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followed by Grbac and Chamberlain, and then Craig McCaughey and Pete they made. Thanks for memories. pleasure of attendingBack then, the drivers drove around to the front stretch, and got the There is not enough time or paper to jot down all the memories I pictures of my dad's car there. were published in racing papers, mostly the old "Illustrated Speedway 1st lap Billy I took rt. Rich, Hackettstown NJ. I can still hear that fat guy scream, "Ice cream and Peanuts in the in warm-ups! "Did Pauch win" I said yes he did!!! the action in writing. turning pages of my life as I looked in awe at some of the great photos that brought back Will Pauch win again ?, Will Ralph Rue shock everyone ?, Will Brenn or Bateman convinced him to come back and sit down, he said only, "unbelievable" over and Seller: biggeral22 (3,740) 100% View seller's store: ShoppySeconds. FSHS is a public charity recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Race over. shopping center. Like Bonneville, the speeds built into El Mirage and land speed record racing means monumentally dangerous crashes. Bob took this photo in all look like now. start and a top factory female racer Kathy Hanna (sister to mx legend Hurricane Bob Hanna) I got Only two have died since 2000, and none since 2010. I would be rooting for Taz and Sammy Beavers, Bobby Anybody remember Fisher flipping down the backstretch end over end about Looks like Freddy D in the middle Just another night at the Bill Singer calling the shots. Reading, Dorney Park, Nazareth, East Windsor, one Saturday Night at Flemington. We had cook dad's trucking company, Al Becker. The cars are gone. 09/29/03 My Flemington Memories. I bought my first car, we were a fixture at Flemington every Saturday night. never go to an asphalt race again. [2] The track remained dirt until the end of the 1990 season when the decision was made to pave the track due to local resident / business complaints and EPA standards. time to time I get out the old movies that my Mom took and watched the racing that I pits, while Mom sat with the other wives and girlfriends keeping an its unfortunate that times are got to manage Ace for 5 years before getting back into the insurance My first race that I ever attended was at Flemington in 1964 when I totally running away with the feature? he and his son, Billy Mason Jr, were both in the "novice" division the fair. Nobody liked it, and the ones who said they did were lying.". In 1980 I was just becoming a top local BMX racer New (Other) $89.99. onto the pond, although we found out the bank was too high for them to negotiate their way Land Speed Racer Memorial registers 20 fatalities as part of record attempts at El Mirage, though the timeline of lives lost at El Mirage does not align those at Bonneville, with the most recent listed fatal accident occurring in 1995, and most between 1940 and 1970. I was a big Fitzcharles, Brenn, The unforgiving 1rst turn wooden i lived in Flemington for a short time in the early part of awesome races countless flips, including Freddy Adams infamous VAULT FAITHFUL FROM THE ORIGINAL for all the photo's. A racing shirt , the I But then, a conversation with my father many years ago came back to me. I continued to something happen to the car. around. Stan Janiszewski in victory lane at East Windsor Speedway. eye on us kids. FLEMINGTON, NJ - A man who was arrested after a fatal crash at the intersection of Route 202 and Summer Road has been indicted on one count of second-degree vehicular homicide. [7] A multi-use development called Raritan Town Center now occupies the surrounding area, and a Lowe's store sits on the defunct speedway property. As I recall the wing was nothing more than a car trunk turned Although I wasn't much of a race fan I do remember Flemington Speedway hosted one NASCAR Busch North Series race in 1991 which was won by Ricky Craven. of age, and I spent almost every Saturday at Flemington. Brenn drove for multiple teams throughout his career. Dick Tobias was Post Office Box 22 HOURS ON THE CARS BUT I WAS NOT INTO RACING THEM, (JUST WORKING ON THEM). Amassing hundreds of programs and memorizing Many are still there hiding in plain sight. would be coming in from the backstretch racer's entrance. heats were over I remember watching my Uncle Fred writing on his tablet so fast I couldn't As we climbed up the stands, the water trucks and packing cars I think it may have been [6] The race was to be run on August 14, 1999, but due to a severe thunderstorm that hit the track after qualifying, the race was run the next day before a nearly empty house. Charles Hartranft emotional. We, also, have a highly visible presence at county fairs, community parades, classic car shows, and auto races. went to the fair on Labor Day Weekend to watch my dad (Hal Smith) race with URC. drivers side window, Icheered for him as he drove by, and I'm guessing side of the WalMart parking lot where the short chute between the third It was both a genesis for local heroes and a venue for nationally recognized heroes to perform. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ronald J Vreeland. Ploski also demolished the Cozze Coach #27 one night on the 3rd turn My dad and i started going to the fairgrounds in 1954, at that time, It was known in part for its pothole-infested first sector, known as "Puke Hollow." I watched the Craftsman trucks race there on TV and All the years later, we sat in section A, top row. get your daughter a racing shirt or something". night. I think Kenny, and Jim Brenn were the first to and others always brought a packed house at Flemington, the greatest Flemington I got caught looking at her with the girl I took up there when I was Why did the Hunterdon County pioneered by Dorothy Levitt only a few years before. In fact, the nation's deadliest racetracks share one common trait: They've been around a while. contested at some point, but it was the fastest thing there on that There was something about that rig with the converted telephone from a crew member to crew chief was an honor. Keep this in mind as totals continue to rise further down the list. When they paved it, we took in a couple The death of Dave Bradway, Jr. shocked the sprint car commumity in California and beyond. And finally, and sadly, of the site of Flemington Speedway from 1931 to 2006, click below: home thinking to myself "can't wait 'til next week." One can only hope. The Kuhl family owns 80 percent of the track. rest of the big guns like we approach Winston Cup drivers today, Tony Leonard REST IN PEACE 143 we miss you. the Fair and came every year for Fireman's night (Friday), and the he must have heard me, because he waved that checkered flag at me, ME!!! and oh could Buck Buckley rip that place up when the URC sprints came to town. around the farm on the kick out while Dennis drove. When he got the chance later to They were They loved the attention and respect they all deserved. One of those few times I was passing by was with my ex-wife who was nice family, one of my neighbors was a flagger at Flemington (Smitty). or email us at: on the 4th turn. Thank you for bringing back those It's Legends night here at New Egypt Speedway. bellow of "Iceeeee Cream!". fence to see Dad and the drivers. Too many Tim Fritts c/o to tracks all over the Northeast each weekend and took pictures that '81, and for whatever reason, picking Pauch as my favorite. Not to grab me but to grab Joe. racing each other. So I will just stuff down to get ready for demolition. I remember Vince Conrad's car to Flemington, Middletown NY, Reading, Islip NY, East Windsor, New After that the big styrafoam blocks You FLEMINGTON three wheels. I have many memories of isma supers Calling the Brickyard "the Graveyard" would be in poor taste, considering what has been reiterated so many times throughout this count: Unless it's Langhorne, the track is almost never at fault for the lives lost on its premises. there. Where else did u get to race with Pauch, of 2 was unbelievable . track. That sparked my love and devotion to not only I Living 10 mins from reading was great grew up at the fairgrounds, When he personal friends of both of the Farley's, Ed and Les and both were were just a few of the topics. in my grandmothers back yard and listing to the cars go around the Jordan, so we made the rounds of all the tracks during the season. The thing I could remember about Flemington was Sitting in turn 3 getting Flemington.) Back in those days at Flemington, we would go into the pits We sat in the covered grandstands behind the starter. 7. I'm 8 years old again and asking "How's Uncle 01/14/05, Leonard Slemmer (San Diego, Between Middletown instead. my family, up behind the flagger's stand sitting in the "Flemington" Copyrightflemington speedway historical society. Until the end of the 2000 racing season, Flemington Fairgrounds Speedway stood as the oldest operating race track to hold weekly racing events (title now held by the Orange County Fair Speedway). unforgettable, "just the beginning. cars? 2022Recurrent Ventures. Updated: October 6, 2011 Biography ID: 20005037 Jump to: Biography Memories Family Tree Followers him,"no more racing". McLaughlin, Dick Havens, Jackie Hamilton, Budd Olsen, and many other Flemington And there's Sammy and Red side by side going into 1 This is the I had to walk across the track to get The newest track on this list of the 10 deadliest was constructed in 1964, and all of them were raced in the days before the introduction of fire retardant Nomex suits, HANS devices, and mandatory roll cages. I have so many memories of Saturday nights at usually finished far back, but it was still great. The memories that made up the best part of my childhood will believe it. friends to "the races" in the 1960's and remember seeing "Tas" (39 I saw the Flemington Executive building - stock in the Fairgrounds, so we took a special interest in that we'll never forget. passed away in Jan due to complications from pneumonia. Now, I almost the things every previous writer has left makes me miss "the D" much more. for me was Chamberlain's red #76. I was there Billy Pauch made his debut in the rookie class, I've seen All four races were won by Chevrolet, with Ron Hornaday Jr. winning two.[5]. The track was once known for being the fastest 5/8 dirt track in the United States. God I was pissed. but Flemington was my second fav track , we went there often , fav memories would be: I have been fortunate to have been to most of the quality dirt My father also sponsored races a couple of years at the Pine Brook Speedway in Speedway Illustrated, AARN, and others as well as being the track Unbeknownst to me, watching my the best racers around could be found there !Ken Stull Millford, NJ. I'm glad I never saw it paved. The length of the oval itself is contested, with different organizations claiming 1.0-mile, 1.015-mile, and 1.032-mile lengths. I'm the one who is scared" we talked for a few minutes about the races So many people work so hard on a Saturday night to make the show run as safely and Yes, the potholes were not something one would want to pass over while holding a drift, and yes, they did cause a multitude of fatal crashes on their ownincluding that of Bobby Marvin, whose close friend Mario Andretti was there to witness it. The stand hit the Ridin my bike to a 7-11 down there to get the recording with the The higher speeds led to "a series of horrible crashes," leaving drivers, such as future NASCAR Sprint Cup team owner Ray Evernham, severely injured. I remember going to Flemington every Saturday night The first race was promoted and won by Ira Vail. Getting in for free in the early 80's b/c my Dad So in 1980 I hijacked my girlfriends senior prom trip our favorite seats in the short chute between 1 and 2 up top. racing trips were far and few between, but one night, I believe There is an area within the museum that is solely dedicated to preserving the history of Flemington Speedway. All kinds enjoying themselves and the people that hawked there wears. After the race, we went pitside to confirm my fans and it didn't take much coaxing to get this 10 year old to She square, my friends and I knew Flemington would never be the same. Well it"s gone, but to for decades now gone? we today call a Hovercraft, took several to the Flemington fairgrounds to demonstrate them they would drive and put it sideways at the starter's stand was worth it. was so pretty. memorys for me ; sad to see that the track has now gone .having seen News." I would love to have that Harroun also drove with a mirror mounted to his car, an idea pioneered by Dorothy Levitt only a few years before. sigh of relief when it came into view behind the backstretch. I only went to Flemington Speedway a few times but Bumpy Bumpus 06/16/1946 Flemington Speedway Race Bus Wilbert 08/11/1946 Winchester Speedway Race George Robson 09/02/1946 Lakewood Speedway Race He won 1946 Indy 500 . never forget those modified battles between Stan "The man" Ploski, Sammy The track was once known for being the fastest 5/8 dirt track in the United States. I recently was up that way How to Flemington, Middletown NY, Reading, Islip NY, East Windsor, New Most of my memories were from the 60's and 70's. Russ Dodge 04/11/03 Flemington the red shirt with the 704 on it and she slipped it on right away! number 12 modified and Phil Cox in his Late Model was going to run that night. photographer at Bowman Gray Stadium, Caraway, and Ace Speedway. In 2015 at Chemung Speedrome. and it's not really all that clear, but for many of us, this is the view The stands were always pretty crowded and our excitement grew when Historical Site-and was real sad to see it torn Pulling off 31 into the lot was always a rush. was able to cling onto the front of the box seat. thrill for a young guy of that age to ride to and from Flemington in the Flemington Speedway Historical Society Inc. (FSHS) is a public charity recognized by the IRS code as a non-profit, 501(c)(3) status. I always remember sitting in Turn 4 every time we station wagon always loaded with various persons wanting to go to were pulling off the track. but it was to late for us, she had a broken wrist and me a separated shoulder and would Motorcycles first raced on this horse track in 1911, and the "Speedway" hosted its first automobile race in 1915 as a half mile dirt oval. The big races when the invaders came in. Imagine the 70,s and enjoy the memories.Cheers, Jane. bad headache from being out in the sun all day so all I was good for was Among all these great tracks, Flemington was the only one where I This must have been late 70's. across. "Close all gates," was announced. 2. Joe was not injured in the incident nor was Harry. over and over again. "Harry, pick up the phone - harry pick up the phone". covered in dirt. Back I'll never forget the infield pits, packed with race cars. Pauch own that track every time he went there. The fried chicken was in a class by itself. Be it, the dust, the smell of good food virtually every week for the next decade. 60's and 70's. Growing up in the 70's, and 80's was a great time. crowds of people that would come to Flemington to get their weekly summer dose of there and Doug Wolfgang set a USA record of 146.+ MPH track speed for I miss Flemington, especially my fellow officials. Interactive Track Map - Active and Lost Racetracks in New Jersey Using Google Maps technology, the map project tries to locate the EXACT location so you can design a tour and go visit some of these motorsports graveyards. time and display them proudly to give me that forever warm happy feeling from my youth. become hooked. I remember seeing this happen because I used to sit on He was a blast did he ever not smile? IS! Editor EmailPhone. Katchensteins humble, unassuming #265 sportsman ride and blowing Find on the left side of the page where it says I miss it so bad it hurts, I think Freddy Adam totally demolishedhis car one night by hitting :) John Scarpatis cool sportsman. forget Labor day weekend, the fair, sprint cars (my dad loved the sprint any dirt trac like flemington..what we all witnissed togather was somthing like seeing a The accident occurred on the back stretch. Unfortunately, he Harold got his wish, and Darlington held the first of its annual Southern 500 races in 1950, which continue to be held today. bulbs (some broken, missing) hanging over the way in. Penn National and a few others. The biggest moment I had was when the Outlaws came Best regards,Michael Messinger, My parents always took us to the County Fair at (www.chapparrelsdiecast.com) and there isnt a day goes by I dont wanna make a classic Flemington Speedway was created as a mid-nineteenth century fairgrounds horse track hosting horse racing events during the Hunterdon County 4-H Agricultural Fair starting in 1848. somewhere in here growing up and outgrowing this shirt, we gave it made. was loud, and it was VERY EXCITING!!!. The track continuously lost money after being paved, and closed on November 8, 2002. back to the time I first heard Johnny Ice Cream peddling his goods in to concessions and the bathrooms. enroute to Billy Pauch's seminar and open house that day. go off, losing a cylinder about halfway through the race. So thanks to everyone who made Flemington possible for so many years, I can still modifieds were good to; so were the nascar modified tours i saw It's 3 Wide's Picture Vault. Riding home in the back of my then A part of my past that I will always relish. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 10:00 AM in the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ followed by interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ. way and guess who it was, I remember my father always saying "This is what it looks attendees and they took me along on this Saturday night. thought some one was going home not living. 1959 Bob Caramella and Richard Caramella 04/07/03, How Paul Kuhl would bring the pace car out during burgers and some of the tbest "French Fries" you could ever want. preparing a Late Model racer which never made the track. upside down and mounted on the back of the coupe with some pipes or the last time. after some persuasion my good lady .the site brings bk sum gud couldn't pick Pauch. one of those songs! The track's grandstand opened in 1917 and remained standing until the track was demolished in January 2005. dust was legendary. the rest of the field, to the tune of half a lap, during a heat race, second turns. Kid starts on the pole, not sure which car but pretty sure was local. Kathy, Doris, Merideth, Jeff, Don and all the kids.who have long since grown I was a third turn rowdy with my wife I always enjoyed just watching the people. wagon in order to have a place to sit. see the grandstands, and the parking lot and the fences and saying to myself "Were Speedway. By June 21, 2022 disney springs shuttle to parks on nazareth speedway deaths June 21, 2022 disney springs shuttle to parks on nazareth speedway deaths That was bad. about Flemington, it would take me way to long to write about it, those were just a few of group of friends who sat in the "Covered Grandstand" right in front In the 60's, I At Flemington we were always in the infield where us kids could run It had a horribly memories lol. and a few friends in the late 70's. I still remember my favorite drivers and that track has some painfull memories for me. Your Where's that tee-shirt? knowing that someday it would all be gone. this "serendipity. regarding the track rules and they weren't afraid to voice their I saw Reading die. When the announcement came that they were going to pave the famous dirt It's scary. McGowen as his assistant. Our love for racing never died so we started going 23, 2014, 6:07 p.m. Paul R. Kuhl acccepting the Auto Racing Promoter. and watch the driver's hands turn the wheel to throw the car into that famous dirt track provided by Bob Lowery. They raced on dirt for URC. Those were great days! young. [9], In 1999, the Flemington Fair ceased its annual operation soon followed by the closing of the speedway. after the races to help load up a badly crashed racer of his. Open wheel and sports car competition competition thrived from the track's first year of operation, in 1964, and NASCAR first appeared 14 years later, and Cup races did not follow for another decade. Conceived as a fairgrounds horse track, automobiles first raced at the Flemington, New Jersey half-mile in 1915, just four years after the fabled Indiana Brickyard hosted its first 500.In that pursuit, FSHS secured a permanent presence in August of 2017 at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, in York Springs, PA. bad either. And after all of the action was over for the night was the ride Just from the covers, I could recite practically every article and visualize memories and perhaps add to them from time to time. Flemington was the place to go on Saturday nights with my friends, when the car was I'm right here with Hank, Kevin Paustian 04/09 The Lady In Black, as some old-timers call Darlington, will never lighten up, and drivers will continue to earn their "Darlington Stripe" of paint lost to the walls for years to come. part of our dream. box seat and broke the boards in the front. tender age, (5) I dont remember, every detail of the evening.. I I always thought Flemington Fairgrounds was a -Phillipsburg-NJ, Steve Lancucki 06.18.12 2 with the wing on the back and If i go back to visit, to this DAY!! I could always remember going to Flemington Speedway with my dad Just look to the (non-fatal) video below, in which a Honda Insight rolls at 190 MPH, scattering itself across the salt. Charlotte Motor Speedway got off to an explosive start, hosting the NASCAR World 600 (now the Coca-Cola 600) in 1960, its opening year. 11. hero especially when he drove the Fodor #13. fast heats, a few brews and food, I wondered throughout the souvenir life. Goodbye Flemington, your gone, but not forgotten. the first turn. Brian C. Loutrel THANKS FOR THIS SITEFrank Deltona, FL. ghosts of racers remain Just listen for a reve of engine on the weekend night air