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The New England Antique Racers club is a non-profit organization that
supports the history of New England auto racing. NEAR has been in existence since 1981 and
has a growing membership of approx. 350-400 members and 80 antique race cars. Members live
throughout New England and are available, on a no charge basis, for exhibition events
at local race tracks in New England and several tracks in the New York area, with
both original and historical replica race cars.
Since 1998, we have inducted 102
individuals into the New England Auto Racers Hall Of Fame,
which is administered by the New England Antique Racers. Some very notable inductees
include Richie Evans, Ron Bouchard, Bugs Stevens, Rene Charland, Pete
Hamilton, Fred DeSarro, Ed Flemke, Sr. and Billy Greco.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Triple A Restaurant
1209 Main St. (Rt. 5)
East Hartford, CT
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Stafford
Motor Speedway
Stafford Springs, Ct. Friday
June 28
Sign-In by 5:00 P.M.
CLUB NEWS
Reunion
Relives Norwood Arena Heyday:
There used to be 10 to 15 small
racetracks in the Greater Boston area in the 1950s and 1960s, according to
local race historian Bob Silvia. But as suburbia spread, he said the tracks
were closed until there was only one, the Norwood Arena just off Route 1,
which was then the main road linking Providence and Boston. And that track
closed in 1972, leaving little more than memories as the site was
transformed into an industrial park. But those memories were very much alive
among a group of former drivers and fans who met Sunday at the annual
Norwood Arena/New England Dragway South Reunion at Bezema Motors, a used-car
dealership just up the road from the former track. “Norwood is where it
started for me,” said Pete Hamilton, who went on to race nationwide,
including winning the 1970 Daytona 500 in a Plymouth Superbird. Providence Journal-Peter C.T.
Elsworth
On the calendar for June
and July 2013
By Bill Henry
As we enter the month of June it is time to announce and update the shows
for June and July so that you and mark your calendars
First off is the Norwood reunion on Sunday June 2 at Bezema Motors Route 1
in Norwood MA This show will have the NEAR Hall of Fame present. The show
will feature NEAR modifieds as well as drag cars from New England Dragway
and numerous street rods. There will local drivers to speak of the shuttered
track and various folks with pictures and products from most new england
venues. It is a good time and an opportunity to foster new friendships. Look
forward to seeing you there Sign in is 8 A. M. but cars are accepted all
morning
June 8 finds NEAR traveling north again to White Mountain Motorsports Park
on Route 3 in North Woodstock NH. This is a running show on Friday night. So
come on up north and see some good racing if you do not have a car. Sign in
for this event is 2 P M so you get have some track time before the show.
The following night June 9, NEAR is traveling even further north to Thunder
Road in Barre VT. This part of the schedule was arranged again by Scott and
Lloyd to give us city and southern folks a trip to what they told me is
God’s country. The northern folks will provide trip guidance to get us low
landers across the mountains from White Mountain to Thunder road.
June 28 find NEAR back at Stafford on Friday night for a still show. A local
modified track for years. The HOF will be there. Come and meet the folks who
remember racing when it was coupes and coaches before the Pinto revolution
There will be many local cars and we usually have some hall of famers there
Bob Potter is a regular there giving rides in a two seat modified Bill Greco
will be there We will be doing advance sale tickets for the Picnic on August
11 Come on over for a good night of racing and conversation.
Saturday July 6 NEAR travels north again to Cannan Fair speedway in West
Lebanon NH this is a running show with a sign in time of 2 P M When making
the trip here bring you sleeping bag and PJ’s as we have added another show
in the northern circuit. Please support the tracks that allow us to run the
cars and entertain and create the memories of another generation of racing
fans
New this week is the addition of a show at Twin State Speedway in Clairmont
NH. On July 8.The track is to be open only 4 dates this year as it is up for
sale. NEAR has exclusive use of the track from 3 to 4 PM to do what ever we
desire. We will have 2 heat races and 2 features price Car and driver are in
for free ALL others in the pits are $30. However race admission to the
grandstands is $5 and there will open racing for four division this evening
So close out the week of July 4 with a good time great people and some good
racing Please support a track that has supported raving for almost a half
century
July 14 takes us across the State of Massachusetts to Deedham MA for the
Baystate Auto Show. This still show is unique in its location as it is not
at a race track It also attracts also types of automobiles and racing
machines Call John Diamond at 617 536 1432 for directions and more
information as to time John is a long time member and needs our support for
his show Thank you in advance for going
The last event for July is Waterford Speedbowl in Waterford CT This is a
running show held on Saturday July 27. The pits fill quickly so plan on
being in line before time as sign in is at 3 PM we could also use some cars
for the midway for those who do not want to roll on the track this is a good
time and the racing at the bowl lately has been exciting as has the passion
emotion of the racers The HOF will be there and tickets will be for sale for
the August 11 Bill Greco NEAR picnic
Speaking of the August 11 picnic and fund raiser mark your calendar save the
date and think what you can bring for the raffle which is a fund raiser for
the HOF and club. The food will be great, the cars will be, there will lots
of drivers and memories If you missed the movie party last December don’t
miss the picnic PS we could also use volunteers to help with all the tasks
associated with a large picnic Bring your skills tell your friends Lets make
this a party to remember If you want to help out call Bill Henry at 203 378
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Charles Leroy Elliott
Passes
New England Racing Hall-of-Famer had a
creative 75 year career
By Russ Conway He built
three new speedways with his own hands and refurbished three more. Some of
the greatest drivers in auto racing history thrilled hundreds of thousands
of fans on those race tracks, leaving decades of lasting memories.
New England Auto Racing (NEAR) Hall-of-Famer “Charlie” Elliott, 96, passed
away in his sleep today, March 20, at his home in Hernando, FL.
Self-educated, his common sense approach, quiet vice-gripe handshake and
humor matched by a determined work ethic were his characteristics, building
a legendary career from New England to Florida.
He began racing open-wheel open-cockpit cars in 1936 on the old dirt
Newmarket (N.H.) Speedway and later became involved in midget car racing.
Rather than drive he preferred working on cars becoming a mechanic and
expert welder. After working as a submarine welder through World War II at
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, he began operating race tracks and building race
cars. He built the first rear-engine race car ever to compete on an oval
track.
Elliott’s operation of race tracks began in the late 1940’s, first in
Sanford, ME and then the former Dover (N.H.) Speedway between 1953 and 1965.
He was the originator of the first “Canadian-American” challenge race in
1958, matching top New England “cut down” car drivers against “invaders” –
drivers he personally recruited from Montreal and Toronto.
Building Tracks
Nobody actually built more speedways in New England than Charlie Elliott.
His vision for new racing facilities coincided with the formation of the New
England Super-Modified Racing Association (NESMRA) in 1965. Teaming with Ken
Smith and Russ Conway, the trio opened Elliott’s newly built Star Speedway,
a quarter mile oval in Epping, N.H., in early August of 1967, just hours
after the track paving had been completed.
Elliott didn’t stop there. He always had a “project” he was building. Star
Speedway became a nationally-known short track, home of the annual September
“Classic” race drawing drivers from coast to coast as well as Canada.
Another “Charlie Project” developed in 1978 when he purchased the
dilapidated Hudson (N.H.) Speedway. Again with his hands and grit, the track
was refurbished and returned to life. Along with help from Smith, Conway,
and his family, Hudson flourished with successful events throughout the
1980’s.
Yet Elliott looked for more, purchasing the old Lee Raceway triangle track
in 1982. He completely redesigned and built a new oval track on the site,
Lee USA Speedway, which opened July 4, 1984.
In 1988, he again got the itch to build. His company purchased the dirt
Canaan Fairgrounds Speedway in Canaan, N.H. Charlie’s hands and mind were
working while he operated a bulldozer, grader and water truck restoring the
track. He also built a banquet facility, rebuilt and purchased the former
Benson Animal Farm Merry-Go-Round for the grounds, and then donated a new
Little League Baseball park on the grounds to the town.
To make it a multi-track facility, he built a new paved quarter mile oval
speedway at Canaan, only 800-feet from his dirt oval track. That was
followed by a motorcycle mountain climb competition trail, also in Canaan.
Home to the Stars
From legendary Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt Sr., “Daytona 500” champions
Cale Yarborough, Buddy Baker, and Geoff Bodine, to Hall-of-Fame
super-modified icons Ollie Silva, Bentley Warren, Don MacLaren, Nolan Swift,
Jim Shampine, to Chris Perley, Russ Wood and many more, they have all raced
his tracks.
Elliott was also the first to operate winter super-modified races in
Florida. Beginning in the late 1960’s, he ran races in Hollywood, FL, a
fore-runner of the NESMRA Winter Series during the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Extended Family.
Born October 18, 1916 in Dover, N.H., he was the son of Fred and Flora
(Miller) Elliott. He leaves his caring wife of 30 years, June (Erikson)
Elliott; four daughters, Carol Planche and her husband Thomas of Berwick,
ME, Joyce Elliott of Portsmouth, N.H., Barbara Allen of Hernando, FL., and
Diane Elliott of Dover, N.H.; two sons, Charles of Leland, N.C. and Wayne of
Portsmouth, N.H.; a step-daughter, Donna Drolet and her husband Marc of
Manchester, N.H., and a sister Doris Kennedy and her husband Frank of
Somersworth, N.H.
He also leaves five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, his beloved
step-granddaughter Angela and her son Cameron.
He was pre-deceased by his wife Helen, the mother of his children who died
in 1993, and Dorothy, who died in 1973.
A memorial service will be held Sunday August 25, 2013 at the Canaan
Fairgrounds Speedway where family and friends will gather to celebrate
Charlie’s amazing life.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations in Charlie
Elliott's name be made the Northeast Motor Sports Museum at 7 Bayview Road,
Ipswich, MA. 01938.
New England
Antique Racers (NEAR) Announce 2013 Schedule, Club Elections Completed
NEAR has announced its 2013 schedule with the season
opener slated for Sunday, April 28th at the Berlin, Connecticut Fairgrounds.
A “rain or shine” Summer Knights still-show, sign-in starts at 8:00.
NEAR visits several New England speedways from Connecticut to Maine
throughout the 2013 season presenting both still and running shows.
Also on the agenda are several reunion events and auto shows. Newly-added
for 2013 is New England Auto Racing Hall of Famer Billy Greco’s First Annual
NEAR Picnic. The event takes place on Sunday, August 11th the Polish
American Club, West Spring Street in West Haven CT. A still-show highlights
the day.
A detailed schedule with full information on each event will is on the NEAR
website at www.near1.com.
As a result of recent club elections, Al Fini will serve as President with
Bill Henry as Vice President. Rhonda Blanchette continues on the Board of
Directors as Treasurer, as-does Mare Harlow as Secretary.
Others serving on the Board of Directors are Val LeSieur, Pete Newsham, R.A.
Silvia, Pete Zanardi, and Dave Dykes. Advisors are Brian Bancroft, Paul
Masse, Rich Mayo, Bob Seller, Rod Seller, Rich Belmonte, and Nick Teto.
The New England Antique Racers club is a non-profit organization that
supports the history of New England auto racing. NEAR has been in existence
since 1981 and has a growing membership of approx. 350-400 members and 80
antique race cars. Members live throughout New England and are available, on
a no charge basis, for exhibition events at local race tracks in New England
and several tracks in the New York area, with both original and historical
replica race cars.
Since 1998, NEAR has inducted 166 individuals into the New England Auto
Racers Hall Of Fame, which is administered by the New England Antique
Racers. Some very notable inductees include Richie Evans, Ron Bouchard, Bugs
Stevens, Rene Charland, Pete Hamilton, Fred DeSarro, Ed Flemke, Sr. and
Billy Greco.
Success Story; Billy
Greco’s New England Auto Racing Hall Of Fame Fundraiser
Photo By Nick Teto
(WEST HAVEN, CT.) When New England Auto Racing
Hall of Famer Billy Greco decided to host a NEAR Movie Party
fundraiser, he really wasn’t entirely-sure how things would
turn-out. He needn’t have worried. Saturday, December 8th bought a
packed house to the Polish-American Club on 194 West Spring Street
in West Haven, Connecticut. Held to benefit the New England Auto
Racing Hall of Fame, the evening consisted of plenty of great
home-style food, good conversation, lots of memory-fueled
bench-racing, and a ton of super raffle prizes. The event follows an
equally-successful New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Pioneers
Induction Ceremony which was held in November. Complimenting the
night was a steady-stream of historical New England racing videos
displayed on a pair of wide screen monitors. Kenny Meisenhelder of
KGM Video and Tom Ormsby of speedwaylinereport.com were among those
contributing videos for the evening.
Many attendees bought along photo albums featuring vintage images to
share, giving guests a glimpse of the “golden age” of stock car
racing in New England.
Long one of the most-winning & popular short track racers in the
region, Greco was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999 following a
stellar career that included multiple track championships at
Riverside Park and West Haven Speedways. His was always among the
largest of fan bases no-matter where he competed.
“We’re really happy about the way things turned-out, and everyone
seems to be having a good time” stated Greco. “It was a team-effort,
and a lot of people contributed. I really appreciate that. The Hall
of Fame is a truly important thing to racing people in our region
and this is our way of helping-out.”
Pete Zanardi, award winning auto racing journalist and himself Hall
of Fame member, was among the familiar faces in attendance. “It’s
simply been a nice evening. Interest in NEAR and the Hall of Fame
remains high, and people have a desire to be involved as proven by
tonight’s turnout. That’s obviously a great thing for the club,” he
said.
The New England Antique Racers club is a non-profit organization
that supports the history of New England auto racing. NEAR has been
in existence since 1981 and has a growing membership of approx.
350-400 members and 80 antique race cars. Members live throughout
New England and are available, on a no charge basis, for exhibition
events at local race tracks in New England and several tracks in the
New York area, with both original and historical replica race cars.
Since 1998, NEAR has inducted over 100 individuals into the New
England Auto Racers Hall Of Fame, which is administered by the New
England Antique Racers. Some very notable inductees include Richie
Evans, Ron Bouchard, Bugs Stevens, Rene Charland, Pete Hamilton,
Fred DeSarro, Ed Flemke, Sr. and Billy Greco.
For more information visit NEAR on the web at www.near1.com
Inaugural NEAR Pioneers
Induction Banquet Plays To Packed House
On Sunday afternoon November 18th hundreds of victories
and untold contributions to auto racing during the sports early era in New
England were celebrated before a packed-house at the Inaugural New England
Antique Racers Pioneers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held at the Thompson
Speedway Clubhouse.
The selection of inductees followed a lengthy and comprehensive voting
process administered by a committee of New England’s foremost auto racing
historians.
Inducted into the Hall of Fame were stock car drivers Tony Mordino, Sparky
Belmont, Hank Stevens, “Big Ed” Patnode, Johnny Georgiades, Wally Silva, and
Ray Brown.
Midget racing standouts Eddie Casterline, George Rice, Al Pillion, Billy
Tibbert, Frank Simonetti, Charlie Ethier, and George Monsen completed the
open-wheel inductees.
Also taking their place among the most-celebrated personalities of our
region’s short track racing history were car owners Anthony “Beebe” Zalenski,
Ed Stone, Wen Kelley, Bob Oliver, and Gordon Ross. Joe Tinty, owner &
promoter of Connecticut’s former Plainville Stadium, is now also a member of
the Hall of Fame.
All members of the Inaugural Pioneer Class have passed-on, but not before
leaving an indelible mark on the sport in their own unique way.
“It was truly a feel-good event,” stated Hall of Fame Executive Committee
Chairman Bruce Cohen. “We had started putting this together a number of
months-ago, and it’s obvious by today’s turnout and the appreciation
expressed by those present that it was the right thing to do. The entire
team with the project worked hard to make this a reality. We could not be
happier for the families and friends of today’s very-deserving inductees.”
NEAR President Val LeSieur himself a Hall of Fame member, echoed a similar
sentiment. “This being the first-time we presented a Pioneers Induction
Ceremony, we’re particularly pleased with the turnout. The day could not
have gone better,” he said.
“It appears that we hit-upon something very-special today,” stated presenter
and well-known racing historian R.A. Silvia. “Whatever it-was, things just
aligned perfectly making for a very-enjoyable celebration of racing’s early
days. So-many segments of the sport’s history were well-represented today by
a group of very-deserving new inductees.”
Popular Matt Buckler served as Master of Ceremonies. Presenters were veteran
New England racing personalities Bones Bourcier, Lew Boyd, Dick Monahan, and
R.A. Silvia. In a particularly poignant speech, Hall of Fame member Billy
Greco made the presentation for Sparky Belmont. The pair had been both
friends and competitors for years.
Renowned New England racing photographer & writer Steve Kennedy served as
the day’s official lensman.
Well-received by attendees were several memorabilia exhibits along with the
popular NEAR Mobile Museum. Longtime racing photographer John Grady was
on-hand with a huge display of vintage photographs charting the sport all
the way back to the post-war era.
Since 1998, NEAR has inducted over one-hundred individuals into the New
England Auto Racers Hall Of Fame, which is administered by the New England
Antique Racers. Notable inductees include Richie Evans, Ron Bouchard, Bugs
Stevens, Rene Charland, Pete Hamilton, Fred DeSarro, Ed Flemke, Sr. and
Billy Greco among others. For more information visit NEAR on the web at
www.near1.com
New England Antique
Racers (NEAR) Publish Limited Edition Hall Of Fame Calendar
Since 1998, The New England Antique Racers (NEAR), have
inducted over 100 individuals into it’s prestigious New England Auto Racing
Hall of Fame representing the region’s greatest names of the sport.
Now, NEAR is publishing a 2013 Hall of Fame calendar containing over fifty
images in brilliant full-color of the Hall of Fame members that helped
propel New England auto racing into the national limelight.
The wide selection of vintage photos (some rare & one-of-a-kind), are culled
from the portfolios of some of the greatest lensmen to have ever shot at
tracks all over the Northeast during the early years of the sport.
A limited-edition collectable, all sale proceeds go to fund the Hall Of Fame
Mobile Museum which travels to racing events throughout the year allowing
fans an opportunity to pay homage to the pioneers who contributed so-heavily
to racing in our part of the country.
A $15.00 donation will secure your calendar, certainly an item to be
cherished for years by any fan.
To get yours, send your donation to NEAR Hall Of Fame Truck Fund, PO Box
300, North Easton, MA. 02356-0300.
Make all checks payable to NEAR.
All calendar purchases after September 30 will require a $2.50 postage &
handling fee.
For questions, email NEAR President Val LeSieur at vallesieur@aol.com
The New England Antique Racers club is a non-profit organization that
supports the history of New England auto racing. NEAR has been in existence
since 1981 and has a growing membership of approx. 350-400 members and 80
antique race cars. Members live throughout New England and are available, on
a no charge basis, for exhibition events at local race tracks in New England
and several tracks in the New York area, with both original and historical
replica race cars.
New England Auto Racing Hall Of Fame Member
“Wild Bill” Slater Passes At Age
83
By Dave Dykes
It
was learned Sunday, July 15 that New England Auto Racing Hall of
Fame member “Wild Bill” Slater has passed-away.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
A member of the first-class inducted into the New England Auto
Racing Hall of Fame in 1998, Slater drove his first race at Lonsdale
R.I. in 1949 and for the next twenty years he won at tracks from
Oxford Plains Maine to Trenton New Jersey.
He was a four time champion at the Norwood Arena and a two-time
Sportsmen champion at Thompson. He won on the dirt at Stafford and
on the pavement everywhere.
He was often a top-three finisher in the NASCAR National Sportsman
championship run, even though he raced against full time drivers
while he held down a weekly job.
Slater’s
long list of accomplishments included winning 8 straight features at
Norwood, and 7 straight wins at Stafford. In 1959 he posted twenty
wins at Waterford. He also took down two championships at Waterford
and one at Stafford.
He won the 400 mile race at Trenton New Jersey four times, and was a
two time winner of the Utica-Rome 400 in New York. His
biggest
career victory was in his win at the Langhorne Penn. Race of
Champions the first year it was paved.
He drove in The Daytona Permatex 300 four times from 1963 to 66. He
is most known for his long time association with the Vitari-Bombacci
owned V8.
He drove his last race at Stafford in 1969 and then became involved
in the promotional side of racing at Stafford and later Thompson.
NEAR Presents “Class of 2012” At 15th Annual New England
Auto Racing Hall of Fame Inductions
(East Windsor, CT.) On
Sunday January 29, The New England Antique Racers (NEAR), presented the 15th
annual New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame Inductions. Award-winning
sportswriter Matt Buckler served as Master of Ceremonies for the
well-attended event held at LaRenaissance Banquet Hall in East Windsor, CT.
Receiving induction honors
this year were drivers Reggie Ruggiero, Joey Kourafas, Moe Gherzi, Jerry
Humiston, and Roland Lapierre Sr., owner/mechanics Mario Fiore and Jim
Jorgensen and track operator Irene Venditti.
Though not present due to
prior commitments, longtime Northern media personality Dave Moody was the
recipient of the prestigious “Jack Ratta Memorial Media Award.” Veteran auto
racing journalist and Hall of Fame Member Pete Zanardi received the Danny
Pardi Memorial Award for his many contributions to NEAR over the years.
A pivotal figure during the
formative years of the sport and truly one of the regions earliest stars,
Moe Gherzi came to stock cars following a brief fling with midget racing
during the busy post-war era. Gherzi won for some of the best teams in the
early days of the sport while displaying a flashy style which became his
trademark. Nicknamed “Moneybags” owed to a knack of winning many
big-dollar events, he tasted success at virtually all of the regions tracks.
He later served as the longtime Racing Director at Connecticut’s Plainville
Stadium. Accepting for her late father from presenter Dave Dykes was Ms.
Alma Michaud. FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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NEAR….the Beginning
By Al Fini
NEAR was started by the single-handed efforts of one man, Ed
Clark. This article attempts to trace the motivation and the actions that
started NEAR.
In my opinion, NEAR’s
conceptioncan be traced tothe racing career of George Clark,
Sr. George was a racer’s racer of the post WWII period when so many
daredevils took to the early bullrings without any regard to safety or
sanity. He started racing motorcycles in 1939 and when he got home from the
War he started driving the notoriously dangerous homemade “Big Cars” that
were the fore-runners of today’s sprint cars. Later, he was among the first
to drive the “jalopies” and then drove modifieds until a broken shoulder
side-lined him in 51. Then he had a long career in the “strictly stock” late
models that became popular in the United Stock Car Club of Harvey Tattersall
and NASCAR with Bill France. In 1950 the Cavano Bros. bought him a brand new
Oldsmobile from an East Hartford dealer that they took to NASCAR and Daytona
Beach.
George lived to race.
George loved to race and he always raced for money, not trophies. It is very
difficult today to document his career. He often won races in other driver’s
cars using fictitious names or as a fill-in for other drivers. Ed says his
dad has the credentials that the Veteran’s Committee should look at as a
nominee to the NEAR Hall of Fame. <<Click Here For Full
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NEW ENGLAND AUTO RACERS HALL OF FAME MEMBERSHIP
Dave Alkas 2008, Gene
Angelillo 2006, Dick Armstrong 2005, Jack Arute Sr. 2001
Bob Bahre 2009, George Barber
2007, Buddy Bardwell 2011, Art Barry 2009, Dick Batchelder 2008, Sparky Belmont
2012-P, Gene Bergin 1998, Dick Berggren 2008, Len Boehler 2004, Red Bolduc 2005,
Vic Bombaci 2006, Ron Bouchard 2000, Smokey Boutwell 2005, Joe Brady 2008, Bert
Brooks 2009, Howie Brown 2008, Ray Brown 2012-P, Hully Bunn 2001; Moon Burgess
2003
Jean Paul Cabana 2007, Punky
Caron 2011, Fats Caruso 2000, Eddie Casterline 2012-P, Rene Charland 1998, Leo
Cleary 1999, on Collins 2005; Russ Conway 2006, Robbie Crouch 2006, Joe Csiki
2005, Red Cummings 2006, Tom Curley 2009, Ralph Cusack 2001
Louis D’Amore 2011, Dave Darveau 2008, Fred DeSarro 1999, Dave Dion 2007, Dick
Dixon 2004, Jerry Dolliver 2011, Beaver Dragon 2004, Bobby Dragon 2009, Homer
Drew 2000
Dick Eagan 2007, Charlie
Elliott 2000, Charlie Ethier 2012-P, Richie Evans 1998
Stub Fadden 2003, John
Falconi Sr. 2007, Mario Fiore 2012, John Fitch 2009, Ed Flemke 1998, Red Foote
1999, Nick Fornoro Sr. 2002, Fred Frame 2004
Ernie Gahan 1998, Danny
Galullo 2011, Johnny Gammell 2008, Dick Garrett 2007, Ray and Garuti 2011,
Sharky Gaudiosi 2006, Johnny Georgiades 2012-P, Moe Gherzi 2012, Harry Grant
2005, Billy Greco 1999.
Pete Hamilton 1998; Harold Hanaford 2009, Billy Harman 2004, Hop Harrington
1999, John Hoenig 2003, Jerry Humiston 2012, Dave Humphrey 2000
Charlie Jarzombek 2004, Bob
Johnson 2007, Booker Jones 2003, Jim Jorgensen 2012, Bob Judkins 2003
Vic Kangas 2011, Johnny Kay
2006, Wen Kelley 2012-P, Joey Kourafas 2012, Buddy Krebs 2000, Sonny Koszela
2002
Don LaJoie 2000, Roland
LaPierre Sr. 2012, Val Lesieur 2011, Bob Libby 2006, Phil Libby 2006, Rollie
Lindblad 2009, George Lombardo 2008, Fred Luchesi 2008
Don MacLaren 2002, Don
MacTavish 2001, Dick McCabe 2002, John McCarthy 2007, Jim McConnell 2009, Jim
McGee 2006, Jocko Maggiacomo 2000, Skip Matczak 2011, Dan Meservey 2011, Ray
Miller 2002, George Monson 2012-P, Ralph Moody 2000, Tony Mordino 2012-P
Ron Narducci 2000, Russ Nutting 2011
Oliver,Bobby 2012-P
Sammy Packard 2004, Ed
Patnode 2012-P, Al Pillion 2012-P, Bob Polverari 2003, Bob Potter 2007
Sonny Rabideau 2005, Billy
Randall 2006, Georgie Rice 2012-P, Paul Richardson 2009, Oscar Ridlon 2005,
Marvin Rifchin 1999, John Rosati 2007, Joe Rosenfield 2006, Fred Rosner 2001,
Gordon Ross 2012-P, Don Rounds 2001, Art Rousseau 2001, Reggie Ruggiero 2012
Bobby Santos 2001, Bill
Schindler 2004, Mike Scrivani Sr., 2008, Boston Louie Seymour 2006, Frank
Simonetti 2012-P, Ollie Silva 1998, Wally Silva 2012-P, Bill Slater 1998, Bertha
Small 2009, Ken Smith 2006, Joe Sostilio 2003, Ken Squier 2002, Bugsy Stevens
1998, Hank Stevens 2012-P, Chick Stockwell 2001, Ed Stone 2012-P, George Summers
2000
Harvey Tattersall 1998, Johnny Thomson 2002, Billy Tibbett 2012-P, Joe Tinty
2012-P, Paul Tremaine 2004, Reino Tulonen 2005,
D.Anthony Venditti 1999,
Irene Vendetti 2012, Bob Vitari 2006
Bentley Warren 2007, Dick
Watson 2003, Phil Walters (Ted Tappett) 2002, Bill Welsh 1998, Eddie West 1999,
Bill Wimble 2002, Dick Wolstenhulme 2006
Bebe Zalenski
2012-P, Pete Zanardi 2008, Dennis Zimmerman 2001.
He built
three new speedways with his own hands and refurbished three more. Some of
the greatest drivers in auto racing history thrilled hundreds of thousands
of fans on those race tracks, leaving decades of lasting memories.
Since 1998, The New England Antique Racers (NEAR), have
inducted over 100 individuals into it’s prestigious New England Auto Racing
Hall of Fame representing the region’s greatest names of the sport. 
