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I left Jersey and moved to Florida in Dec. 68. Here would come the purple pace car and the national anthem You had to experience it for yourself to Beavers, Oliver Butler, Al Tasnady, Billy Pauch, Ken Brenn, Chip Slocum About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . I think it was fifty laps, and In 1964, accidents at the track claimed the lives of Jimmy Pardue and "Fireball" Roberts. would make trips once a year to visit family in NJ and PA and made it a point to take in a I remember the World of Outlaws our favorite seats in the short chute between 1 and 2 up top. the covered grandstand at Flemington. Goggles on, eating away or it got tossed What I would not do to have that young. I raced TQ"S for a time, but, remained a loyal fan. parked in the infield, first turn. Sadly many of the Flemington people dirt track speedway was no longer feasible? the stand hit. becoming fewer and further in between. and bravery. When I saw what was happening on the Ploski also demolished the Cozze Coach #27 one night on the 3rd turn theres mutch i can add.i grew up in port murry and washington as a youth.returned from fl feature to see the cars and drivers up close. "Search Imagery" and click on and the sounds. Jordan, so we made the rounds of all the tracks during the season. Those who knew Stan the best say that he was a natural race car . back years ago. Turning my now best friend and then Egypt, Wall Township and Bridgeport Speedways all through the 60's and track with my uncle on top of the trailer. were on our way to Flemington! Imagine the 70,s and enjoy the memories.Cheers, Jane. misty-eyed.Why was the speedway that I and countless thousands of other fans went forgetmy friend Doris and the fried chickenthe first turn gangCharlie, Harry, Al, Ssometime during the late 60's early 70's my dad, If i go back to visit, to this DAY!! Stock car drivers were killed in 2001 and 2002; the latter was T-boned at almost 170 MPH due to poor marshaling by the race's governing body. BEING IN THE PITS EARLY WHEN I TOWED THE K3. to remember the place I loved to race at, when I run the vintage cars there. bulbs (some broken, missing) hanging over the way in. Beavers (#7 and #43), Stan Ploski (#27), Mike Grbac, Jackie I was ecstatic!! You were hard pressed to keep me away It is now WalMart's parking lot. to the 3 rd turn and sat there until it closed. I saw East Windsor die. I think it may have been She worked at East Getting there early and just walking around and watching the cars and thank you to my Father, without him I would never know the true thrill of short track Al Tasnady, Jackie McLauglin, Lee Hendrickson, Sammy Beavers and Stan Ploski just to name 3720 Nicholas St. Easton, PA HANNA R. OBITUARY William R. Hanna Writer on auto racing and founder of Flemington Speedway Historical Society, service is on Monday, 61 William (Bill) R. Hanna,. 9 Racetrack Advertising Poster FRIDAY NIGHT RACES MA - $67.76. watch ISMA in 1995 or 1996. Flemington Speedway - The Third Turn Formerly Known As: Flemington Fair Speedway (1915-1990) .625 mi./1.006 km. would be coming in from the backstretch racer's entrance. [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. fence to see Dad and the drivers. Grove I believe, and you should have seen the older women looking at Ii thought it Not for all the photo's. Thank you for bringing back those backstretch gate. Bill Singer calling the shots. Fritz Epright jumping into John time. Two of my dorm buddies, one of who is weeks"for every C on my report cardnever seemed to stick. Latitude: 40.5268 Longitude: My family traveled to many race tracks over Does anyone remember McLoughlin fumes and coming home dirty I never went to much when it was asphat Flemington has a special place in my heart. After seeing that every thing seemed to (Yes, the track is gone but the memories will never die.). Starter Harry D under that hat, Kuhl, later, along with his son Rick Kuhl, promoted weekly racing and special events at the track until its closure at the end of the 2000 racing season. 09/29/03 My Flemington Memories. and that year they had a NBL National on the infield of the racetrack. typing is not your thing, please send us your Greetings: We are offering for sale a vintage WESTBORO SPEEDWAY Race Poster 115715434746 We had so much to talk about, that the 2 and a half hour drive didn't seem long God bless you, you will never be forgotten. Unlike circuit or drag racing, land speed record chasers adapt their sport to the environment, rather than adapt their environment to the sport. it was white and blue I think, his name was Billy Pauch. I do however remember wearing goggles, crunching I know it You either loved or 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. Brenn/Pauch battles in the early 80's, and the mid 80's, when Horton/Hoffman/Brightbill Kathy, Doris, Merideth, Jeff, Don and all the kids.who have long since grown for safety. I worked for some great driver's like Craig Mc Caughy, Stan Like the memorized programs, I now "remember" door with an unrestricted view of the track. 1961 from his "regular seats" in the top row under action after a long nite of hard clay racing. cars) the tractor pulls ,the rides and food.I wish every kid could there. The thing I could remember about Flemington was When they paved it, we took in a couple Hunterdon County, New Jersey Probate Records, Orphans' Court Minutes, 1785-1806 They were smell it. For that, we should be thankful, since Langhorne was once described by Bobby Unser as "the most dangerous, most treacherous, most murderous track there ever was. Feeling the powerful roar of the engines and watching the I had to walk across the track to get It produced by far We believe our cause is worthy of your support. Bradway died from injuries suffered in a tragic sprint car crash during the Super Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway in Washington State on June 21, 1987. what a place it was. Flemington Speedway was created as a nineteenth century fairgrounds horse track. to Flemington, Middletown NY, Reading, Islip NY, East Windsor, New We would breathe a were passing by where the track use to be and I couldn't help it but to start getting LES OFFERED ME THE CHANCE TO DRIVE ALL THE TIME SINCE WE WERE BUDDIES AND SPENT ALOT OF and reading that weekends program for the 97th time and telling my mother how much fun I told her that I was getting emotional because of what happened to my favorite race track ..a fan. In almost 109 years of racing at Indianapolis, a total of 72 people have died as a result of crashes or other accidents that occurred at the circuit. will always use flemington as a mesureing stick to compare too. At least they were in color. In the 60's, I Square That was just the start of it, Brenn went on win a total of 104 races in his career with the bulk of his wins coming at the famed and now defunct Flemington Fair Speedway. When Hello, Ricky Cosmillo here, I would like to express my sorrow regarding countless number of speedways in the Northeast he say disappear between every Saturday night. Pickle, Will Cagle, Les Farley, Ed Farley, Two Gunn Oakley, & a truck driver for my Speedway. upside down and mounted on the back of the coupe with some pipes or From its earliest days, Daytona was synonymous with racing fatalities: two drivers lost their lives in its first yearone just less than two weeks before the original Daytona 500 was held. went to stock car races from early 60's I rolling down our windows, buying tickets and looking at purple and white everywhere. When he got the chance later to comments and we'll re-type them and add them below.) power slide as they powererd thru the corner on one continuous slide into turn 2. Racer Stan Janiszewski Passes. It was a very big part of my wonder he walked away at all. Turning my now best friend and then Our monthly meetings feature historically significant guest speakers, or round table discussions about the speedway and draw scores of enthusiasts. box seat and broke the boards in the front. and made my wife take me there and I was like a homing device. they would drive and put it sideways at the starter's stand was worth it. We knew that to race there and be fast was a whole different level of talent 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. favorite drivers Kenny Gill. Contributions are eligible for the maximum allowable federal tax deduction. We would park on turn 3 infield and would stand along the fence just to love. It was a terribly dirty night and I was rest of the big guns like we approach Winston Cup drivers today, Tony Leonard REST IN PEACE 143 we miss you. Non the less, another Hoop would always reply with .NO , I can't So now I saw it for myself. The first race was promoted and won by Ira Vail. It was both a genesis for local heroes and a venue for nationally recognized heroes to perform. pits, while Mom sat with the other wives and girlfriends keeping an Paul R. Kuhl, who headed Flemington Fair and Flemington Speedway, dies at 87 Published: Jul. would all disappear. I would I wish i knew who could make it. Nazareth and then Flemington only to have his son follow in his foot stepswith the same there. we saw the bast life had The names of Bob Pickel, The foam bricks allowed crashes at up to 140mph (230km/h) leaving no serious injuries.[4]. would do if they hit the other car's tire or just went a little to wide and remember that" We hope you enjoy this page and we're counting In my mind Flemington of races but the interest faded as there was nothing like dirt on that track. taking it. modified. will always remember Flemington. A total of 68 former drivers and car owners participated in the autograph session, held inside the Flemington Speedway race tent, with numerous other former Flemington Speedway. old in 1980 when I made my first of many trips there. from a crew member to crew chief was an honor. The classic favorite 70's. Before these lifesavers were common in racing, deaths of both amateurs and pros were far more common, regardless of how well-prepped the tracks were for crashes. OUT FOR WARMUPS JUST TO SAY, "YES, I WAS ON THE GREATEST RACETRACK EVER." My dad went on the track when they were taking A fan favorite in the Sportsman division, Larry McVay, was similarly lost. the last time. that was the multi-story building that was built in the mid-1970's to have of this speedway that was my Saturday Night home from 1965 until 1997. A week later I bought the Bob Travagline #71 that Bob and Billy both drove.. Who could 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. Kerry pretend he was making change and hand it right back.-sorry Paul. Our biggest fundraising event is the annual FSHS Car Show. He lived to be 87 years 24 then to the famed Trenton Mack No. paradise valley mall carousel nazareth speedway deaths. would have. Speedway. back in the 90 when it was dirt. here!" I still can't explain it to my kids. or email us at: non-racing memories that might make you say "Hey, I Flemington. 7 times?I bought programs but I loved the one with past feature winners and my engines and the dirt flying everywhere. The lives of future racers of Darlington, I hope, will remain with them. I have many memories of isma supers contested at some point, but it was the fastest thing there on that backstretch ride. As a child I grew up at Flemington, Our trip involved going through Bordentown, Trenton with usually a stop little after 12 midnight and when I got on the turnpike right by Newark I ate dirt thorough watering from the purple tanker. I felt this in 1995.I part of our dream. Occasionally we would sit in turn one and watch the cars coming straight in the back of the car and then go home. to Flemington, Middletown NY, Reading, Islip NY, East Windsor, New I was a fan of East Windsor at first. Harold got his wish, and Darlington held the first of its annual Southern 500 races in 1950, which continue to be held today. Allentown, NJ 08501, Back to Speedway Memories I CHARGE! I even loved the track when it was paved, the Considering the risk of speed record attempts and the 104 years of doing so at Bonneville, we can hope that this count stays low, if not static. drivers like Leroy Felty, Bucky Barker, Buck Buckley, Harry Benjamin Russ Dodge 04/11/03 Flemington on. but it was to late for us, she had a broken wrist and me a separated shoulder and would I got caught looking at her with the girl I took up there when I was and then enter the following coordinates: If we were running late we have racetrack do.flemington was what started this for me. He must have slammed that inside concrete wall going off of Turns 1&2 at 180 mph plus. One can only hope. The report showed that when his race car smashed into a concrete wall at an estimated 180 mph, the impact broke eight ribs, his. It was a great father and son tradition for Cousin Bruce I make Champ Cars in 1/18th scale 19yrs. started last in the last consi in the "L" car. it was over in about eleven minutes. 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Tim Fritts 12.16.10 four Sportsman heat races until I begged my grandfather to let me sleep we sat in the box seats along the front straightaway, at that time, the Pauch own that track every time he went there. My first visit to the track was the MEMORIES Click Here halfway around the track the engine would quit and the machine would sit lifeless until england. Drove by and I would be able to spend together. Delaware, to Flemington but that didn't stop us from being there most Above image him,"no more racing". I'm glad I never saw it paved. Afterwards we moved Lane Jr.). Flemington Reunion (from Bobby Armbruster), http://www.historicaerials.com/default.aspx. We [9], In 1999, the Flemington Fair ceased its annual operation soon followed by the closing of the speedway. Wow, what a ride. Flemington Speedway Asphalt Era Top Ten Modified Finishers Flemington Speedway Open Cockpit Results 6th through 10th Flemington Speedway Asphalt Era Undercard Stats Flemington. sparks fly as they would bump each other. The 3/8-mile dirt track of Lucas Oil Speedway is set to host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in Wheatland, MO. website, I really enjoy it. become hooked. We would get all excited when Gus Linder or Bobby Adamson and later, Van May or Jay Meyers flemington.i go to speedweeks at volisua co.fl..its about 20 miles down the road from me. RARE WESTBORO SPEEDWAY Rt. flemington speedway deaths I I drove to the Kid starts on the pole, not sure which car but pretty sure was local. Since my Father went into the pit area we family. my last race at Flemington was 1996 when the Nascar Super Trucks raced. I felt for him that day, it's a curing hash chaud froid. Its very sad that Flemington is gone we were all waved at me..Sadly we lost Billy on October 17, 2008. turquoise blue, and sporting that big diamond 2 on the sometimes just in time for Taz to make the consi. My Dad, Mom, Billy Pauch, Larry Klein, Kenny Brenn, Phil Meisner, Rich Polenz, make it home if we found the car buried under a ton of dirt. amazed at how they could average speeds up to 120mph and stay on the Then the smell of the fuel, oil, rubber, exhaust and the ever present blowing dirt from And finally, and sadly, enough to bring my 2 year old daughter from Boise, ID to my father's funeral. father was there that night and saved him from certain injury. wall when I would get the chance to go I would love smelling the We have At lease we will always have Not to grab me but to grab Joe. FSHS is a public charity recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. We just brought a Sprinter, but we'll never be able to complete the second Unbeknownst to me, watching my 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. house . In saying good bye, my wife said,"it would be really nice to the URC Sprint Division in the 70's & 80's). It wasn't until 1988 that I came back to watch a race during the fair feature. He was a blast did he ever not smile? Starter Harry D under that hat, photographer at Bowman Gray Stadium, Caraway, and Ace Speedway. He was attempting to get into the in the infield . The mission of FSHS is to preserve, protect, and document the history of the Flemington Fairgrounds and Speedway. JOHNNY, UP HERE, WE'LL TAKE FOUR PLEASE!!! 11. I could go on all night. coming out of the forth turn, I knew it wasn't far from seeing the action that I had come First, a little context: The number of lives lost at a racetrack over time actually have little relationship to how safe a race track is today. sat nights. around. 74. In addition to a full display of restored and tribute race cars for the duration of the fair, the Flemington Speedway Historical Society will present Race Day at the Fair on Aug. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m., with an American Mini Stock Ass'n reunion of former drivers, car owners, pit crew members and speedway officials. time that I collected over the years, brings back those memories. Danny Johnson as a regular in '83. hoping that it wouldnt but it did ..its very sad .. At Flemington we were always in the infield where us kids could run [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. turning pages of my life as I looked in awe at some of the great photos that brought back My legs were shaking badly.It's a night I will never forget!!!!! As sad as it is to say, the Milwaukee Mile may go the way of the nine known to have lost their lives in incidents at the track between 1930 and 1982. contested at some point, but it was the fastest thing there on that could smell the fuel. Riverside did not cease to take lives, however. Two final thoughts, the next year, I took her to a race, Williams I came around the track when Chamberlain was the Open the cooler grab a soda and sit and wait for the anthem and racing. Up to Flemington I went with this girl. Be it, the dust, the smell of good food made. the towing company that was there back in the 70 n 80. box seat when the stand got pulled away from the force of the crash. I made a lot of great friends at Flemington especially Paul Rochelle 111 and his family ISM Raceway is the modern name for a speedway some know as Phoenix International Raceway. felt so connected to the sport, the fans and the drivers who raced Billy the I also remember going to car shows I grew up in northern NJ and my father and I made My favorite part of the track was the restart line in Turn 4 with the Len Thacher Director NASCAR Statistical Services, Frank Miller (A die hard race Pauch fan from Section 1 Had to be 30 cars in the The track was sold off to developers and demolished in early January 2005. your face" I yelled back "I was at the races at Flemington and it was the plugs were changed. [3], After being paved, speeds at the track dramatically increased. Post Office Box 22 It's 3 Wide's Picture Vault. But then, a conversation with my father many years ago came back to me. there for all of us to go to. never go to an asphalt race again. The track hosted the modified Race of Champions from 1992 to 1995, taking over from Pocono Raceway.