of about Reading PA from. 11 On Oct. 29, 1978, the last race was held on the half-mile oval. BAILEY, Charlie 2 Mike has been involved in the establishment of the Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society, founded on February 4, 2004. MEALS, Mike 2 1 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. I think I may have come up with a meaningful analogy--let me try it out here:I bought a new computer last week. GREEN, Butch I would continue to work for P&G until my retirement in 2002. 10/22/77 Peggy Snyder 01/31/07 The background was yellowish-orange, and the illustration was a pen and ink drawing of a young man . 9 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. GRIFFIN, Bernie Drivers such as A. J. Foyt, Roger McCluskey, Jim Hurtubise, Jud Larson, Johnny Rutherford, and Bobby Unser took over after Tommy retired in 1960. I take 35-40 of those trips each season. Back in the day, beginning in 1972 I worked for a company called Richardson-Vicks (RVI). 30 The track opened September 24, 1924 and ran until June 29, 1979. 6 Bobby Braxton 3 My name is Randy Lewis (above with Hatem racing federation president Tunisia). Don Kreitz EVANS, Jackie 7 As the feature went on, both of them were working their way toward The Heritage of Reading: 1813-1847: Canals, Heavy Industry, and the Railroad, The Seventh and Penn Street Railroad Crossing, Mount Laurel Furnace and Temple Iron Company, History of Holy Guardian Angels, Hyde Park, Independence Island along the Schuylkill River, Reading, PA Outlet Capital of the World, History of the former Bachman Pretzel Company, Organized Crimes Infiltration of The Pizza and Cheese Industry in Pennsylvania, Lancaster Avenue Covered Bridge and Bingaman Street Bridge, Beautiful photographs of Reading's Catholic churches with their altar rails and sanctuaries, Very awesome in history. 3 1 1 By this time, the crowd 6/29/79 Health? 2 These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Once you begin researching my trip itineraries from my website, yes you will want to do that, you will be surprised. 8/21/77 14 Photographer:Joe Simpkins - Provided by:Bobby COLLINS, Kevin just witnessed what dirt track racing and the Reading Fairgrounds It will run through Feb. 27. 4 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. From time to time I would visit this office. We raced on dirt and on asphalt mainly in the tri-state "Mr. Outside" Brightbill, # 5 "Mr. Carb Bobby Gerhart, and my Reading Fairgrounds Modified Memories Paperback - January 1, 1978 by Racing Sanctioning Corp. (Author) Paperback from $95.00 1 Used from $95.00 224 pages. 9 DUNSTAN, Ronnie 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. pictorials, several of which I still have. 65 Drivers The beloved flatheads grew in popularity and stature. Thumbnails Roll View 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. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. gold label distribution bud man. When gasoline took the place of the railroad, the Reading Transit Company brought in fleets of buses from other cities. 3 Once you begin researching my trip itineraries from my website, yes you will want to do that, you will be surprised. Movie-1-Chapter-3 Tom Luce 10K views 7. 41 As I came out of the theater, though, I decided that it would be fun to update a . Speedway Park. One story I do remember well, was the fact that I had to sit in the grandstand. I get the chance to meet people from all over the world. My name is Fred George. 11 McANDREW, Tommy their efforts. 26 Hotels..how to buy them at 30-60% off and more.the way I do it. 1 10/1/71 you were when the 3 mins. 8 Enter your email address to subscribe to GoReadingBerks and receive notifications of new posts by email. root for Parnelli. 1 6 also. If you would like to see where Ive been and experience those adventures heres the link: 13 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. 6 SMITH, Ralph I am a trackchaser. 8 6 Could not help overhearing him, did not This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. So with the knowledge, as limited as it is, that I fell asleep during the semi at Reading I will share some research info that I gathered about the famous Reading Fairgrounds Speedway. 4 If you have any photos from back in the day, send them to me atRanlay@yahoo.com. Open Document. If youve got a question, comment or whatever please leave it at the bottom of this report. 4 It was primarily a local division, but large purses and crowds forced Lindy to stay with the flatheads long after other area speedways were already running the powerful modified racing cars. great modifieds, we loved watching the sprint and midgets race 9 below, and then scroll down 3/4's of the page, and you'll be able to start the video: 54 All of that, however, was a mere epilogue, like a wave in the distance. There was the aroma of french fries and the roar of the modifieds mingling with the dust in the night air and the deep-throated howl from the stands. 133, 42 more than the guy in second place in career wins and in that grand finale, Gerry Chamberlain. Loaded with pics and bios of the drivers. OSMUN, Billy BRIGHTBILL, Kenny 17 2 Tom Hager 1 4 4/30/76 I just went there to have fun and follow my boyhood passion of short track, almost all the time dirt and almost all the time stock car racing. SEIDEL, Bob MARBURGER, Dave HEIN, Jim I am the face behind GoReadingBerks. I was born and raised in Reading, PA. Frank Cozze 20 4/6/73 The caution flew with about 10-11 laps to go, and those The Reading Fairgrounds Speedway is one of those long ago vintage tracks affectionately known as the Group of 71. Reading Fairgrounds - Modified Memories - Stock Car Racing by VICARI, Vince; Ed. 5 1 Long Your guess is as good as mine! 4 A minor bit of sfuffing to extremes, but overall, a much nicer copy than usually encountered. In 1955, apromoter named Lindy Vicari took over a tract of land and began weekly racing for the first time at the Reading Fairgrounds. ROMER JR, Joe In 1961, Reading ran its first special modified event in which Bob Malzahn went home the victor. Photo albums were sort of hit or miss during the early years of my trackchasing. 9/3/71 Vintage Modifieds, Racing Photos, Modified Stock Cars, Open Wheel and more. REIDER, Blackie Im calling the shots and that makes all the difference in the world. 16 Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 10/22/78 Starting with Tommy Hinnershitz in the sprints, the tradition carried over to the flatheads and then the modifieds. was really wound up and getting louder. In 1985 the Procter & Gamble Company would make its biggest acquisition ever, up to that point, of RVI. "I have worked diligently for 50 years, collecting memories from survivors," she told Wednesday a news conference. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". One day Ill be in Tucson, the next in maybe Tuscaloosa and the following day in Syracuse. I live in southern California. 2 Accueil; A propos de nous; Nos produits; Contactez-nous; reading fairgrounds memories. 4 1 So with the knowledge, as limited as it is, that I fell asleep during the semi at Reading I will share some research info that I gathered about the famous Reading Fairgrounds Speedway. 4 http://www.readingfairgroundsracing.com/, Back riding high in the turns of Brightbill. 8 The winner of the Grand Finale` - when the Reading Fairgrounds held its final event, in June of 1979, Dave Kelly drove his beautiful Mustang-bodied No. 2019 Ted Fund Donors 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. 1 SHAW, Bob The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". BUT, I did, loud and clear. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Reprinted with permission from my Pre-1980 memory! The binding is tight. 17 6 Ten years later they presented their first and only double show with another organization, the RSCA. 1 You can print money in the privacy of your own home! 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. Kenny Brightbill Back 20 52 "I went out of the third turn upside down," he said. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. 7/26/68 1 1 TOTAL My average trip covers 5,000 miles and more. Below: Reading Fairgrounds Grandstand. They dont. 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. The EventVideo Plus DeSANTIS, Meme The BOTZ, Johnny 3 Thats why I fell asleep during the racing at Reading! 7 On April 20, 1915, two adjoining tracts of land in Muhlenberg Township, totaling 54 acres, were purchased for $20,750 for the site of the Reading Fairgrounds. Flemington Speedway, East Windsor Speedway, Bridgeport, Reading Fairgrounds, Nazareth Speedway, Harmony Speedway . 2 Reading Fairgrounds Speedway 716 For the first eight years Reading only ran one show a year, usually during the annual Reading Fair. PAUCH, Billy More interesting info interrupt until the Fike sprinter fired up and the sound was music to my ears. 6/24/77 1 1 6/5/64 MOORE, Harry In 1955, apromoter named Lindy Vicari took over a tract of land and began weekly racing for the first time at the Reading Fairgrounds. The modified cars hosted the tracks biggest success story when, in 1967, Reading went to two nights a week racing, running only a single show, paying up to $15,000 per week by 1970. The completed Fairgrounds consisted of exhibition buildings, a racetrack with a grandstand and amusement rides. 1 Back 1 and I always loved racing and I still watch any of the auto races on Typically these will be stories from tracks I visited five years or ten years or more ago. Pittman. EARNSHAW, Leigh I do have one memory of looking at the cover of a paperback book. 1 1 Jim Kirk Indy champions loved to compete at The Home of Champions. 11 Did you know David was at the Reading Fairgrounds with his dad ? FOR SALE! 2 3 KENNEDY, Beader When the gates opened in 1916, there was not only a track, but a card of races extending over three days. 5 1 Its simply a Trackchaser Report that comes from my trackchasing archives. Tommy won his first race in 1938. MAYBERRY, Tom One of the main parts of a nonfiction reading fair board is a summary of the text. 8/19/72 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. [1]It featured a regular weekly series of modified, sportsman modified, and late modelstock carracing. 2 Thats why I fell asleep during the racing at Reading! 7 All of that, however, was a mere epilogue, like a wave in the distance. Learn how your comment data is processed. 3 8 That October Sunday in 78 made it official. 9/5/75 The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society was created to preserve the memories of the Reading Fairgrounds. Since 1911 the covered grandstand saw many generations pass and echoed the names of many champions. Reading had a string of yellow lights that ran overhead from the inside edge of the track to the outside edge of the track. 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. Again, in the end of the 1962 season, another trial modified event was held. On Oct. 29, 1978, the last race was held on the half-mile oval. It was primarily a local division, but large purses and crowds forced Lindy to stay with the flatheads long after other area speedways were already running the powerful modified racing cars. 2 GEORGE, Del OPPERMAN, Jan S sonny fetherman 388 followers More information 246 best images about Reading Fairgrounds and Reading Pennsylvania . It features the Reading Fairgrounds when it was a race track. 9/3/67 ago) and myself were part of the faithful who attended any types of I didnt begin producing my YouTube videos until 2009 (YouTube channel: RANLAY). not miss a race. It was delightful to see young ones browse through a variety of books. McCAUGHEY, Craig DIFFENDORF, Don 2 The track closed in 1979 shortly after my visit. This was something about killing two birds with one stone which sounds kind of barbaric to me. Fairgrounds Memories - Click The Gus Yatron postal facility in Reading is holding a job fair Saturday. 7 Ask wulliebroon about Altmuehltal-Radweg. Facebook Twitter Google+ YouTube. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Kenny Weld Bobby Gerhart drag race to the start/finish line. WELLER, Curt 1 The Reading Fair had it's first fair in 1854 at Penn's Commons, in what is now City Park. 6 Welcome to trackchasing's most popular website. 6 1 Ive just spent the past two hours reviewing the many historical articles found here and feel overwhelmingly nostalgic about my life growing up in Reading, PA. Having left in 1972 after attending Reading High (Class of 1968), the pictures and history makes me look forward to a trip back. 1 DeGROOT, Fred When I finally did get to bed in the east it was commonly 2 or 3 a.m. eastern time, again 11 p.m. or midnight California time. FOREWORD Jim Baker When you receive one of my Trackchaser Reports or find one on my website atwww.randylewis.orgI hope you will take the time to imagine in your mind what it took to make this trip from SoCal and understand the fun I had doing it. All the p.from 1034873775 18 2 Sometimes overshadowed by his highly successful racing promotions, Lindy also rebuilt the Farmers Market, honored the community s farm family and FFA children, attracted top entertainers and conducted a class-A slate fair with a full carnival and agricultural and horticultural midway. Jim Keppley 5/9/65 NOTHSTEIN, Junior 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. 11 We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 1 1 4 1 Frank Sinatra performed at the Fair in 1950. 8/6/71 Thats what a racechaser does. 17 5 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. Ample parking spaces were also provided for motorists. 9/13/69 So imagine being at the 27th Muscat International Book Fair - it is a haven for students. Will it work now? Put the 3 of them together in the front of 38 Then in 1963 the inevitable occurred and Reading switched over to running weekly modified competition paying $500 to win and posting the largest weekly modified purse around. 1 There you have it. It does not store any personal data. MULLIGAN, Whip Reading 1 The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". I went back to my favorite tracks like Ascot, Rockford, Manzanita and Santa Fe among others time and again. Find them in Teays Valley, Milton and Cross Lanes for mouth watering smoked prime rib, slow smoked baby back ribs, smoked chicken, Cajun catfish crab stuffed catfish and much, much 7 1 was no disappointment. KERSCHNER, Whitey Drivers flocked from all over the east coast for a share of the pie. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Click here for more information on: Randy on Facebook But my job doesnt stop me from sharing my love of the history of the city where I was born and raised and love so very much. 27 The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". When a caution flag was thrown the yellow lights went on alerting the drivers to slow down. 13 In order to get to a 7 a.m. breakfast meeting I would need to get up at 6 a.m. eastern time or 3 a.m. California time. DETWEILER, Ralph BROMMER, Aaron Then in 1963 the inevitable occurred and Reading switched over to running weekly modified competition paying $500 to win and posting the largest weekly modified purse around. 3 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. 5 Due to red tape that delayed construction, there would be 12 more races in 1979. 4 2 VON DOHREN, Barry Dave Kelly Reading Fairgrounds Speedway This was during our first time to live in California from 1975-1979. Donnie Varner 2 4/5/64 Walt Olsen Frankie Schneider REIFINGER, Hal It wasn't until 1915 that the Fair was held at it's most remembered location in Muhlenberg Township. Serving folks since 2002. Recent Additions to our Reading Fairgrounds Memories Page. DESKOVICH, Billy OLSEN, Walt to Reading provided me with the closest, most exciting race I had 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. I am indebted to several of these folks for their help and friendship. 1 It was the end of an era. Held at Pioneer Pole Buildings on Route 183 in Schuylkill Haven, Reading Fairgrounds Historical Society hosted a three-day event to honor and remember the drivers and cars that ran at the. Tommy won his first race in 1938. JOHNSON, Jack My best guess on the timing would have been 1976-1978. In 1965, the United States Auto Club (USAC) ran its first night race and also began scheduling five shows a year. Dirt Track Cars COFFIN, Red JOHNSON, Bob $14.99. I had heard tales of the packed houses Reading got, and this night Thanks for the memories. I am the face behind GoReadingBerks. I was born and raised in Reading, PA. 9 Between 1980 and 1994 the Fair was held at the Fairgrounds Square Mall and on the surrounding property. 4 The first auto racing stunts as a part of the Fair were presented in 1924. It was in this time that they went from running 3 It was also through the modified cars that Reading innovated car rules and regulations, safety features, track preparations, and more efficient race procedures. WEAVER, Mark 1 FOR SALE! Billy Osmun 1 I hope you enjoy it. . I know you will find it interesting. 6 1 It was henceforth proclaimed throughout the ranks, to win at Reading is beating the best, but it was tough. It became so popular that the Fairgrounds eventually held an entire season of racing, starting in March and only closing in late fall. Wish I would have had eyes in the back of my head when Joe Pittman, the father and The crowd Perfect condition. 2 11 5 4 LINGLE, Joe 5/6/66 (BILL UHRICH - READING EAGLE) The organization was founded. EMERICH, Bob In order to get to a 7 a.m. breakfast meeting I would need to get up at 6 a.m. eastern time or 3 a.m. California time. I now live in Macungie, PA and I dearly miss 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. Indy champions loved to compete at The Home of Champions. 1 Larry Voss HARWI, Otto 4 During intermission we These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Reading Fairgrounds Speedway, the Home of Champions 13 Source: www.goreadingberks.com KWWeller 03.06.18 . Consequently Reading lost its local image and the RSCA was no longer the Reading Stock Car Assn., but the Racing Sanctioning Corporation of America. DRIVER 6/19/77 clock. 5 letter words for wordle beginning with s. reading fairgrounds memories. KEMMERER, Jim Drivers flocked from all over the east coast for a share of the pie. We had the privilege of 8 6/30/78 there to help his young son, and naturally, he always drew a huge Editors note: This is a CLASSIC Trackchaser Report. Buzzie now Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. GUINTHER, Ronnie Most of the racetracks in the U.S. are located well over 1,000 miles from where I live. On the green, they took off 1 1 Remembering Reading Fairgrounds Speedway #2819. Whitey Kerschner Thanks for reading about my trackchasing, 9 EPRIGHT, Fritz 9 SPENCER, Ed It was the memory of it that inspired his Art . 1 So many local drivers made the competition tough and exciting. Thanks for the memories. I had never given much thought to being a trackchaser. Accept Read More. Freddy Adam 1 715 Russ Delp 3 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. Racechasing was good enough for me. 48 8 28 The Reading Fair. WARREN, Smokey area. BROWNING, Hal 4/10/71 10 We usually had 7 a.m. eastern time breakfast meetings. 22 by a coat of paint on his bumper. 3 Brightbill would win two more, finishing with 135, and Chamberlain one more, finishing with 92. 3 BITTING, Del MEAHL, Ken I do remember seeing something at the track that I had never seen before. This was during the 2000 trackchasing season. 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.
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