From Staff Reports News-Post Staff; May 13, 2012 May 13, 2012 Updated Mar 11, 2016; 0; Facebook; WINKS, Jimmy 20 3/23/74 Drivers flocked from all over the east coast for a share of the pie. KELLY, Mike I get the chance to meet people from all over the world. 2 Got it? 5 COFFIN, Red The flag MATTA, Tony PLOSKI JR, Stan Meme Desantis 1 Thats probably the most inconvenient location in the country for seeing tracks in the U.S. EMERICH, Bob The speedway got its nickname long before the stock car champions became stars. 5 to Reading provided me with the closest, most exciting race I had 7 27 HEIN, Jim 1 10 15 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. 3 1 live the memories!!!! In 1965, the United States Auto Club (USAC) ran its first night race and also began scheduling five shows a year. Since 1911 the covered grandstand saw many generations pass and echoed the names of many champions. This print measures 32" x 26". 4 1 TIE (1st) Freddy Adam & Jackie Evans 8/13/1967 The beloved flatheads grew in popularity and stature. Additionally, if you see a website link know that link worked when the TR was originally written. 3 Back 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. 12 8/6/71 This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. This profile needs more info. SLEIGHT, George "When all four wheels are off the ground and you're upside down, there's not much you can do but . Ted's Bio; Fact Sheet; Hoja Informativa Del Ted Fund; Ted Fund Board 2021-22; 2021 Ted Fund Donors; Ted Fund Donors Over the Years. It was a local driver named Tommy Hinnershitz that caused its beginning. I would continue to work for P&G until my retirement in 2002. 14 I also remember falling asleep as I watched the racing. Also besides the 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. 11 5 10 Up against the fence was Budd Olsen 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. 7 4 Ten years later they presented their first and only double show with another organization, the RSCA. 2 5/6/66 It was from 1949 to 1957 though, that Hinnershsitz put the character into Reading. PAUCH, Billy 13 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 We encourage the fans of Figuring out the logistics of a trip like that is as much fun for me as watching a figure 8 race. Click here for more information on: Subscribe to my Newsletter for new posts, tips, photos & more. This was during the 2000 trackchasing season. 10/8/78 OPPERMAN, Jan 1 5/12/67 We usually had 7 a.m. eastern time breakfast meetings. After that we would relocate to first Connecticut and then Chicago. 1 These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. racing at the Reading Fairgrounds. KOCH, Paul 133, 42 more than the guy in second place in career wins and in that grand finale, Gerry Chamberlain. OSMUN, Billy GOLLUB, Gary gold label distribution bud man. 2 ISBN Number: B004U5368O. I do that kind of thing all the time. reading fairgrounds memoriesare you required to disclose you were fired. I developed goreadingberks.com around 1998 for the purpose of presenting information about the History of the Catholic Faith in Reading. 9 21 I dont mind to much. 5 5 McLAUGHLIN, Jackie 7/14/78 Hal Browning GERHART, Bobby 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. Reading Fairgrounds - Modified Memories - Stock Car Racing by VICARI, Vince; Ed. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. There were some sacrifices but there was a reward. MARBURGER, Dave When I got to my hotel it was difficult to get to sleep with the three hour time zone change. 12 27 8/9/68 This is what the Reading legends were made of. You might have remembrances about this track. A great variety of amusements to appeal to the taste of everyone who came through the gate was provided. 6 2 This was something about killing two birds with one stone which sounds kind of barbaric to me. 6/19/64 5/5/63 On Oct. 29, 1978, the last race was held on the half-mile oval. Thanks for reading about my trackchasing, Peoria Old Timers Racing Club (P.O.R.C.) USAC friends and fellow co-workers there. I didnt begin writing a complete Trackchaser Report until I had seen about 425 tracks. REINERT, Noot Ten years later they presented their first and only double show with another organization, the RSCA. This was win no. 52 3/12/67 We knew the dangers of racing as we were there when Jud Larson and My memories of that trip are few. Your guess is as good as mine! 2 1 8 I didnt give any thought to recording the dates when I visited those 71 tracks. 28 SEIDEL, Bob USAC had run more sprint car races at Reading than any track in the country when it closed in 1979. 10 interrupt until the Fike sprinter fired up and the sound was music to my ears. The ultimate irony, of course, is that it wasnt the last race. 2 reading pa obituaries 2021. 9 27 The Reading Fair had it's first fair in 1854 at Penn's Commons, in what is now City Park. Thats why I fell asleep during the racing at Reading! The memories of the writers and poets who haven't forgotten the terrible . yrs. TROUT. 5 letter words for wordle beginning with s. reading fairgrounds memories. 8/28/64 1 A great book on Stock Car Racing in Reading, PA. . 4/9/77 Official end of the RLR Randy Lewis Racing Trackchaser Report. REUTIMANN, Wayne asphalt track called Ric Ra in Nazareth, Pa. Mario was always Neck and neck through the turns, Again, in the end of the 1962 season, another trial modified event was held. 5 I take 35-40 of those trips each season. All-Time Victory Leaders 133, 42 more than the guy in second place in career wins and in that grand finale, Gerry Chamberlain. 6 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. For much longer than that, he has focused on spreading joy and peace through his music. Im thinking there were a few strings of these lights around the track. 52 Health? Ample parking spaces were also provided for motorists. SHIRE, Charlie 3 Bill Williams 1 Thanks to Concepts II Video Productionsthey did a great job with this. KATONA, Les All of that, however, was a mere epilogue, like a wave in the distance. 1 Although I hated eastern time meetings and meetings in general I was tied to the corporate tit. For whatever reason (usually not enough time) this trackchasing adventure didnt get posted to my website when I first made the track visit. 18 PANTUSO, Vince Thats what a racechaser does. 3 1 1 2 1 SEROKA, Lenny HALL, Bob One day Ill be in Tucson, the next in maybe Tuscaloosa and the following day in Syracuse. 6 14 WEAVER, Mark When the structure gave way, in 1979, to a, 1 TIE (1st) Freddy Adam & Jackie Evans 8/13/1967, You might have remembrances about this track. 6/24/79 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. $14.99. 1 OSBORNE, Lee 7/7/78 3 It became so popular that the Fairgrounds eventually held an entire season of racing, starting in March and only closing in late fall. Use it! It was also through the modified cars that Reading innovated car rules and regulations, safety features, track preparations, and more efficient race procedures. I do that kind of thing all the time. Nevertheless, this CLASSIC Trackchaser Report has finally bubbled to the surface and is now available for everyone to see atwww.randylewis.org. 5 BREEDING, Walt After having gotten a terrible nights sleep getting up at 3 a.m. my time was terrible. Whenever I could I would try to time my business visits from all over the country into a racing visit as well. 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. 6 was no disappointment. The 80 acres of motor sports memories was being converted into a shopping mall. pictorials, several of which I still have. 3 2 Through turns 1-2 they 4 - $156.06. 11 6 ROSSELL, Bob This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 2 7 . 1 Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. This had nothing to do with the quality of the racing! 716 Europeans faces of Argentina in the twenties: Einwanderungsland Argentinian writers during a discussion in Frankfurt Book Fair Blues: O ARGENTINA! 3 It wasnt until 1949, though, that the Fairgrounds started to gain a characteristic of its own. This had nothing to do with the quality of the racing! 1 Whats that you ask? www.goreadingberks.com website, including a video capturing racing 1 Randys Complete Track List Freddy Brightbill 19 was really wound up and getting louder. 7 8 For the first eight years Reading only ran one show a year, usually during the annual Reading Fair. There was the sight of promoter Lindy Vicari in his grader, working the track surface to the optimum of tackiness the good kind. where he loved it best. It was there we met Parnelli Jones and Joe STIVES, Don Im thinking there were a few strings of these lights around the track. My average trip covers 5,000 miles and more. Dirt oval 4/11/70 Carter and many, many others have been very supportive of our efforts here in the Vault. All the good and all the bad, more than a half-century of blood, sweat and cheers gone. So many local drivers made the competition tough and exciting. 7/10/64 HILDRETH, Elton DETWEILER, Ralph 3/24/68 If so, please feel free to share your memories in the comments section below. Ask Admins if you aren't sure if you may post something. TROUT, Bob 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. 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. 14 Brightbill would win two more, finishing with 135, and Chamberlain one more, finishing with 92. I take 35-40 of those trips each season. I had heard tales of the packed houses Reading got, and this night Drivers such as A. J. Foyt, Roger McCluskey, Jim Hurtubise, Jud Larson, Johnny Rutherford, and Bobby Unser took over after Tommy retired in 1960. HARWI, Otto 1 Thanks to Concepts II Video Productionsthey did a great job with this. BROWN, Ralph 10 Brightbill would win two more, finishing with 135, and Chamberlain one more, finishing with 92. 7 2 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. mentioned this to his Dad who ignored the question so I told him that it was a small block Racechasing was good enough for me. 6 52 5/26/68 3 2 OCHS, Larry 9 19 JOHNSON, Alan Ron Tobias 1 Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. o. Crear cuenta nueva. As I came out of the theater, though, I decided that it would be fun to update a . 4 1 7/14/75 I was amazed that the east coast folks scheduling these early meetings had ZERO empathy for their west coast visitors. 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. 62 10/18/75 Indy champions loved to compete at The Home of Champions. We raced on dirt and on asphalt mainly in the tri-state Facebook Twitter Google+ YouTube. At the Reading Fairgrounds, we seldom missed a week of attending. 16 This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. (Satis Shroff, Freiburg) Our brain is like a labyrinth with all those fissures and lobes, and memory was a big theme at the 62nd Book Fair in Frankfurt-upon-the-Main 2010. You want this if you love Racing ! 6 Typically these will be stories from tracks I visited five years or ten years or more ago. A Muhlenberg Township resident for over forty years, Lindy brought back the Miss Reading Fair Pageant as well as creating the Little Miss Pageant while continuing the traditions of the annual Reading Fair. 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. We usually had 7 a.m. eastern time breakfast meetings. "I went out of the third turn upside down," he said. 4 See more ideas about stock car, old race cars, dirt track cars. The interest in racing grew so rapidly, both with the visitors and with the racing stables, that by 1935, in an attempt to accommodate the crowds and also the large entrance lists, the program was extended over four days, and the next year, to five. Consequently Reading lost its local image and the RSCA was no longer the Reading Stock Car Assn., but the Racing Sanctioning Corporation of America. 4 4/3/71 1 The car is featured at the Reading Fairgrounds Racing Reunion Saturday at the Classic Auto Mall, 6180 Morgantown Road, Morgantown. KERSCHNER, Whitey Jay Stong 634 Words. VOLZ, Tony 716 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. Indy champions loved to compete at The Home of Champions. Ver ms de Reading Fairgrounds Speedway Resurrection 2013 en Facebook. by a coat of paint on his bumper. 3 decided we were going to the races at Reading. 6 Legends who used to race at the Reading Fairgrounds will be on site Saturday to meet folks and sign autographs. 10/1/71 DECKER, Charlie two made up the front row on the restart. 3 Brightbill, Chamberlain, JOHNSON, Jack Nealey is an accomplished musician who currently plays the saxophone with a . Golly, did Dad wake up then - told the Reading had a string of yellow lights that ran overhead from the inside edge of the track to the outside edge of the track. Thanks for filling in so much nostalgia for my upbringing and the roots I am so proud of. WALES, Milford 11 Read all about Kenny Brightbill, Dick Tobias, Bobby Gerhart. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. feature event started and the crowd was starting to build into a LAPE, Dave 6 2 RADFORD, Paul USAC had run more sprint car races at Reading than any track in the country when it closed in 1979. Kenny Weld Thats trackchasingthe way I do it. Jim Kirk The crowd went crazy as they had The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 1 Peggy Snyder 01/31/07 READING PA FAIRGROUNDS Modified Memories Dirt Track Kenny Brightbill RSCA - $40.80. Speedway Park. It went like this lap after lap after lap. old who had many questions for his Dad. The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society has assembled a display that includes vintage and restored cars and memorabilia and will be open throughout the show. 8/5/77 1 9 ever seen. 5 I went back to my favorite tracks like Ascot, Rockford, Manzanita and Santa Fe among others time and again. 4/19/63 Tried to explain the difference but gave up when Dad told the lad to go get something to These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Sorry. REICHERT, Joe Frank Cozze Randy Lewis SOLOMON, Larry 1 These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 2 Randy on Facebook SWINEHART, Ray The first auto racing stunts as a part of the Fair were presented in 1924. 13 4 lives in Zephyrhills,Fl and loves to talk about the good old days. 3 I developed goreadingberks.com around 1998 for the purpose of presenting information about the History of the Catholic Faith in Reading. 5 Reading had a string of yellow lights that ran overhead from the inside edge of the track to the outside edge of the track. Long READING FAIRGROUNDS MODIFIED VICTORIES 2 A typical business trip to the customer service center would have me flying into Philadelphia the night before our meeting. Reading Fairgrounds Speedway(19241979) was a one half mile dirt/clay modified race track located inMuhlenburg Township,Berks County,Pennsylvania. 9/21/75 And there were those who paid the ultimate price, such as Jud Larson and Red Riegel, Jackie Evans and Mike Grbac, the young New Jersey driver who died a month after the final 78 race from injuries suffered in a cartwheeling accident down the main straight halfway through that event. The binding is tight. Peoria Old Timers Racing Club (P.O.R.C.) laugh" when the announcer mentioned the sound and that it was a Chevy engine in 3 Tommy Hinnershitzhad wins at the track early in his career. All of that, however, was a mere epilogue, like a wave in the distance. I do remember seeing something at the track that I had never seen before. FELTY, LeRoy drivers 6 When a caution flag was thrown the yellow lights went on alerting the drivers to slow down. + $6.00 shipping. It was henceforth proclaimed throughout the ranks, to win at Reading is beating the best, but it was tough. the pack, and the crowd and ourselves went wild. 2019 Ted Fund Donors 2 DALLENBACH, Wally kid that the lady did not know what she was talking about. 1 1 1 1 In 1947 a building designed for roller skating was added to the facilities. Reading Modified Top Ten Performance Index. 6 Local business owner A. T. Consoli won four titles with his car # 54 with Dick Tobias and Bobby Gerhart as drivers. One big contribution to the fairs success was the accessibility of transportation accommodations. 4 Bobby Blatt 16 By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 715 10 1 031 60 52 60 Info@enchelab.com. Donny Reading racetrack he said he loved the 3 min. the Vault, and of the Reading Fairgrounds to join their great organization and support Chamberlain hugging the fence on the inside. CARTER, Rags Due to red tape that delayed construction, there would be 12 more races in 1979. 8 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. You can print money in the privacy of your own home! Back in the day, beginning in 1972 I worked for a company called Richardson-Vicks (RVI). 6 Hundreds of photos of drivers and their car. Brightbill, Chamberlain as they near the checkered flag. 11 5/18/75 2 For whatever reason (usually not enough time) this trackchasing adventure didnt get posted to my website when I first made the track visit. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. There was the sight of promoter Lindy Vicari in his grader, working the track surface to the optimum of tackiness the good kind. 1 waving and they were still side by side, as the crowd was so loud TOBIAS, Ron It featured a regular weekly series of modified, sportsman modified, and late model stock car racing. compiled by Bill Braga 26 4 22 So many local drivers made the competition tough and exciting. WILLIAMS, Bill This was win no. 3 Ralph Smith This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. BITTING, Del 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. Photographer:Joe Simpkins - Provided by:Bobby They dont. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 34 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. 2 37 Thank you for reading! 14 The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". He brought in the flatheads to compete every Wednesday night. Will Cagle EPPOLITE, Frank 11 Fred George 06.11.09 Recent Additions to our Reading Fairgrounds Memories Page. 224 pp. I live in southern California. Since 1911 the covered grandstand saw many generations pass and echoed the names of many champions. REUTIMANN, Buzzie 3 4 Click on the #31 I think I may have come up with a meaningful analogy--let me try it out here:I bought a new computer last week. to hear from people who remember the "old times". KELLY, Dave LESHER, Red GRBAC, Mike Russ Delp 1 Photo albums were sort of hit or miss during the early years of my trackchasing. Reading Fairgrounds Modified Memories Paperback - January 1, 1978 by Racing Sanctioning Corp. (Author) Paperback from $95.00 1 Used from $95.00 224 pages. Wish I would have had eyes in the back of my head when Joe Pittman, the father and 4 7 Tommy won his first race in 1938. 1 1 I get the chance to meet people from all over the world. Whenever I could I would try to time my business visits from all over the country into a racing visit as well. was one of the first races I ever attended. Pre-1980. BAKER, Jim TRAUTMAN, Bob 2 2 9 Red Coffin 21 23 Thats probably the most inconvenient location in the country for seeing tracks in the U.S. 6/23/67 Pittman. 1 VARNER, Donnie Jackie Evans DeGROOT, Fred 20,000 spectators jammed the place to. A very difficult to find print. 4 2 5 8 MURPHY, Johnny It does not store any personal data. He brought in the flatheads to compete every Wednesday night. 3 6 1 4/15/77 23 The town of Gunzenhausen is nearby and it has numerous shops, cafe's, bars and a semi permanent fun fair. 1 put "Reading Memories" in the Subject Line. 3 Revenue. Automobile racing at the fairgrounds was introduced on September 20, 1924 at the annual Reading Fair, dating back to the middle of the 19th century. "We're looking for city carriers, rural carriers and we also have what we . 5 Send post to email address, comma separated for multiple emails. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. 2 Photo albums were sort of hit or miss during the early years of my trackchasing. CAMERON, Alex When the structure gave way, in 1979, to a multi-million dollar shopping mall, it was only memories that remained. GRIFFIN, Pee Wee Donnie Varner side, neither one could get the advantage on the other. Being a regular at Nazareth Speedway the most exposure I had to the 1 1 So imagine being at the 27th Muscat International Book Fair - it is a haven for students. 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. demeanor make him a favorite. TOTAL 4 4/24/64 48 8/20/78 1 I didnt think so. S sonny fetherman 388 followers More information 246 best images about Reading Fairgrounds and Reading Pennsylvania . 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 GRIFFIN, Bernie of about Reading PA from. 12 10/15/67 38 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. 10/1/71 Whitey Kerschner 7/9/65 favorite # 26 Red Coffin. BUSS, Del 7 All of that, however, was a mere epilogue, like a wave in the distance. There you have it. I didnt begin producing my YouTube videos until 2009 (YouTube channel: RANLAY). Thats what a racechaser does. Women were 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. The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society was created to preserve the. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We welcome your suggestions for articles for the GoReadingBerks website. 20 Fairgrounds Memories - Click Planning necessitated the visualizing of a proposed building site in terms of the possibility of expansion rather than of removal and rebuilding. great modifieds, we loved watching the sprint and midgets race 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. This was during our first time to live in California from 1975-1979. The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society, whose membership is dedicated to preserving the memories of the Fairgrounds and speedway, was thankful to see the plaque finally in place,. The track closed in 1979 shortly after my visit. Reading Modified Top Ten Performance Index The 80 acres of motor sports memories was being converted into a shopping mall. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. As the feature went on, both of them were working their way toward It was the memory of it that inspired his Art . 1 Am now a Tony Raines, HAGER, Tom VOSS, Larry 2 Several subsequent purchases increased the area to approximately 78 acres. 2 1 Donny and I also raced, but the smaller version go CRONCE, Howie 7/30/65 6/5/64 We welcome your suggestions for articles for the GoReadingBerks website. 4 They are looking to fill all types of positions. 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. The completed Fairgrounds consisted of exhibition buildings, a racetrack with a grandstand and amusement rides. 2 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. MEALS, Mike 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. 1 ROMER JR, Joe The ultimate irony, of course, is that it wasnt the last race. Tom Hager 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. The ultimate irony, of course, is that it wasnt the last race. 6/19/77 KIRK, Jimmy Thanks! CONRAD, Vince 9/17/78 2 SAUDER, Kenny 2 The first auto racing stunts as a part of the Fair were presented in 1924. crowd in the pit area. Home; About. 13 Whip Mulligan TILLMAN, Herbie I didnt begin writing a complete Trackchaser Report until I had seen about 425 tracks. 3 and got through the heats and consolations. 2 5 COVILLE, C D 7 Kim I dont mind to much. Thumbnails Roll View No spam, no businesses and no links to other sites. Brightbill would win two more, finishing with 135, and Chamberlain one more, finishing with 92. Keep it up! 5 Ask wulliebroon about Altmuehltal-Radweg. It was the end of an era. 1 BROMMER, Aaron Thats why I fell asleep during the racing at Reading! GUEST, Terry [1]It featured a regular weekly series of modified, sportsman modified, and late modelstock carracing. HAUER, Bobby 2 When the gates opened in 1916, there was not only a track, but a card of races extending over three days. KWWeller 03.06.18 1 In 1955, apromoter named Lindy Vicari took over a tract of land and began weekly racing for the first time at the Reading Fairgrounds. 1 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. Could not help overhearing him, did not were still neck and neck. 1 This was something about killing two birds with one stone which sounds kind of barbaric to me. 9/15/72 Jim Keppley Local business owner A. T. Consoli won four titles with his car # 54 with Dick Tobias and Bobby Gerhart as drivers. It became so popular that the Fairgrounds eventually held an entire season of racing, starting in March and only closing in late fall. 26