Mostly
Racin' Stuff
By
Tom Avenengo
Volume # 241
09/03/2015
This week’s
photo:
So his family would not know of his racing, Phil
Walters started out racing midgets and used the name Ted Tappett. That was back in the late 30's. Strange, but after his mother found out about
his racing, after the first couple of weeks, he retained the Tappett name
throughout his midget and stock car careers.
Once he got into racing sports/racing cars, he reverted back to his
original name. I'd have to say that back
in the '40's, when I got into racing, he was one of the top 3 or 5 drivers here
in the northeast.
He designed the first Cunningham sports car, and was
one of Cunningham's best drivers. In
1955, he signed to drive for Ferrari in their sports/racing cars and also in
Formula 1 Grand Prix cars. That was to
happen after the LeMans 24 hour race.
The Pierre Levegh accident at LeMans, in 1955, and all those that were
fatally injured from that accident, caused Walter to retire from racing during
that race.
Note" He's
the only driver that I know of that raced and wore a powder puff on one of his
wrists. That was used to wipe dust &
dirt off of his goggles.
Further down in this weeks column will be his racing
record, along with the continuation of the midget racing results from the
Cherry Park Speedway in Avon, CT.
Special from
me:
Some good news - I'm still hanging in there. Bad news - still as "grouchy" as
ever! I was really thinking of heading
north in October to take in the Eastern States racing at OCFS. Unfortunately, it looks like I won't make
it. No, I haven't checked with my
cardiologist, but somehow, I really feel I should be feeling better, and I'm
not. For sure I really would not want
any health issues hit me while I was up north.
Not to happy with the medical care I received up north, compared to what
I've received down here in Florida. Yes,
I suppose it helps some to have my daughter Sandy working in the hospital down
here and getting me some excellent doctors to take care of me. Honestly, I think if I had remained up north,
you woud not be reading this column, today.
Racin’
stuff:
DIRTCAR ANNOUNCES 2015 NAPA
SUPER DIRT WEEK ‘FINALE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS’ OCTOBER 7-11
" Riding a groundswell of support, DIRTcar officials and
Governor Cuomo’s office have reached an agreement to keep NAPA Super DIRT Week
in Central New York for at least the next 10 years."
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – DIRTcar Racing announced today this year’s NAPA
Super DIRT Week, Oct. 7-11, will be the “Finale at the Fairgrounds” in Syracuse
before moving to a new venue in 2016 following the State of New York’s
announcement to remove the grandstands and mile-oval as part of the New York
State Fairgrounds renovations.
“We thank the fans for all of their support throughout this
process,” said DIRTcar Racing CEO Brian Carter. “We’re making big plans for
this year’s event to make sure we close the record books with a bang. In
addition to all of the racing action on the Moody Mile, we’re planning to honor
past champions and have some special social events planned for our dedicated
fans that have made the week ‘Racing’s Biggest Party’ each year. Reserved
camping is sold out, but there is plenty of general camping still available. It
certainly will be a bittersweet week, but I can’t wait to see all of the fans
who come out to watch racing at the New York State Fairgrounds for the final
time.”
Riding a groundswell of support, DIRTcar officials and Governor
Cuomo’s office have reached an agreement to keep NAPA Super DIRT Week in
Central New York for at least the next 10 years.
“Super DIRT Week is both a signature event for racing fans and a
Central New York tradition – attracting thousands of spectators and pumping
millions of dollars into the local economy,” Gov. Cuomo said. “From the
beginning of this process, it was important to keep this major event in Central
New York and I am pleased that all parties have been able to come to an
agreement. Next year, race fans will be able to enjoy their favorite weekend of
racing in a brand new facility.”
A new host venue will be announced as soon as the details are
available. DIRTcar will also work with its most loyal fans, with a plan to give
them priority as they select camping spots and tickets at a new venue. DIRTcar
will reach out to each of its customers with updates as soon as they become
available.
While this year is the 44th running of NAPA Super DIRT Week,
auto racing has been intertwined with the New York State Fairgrounds for more
than 100 years. The track is one of only three 1-mile dirt ovals left in the
country. Buzzie Reutimann won the first two NAPA Super DIRT Week crowns in 1972
and ’73, but Brett Hearn’s six Syracuse 200 victories are the most by any
driver at the event’s premier race.
Tickets are still available by clicking www.DIRTcar.com/tickets,
going to www.SuperDIRTWeekOnline.com and clicking the ticket link, or calling
844-DIRT-TIX (347-8849).
I watched some of the Indycar race that
was held on a road course this past Sunday.
Funny, but I just can't get into them racing on road courses. I'll take Indycar on ovals any day. Guess my thoughts have changed some. Heck back in my younger days I went to quite
a few "road races". Saw some
pretty good ones out on Long Island, at the airport in Montgomery, NY and Lime
Rock in CT. I'm not sure as to why there
are so many crashes on today's road courses.
Maybe it's the quality of the drivers?
The cars? How I wish they would lose
those wings and go to a narrower tire, so it would put more of the driver into
the equation.
BORGERS SPEEDWAY CLOSED :
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Borgers
Speedway will BE CLOSED until further notice. The bank was unable to process
the loan. They determined it to be "outside of
their risk tolerance". And the owners have decided to end the temporary
lease, ending all of our scheduled events as of today. This won't end our
attempts to find, open, or build new track locally, but will end this particular
effort. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone and will
try to keep you informed on any progress we make moving forward. Thanks to all
of you for your support.
The Hinchliffe Stadium race car show is on Sunday, 9/20 this year. Hard to believe but that was the last
"racing" event I've been to when they held it last year, a tad
earlier in September, I believe.
Found
on Jayski:
http://www.jayski.com/
Justin
Wilson Children's Fund Update:
INDYCAR and the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway encourage racing fans to make donations to a new fund
established to support the family of Justin Wilson. Donations to the Wilson
Children's Fund can be made online at www.wilsonchildrensfund.com or sent to the following address:
Wilson Children's Fund
c/o Forum Credit Union
P.O. Box 50738
Indianapolis, IN 46250-0738
317-558-6000
If you previously sent a donation to INDYCAR, it will be forwarded to the new
address. All donations will be kept confidential. In addition, commemorative
decals and T-shirts are available at shop.ims.com, with proceeds going directly to the
Wilson Children's Fund.(IMS)(8-30-2015)
Earnhardt, Jr. waiting on 2016 schedule to set wedding date:
Dale
Earnhardt, Jr. has said he and Amy Reimann plan to wed next summer after
getting engaged June 17 in Germany. With NASCAR racing nearly every weekend,
there will be few options for them to choose a summer wedding. Earnhardt will
be in a friend's wedding this weekend - the final off weekend of the Sprint Cup
season - and is looking forward to his wedding. "I'm probably going to be
doing it this time next year," Earnhardt said. "Once we get that damn
schedule. I've been asking (NASCAR Vice Chairman Mike) Helton since New
Hampshire what's going on." NASCAR's officials have suggested that the
2016 schedule should be released in early September.(NBC Sports)(8-30-2015)
Congrats to Chad Knaus....married:
The big day
has finally arrived for Chad Knaus and his fiancee, former Miss Sprint Cup
Brooke Werner, as the two are tying the knot during the rare off-weekend for
the Sprint Cup Series. Knaus, the six-time champion crew chief for Jimmie
Johnson at Hendrick Motorsports, has been in a relationship with Werner since
last summer. Werner, a former Miss Vermont USA, stepped down from her role as
Miss Sprint Cup in March 2014 during her second year on the job.(Fox Sport)(8-29-2015)
Last Saturday's XFINITY race could be the last for Boris Said:
Last Saturday's
race at Road America marks the finale of a five-race NASCAR XFINITY Series
schedule for veteran road racer Boris Said this year in Joe Gibbs Racing's #54
Toyota. On Friday, Said hinted that the event could signify another finale on a
much broader scale. "Man, this is like the best Christmas present I ever
got in my life," Said said after Friday's final practice at the 4.048-mile
track. "I've been racing for over 30 years. I'm going to be 53 in a couple
weeks. In the last three or four years, I've been racing cars that don't have a
prayer to win, underfunded teams. It's still fun, but not fun not being
competitive. So, to get an opportunity to drive for Monster and Joe Gibbs and
Toyota in equipment like this, it was a dream come true. To finally run in the
top five at Watkins Glen, it kind of shows, hey maybe it's not my age, it was
just the equipment. It's just been one of the most fun years I've ever had
doing these five races with these guys. Now that it's last one, it might be the
last NASCAR car race I ever run, I don't know. But it sure is a cool way to go
out." If Saturday proves to be Said's swan song, his record will show one
XFINITY victory, one Camping World Truck Series win and two Sprint Cup pole
positions in a career that dates back to 1995 in NASCAR national series
competition.(NASCAR.com)(8-29-2015)
Congrats to Matt DiBenedetto:
Who was married
to girlfiend Taylor Carswell on Friday. DiBenedettotweeted, "Today is the day that I get to
marry my best friend Taylor! I'm lucky to get such a beautiful, sweet woman for
the rest of my life!". DiBenedetto drives the #83 for BK
Racing.(8-29-2015).
Jeffrey Earnhardt to make Sprint Cup Series debut at Richmond:
Go Green
Racing (GGR) announced that Jeffrey Earnhardt will make his NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series (NSCS) debut with GGR in the #32 Ford at Richmond International Speedway
during the Federated Auto Parts 400. This will mark the return of two
Earnhardt's competing in the NSCS for the first time in over a decade.
"I'm really excited to get this opportunity and thrilled that CorvetteParts.Net is sponsoring my debut in Sprint
Cup," commented Earnhardt. "The Keens have been very good to me and
having their company be part of an important day in my career is pretty cool. I
appreciate everyone at Go Green Racing for making this happen and look forward
to doing my best to make it a good debut." The 26 year-old, Mooresville,
NC native has three previous starts in NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) with
longtime GGR sponsor CorvetteParts.Net, as they will once again team with
Earnhardt and GGR for the event at Richmond. The Federated Auto Parts 400 will
mark Earnhardt's return to GGR. In 2012 Earnhardt made one start for Archie
St.Hilare in the (NXS) while making 16 starts in 2013. "Tom and I have been
waiting for this announcement like expectant parents," said
CorvetteParts.Net owner TJ Keen. "We are very excited to have Jeffrey back
in the CorvetteParts.net (Keen Parts) uniform and look forward to having him
wheel the Go Green Racing #32 Ford Fusion at Richmond. We are extremely honored
to be affiliated with Archie St. Hilaire and the entire organization. Every
member on this team gives 100% week in and week out and their positive attitude
and desire is none to compare."
"Mason and I are really looking forward to Jeffrey's first start in the
sprint cup series with the 32 team," stated team owner Archie St.Hilaire.
"Jeffrey drove for us in the Xfinity series a few years back and worked
really well with our crew chief Clinton Cram. I think their relationship will
help Jeffrey move up into the cup series a smooth transition and hopefully be
the start of something great for the future!"(GGR PR)(8-27-2015)
Ragan would consider XFINITY or Truck ride for next season:
#55-David
Ragan said there are no regrets about leaving Front Row (where he won at
Talladega Superspeedway in May 2013) because he wasn't guaranteed sponsorship
for a full season. "If it had been a full-time deal, then I would have
signed up for that at the beginning of the year," he said. "I
wouldn't have left. But at the time, I didn't know, and it allowed me to do
something different." Ragan would like to remain in the Sprint Cup Series
but said he would consider a competitive ride in the Xfinity or Camping World
Truck series. "Where I'm at in my career, it's more about being
competitive than just making a paycheck or being a Sprint Cup driver,"
said Ragan, who has two Cup wins and has driven full time in the series since
2007. "I don't want to be in a position where I'm 35th in qualifying, and
you finish 30th every week. That's no fun. It's a way to make a living and stay
involved, and it's better than the alternative of nothing, but I don't want to
be in that position. "So I'll try really hard to try to find something
competitive in one of the top three series where I feel like I can go out and
win some races and race for a championship."(NBC Sports)(8-26-2015)
Congrats Reed Sorenson:
Congratulations
to Reed Sorenson and wife Laura on the birth of their daughter, Ella, on
Tuesday. Reed tweeted the news and some photos Wednesday
morning.(9-2-2015)
A little
news about future "Super Dirt Week":
While it's the end of racing at the fairgrounds, they're not
putting the brakes on racing in Central New York. Governor Cuomo announced this
Tuesday morning "I Love New York" has given a grant which will help
keep Super Dirt Week in close proximity to the fairgrounds.
"We've signed a multi-year contract with Super Dirt Week so
they will not be anywhere for many, many years and they're committed to staying
right here in Central New York," says Governor Cuomo.
While they're still in the process of figuring out exactly where
the new racing venue will be, racing organizers are working closely with the
Governor's office to find a location that fits. Super Dirt Week officials will
be announcing their new location in October. For now, they're working on making
their last time here a week race fans will never forget.
http://cnycentral.com/news/local/super-dirt-week-final-year-on-the-fairgrounds-but-remains-in-cny
From
Track Forum:
http://www.trackforum.com/forums/forum.php
Upcoming Modified race/TV dates
September:
Bristol replay this Friday at 7PM
Langley (Southern Tour) race Sept.5, TV
Sept.11, 2:30-3:30PM
South Boston (Southern Tour) race Sept.19, TV
Sept.24, 7-8 PM
NHIS race Sept.19, TV Oct.1, 7-8PM
Stafford race Oct.4, TV Oct.10, 4-5PM
Charlotte (Southern Tour) race Oct.8, TV
Oct.15, 7-8PM
Thompson race Oct.18, TV Oct.22, 8-9PM
All on NBCSN
From the Dirt Track
Digest Forum:
http://www.dirttrackdigest.com/DTD/
A birds eye view of CNYRP courtesy of Gary
Rowe...
http://www.dirttrackdigest.com/DTD/index.php?/topic/54669-a-birds-eye-view-of-cnyrp-courtesy-of-gary-rowe/
Note: Kinda hard to tell from the photo, but I
really thought more had been done than what's shown.
From
the AARN:
Friesen’s There
When Hearn Runs Dry; Wins Mr. Dirt USA Leb Val $17,500 Prize
Long Islander
Bonsignore Races To Hometown Riverhead NWMT Victory
Greg Hodnett,
Duane Howard Claim Jersey Rush Wins At New Egypt
Glen Luce Is
$30,000 Richer With 42nd Oxford 250 Victory
Todd Shaffer Is
Sprint Legends Victor In Fred Rahmer Lincoln Spectacular; Huge Crowd Cheers
Past Heroes’ Return
VMRS Oxford
Plains Win For Chris Pasteryak Tightens Points Chase
DIRTcar
Sanctions Two Rolling Wheels Upcoming Events
Billy Pauch, Jr.
Wins Big Diamond Mod Title Friday; Wins New Egypt Mod Feature Saturday
Tremont Doubles
With Albany-Saratoga, Lebanon Valley Scores; Points Battles At Both Tracks
Tighten
Halmar
International To Field SDW Team For Alan Johnson; Gary Balough Hired To Direct
New Team
And a little
more from this weeks issue:
Halmar
International and Syracuse, along with Eastern States:
At Syracuse,
they'll have Alan Johnson in a new TEO chassis with power by Enders. They'll also have the J&S Smith Brothers
# 74, with Dave Blaney in the seat. That
will be a new car also, and will be powered with a Precision engine. Bobby Hearn will be the crew chief. Matt Janiak will have a Small Block, and
Allison Ricci will have a Sportsman car.
Gary Balough will be the technical director for the entire multi-car
team. There might be more coming from
Halmar International, concerning Syracuse.
For Eastern
States, they'll have 4 Big Block Modifieds, with Alan Johnson, Mike Ricci, Matt
Janiak and Willy Auchmoody. Also,
Johnson and Janiak will be in Small Blocks and Allison will have a Sportsman.
From what I've
heard, the new seats are being put in place in the covered grandstand at
OCFS. More improvements are to be made
prior to ESW.
The ARDC had a
show on the 1/4 mile track at Bridgeport.
Only 13 cars are shown in the feature's run down. Sad, real sad.
The Evergreen
Raceway Park, in St. Johns, PA is for lease, for 2016. Might be possible to get it for the remainder
of the 2015 season, too - for free! It's
a 1/3 mile high banked paved track. It's
located a few miles from I-80 and I-81.
65+/- Acres.
Call
832-512-9555 for more info.
Rich Ricci, Jr.
is done racing for the 2015 season due to an ailing shoulder. He's due for surgery on September 14th.
Tommy Meier and
Dieter Schmidt have mutually agreed to park the Schmidt # 5 Modified.
NEMA had 13
midgets and 16 NEMA Lights in action at Star Speedway. Hmm, another sad total for full midgets.
Due to some
personal commitments that have arisen, with the Fisher family, the September
12th events scheduled for the Susquehanna have been cancelled. The track has also cancelled two URC shows -
September 20th and October 18th. They'll
be replaced with the IMCA PA 305 Sprint Series.
Former OVRP
Dirt Oval racers:
A.J. Filbeck was 6th in the 602 Sportsman feature at
U/R.
At Devil's Bowl, Bobby Hackel, II won the modified
feature. Kenney Johnson was a DNS in the
POWRi Outlaw Midget feature
Tyler Dippel was 4th in the 100 lap Mr DIRTcar USA
race at Lebanon Valley. L.J. Lombardo
was 21st, Kylr Armstrong 26th and Kolby Schroder 28th. John Virgilio was 4th in the GRIT Sportsman
feature with Matt Pappa 6th.
At OCFS, in the Modified feature, Anthony Perrego was
3rd, Billy V 6th, Tim Hindley 7th, Clinton Mills 13th, Matt Janiak 14th, Mike
Ruggiero 16th and Mike Kolka 22nd. In
the Sportsman feature, Brendan Finley was 3rd, Brian Krummel 4th, Joey Bruning
6th, Matt Hitchcock 7th, Dominic Roselli Jr. 8th, Anthony Falanga 12th, Joe Conklin
13th, Winter Mead 14th and Joey Falanga 21st.
In the Rookie Crate Sportsman feature, a James Brundage is shown as
finishing in 15th. Might that be the
same Jim Brundage that ran at OVRP? In
the 4 Cylinder feature, J.B. Morris was the winner, while Joe Morris was
4th. Sad to say, they still only have
one truck racing at OC in the Truck class.
Davie Franek was 11th in the "Jersey Rush"
Sprint Car race at the New Egypt Speedway.
Mike Mammana was 7th in the Sportsman feature at Big
Diamond. Brad Szulewski was a DNQ.
Alex Bell was 6th in the4 Modified feature at
A/S. In the Bear Ridge USAC Midget
feature, Kenney Johnson was 17th. I must
note here that finishing in 4th place was a driver named Brett Hearn. Hunter Bates was 4th in the Sportsman
feature.
Kyle Armstrong was 14th and Kolby Schroder 23rd in the
Modified feature at LV, on Saturday.
Dom Roselli, Jr. was 14th in the Modified feature at
Accord. Kyle Rohner was 6th and Winter
Mead 7th in the Spec Sportsman feature.
Wyatt Clark was 3rd in the Slingshot feature.
At Glen Ridge, Bobby Hackel, IV was a tad busy with a
9th in the Modified feature and a 3rd in the Sportsman feature. A.J. Filbeck was 13th in the Sportsman
main. In the POWRi Midget feature,
Kenney Johnson was 3rd.
At Hamlin, Tyler Pirone was 6th in the All Star
Slingshots, while Jacob Hendershot was 5th in the 270 Micros.
Kyle Redner was 2nd and Rich Coons 5th in the
358/Sportsman feature at Bethel.
Anthony Perrego was 6th in
the modified feature in the Super Short Track Series race at Georgetown. It was his first time at that track. He did that with the teams Small Block car.
Racing
from "Back in the Day":
First, a continuation of the Cherry Park
midget results from last week:
1947:
June
14 rain
June
21 1. Tony Bonadies 2. Dutch Schaefer 3. Bill Troutwine
June
28 1. Dutch Schaefer 2. Ted Tappett 3. Tony Bonadies
July
5 rain
July
12 1. Bill Schindler 2. Ted Tappett 3. Len Wofsey
July
19 1. Rex Records 2. Lloyd Christopher 3. Len Duncan
July
26 1. Andy Van Heusen 2. Len Duncan 3. Bob Disbrow
August
2 1. Bill Schindler 2. George Fonder 3. George Rice
August
9 rain
August
16 rain
August
23 1. Tony Bonadies 2. George Rice 3. Ted Tappett
August
30 1. George Rice 2. Dutch Schaefer 3. Al Keller
Sept.
6 1. Ted Tappett 2. Al Keller 3. Tony Bonadies
Sept.
13 1. Al Keller 2. Henry Renard 3. Don Morris
Sept.
20 1. George Rice 2. Tony Bonadies 3. Mike Nazaruk
Sept.
27 1. Ted Tappett 2. Al Keller 3. George Rice
Sept.
28 1. Johnny Ritter 2. Art Cross 3. George Rice
Oct.
5 1. George Rice 2. Mike Nazaruk 3. Johnny Ringger
Oct.
11 1. George Rice 2. Johnny Ritter 3. Tony Bonadies 100 laps
Champion:
George Rice
1948
May
1 1. Ted Tappett 2. Tony Bonadies 3. Len Duncan
May
8 1. Bill Schindler 2. Larry Bloomer 3. Tony Bonadies
May
15 1. Bill Schindler 2. George Rice 3. Dutch Schaefer
May
22 1. Rex Records 2. Henry Renard 3. Mike Nazaruk
May
29 rain
June
5 1. Stan Disbrow 2. Bob Disbrow 3. Henry Renard
June
12 1. Stan Disbrow 2. Buddy Chase 3. Bill Baker
June
19 1. Tony Bonadies 2. Rex Records 3. George Rice 40 laps
June
26 1. Don Morris 2. Joe Barzda 3. Henry Renard
July
3 1. Mike Nazaruk 2. Rex Records 3. Andy Van Heusen
July
10 1. Bob Disbrow 2. Vernon Land 3. Dutch Schaefer
July
17 1. Bob Disbrow 2. Henry Renard 3. Stan Disbrow
July
24 1. Steve McGrath 2. Henry Renard 3. Johnny Ritter
July
31 1. Tony Bonadies 2. Stan Disbrow 3. Art Cross
August
7 1. Bill Baker 2. B. Klar 3. Andy Furci
August
14 1. Len Fanelli 2. Tony Bonadies 3. Russ Klar
August
21 1. Stan Disbrow 2. Johnny Carpenter 3. Bob Disbrow
August
28 1. Steve McGrath 2. Larry Bloomer 3. Buddy Chase
Sept.
4 1. Steve McGrath 2. Larry Bloomer 3. Bob Disbrow 50 laps
Sept.
11 1. Henry Renard 2. Tony Bonadies 3. Buddy Chase
Sept.
18 rain
Sept.
25 1. Len Duncan 2. Henry Renard 3. Dutch Schaefer 100 laps
Oct.
2 1. Bob Disbrow 2. Len Duncan 3. Steve McGrath
1949
May
7 1. Vernon Land 2. Howie Moratti 3. Steve McGrath
May
14 ?
May
21 1. Stan Disbrow 2. Tony Bonadies 3. Vernon Land
May
30 1. Dutch Schaefer 2. Henry Renard 3. Johnny Zeke
June
4 1. Bob Disbrow 2. Henry Renard 3. Johnny Zeke
June
11 1. Henry Renard 2. Johnny Zeke 3. Vernon Land
June
18 1. Red Marlowe 2. Johnny Ringger 3. Henry Renard
June
25 rain
July
2 1. Larry Shurter 2. Red Marlowe 3. Russ Klar
July
9 1. Cy Sanders 2. Bob Disbrow 3. Henry Renard
July
16 1. Red Marlowe 2. Tony Bonadies 3. Dutch Schaefer
July
23 1. Nick Fornoro 2. Red Marlowe 3. Bill Schindler
July
30 rain
August
6 1. Dutch Schaefer 2. Tony Bonadies 3. Nick Fornoro
August
13 rain
August
20 1. Cy Sanders 2. Russ Klar 3. Tony Bonadies
August
27 1. Cy Sanders 2. Jimmy DiMarco 3. Russ Klar
Sept.
3 1. Tony Bonadies 2. Dutch Schaefer 3. Buddy Chase 50 laps
1951
ARA
Midgets
Sept.
29
There
was a two day midget race scheduled during the 1951 fair, I have the result for
the ARA race somewhere, but it is not in my notebook.
ARDC
Midgets
Sept.
30 1. Russ Klar 2. Fred Meeker 3. Bert Brooks
And here are the
winning results of Ted Tappett (Phil
Walters) while racing midgets and stock cars here in the northeast. Sorry, but I have nothing earlier than what's
shown for the year 1940.
1940 ARDC Midgets-3rd in points
1941 ARDC Midgets-
West
1942
1946
1947
1948
ARDC midgets-4th in points
Frank Curtis Offy
1949
United Stock Car Racing Club-4th in points
Frick Ford #23
7/23 8/6 9/3-100
laps
Another photo of Ted Tappett. This one was after a feature win at the
Kingsbridge Armory indoor track.
Note, I've heard, from different sources,
that Tappett had a glider pilot license, and it was #1.
Good
Question:
http://racersguide.com/where-have-all-the-car-counts-gone/
Press Releases:
NEWS FROM
Orange County Fair
CONTACT
Mike Gurda
845-342-2573
FOR RELEASE ON
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY POINT
CHAMPIONS TO BE CROWNED SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
MIDDLETOWN,
NY (August 30)……..When New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra said, “It ain’t over
‘til it’s over,” truer words were never spoken. That’s exactly the case in
Orange County Fair Speedway’s weekly racing divisions. With the season-long
point championships to be decided Saturday, September 5, drivers competing in
the Big-Block Modified, Small-Block Modified, Sportsman, and Street Stock ranks
are locked in tight point battles with the outcomes in doubt until each
division’s final checkered flag. And to add to the evening’s excitement, it’s
also Fan Appreciation Night with surprises for Orange County’s loyal fans.
Drivers
in each division will compete in qualifying races that lead to feature races of
varying length. The Modified feature is 30 laps; the Small-Block Modified main
is 25 laps; Sportsman race for 20 laps; and the Street Stocks take to the Hard
Clay track for 15 laps.
Currently
in the headline Big-Block Modified division, former track champion Jerry Higbie
(2009, 2010, and 2012) leads defending titlist Tim Hindley, who has won the
championship the past two seasons, by 28 points. The Small-Block Modified title
will be decided between Gary Edwards Jr. (747 points), seeking his first, and
2003 champion Tommy Meier (727). In Sportsman competition, Randy Sweetman (1618
points) leads Matt Hitchcock (1594) by 24 points. The championship will be the
first for either driver. And in the Street Stock division, Jim Maher
(1687 points) is being chased by Emerson Cargain Sr. (1666). Cargain has
won two previous Street Stock championships (2007 and 2009). George Zeininger
has already captured the Four-Cylinder/Thunder Trucks point championship.
The
winning drivers will each earn a Champion’s trophy, cash awards, and other
prizes that will be presented at the annual banquet held during the winter
months.
Championship
Night on Labor Day Weekend is sponsored by Bill Rumsey’s WLR Construction Company.
Admission
prices for the September 5 race meet remain at $14 adults, $12 seniors, and $1
for children 12 and under. The exceptionally full night of racing begins
promptly at 6:30 pm.
While
the point season will end on September 5, racing will continue on Saturday,
September 12, with a full program of races highlighted by the winner of the
Big-Block Modified feature earning a guaranteed starting slot in the October 25
Eastern States 200.
Advance ticket
sales for the September 19 Eve of Destruction, the October 23-25 54th Annual Eastern States Weekend, and
track information are available at the Orange County website.
And this, too:
SEPTEMBER BONUS NIGHTS AT ORANGE COUNTY
FAIR SPEEDWAY INCLUDE A FINAL NIGHT OF WEEKLY STOCK CAR RACING AND THE ALWAYS
EXCITING EVE OF DESTRUCTION
MIDDLETOWN,
NY (September 6)……..While the point season has concluded with Champions’ Night
at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York, racing will continue
Saturday evening, September 12, with a “no-points” bonus night. All four weekly
racing divisions---Modified, Sportsman, Rookie Sportsman, Street Stock, and
Four Cylinder/Thunder Trucks---will see action, with the winner of the 30-lap
Modified feature earning a guaranteed starting spot in the 54th Annual
Eastern States 200, set for Sunday, October 25.
Sponsored by Superior Remodeling, this is also 9/11
Tribute Night.
Admission
prices for the September 12 race meet remain at $14 adults, $12 seniors, and $1
for children 12 and under. The full night of racing begins promptly at 6:30 pm.
The
final weekly program at Orange County will take place on Saturday, September 19
when Middletown Auto Wreckers presents
the EVE OF DESTRUCTION!!! Folks
that enjoy motorized mayhem won’t want to miss this thrill-packed evening that
includes crashes of all sorts, an organized Enduro Race (if there is such a
thing), and general destruction.
Advance
sale tickets for the EVE OF DESTRUCTION!!! are available at the Speedway Office.
Tickets
for the 54th Annual
Eastern States Weekend, Friday through Sunday, October 23-25, are currently on
sale. Be sure to check the official Orange County website, www.orangecountyfairspeedway.net, or call the Track Office at 845-342-2573
during business hours.
MEDIA
MEMBERS: Credentials requests for Eastern States Weekend should be made to
Bobby Armbruster at 201-323-2913, or BArmbr6493@aol.com. Deadline is October 10, 2015.
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Internet:
Clinton Aide
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Video:
I have not seen anything yet about the Indy cars
returning to Pocono, next year or if they'll get another 3 year deal, but
here's an Indy car race from there from back in 1989.
https://youtu.be/y_uoQOV-RBA
1989 Pocono Indy 500
And another video for ya:
POWRi Lucas Oil Midgets A-Main at Lincoln Speedway 8 - 21 -15