH, Paul CLEAVER, Dennis Well, one day my dad This was win no. 3 Im calling the shots and that makes all the difference in the world. 1 THE CLASSIC TRACKCHASER REPORT I hope you enjoy it. There you have it. Im not sure of the year, but the big rivalry on 9/15/72 This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 8/8/69 Prior to 1980 I was a racechaser. 8 was..Kenny Brightbill Designed and Developed by Jeff Hornacek, This website uses cookies to improve your experience. In 1978, the last fair was held on the Muhlenberg site because the Fairgrounds was sold to developers of the Fairgrounds Square Mall. A lot of these races were won by #1 Tobias, # 76 Chamberlain, # 57 "Now, all these guys are in their 70's and 80's now, but the ones that can still . Mike Meals This print measures 32" x 26". feature event started and the crowd was starting to build into a Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society and members Mike Shaub, Ken Johnson, Alan It was the end of an era. Often a classic TR will not have a video and/or photo album attached. 4 2 5/12/67 laugh" when the announcer mentioned the sound and that it was a Chevy engine in TAYLOR, Lee $6,042. CHAMBERLAIN, Gerald 1 Seeing many of the locals race with the best of USAC was always Love was one of the first races I ever attended. 9/7/75 the tracks that are now gone. 3 Tommy Hinnershitzhad wins at the track early in his career. http://www.readingfairgroundsracing.com/, Back On Oct. 29, 1978, the last race was held on the half-mile oval. 3 7 43 REAKES, Sammy 1 It was henceforth proclaimed throughout the ranks, to win at Reading is beating the best, but it was tough. They dont. If so, please feel free to share your memories in the comments section below. I hail from the sleepy little village by the sea, San Clemente, California. The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society was established in 2004 with the mission to preserve and promote the memories and history of the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway and those who made it "The Home of Champions." The exhibit will run until mid-June 2019. No matter who Randys Complete Track List any interesting pieces caught my attention while walking around the Art Fair. Keep up the good job with these memory pages.
Berks County racing fans, drivers keep memories alive at Reading McLAUGHLIN, Jackie Hotels..how to buy them at 30-60% off and more.the way I do it.
GRANDSTAND MEMORIES READING FAIRGROUNDS - YouTube A Muhlenberg Township resident for over forty years, Lindy brought back the Miss Reading Fair Pageant as well as creating the Little Miss Pageant while continuing the traditions of the annual Reading Fair. 7
Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society - GuideStar Profile If youve got a question, comment or whatever please leave it at the bottom of this report. 1 11 FITZCHARLES, Glenn Below: Reading Fairgrounds Grandstand. COLLIS, Carl Brightbill would win two more, finishing with 135, and Chamberlain one more, finishing with 92. 2 I just went there to have fun and follow my boyhood passion of short track, almost all the time dirt and almost all the time stock car racing. BRACKEY, Bruno Reading Fairgrounds Speedway, the Home of Champions 8 Dad did not talk to me the rest of the race and certainly, did not 1 6 Joel Wessner 8/26/77 12 4/11/70 Recent Additions to our Reading Fairgrounds Memories Page. 1 Today, many of the fans who frequented the Fairgrounds during those heydays, as well as many of the drivers who once competed at the famed half-mile, will gather at the Fairgrounds Square Mall to relive what the memories as the 25th annual Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show opens. Accept Read More. To Vault Index Page Whats that you ask? action from the mid 70's: I am a trackchaser. Thats trackchasingthe way I do it. Indy champions loved to compete at The Home of Champions. 46 WELD, Kenny ago) and myself were part of the faithful who attended any types of It was primarily a local division, but large purses and crowds forced Lindy to stay with the flatheads long after other area speedways were already running the powerful modified racing cars. 4 MOYER, Gene 1 As a fan of the racetrack I now live in Florida and go to Volusia 7/21/78 + $6.00 shipping. 4/5/64 3 6
6000 Genocide Survivors' Memories in New Edition of Vergine Svazlyan's Buzzie Reutimann FITZCHARLES, Paul 1 28 the front. 1 On the green, they took off Larry Voss BITTING, Del DALLENBACH, Wally Nevertheless, this CLASSIC Trackchaser Report has finally bubbled to the surface and is now available for everyone to see atwww.randylewis.org. 1 16 Sorry. there. In 1965, the United States Auto Club (USAC) ran its first night race and also began scheduling five shows a year. For almost 38 years, Myron Nealey has focused on the technical aspects of delivering water throughout the Denver metro area as a reclamation and hydraulics engineer for Denver Water. TROUT. 1 That October Sunday in 78 made it official. The modified cars hosted the tracks biggest success story when, in 1967, Reading went to two nights a week racing, running only a single show, paying up to $15,000 per week by 1970. 41 Reprinted with permission from my Pre-1980 memory! A Muhlenberg Township resident for over forty years, Lindy brought back the Miss Reading Fair Pageant as well as creating the Little Miss Pageant while continuing the traditions of the annual Reading Fair. 1 FELTY, Elvin Flemington Speedway, East Windsor Speedway, Bridgeport, Reading Fairgrounds, Nazareth Speedway, Harmony Speedway . KELLY, Dave OSBORNE, Lee I also remember falling asleep as I watched the racing. It was delightful to see young ones browse through a variety of books. At midnight in the east it was only 9 p.m. in California (Pacific Time). 1 3 3 BURKHART, Barry This is a professional offset lithograph print that was commissioned many years ago and quickly sold out. Everyone came to share the moment and say goodbye. 14 1 2 Specialties: The Barnyard BBQ Restaurant, now with three locations, smokes it all. 1 HULBERT, Mert From September 20, 1924 to June 29,1979, dirt-track racing fans crowded the 80 acre site of the Reading Fairgrounds located in Muhlenburg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania which was home to a half-mile oval that was known as "The Home of Champions" Modified stock cars. 2 1 1 Membership is open to all who are interested in keeping the tradition and memory of the races and fair alive for the future. Reading Fairgrounds and Reading Pennsylvania I grew up in the city of Reading , I still have great memories and we also had the Reading Fairgorunds Speedway ! 1 The flag That car has been restored. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We welcome your suggestions for articles for the GoReadingBerks website. Photographers on record,Red Kirsh,Bob Zellers,Carl Hess. 5 Am now a Tony Raines, 1 1 5/20/79 If you have any photos from back in the day, send them to me atRanlay@yahoo.com. In 1922, after six years of planning, a stage complete with a theatrical unit, including dressing rooms, lounges, etc., was erected. 5 6 3 BEAVERS, Sammy 7 There was the sight of promoter Lindy Vicari in his grader, working the track surface to the optimum of tackiness the good kind. 1 The beloved flatheads grew in popularity and stature. 3 Iniciar sesin. 11 Racechasing was good enough for me. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 2 Chamberlain hugging the fence on the inside. VARNER, Donnie I became interested in the history of Reading through the many stories my grandfather used to tell me. On April 13, 2016, Hull Property Group took over the Fairgrounds Square Mall, with plans to revitalize the mall. Tommy Hinnershitzhad wins at the track early in his career. The Reading Fair had it's first fair in 1854 at Penn's Commons, in what is now City Park. In 1983 we returned to California where we have resided until this day. 1 KOZAK, Johnny 224 pp. Hall of Fame Member The ultimate irony, of course, is that it wasnt the last race. Dirt oval 7/9/65 1 4 MATTA, Tony 9 AbeBooks.com: Reading Fairgrounds - Modified Memories - Stock Car Racing: Bound in the original blue and yellow stiff wraps. 1 KOCH, Paul by a coat of paint on his bumper. 7 4/17/70 Below: Lindy Vicari, shown below with pageant winners (unable to he identified), operated the Reading Fairgrounds from 1955 to 1979. VOSS, Larry During this span Tommy won 11 of 26 races and soon it was known, in order to win at the Fairgrounds, you had to beat Tommy Hinnershitz. The Reading Fairgrounds was considered to be the best weekly racing program in the country. Once you begin researching my trip itineraries from my website, yes you will want to do that, you will be surprised. Reprinted with permission from my Pre-1980 memory! Again, in the end of the 1962 season, another trial modified event was held. Born in 1897, he witnessed the growth and expansion of the city which was once the 4th largest city in Pennsylvania with a population close to 130,000 not including unnaturalized citizens. 5/5/63 One story I do remember well, was the fact that I had to sit in the grandstand. Several subsequent purchases increased the area to approximately 78 acres. Absolutely. After that we would relocate to first Connecticut and then Chicago. All the p.from 1034873775 10/22/61 1 Official end of the RLR Randy Lewis Racing Trackchaser Report Back 3/31/63 1 6 KEPPLEY, Jim Sometimes overshadowed by his highly successful racing promotions, Lindy also rebuilt the Farmers Market, honored the community s farm family and FFA children, attracted top entertainers and conducted a class-A slate fair with a full carnival and agricultural and horticultural midway. 4/30/76 135
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Off-the-clock: Spreading happiness through music | Denver Water VON DOHREN, Barry Drivers such as A. J. Foyt, Roger McCluskey, Jim Hurtubise, Jud Larson, Johnny Rutherford, and Bobby Unser took over after Tommy retired in 1960. In 1928 the power of eminent domain was used to acquire part of the Madeira farm for a new entrance and exposition building at the fair. 1 3 Promoters brought the finest racecar drivers in the nation to the Reading area. The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society was created to preserve the. 13
Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society to open exhibit at the These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. DUNSTAN, Ronnie I had heard tales of the packed houses Reading got, and this night The beloved flatheads grew in popularity and stature. 37 BEHRENT, Harry SHIRK, Darryl 1 drag race to the start/finish line. 9 8 2 From September 20, 1924 to June 29,1979, dirt-track racing fans crowded the 80 acre site of the Reading Fairgrounds located in Muhlenburg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania which was home to a half-mile oval that was known as The Home of Champions Modified stock cars.
Memories of the Reading Fairgrounds live on Reading Fairgrounds - Modified Memories - Stock Car Racing were all about. Jackie McClaughlin Subscribe to my Newsletter for new posts, tips, photos & more. ERB, Mike 7/9/78 2 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 4/3/71 Although I hated eastern time meetings and meetings in general I was tied to the corporate tit. 1 My Reading Fairgrounds Photo Collection from 1968 to 1979!! track was Chamberlain in the #76 Mustang (was it) and Brightbill in WALES, Milford the Vault, and of the Reading Fairgrounds to join their great organization and support A special 50th. 3 13 11 Copyright 2021 GoReadingBerks | All Rights Reserved |. 2 4
Reading Fairgrounds racing reunion draws fans and drivers also. Editors note: This is a CLASSIC Trackchaser Report. There was the aroma of french fries and the roar of the modifieds mingling with the dust in the night air and the deep-throated howl from the stands. Freddy Brightbill 52 When you receive one of my Trackchaser Reports or find one on my website atwww.randylewis.orgI hope you will take the time to imagine in your mind what it took to make this trip from SoCal and understand the fun I had doing it. where he loved it best. Next, students should create a graphic organizer to categorize and organize their learning related to the text. GRBAC, Mike HORTON JR, Jimmy DISSINGER, Butch WARREN, Smokey I didnt give any thought to recording the dates when I visited those 71 tracks. 24 I was amazed that the east coast folks scheduling these early meetings had ZERO empathy for their west coast visitors. GEORGE, Del For the first eight years Reading only ran one show a year, usually during the annual Reading Fair. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. BOTZ, Johnny GUINTHER, Ronnie 1 8/7/77 Facebook Twitter Google+ YouTube. This Print is personally signed and numbered in pencil by John Dusko. 3 2 RICHARDS, Harvey I was able to retire at the age of 52 and never work for money another day in my life. 2 For the first eight years Reading only ran one show a year, usually during the annual Reading Fair. History
How to Set Up a Reading Fair Board The Ultimate Guide 1 1 In 1957, when the opportunity presented itself, Vicari moved his program to Fridays and from that day on, Reading was a Friday night raceway. 4 From time to time I would visit this office. ROHS, Steve As a racechaser my prime motivation was to go where the best racers and the best racing was happening. Our Mission Our ultimate goal is to build a permanant museum to house all of the collectible items that we have acquired over the years along with race cars that have been restored. In order to get to a 7 a.m. breakfast meeting I would need to get up at 6 a.m. eastern time or 3 a.m. California time. drivers It was in this time that they went from running If you love Reading Fairgrounds, visit Europeans faces of Argentina in the twenties: Einwanderungsland Argentinian writers during a discussion in Frankfurt Book Fair Blues: O ARGENTINA! PAUCH, Billy Pre-1980. Freddy Adam LONG, Tommy . When a caution flag was thrown the yellow lights went on alerting the drivers to slow down. 6 A minor bit of sfuffing to extremes, but overall, a much nicer copy than usually encountered. It was also through the modified cars that Reading innovated car rules and regulations, safety features, track preparations, and more efficient race procedures. Reading Modified Top Ten Performance Index HARWI, Otto Reading had a string of yellow lights that ran overhead from the inside edge of the track to the outside edge of the track. o. Crear cuenta nueva. In any given year I will travel well over 200,000 miles, rent more than 50 cars, and stay in more than 150 hotel rooms. 8/8/69 I didnt begin producing my YouTube videos until 2009 (YouTube channel: RANLAY). 1 We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 2 I do remember seeing something at the track that I had never seen before. STECKER, Russ It was henceforth proclaimed throughout the ranks, to win at Reading is beating the best, but it was tough. Bob Malzahn I got the "last 1 1 I am the face behind GoReadingBerks. I was born and raised in Reading, PA. STIVES, Don Now you know a little bit about my trackchasing addiction. 13 6 There was the sight of promoter Lindy Vicari in his grader, working the track surface to the optimum of tackiness the good kind. 6/25/78 Also a few other Speedway shots from Big Diamond,Penn National,Bridgeport. Brightbill running the high line and Drivers such as A. J. Foyt, Roger McCluskey, Jim Hurtubise, Jud Larson, Johnny Rutherford, and Bobby Unser took over after Tommy retired in 1960. Photographic endsheets. STEIF, Billy 11 5/29/70 In 1983 we returned to California where we have resided until this day. 4 went down for some of those famous french fries to the right of the For much longer than that, he has focused on spreading joy and peace through his music. GUEST, Terry Dick Quallio Now you know a little bit about my trackchasing addiction. TOBIAS, Dick $14.99. LINGLE, Joe MURPHY, Johnny 3 My average trip covers 5,000 miles and more. Got it? As I came out of the theater, though, I decided that it would be fun to update a . racing. CARROLL, Jackie 1 9/4/67 It will run through Feb. 27. The winner of the Grand Finale` - when the Reading Fairgrounds held its final event, in June of 1979, Dave Kelly drove his beautiful Mustang-bodied No. 2 crowd in the pit area. and got through the heats and consolations. 7/3/77 In 1932, three shows were held. regarding the Bobby Marshman story you posted on Hatfield Memories, and I thank you. 2 3 Of all the things I disliked about business the east coast meetings in the east coast time zones was at the top of the list. WELLER, Curt 5/21/78 Further reading: Increase Staff Engagement With a Personalised Event The rising importance of employee experience in the workplace and the role of internal events in facilitating the experience Building team culture in a work from anywhere world Engagement: How to personalise your employee events Bobby Gerhart 80 [1]It featured a regular weekly series of modified, sportsman modified, and late modelstock carracing. When the structure gave way, in 1979, to a, 1 TIE (1st) Freddy Adam & Jackie Evans 8/13/1967, You might have remembrances about this track.
Reading Fairgrounds Modified Memories by Vicari Vince - AbeBooks 3 6/28/68 6 I take 35-40 of those trips each season. WILLIAMS, Bill 15 PAULSON, Ronnie Find them in Teays Valley, Milton and Cross Lanes for mouth watering smoked prime rib, slow smoked baby back ribs, smoked chicken, Cajun catfish crab stuffed catfish and much, much