This had nothing to do with the quality of the racing! 1 When I opened it, it asked me whether I wanted to transfer software from another source, which I did; I transferred everything . A minor bit of sfuffing to extremes, but overall, a much nicer copy than usually encountered. I currently live in Virginia where I work for the US Army performing stress analysis, vibration and structural tests on Army Aviation platforms and structures. 1 Starting with Tommy Hinnershitz in the sprints, the tradition carried over to the flatheads and then the modifieds. The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society was created to preserve the. It will run through Feb. 27. 1 Local business owner A. T. Consoli won four titles with his car # 54 with Dick Tobias and Bobby Gerhart as drivers. 6/19/64 Via Tert.am The memories of Armenian Genocide survivors will play a crucial role in achieving the fair solution of the Armenian cause, ethnographer Vergine Svazlyan finds. Below: Reading Fairgrounds located in Muhlenburg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania 3 In 1999 construction began at the present-day Fairgrounds on 60 acres in Bern Township off County Welfare Road. CAGLE, Will Thematically, it centres on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance and repressive regimentation of people and behaviours . Its simply a Trackchaser Report that comes from my trackchasing archives. 10 1956 Reading Fairgrounds Jalopy: Final Standings:1-Johnny Mackison: 1957 Reading Fairgrounds Jalopy: Final Standings:1-George Speck: 1958 Reading Fairgrounds Jalopy: Final Standings:1-Hal Reifinger: 1959 Reading Fairgrounds Jalopy: Final Standings:1-Hal Reifinger: 1960 Reading Fairgrounds Jalopy: Final Standings:1-Bobby Hersh: 1961 Reading . 1 Kenny Brightbillis the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway all-time wins record holder with 135 track victories. VOLZ, Tony Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. READING FAIRGROUNDS MODIFIED VICTORIES With trackchasing trips to 85 countries and counting just getting the chance to experience so many unique cultures, spend time in the homes of my friends and meet so many people is a huge reward for being in this hobby. qualifying lap times. 41 In any given year I will travel well over 200,000 miles, rent more than 50 cars, and stay in more than 150 hotel rooms. Born in 1897, he witnessed the growth and expansion of the city which was once the 4th largest city in Pennsylvania with a population close to 130,000 not including unnaturalized citizens. Starting with Tommy Hinnershitz in the sprints, the tradition carried over to the flatheads and then the modifieds. COREY, Pete SPENCER, Ed REUTIMANN, Buzzie Brightbill high, Chamberlain low, coming off the 4th turn its now a The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. This had nothing to do with the quality of the racing! 1 Copyright 2023 Randy Lewis - All Right Reserved. 3 1 18 1 Lap after lap, side by 29 Click on the #31 any interesting pieces caught my attention while walking around the Art Fair. Title: Reading Fairgrounds Modified Memories [Fairgrounds Racetrack, Berks Co., PA] Author Name: Vicari, Vince (editor) Edition: 1st Edition. If youve got a question, comment or whatever please leave it at the bottom of this report. Down the backstetch it was still a dead Of all the things I disliked about business the east coast meetings in the east coast time zones was at the top of the list. Speedway Park. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. July 21, 2017 by Alexa Freyman. I didnt begin producing my YouTube videos until 2009 (YouTube channel: RANLAY). Often a classic TR will not have a video and/or photo album attached. 634 Words. 4/11/70 The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". crowd in the pit area. FORRETTE, Maynard This was during our first time to live in California from 1975-1979. Additionally, if you see a website link know that link worked when the TR was originally written. In 1978, the last fair was held on the Muhlenberg site because the Fairgrounds was sold to developers of the Fairgrounds Square Mall. 1 30 Now you know a little bit about my trackchasing addiction. BRAXTON, Bobby The flag 10/15/67 Official end of the RLR Randy Lewis Racing Trackchaser Report. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Everyone came to share the moment and say goodbye. Seeing many of the locals race with the best of USAC was always 3 8 also. MALZAHN, Bobby SLADE, Ron The lad laughed and said to me - "you knew what motor it was". But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. They are looking to fill all types of positions. 2 KANTORSKY, Pete Frankie Schneider 1 All of that, however, was a mere epilogue, like a wave in the distance. 5/21/78 was really wound up and getting louder. of about Reading PA from. 4 With all the great GREEN, Butch Bobby Gerhart SEROKA, Lenny 6/27/71 4/24/64 3 I would continue to work for P&G until my retirement in 2002. 1 2 10 CAMERON, Alex 6 Since 1911 the covered grandstand saw many generations pass and echoed the names of many champions. In 1957, when the opportunity presented itself, Vicari moved his program to Fridays and from that day on, Reading was a Friday night raceway. 3 10 . Ten years later they presented their first and only double show with another organization, the RSCA. I became interested in the history of Reading through the many stories my grandfather used to tell me. RUDY, Jack Ample parking spaces were also provided for motorists. 6 2 Well, one day my dad 3 The speedway got its nickname long before the stock car champions became stars. Typically these will be stories from tracks I visited five years or ten years or more ago. During one of these trips to Ft. Washington I decided to make a stop at the famous Reading Fairgrounds Speedway to see some modified stock car racing. Read all about Kenny Brightbill, Dick Tobias, Bobby Gerhart. Leon Manchester Whenever I could I would try to time my business visits from all over the country into a racing visit as well. FARLEY, Ed 8 Photo albums were sort of hit or miss during the early years of my trackchasing. Perfect condition. 3 5 6/17/66 1 Keep up the good job with these memory pages. 20 4 At midnight in the east it was only 9 p.m. in California (Pacific Time). 1 Lifetime track #46 14 6 STUMPF, Don Reading Fairgrounds and Reading Pennsylvania I grew up in the city of Reading , I still have great memories and we also had the Reading Fairgorunds Speedway ! BROWNING, Hal 7 Accueil; A propos de nous; Nos produits; Contactez-nous; reading fairgrounds memories. his famous #19 Pinto. Indy champions loved to compete at The Home of Champions. When a caution flag was thrown the yellow lights went on alerting the drivers to slow down. Todays adventure was one more of the 2,000 trips that have taken me up, down and around the proverbial long and dusty trackchasing trail. Carter and many, many others have been very supportive of our efforts here in the Vault. Great drivers, great fans & great memories!!! During intermission we reading pa obituaries 2021. 4 WILLIAMSON, Kramer 1 13 18 More than 18,000 people in the stands and more than 100 modified stock cars in the pits gathered in the united belief that dirt-track racing just doesnt get any better than this. 5 Hope you find what you are looking for and discover things that you were not! PICKELL, Bobby MAYBERRY, Tom The historical information about the photos and articles on goreadingberks.com comes from many sources; including editions of the Reading Eagle dating back to 1894 and historical books I collected over the years. On April 13, 2016, Hull Property Group took over the Fairgrounds Square Mall, with plans to revitalize the mall. 3 9/3/67 5 7/30/65 1 2 Editors note: This is a CLASSIC Trackchaser Report. Since that time the site has grown to provide information about historical sites, landmarks, museums, parks, hotels and more. 46 I became interested in the history of Reading through the many stories my grandfather used to tell me. 1 3 1 20,000 spectators jammed the place to. CHAMBERLAIN, Gerald 4 $6,042. HIEBER, Gary Thanks for reading about my trackchasing, There was a continuous shuttle service of trains from both Franklin Street and the Outer Station on the Reading railway, which also arranged excursions at reduced rates from places within the area bounded by Sunbury, Easton, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg. COVILLE, C D 1 Students can choose an appropriate type of graphic . 2 feature event started and the crowd was starting to build into a 1 9 ROSSELL, Bob Buenos!For years I've struggled to communicate in an effective way a) why I believe the notion of 'free will' is an illusion and b) why that's important. 1 Nevertheless, this CLASSIC Trackchaser Report has finally bubbled to the surface and is now available for everyone to see at, Now you know a little bit about my trackchasing addiction. Todays adventure was one more of the 2,000 trips that have taken me up, down and around the proverbial long and dusty trackchasing trail. There were some sacrifices but there was a reward. I didnt begin writing a complete Trackchaser Report until I had seen about 425 tracks. In 1947 a building designed for roller skating was added to the facilities. 14 1 Official end of the RLR Randy Lewis Racing Trackchaser Report I was able to retire at the age of 52 and never work for money another day in my life. 5 In 1965, the United States Auto Club (USAC) ran its first night race and also began scheduling five shows a year. 26 Randys Complete Track List Reading Modified Top Ten Performance Index 2 Enter your email address to subscribe to GoReadingBerks and receive notifications of new posts by email. I think I may have come up with a meaningful analogy--let me try it out here:I bought a new computer last week. Red Coffin I got the "last I know you will find it interesting. HARRISON, George ISBN Number: B004U5368O. Subscribe to my Newsletter for new posts, tips, photos & more. And when it was over, no one was surprised to find Kenny Brightbill in Victory Lane, which had become his second home since he got his first Reading victory in 1970. 4 Ten years later they presented their first and only double show with another organization, the RSCA. KERSCHNER, Shorty 11 15 root for Parnelli. 7 1 6/29/79 1 7/22/75 Im thinking there were a few strings of these lights around the track. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The site was ideal since it was served by two railroads (the Reading and the Pennsylvania), a branch of the Reading Street Railway Companys lines, and two main highways, the Pottsville and the Allentown Pikes. live the memories!!!! I AM A TRACKCHASER. 1 Photographer:Joe Simpkins - Provided by:Bobby The racetrack was replaced by the Fairgrounds Square Mall, which opened in . BITTING, Del For whatever reason (usually not enough time) this trackchasing adventure didnt get posted to my website when I first made the track visit. 2 Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by English writer George Orwell.It was published on 8 June 1949 by Secker & Warburg as Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. 10/25/75 Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. PAUCH, Billy Tom Hager Reading Fairgrounds Modified Memories Yearbook Issue: / Year: 1980 Condition: VG-History 313495870366 8 1 TASNADY, Al 6 Although I hated eastern time meetings and meetings in general I was tied to the corporate tit. BREEDING, Walt 1 Carl Van Horn All of that, however, was a mere epilogue, like a wave in the distance. HAUER, Bobby Thanks to Concepts II Video Productionsthey did a great job with this. 80 OSMUN, Dave 1 Food memories immortalized on canvasand plates 2023-03-02 - REGGIE ASPIRAS MDaryl Feril was trying to recall a dish his grandmother cooked for himit was the memory of it that inspired his Art Fair piece. I am indebted to several of these folks for their help and friendship. My Reading Fairgrounds Photo Collection from 1968 to 1979!! Thats probably the most inconvenient location in the country for seeing tracks in the U.S. BAKER, Jim Ill try to include them here. We welcome your suggestions for articles for the GoReadingBerks website. 7 4 ROHS, Steve I went back to my favorite tracks like Ascot, Rockford, Manzanita and Santa Fe among others time and again. 1 By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. In 1932, three shows were held. 3 Let's stay updated! With trackchasing trips to 85 countries and counting just getting the chance to experience so many unique cultures, spend time in the homes of my friends and meet so many people is a huge reward for being in this hobby. It was from 1949 to 1957 though, that Hinnershsitz put the character into Reading. In 1965, the United States Auto Club (USAC) ran its first night race and also began scheduling five shows a year. FOR SALE! Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. FITZCHARLES, Paul I didnt begin writing a complete Trackchaser Report until I had seen about 425 tracks. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 7 SHEETZ, Tommy During this span Tommy won 11 of 26 races and soon it was known, in order to win at the Fairgrounds, you had to beat Tommy Hinnershitz. 10/22/77 Again, in the end of the 1962 season, another trial modified event was held. 10/3/65 2 Of all the things I disliked about business the east coast meetings in the east coast time zones was at the top of the list. 6/16/74 McCAUGHEY, Craig 4/4/70 He brought in the flatheads to compete every Wednesday night. KEMMERER, Jim ELLIS, Billy From September 20, 1924 to June 29,1979, dirt-track racing fans crowded the 80 acre site of the Reading Fairgrounds located in Muhlenburg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania which was home to a half-mile oval that was known as The Home of Champions Modified stock cars.
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