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3/7/2010 Hi Everyone, I just heard more news on Carol and Ally Amell.
I worked for over 25 years with their Daughter in law Lynn's Mom (Donna Jarmac )
Donna and Ed Jarmac just got back from Florida and contacted me, since she knows
Terry and I are friends of Carol and Ally. Terry and I thought it important that the club be
informed of the situation with the Amell's. As a result of the car accident in Daytona on Feb
13th, Carol has 12 broken ribs, shoulder and a broken back. Carol has already had three
surgeries and yesterday (Friday March 5th) they moved her to Brooks Rehabilitation Center.
Lynn( their daughter in law) did not have a room number yet when I get one I will forward to
you. Ally is going to be able to stay at the Rehab Center with Carol... but it looks like they
may be there up to three months. I am sure they would appreciate mail and prayers, this
has been a very difficult journey to be going thru so much, so far from home, family and
friends. Carolann Turcott and Terry Fergerson
The Amells can be reached at:
Mrs. Carol Amell
Brooks Rehab Center
3599 University Blvd
Jacksonville Florida 32216
3/9/2010 Thaks to Carolann Turcott, Terry Fergerson and Mary Casti of the MVSCC
for passing along this information, I'd like to offer our best wishes for complete
recoveries for both Carol and Lynn. - Jeff
2/27/2010 Hi to all again,
I hope you all enjoyed the interview video on Emory Mahan I sent you a week ago. Well
here is another one I did with Leonard(Len) Briggs a few years back before his passing.
Len and several others built Stateline Speedway near Jamestown, NY in 1955 and had
the first race in July of 1956. Len became the leading force in leadership of the track and
made it into a leading track in the 50s and 60s. The track is still in operation today. I can
remember as a teenager hearing about this great track that had great races. We were awed
with the stories we heard. It was all true from what Len shared with me in the interview.
Really a neat man and I talked with him about 5 hr. that day I will always remember. Enjoy
those times of yester years as they always said on the Lone Ranger programs. My friend
Randy Anderson and his friend have done a really good job with this video. Ford Easton
Leonard Briggs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mV4GpwL9o4
2/27/2010 Jeff, about a month ago you suggested I put "Blaster" in the crankcase of my
flathead crossfire race car engine. It had compression readings of 100 to 115 and had been
setting for a long time. I can't believe the results as all cylinders now read close to 150! Talk
about snake oil! I really appreciate your advice. Dick Blaine.
2/28/2010 Blaster 'Trans/Valve Fix' is an excellent product, almost a mix of Mystery
Oil and Bon Ami - that frees up rings and reseats valves. It'll also clear out Mosi-qee-
toes for about a 1/2 mile radius... I'm glad it worked. Jeff
2/20/2010 Hi to all across our land in the US and Canada,
Below are the links to tie into You Tube videos that a friend of mine Randy Anderson
from Jamestown recently did. What a great man Emory was and we became friends over the
last 5 years before his passing in the Fall last year. I loaned Randy my interview tapes and
what he has done is really neat. I know you will enjoy listening to the stories in Emory's own
words. I still miss Emory and think of him often. I was so glad that he was able to make it to
the Cuba Lake Raceway luncheon last July and not knowing it would be the last time I got
to shake his hand. These videos are a real tribute to Emory. Enjoy
Here is an overview on Emory and his racing career from the late 40s to into the 80s on
the tracks of the NE and Mid- West. That driver was Emory Mahan out of Warren PA.. Word
has it that when Dean Layfield and Emory Mahan were in the same race it was always a toss
up who was going to win the race providing they both were running at the end. I considered
Dean Layfield one of the greatest race car dri'vers I ever saw race, so that means Emory
Mahan must have been of the same caliber. From 1949 and for many racing seasons the
black 8 ball and Emory Mahan became almost synonomous with automobile racing for race
fans far and wide. In the early years Emory was the terror of Dicky-Ben Speedway in Warren
in the green and black Buick coupe and continued that to other tracks including: Civic
Stadium in Buffalo, Wellsville Fairgrounds, Clarion Park, Shippensville, Meadville,
Sportman's Field in Erie and Butler Fairgrounds.
When Late models became popular Emory switched to a 55 Chevy and was a spectacular
success at Skyline Speedway winning most of the regular events and 50 lap contests. In 57
Emory built a fuel injected 57 Chevy and journeyed to the high banks of Dayton Ohio and
finished 4th in the brand new car against the the finest mid west drivers of the time. He also
traveled to tracks such as Toledo, Monroe County Fairgrounds at Rochester, Syracuse Mile
and Canfield and locally ran events at Stateline and Skyline. In none of these races did he
finish out of the top 10.
During 58 Emory set a qualifying record for late model stock cars at the famed Williams
Grove near Harrisburg. This qualifying record put him on the pole with the likes of Sam
Hanks, Troy Ruttman, Johnny Parsons and Jerry Unser behind him for the race. Some
company in that race wasn't it!! His engine let go on lap 67 while battling with Jerry Unser
and he was forced to exit the race. - Ford Easton
Emory Mahan (part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcGpr7SPqU4
Emory Mahan (part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRZOVNKBrEg
2/17/10 I'm sorry to report that Ally Amell's wife Carol and their grandaughter were
in a car accident while in Daytona. Both are in Halifax Medical Center in Daytona
and will be there a couple of weeks. Carol and Ally are true friends from our racing
days and we wish her and her granddaughter a speedy recovery. Cards can be sent to:
Halifax Medical Center
303 North Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, Florida 32015
2/16/10 I had the great pleasure of meeting Wild Bill (Northrup) at this year’s running of
the Daytona 500. He was there with his daughter. My home track growing up was Shangri-
La motor speedway in Owego NY. I think he was as thrilled as we were to meet. Very nice
guy and class act. It’s nice to see you all involved with the stockcar club and wish you well
with it.
Gary Inscho
2/10/10 I'm sorry to report that today we learned that former Midstate member Dave
Yager of Oneonta passed away this previous Sunday the 7th. Dave was a good racer
and very likeable, always friendly around the pits and fast on the track in his pretty
#3 Chevy. We'd like to offer condolences to him family. Godspeed Dave. Calling hours
are this Wednesday from 7 to 9 Pm and the funeral is this Thursday at 2 Pm at the
Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St. Oneonta. - Jeff
2/2/10 OSWEGO SPEEDWAY OLD TIMERS "More than just memories"
Hello Everyone,
It has been a few months since our last newsletter and we apologize for the delay in
updating you with information. This email will serve as a confirmation of our 2010 plans. A
full newsletter will follow in the next few days!!!
The 5th Annual Oswego Speedway Old Timers Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, July
10th from 10am to 4 pm. The speedway will be featuring the King of Wings Championship
on that day. A complete race program will be presented on Friday evening as well. Two big
racing shows in two days - and the always fun and entertaining Reunion as well.
Complete details will be forthcoming. Also information on discount Reunion-Race tickets,
Motel discounts, and so much more!!! Be watching for it!!!
Hope this finds you and your family well. Have a great 2010!!!!
2/6/10 Thanks to Alan Weaver for passing this along, the event has been added to
our schedule. - Jeff
2/1/10 Lee Sherwood (Tioga Motorsports Park), Carl Nagel (Penn Can Speedway), Mike
Buman (Champion Speedway) and Brian Weaver (Penn Can Speedway) are among the all-
star list of track champions and celebrities who have already confirmed their participation in
the 2010 Daytona 500 ACTION & AUCTION benefit for the Broome County Animal Care
Council to be held on Sunday, February 14th at the Mosquito Lounge, 10 Glenwood Avenue,
Binghamton.
The first 250 persons to arrive will receive a tote bag courtesy of CVS Pharmacy. Three giant
screens provided by Aarons will be among the eight televisions showing the WICZ Fox 40
broadcast of The Great American Race plus action from a variety of local speedways.
Budweiser is the unanimous beverage of choice, and local distributor Rocco J Testani Inc is
supporting the benefit with a variety of donations.
Many area V.I.P.s and media personalities have also confirmed their plans to be Celebrity
Auctioneers at the event, including Binghamton Senators V-P Tom Mitchell, WHWK THE
HAWK D,J, Glenn Pitcher, and a special guest appearance by B-Sens mascot MAX.
Details of the event, including a map to the location, are available at www.TheRaceReport.
TV/bcacc. Tickets are available at: 07 Racing Collectibles, 3125 E Main St, Endwell; Doug’s
Speed Shop, 498 Court St, Binghamton; French’s Auto Parts, 472 Court St, Binghamton;
Grant Buck, 607-775-3706; Mosquito Lounge & Grill, Price Chopper Plaza, 10 Glenwood
Ave, Binghamton; Trackside Products, 419 Airport Rd, Endicott.
The Broome County Animal Care Council is a registered non-profit organization which
receives no government funding and does not euthanize animals for population control.
If you have any items you would like to donate to the auction, please contact:
Cyndi French – President – B.C.A.C.C.
cfrench178@yahoo.com
607-343-0508
Dr Gary “A.J.” George
ggeorge@binghamton.edu
607-723-7548
Ron Hills
RonHills@TheRaceReport.TV
1-866-RACE680
Please join us for the “unofficial” start to the 2010 racing season and enjoy a great day of
racing, food, and fun for this worthwhile cause.
2/6/10 Thanks to Ron Hills for passing this along - there will be some original Fred
Smith photos in a grab bag up for auction. See you there - Jeff
1/30/10 To Larry Witter, I hope you are doing well. I just wanted to say thank you very
much for taking the time to transfer you knowledge about the 6 cyl inline to these pages.
Send me a note back if you have the time.
Thanks again,
Bill Pogue
1/31/10 Bill - I'll forward the note to Larry - who I believe has escaped the cold cold
North for Florida this winter, thanks for the nice note. - Jeff
1/27/10
Hello: I am in search of this car or the owner of this car. I understand it might be in NY or
NJ. It once raced at Riverside Park in Agawam Ma. in the late 60's and early 70's. If you or
someone in your club can help me please contact me at 1-413-623-5566 or 1-413-862-3382.
Thank you, Brian Janik
1/31/10 - Brian - Buddy Krebs was big in New England, I would try the NEAR and
Garden State Clubs, they may have knowledge of the car's whereabouts. Any one have
a clue for Brian? Best of luck - Jeff
1/22/2010 Mike Van Patten is a business owner in Binghamton, an enthusiastic race fan,
and is suffering from a rare and incurable form of cancer.
And like millions of Americans, Mike does not have health insurance.
Mike is in stage four of myxofibrosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Mike's
daughter, Kristy Aiken-Smith is a nurse, and gives
a concise description of Mike's condition in her interview. You can view her interview at http:
//www.theracereport.tv/mike_vanpatten along
with an interview with Mike and a tour of “The Dale Room”, Mike's shrine to Dale Earnhardt
Sr & Jr.
Mike's family and friends have organized two benefits this Sunday, January 24th. The first
is from noon until 5:00 PM at Laurel Bowl,
139 Laurel Ave, Binghamton. It is a bowling party with pizza, soda, raffles, etc.
The second benefit is from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at the American Legion, corner Grace & Clinton
Sts in Binghamton.
More information is available at www.theracereport.tv.
Please help if you can. Thank you,
Ron Hills
Race Report Productions
1/6/2010 NYSSCA HALL OF FAME INDUCTION HIGHLIGHTS AUTO MUSEUM CALENDAR
Saratoga Springs, NY The traditional first event of the year in the Saratoga
Automobile Museum’s extremely popular “Racing in New York” gallery, the New York State
Stock Car Association’s Hall of Fame induction, is always a highlight of the year. And the
2010 edition, honoring car owner Jerry Higbie and famed drivers Mike Romano, Charlie
Rudolph and Jimmy Spencer, promises to burnish the tradition.
Set for 11 am on Sunday, January 24th in front of the permanent NYSSCA display at the
museum, the event will expand upon the induction program at Saturday night’s NYSSCA
awards banquet in Albany.
“At the banquet, we have to present an abbreviated program because of the time constraints
imposed by the scores of special awards to be presented to area racers,” said Hall of Fame
chairman and gallery coordinator Ron Hedger. “But Sunday, both the presenters and the
inductees can speak as long as they want and I can even work in questions from the
audience.
“The event always attracts famous racers and previous Hall of Fame inductees and lets fans
unable to attend the NYSSCA banquet meet and greet the new Hall of Fame members. I
never know where the stories that come out are going to lead us but it is always a marvelous
event. Will Cagle’s captivating tale of cheating with mislabeled tires last year is still bringing
in comments from those who were in attendance.”
Presenters for the event will include famed announcer Jim King, journalist Tom Boggie,
writer and DIRT lawyer Andy Fusco and National Speed Sport News columnist Ron Hedger.
The Hall of Fame ceremony will also mark the formal debut of the racing gallery’s colorful
new “jacket wall” featuring vintage racing jackets that will spark memories of the heroes of
the past. Those with jackets to donate or loan can drop them off prior to the event, ship
them to the museum or bring them to the induction ceremony.
The Saratoga Automobile Museum is on the Avenue of the Pines in the Saratoga Spa State
Park. Directions and other information can be found online at www.saratogaautomuseum.
org.
12/15/09 FOAR SCORE CLUB 62ND ANNUAL AWARDS PARTY SET FOR JANUARY 30, 2010
by Mark Southcott
Lancaster, NY: The FOAR SCORE Club 62nd Annual Awards Party will be held on Saturday,
January 30, 2010 at the Elks Club on Legion Pkwy. off of Broadway in Lancaster, NY (about
2 miles east of Transit Rd. on the right hand side just before Picasso's Pizza) from 6-11 p.m.
A buffet will be served that includes beverages of pop, beer and wine.
An awards ceremony will be a portion of the evening along with the newest inductees into
the Hall of Fame: the late Indy car owner Norm Demler, Dunn Tire Raceway Park (Lancaster)
multi-time track champion Sege Fidanza, racing pioneer Dick McCrossan, dirt veteran Brian
Stevens and longtime racing supporters Don and Marilyn Toal. This will also officially bring
the FOAR SCORE Club Hall of Fame class to 106 members at this ceremony. The Families in
Racing Award will also induct the Western New York-based Newton and Southern Ontario,
Canada-based Willard families.
Proper dress is required meaning no jeans, sneakers, t-shirts or hats. Admission is $30 per
person and $55 per couple with check, MasterCard and Visa accepted. Space is limited to
235 people and people are encouraged to make reservations early. The deadline date to
order tickets is Monday, January 25, 2010. Contact Barb at (716) 684-2852 for tickets or
information.
Advertising is available for the party program with the following rates: full page
advertisement - $100.00, half page advertisement with business card in the yearly FOAR
SCORE Club newsletter - $75.00, half page advertisement - $50.00, and quarter page
advertisement - $25.00. Contact Barb at the previous number for details.
Door prizes would be greatly appreciated.
Please bring a nonperishable canned good for donation to the local food pantry.
Join us as everyone is welcome to attend on that evening!
I worked for over 25 years with their Daughter in law Lynn's Mom (Donna Jarmac )
Donna and Ed Jarmac just got back from Florida and contacted me, since she knows
Terry and I are friends of Carol and Ally. Terry and I thought it important that the club be
informed of the situation with the Amell's. As a result of the car accident in Daytona on Feb
13th, Carol has 12 broken ribs, shoulder and a broken back. Carol has already had three
surgeries and yesterday (Friday March 5th) they moved her to Brooks Rehabilitation Center.
Lynn( their daughter in law) did not have a room number yet when I get one I will forward to
you. Ally is going to be able to stay at the Rehab Center with Carol... but it looks like they
may be there up to three months. I am sure they would appreciate mail and prayers, this
has been a very difficult journey to be going thru so much, so far from home, family and
friends. Carolann Turcott and Terry Fergerson
The Amells can be reached at:
Mrs. Carol Amell
Brooks Rehab Center
3599 University Blvd
Jacksonville Florida 32216
3/9/2010 Thaks to Carolann Turcott, Terry Fergerson and Mary Casti of the MVSCC
for passing along this information, I'd like to offer our best wishes for complete
recoveries for both Carol and Lynn. - Jeff
2/27/2010 Hi to all again,
I hope you all enjoyed the interview video on Emory Mahan I sent you a week ago. Well
here is another one I did with Leonard(Len) Briggs a few years back before his passing.
Len and several others built Stateline Speedway near Jamestown, NY in 1955 and had
the first race in July of 1956. Len became the leading force in leadership of the track and
made it into a leading track in the 50s and 60s. The track is still in operation today. I can
remember as a teenager hearing about this great track that had great races. We were awed
with the stories we heard. It was all true from what Len shared with me in the interview.
Really a neat man and I talked with him about 5 hr. that day I will always remember. Enjoy
those times of yester years as they always said on the Lone Ranger programs. My friend
Randy Anderson and his friend have done a really good job with this video. Ford Easton
Leonard Briggs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mV4GpwL9o4
2/27/2010 Jeff, about a month ago you suggested I put "Blaster" in the crankcase of my
flathead crossfire race car engine. It had compression readings of 100 to 115 and had been
setting for a long time. I can't believe the results as all cylinders now read close to 150! Talk
about snake oil! I really appreciate your advice. Dick Blaine.
2/28/2010 Blaster 'Trans/Valve Fix' is an excellent product, almost a mix of Mystery
Oil and Bon Ami - that frees up rings and reseats valves. It'll also clear out Mosi-qee-
toes for about a 1/2 mile radius... I'm glad it worked. Jeff
2/20/2010 Hi to all across our land in the US and Canada,
Below are the links to tie into You Tube videos that a friend of mine Randy Anderson
from Jamestown recently did. What a great man Emory was and we became friends over the
last 5 years before his passing in the Fall last year. I loaned Randy my interview tapes and
what he has done is really neat. I know you will enjoy listening to the stories in Emory's own
words. I still miss Emory and think of him often. I was so glad that he was able to make it to
the Cuba Lake Raceway luncheon last July and not knowing it would be the last time I got
to shake his hand. These videos are a real tribute to Emory. Enjoy
Here is an overview on Emory and his racing career from the late 40s to into the 80s on
the tracks of the NE and Mid- West. That driver was Emory Mahan out of Warren PA.. Word
has it that when Dean Layfield and Emory Mahan were in the same race it was always a toss
up who was going to win the race providing they both were running at the end. I considered
Dean Layfield one of the greatest race car dri'vers I ever saw race, so that means Emory
Mahan must have been of the same caliber. From 1949 and for many racing seasons the
black 8 ball and Emory Mahan became almost synonomous with automobile racing for race
fans far and wide. In the early years Emory was the terror of Dicky-Ben Speedway in Warren
in the green and black Buick coupe and continued that to other tracks including: Civic
Stadium in Buffalo, Wellsville Fairgrounds, Clarion Park, Shippensville, Meadville,
Sportman's Field in Erie and Butler Fairgrounds.
When Late models became popular Emory switched to a 55 Chevy and was a spectacular
success at Skyline Speedway winning most of the regular events and 50 lap contests. In 57
Emory built a fuel injected 57 Chevy and journeyed to the high banks of Dayton Ohio and
finished 4th in the brand new car against the the finest mid west drivers of the time. He also
traveled to tracks such as Toledo, Monroe County Fairgrounds at Rochester, Syracuse Mile
and Canfield and locally ran events at Stateline and Skyline. In none of these races did he
finish out of the top 10.
During 58 Emory set a qualifying record for late model stock cars at the famed Williams
Grove near Harrisburg. This qualifying record put him on the pole with the likes of Sam
Hanks, Troy Ruttman, Johnny Parsons and Jerry Unser behind him for the race. Some
company in that race wasn't it!! His engine let go on lap 67 while battling with Jerry Unser
and he was forced to exit the race. - Ford Easton
Emory Mahan (part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcGpr7SPqU4
Emory Mahan (part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRZOVNKBrEg
2/17/10 I'm sorry to report that Ally Amell's wife Carol and their grandaughter were
in a car accident while in Daytona. Both are in Halifax Medical Center in Daytona
and will be there a couple of weeks. Carol and Ally are true friends from our racing
days and we wish her and her granddaughter a speedy recovery. Cards can be sent to:
Halifax Medical Center
303 North Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, Florida 32015
2/16/10 I had the great pleasure of meeting Wild Bill (Northrup) at this year’s running of
the Daytona 500. He was there with his daughter. My home track growing up was Shangri-
La motor speedway in Owego NY. I think he was as thrilled as we were to meet. Very nice
guy and class act. It’s nice to see you all involved with the stockcar club and wish you well
with it.
Gary Inscho
2/10/10 I'm sorry to report that today we learned that former Midstate member Dave
Yager of Oneonta passed away this previous Sunday the 7th. Dave was a good racer
and very likeable, always friendly around the pits and fast on the track in his pretty
#3 Chevy. We'd like to offer condolences to him family. Godspeed Dave. Calling hours
are this Wednesday from 7 to 9 Pm and the funeral is this Thursday at 2 Pm at the
Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St. Oneonta. - Jeff
2/2/10 OSWEGO SPEEDWAY OLD TIMERS "More than just memories"
Hello Everyone,
It has been a few months since our last newsletter and we apologize for the delay in
updating you with information. This email will serve as a confirmation of our 2010 plans. A
full newsletter will follow in the next few days!!!
The 5th Annual Oswego Speedway Old Timers Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, July
10th from 10am to 4 pm. The speedway will be featuring the King of Wings Championship
on that day. A complete race program will be presented on Friday evening as well. Two big
racing shows in two days - and the always fun and entertaining Reunion as well.
Complete details will be forthcoming. Also information on discount Reunion-Race tickets,
Motel discounts, and so much more!!! Be watching for it!!!
Hope this finds you and your family well. Have a great 2010!!!!
2/6/10 Thanks to Alan Weaver for passing this along, the event has been added to
our schedule. - Jeff
2/1/10 Lee Sherwood (Tioga Motorsports Park), Carl Nagel (Penn Can Speedway), Mike
Buman (Champion Speedway) and Brian Weaver (Penn Can Speedway) are among the all-
star list of track champions and celebrities who have already confirmed their participation in
the 2010 Daytona 500 ACTION & AUCTION benefit for the Broome County Animal Care
Council to be held on Sunday, February 14th at the Mosquito Lounge, 10 Glenwood Avenue,
Binghamton.
The first 250 persons to arrive will receive a tote bag courtesy of CVS Pharmacy. Three giant
screens provided by Aarons will be among the eight televisions showing the WICZ Fox 40
broadcast of The Great American Race plus action from a variety of local speedways.
Budweiser is the unanimous beverage of choice, and local distributor Rocco J Testani Inc is
supporting the benefit with a variety of donations.
Many area V.I.P.s and media personalities have also confirmed their plans to be Celebrity
Auctioneers at the event, including Binghamton Senators V-P Tom Mitchell, WHWK THE
HAWK D,J, Glenn Pitcher, and a special guest appearance by B-Sens mascot MAX.
Details of the event, including a map to the location, are available at www.TheRaceReport.
TV/bcacc. Tickets are available at: 07 Racing Collectibles, 3125 E Main St, Endwell; Doug’s
Speed Shop, 498 Court St, Binghamton; French’s Auto Parts, 472 Court St, Binghamton;
Grant Buck, 607-775-3706; Mosquito Lounge & Grill, Price Chopper Plaza, 10 Glenwood
Ave, Binghamton; Trackside Products, 419 Airport Rd, Endicott.
The Broome County Animal Care Council is a registered non-profit organization which
receives no government funding and does not euthanize animals for population control.
If you have any items you would like to donate to the auction, please contact:
Cyndi French – President – B.C.A.C.C.
cfrench178@yahoo.com
607-343-0508
Dr Gary “A.J.” George
ggeorge@binghamton.edu
607-723-7548
Ron Hills
RonHills@TheRaceReport.TV
1-866-RACE680
Please join us for the “unofficial” start to the 2010 racing season and enjoy a great day of
racing, food, and fun for this worthwhile cause.
2/6/10 Thanks to Ron Hills for passing this along - there will be some original Fred
Smith photos in a grab bag up for auction. See you there - Jeff
1/30/10 To Larry Witter, I hope you are doing well. I just wanted to say thank you very
much for taking the time to transfer you knowledge about the 6 cyl inline to these pages.
Send me a note back if you have the time.
Thanks again,
Bill Pogue
1/31/10 Bill - I'll forward the note to Larry - who I believe has escaped the cold cold
North for Florida this winter, thanks for the nice note. - Jeff
1/27/10
Hello: I am in search of this car or the owner of this car. I understand it might be in NY or
NJ. It once raced at Riverside Park in Agawam Ma. in the late 60's and early 70's. If you or
someone in your club can help me please contact me at 1-413-623-5566 or 1-413-862-3382.
Thank you, Brian Janik
1/31/10 - Brian - Buddy Krebs was big in New England, I would try the NEAR and
Garden State Clubs, they may have knowledge of the car's whereabouts. Any one have
a clue for Brian? Best of luck - Jeff
1/22/2010 Mike Van Patten is a business owner in Binghamton, an enthusiastic race fan,
and is suffering from a rare and incurable form of cancer.
And like millions of Americans, Mike does not have health insurance.
Mike is in stage four of myxofibrosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Mike's
daughter, Kristy Aiken-Smith is a nurse, and gives
a concise description of Mike's condition in her interview. You can view her interview at http:
//www.theracereport.tv/mike_vanpatten along
with an interview with Mike and a tour of “The Dale Room”, Mike's shrine to Dale Earnhardt
Sr & Jr.
Mike's family and friends have organized two benefits this Sunday, January 24th. The first
is from noon until 5:00 PM at Laurel Bowl,
139 Laurel Ave, Binghamton. It is a bowling party with pizza, soda, raffles, etc.
The second benefit is from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at the American Legion, corner Grace & Clinton
Sts in Binghamton.
More information is available at www.theracereport.tv.
Please help if you can. Thank you,
Ron Hills
Race Report Productions
1/6/2010 NYSSCA HALL OF FAME INDUCTION HIGHLIGHTS AUTO MUSEUM CALENDAR
Saratoga Springs, NY The traditional first event of the year in the Saratoga
Automobile Museum’s extremely popular “Racing in New York” gallery, the New York State
Stock Car Association’s Hall of Fame induction, is always a highlight of the year. And the
2010 edition, honoring car owner Jerry Higbie and famed drivers Mike Romano, Charlie
Rudolph and Jimmy Spencer, promises to burnish the tradition.
Set for 11 am on Sunday, January 24th in front of the permanent NYSSCA display at the
museum, the event will expand upon the induction program at Saturday night’s NYSSCA
awards banquet in Albany.
“At the banquet, we have to present an abbreviated program because of the time constraints
imposed by the scores of special awards to be presented to area racers,” said Hall of Fame
chairman and gallery coordinator Ron Hedger. “But Sunday, both the presenters and the
inductees can speak as long as they want and I can even work in questions from the
audience.
“The event always attracts famous racers and previous Hall of Fame inductees and lets fans
unable to attend the NYSSCA banquet meet and greet the new Hall of Fame members. I
never know where the stories that come out are going to lead us but it is always a marvelous
event. Will Cagle’s captivating tale of cheating with mislabeled tires last year is still bringing
in comments from those who were in attendance.”
Presenters for the event will include famed announcer Jim King, journalist Tom Boggie,
writer and DIRT lawyer Andy Fusco and National Speed Sport News columnist Ron Hedger.
The Hall of Fame ceremony will also mark the formal debut of the racing gallery’s colorful
new “jacket wall” featuring vintage racing jackets that will spark memories of the heroes of
the past. Those with jackets to donate or loan can drop them off prior to the event, ship
them to the museum or bring them to the induction ceremony.
The Saratoga Automobile Museum is on the Avenue of the Pines in the Saratoga Spa State
Park. Directions and other information can be found online at www.saratogaautomuseum.
org.
12/15/09 FOAR SCORE CLUB 62ND ANNUAL AWARDS PARTY SET FOR JANUARY 30, 2010
by Mark Southcott
Lancaster, NY: The FOAR SCORE Club 62nd Annual Awards Party will be held on Saturday,
January 30, 2010 at the Elks Club on Legion Pkwy. off of Broadway in Lancaster, NY (about
2 miles east of Transit Rd. on the right hand side just before Picasso's Pizza) from 6-11 p.m.
A buffet will be served that includes beverages of pop, beer and wine.
An awards ceremony will be a portion of the evening along with the newest inductees into
the Hall of Fame: the late Indy car owner Norm Demler, Dunn Tire Raceway Park (Lancaster)
multi-time track champion Sege Fidanza, racing pioneer Dick McCrossan, dirt veteran Brian
Stevens and longtime racing supporters Don and Marilyn Toal. This will also officially bring
the FOAR SCORE Club Hall of Fame class to 106 members at this ceremony. The Families in
Racing Award will also induct the Western New York-based Newton and Southern Ontario,
Canada-based Willard families.
Proper dress is required meaning no jeans, sneakers, t-shirts or hats. Admission is $30 per
person and $55 per couple with check, MasterCard and Visa accepted. Space is limited to
235 people and people are encouraged to make reservations early. The deadline date to
order tickets is Monday, January 25, 2010. Contact Barb at (716) 684-2852 for tickets or
information.
Advertising is available for the party program with the following rates: full page
advertisement - $100.00, half page advertisement with business card in the yearly FOAR
SCORE Club newsletter - $75.00, half page advertisement - $50.00, and quarter page
advertisement - $25.00. Contact Barb at the previous number for details.
Door prizes would be greatly appreciated.
Please bring a nonperishable canned good for donation to the local food pantry.
Join us as everyone is welcome to attend on that evening!
