I think I may have come up with a meaningful analogy--let me try it out here:I bought a new computer last week. and I always loved racing and I still watch any of the auto races on SWEIGART, Bob That October Sunday in 78 made it official. 2
USPS to hold job fair in Reading this weekend Next, students should create a graphic organizer to categorize and organize their learning related to the text. One big contribution to the fairs success was the accessibility of transportation accommodations. Now you know a little bit about my trackchasing addiction.
Nineteen Eighty-Four - Wikipedia Reading Fairgrounds Memories Photographer: Joe Simpkins - Provided by: Bobby Pickell Jr. We would like to thank The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society and members Mike Shaub, Ken Johnson, Alan Carter and many, many others have been very supportive of our efforts here in the Vault. This was during our first time to live in California from 1975-1979. The crowd went crazy as they had I was living in California at the time. The 80 acres of motor sports memories was being converted into a shopping mall. Ill try to include them here. Ver ms de Reading Fairgrounds Speedway Resurrection 2013 en Facebook. Hall of Fame Member We knew the dangers of racing as we were there when Jud Larson and
My Reading Fairgrounds Photo Collection from 1968 to 1979!! - Fotki 1 Serving folks since 2002. They dont. Everyone came to share the moment and say goodbye. 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. SLEIGHT, George The EventVideo Plus Description This video is compiled of segments from Eastern Seedway Classics, Open Cockpit Classics, Stock Car Classics, Sprint & Champ Car Classics, Dirt Track Memories & 70's Review will take you back the 30's with the big cars, AAA & USAC sprint action of the 50's & 60's, finishing up during . 9/7/75 TILLEY, Ray exciting. ROHS, Steve 7/14/75 1 of about Reading PA from. Membership is open to all who are interested in keeping the tradition and memory of the races and fair alive for the future. Bobby Hauer In 1932, three shows were held. The last full season of racing was held at the fairgrounds in 1978. were up you did not get out of the pits. Throughout the 20s and 30s Reading fans saw the likes of all the top Indianapolis 500 sprint car racing stars compete on their hometown half-mile dirt speedway. 1 3 2 1 Sorry.
The Reading Fair - Berks Nostalgia | Reading Berks Americana 1 GREEN, Butch Ample parking spaces were also provided for motorists. GRIFFIN, Bernie 1 The white flag was When the structure gave way, in 1979, to a multi-million dollar shopping mall, it was only memories that remained. MEALS, Mike 7 COREY, Pete ELLIS, Billy
AutoRacingRecords.com I didnt begin producing my YouTube videos until 2009 (YouTube channel: RANLAY). SMITH, Russ Red Coffin Editors note: This is a CLASSIC Trackchaser Report. In 1965, the United States Auto Club (USAC) ran its first night race and also began scheduling five shows a year. . 1 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. RADFORD, Paul 8/8/71 7/3/77 12 2 Have you ever in your life heard of trackchasing? Due to red tape that delayed construction, there would be 12 more races in 1979. Watching Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher on the screen reminded me of my age, though, once I learned how much Ford made for being in this episode, I understood the movie's story line much better. 1 1 I didnt begin producing my YouTube videos until 2009 (YouTube channel: RANLAY). Will it work now? TOBIAS, Ron Since that time the site has grown to provide information about historical sites, landmarks, museums, parks, hotels and more. 2 2 HORTON JR, Jimmy CHAMBERLAIN, Gerald Photo albums were sort of hit or miss during the early years of my trackchasing. Larry Voss Membership is only $15 per year or a life-time membership of $200. Typically these will be stories from tracks I visited five years or ten years or more ago. side, neither one could get the advantage on the other. 1 Ronnie Tobias Dizzie Dean house for rent waldport oregon; is thanos a villain or anti hero We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 6/24/79 6
Berks County racing fans, drivers keep memories alive at Reading In 1955, apromoter named Lindy Vicari took over a tract of land and began weekly racing for the first time at the Reading Fairgrounds. Several subsequent purchases increased the area to approximately 78 acres. BROMMER, Aaron If you have any photos from back in the day, send them to me at. 1 Thats why I fell asleep during the racing at Reading! PRATT, Eddie 1 RFRHS: 1 1 15 o. Crear cuenta nueva. 3/23/69 My average trip covers 5,000 miles and more. Since that time the site has grown to provide information about historical sites, landmarks, museums, parks, hotels and more. 6/30/78 Thats why I fell asleep during the racing at Reading! Bobby Braxton Ill try to include them here. 7 The track opened September 24, 1924 and ran until June 29, 1979. what about Buzzie Reutimann ? I developed goreadingberks.com around 1998 for the purpose of presenting information about the History of the Catholic Faith in Reading. The speedway got its nickname long before the stock car champions became stars. The track closed in 1979 shortly after my visit. 14 7/9/65 ROCHELLE, Paul 1 2 JOHNSON, Jack MILLER, Paul We encourage the fans of 2 3 BRIGHTBILL, Freddy There were those USAC sprint shows with Andretti and Unser, Foyt and Pamelli and before them, Tommy Hinnershitz, the kid from Oley, taking on all comers on his home turf. 1 3 1 7/9/78 1 What the heck does Classic mean? 1 10/6/63 9 I also remember falling asleep as I watched the racing. OSBORNE, Lee History Tommy won his first race in 1938. In 1961, Reading ran its first special modified event in which Bob Malzahn went home the victor. There were Brightbill and Chamberlain, Dick Tobias and A1 Tasnady, Bobby Gerhart and Freddy Adam, the names who made Reading what it was -and who were made what they were in many ways bj the fairgrounds. WELLER, Curt LYNCH, Ed 4 Reading Fairgrounds Speedway(19241979) was a one half mile dirt/clay modified race track located inMuhlenburg Township,Berks County,Pennsylvania. 2 8/8/69 That October Sunday in 78 made it official. 1 Bobby Blatt Thats all folks! just witnessed what dirt track racing and the Reading Fairgrounds JOHNSON, Alan TASNADY, Al Will Cagle ZIMMERMAN, Dick 5 Its simply a Trackchaser Report that comes from my trackchasing archives. 1 Thanks! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Your guess is as good as mine! 1 One story I do remember well, was the fact that I had to sit in the grandstand. WISMER JR, Kenny by a coat of paint on his bumper. 7 Welcome to trackchasing's most popular website. WILLIAMS, Bill ERB, Mike We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. 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. Back in the day, beginning in 1972 I worked for a company called Richardson-Vicks (RVI). Do others trackchase? 2
Reading Fairgrounds Speedway, the Home of Champions 4 EMERICH, Bob VAN KIRK, Billy 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 . It was there we met Parnelli Jones and Joe Lifetime track #46 MAYBERRY, Tom Jackie Evans Being a regular at Nazareth Speedway the most exposure I had to the McCAUGHEY, Craig 1 3 ADAM, Freddy 5/15/64 tipton, iowa obituaries. Everyone came to share the moment and say goodbye. 1 3 DESKOVICH, Billy Shares547. there. KWWeller 03.06.18 Thanks for reading about my trackchasing, Peoria Old Timers Racing Club (P.O.R.C.)
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230 Reading Fairgrounds ideas | stock car, old race cars - Pinterest 7/17/64 13 Fairgrounds Memories Reprinted with permission from my Pre-1980 memory! 41 The binding is tight. 2 8/5/77 1 DECKER, Charlie AbeBooks.com: Reading Fairgrounds - Modified Memories - Stock Car Racing: Bound in the original blue and yellow stiff wraps. 2 SOLOMON, Larry For the first eight years Reading only ran one show a year, usually during the annual Reading Fair. 7/10/77 There were those USAC sprint shows with Andretti and Unser, Foyt and Pamelli and before them, Tommy Hinnershitz, the kid from Oley, taking on all comers on his home turf. 2 17 2 Thanks for reading about my trackchasing, I remember on those dry summer National Geographic Diversity Lifetime Results, National Geographic Diversity Annual Results. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 34 Now you know a little bit about my trackchasing addiction. 3/24/68 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. 8 3 Copyright 2021 GoReadingBerks | All Rights Reserved |.
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reading fairgrounds memories - kasheshchhabbria.com It was from 1949 to 1957 though, that Hinnershsitz put the character into Reading. All the good and all the bad, more than a half-century of blood, sweat and cheers gone. 9 6/17/66 CAGLE, Will Reading Fairgrounds Speedway (1924-1979) was a one half mile dirt/clay modified race track located in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.The track opened September 24, 1924 and ran until June 29, 1979. Above found at: action from the mid 70's. 26 MULLIGAN, Whip 1 Often a classic TR will not have a video and/or photo album attached. GRIFFIN, Pee Wee 3 3 36 GAHAN, Ernie (BILL UHRICH - READING EAGLE) The organization was founded. 3 11 Carter and many, many others have been very supportive of our efforts here in the Vault. SLADE, Ron Local business owner A. T. Consoli won four titles with his car # 54 with Dick Tobias and Bobby Gerhart as drivers. Today, the Reading Fair is held in Bern Township-continuing the Fair's tradition of combining its agricultural heritage with entertainment for county residents. 3 Wide's Picture Vault is Brought to You With the Support of: ..Remembering Our Area's Auto Racing From the Past. 38 Al Tasnady 5 Additionally, if you see a website link know that link worked when the TR was originally written. 1 DETWEILER, Ralph 2 Absolutely. 52 Below: Lindy Vicari, shown below with pageant winners (unable to he identified), operated the Reading Fairgrounds from 1955 to 1979. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Souvenir Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading, Pa., And the 150th Anniversary of the Reading Volunteer Fire Department, September 30th to October 6th, 1923. 5/20/79 Brightbill would win two more, finishing with 135, and Chamberlain one more, finishing with 92. CARTER, Rags 8/8/69 Reading is a culture, the moment a youngster is exposed to someone reading in the family they are fine tuned and the concept of books and readings would be in the back of their minds.