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A true hero and champion...
These are fantastic pictures..brings back such great memories..love the picture of the haulers lined up in a row!!
I remember as a kid, standing on the corner of Route 111 and Alkier St. in Central Islip/Brentwood watching the cars on trailers and ramp trucks...
Jimmy Reed always has a smile and a kind word for everyone he talks with..I gotta make the trip out to visit him and make it out to Riverhead next...
Can anyone tell me more about the transporter that appears in this group of pictures?
These are great pictures that bring back many memories of many Saturday nights at Islip. Thanks for posting..
My dad bought a modified from Bob Packard and raced at Riverhead in the early 60's. I think Bob had raced with Jimmy Reed as I recall being told...
George M, Thanks for your continued postings. You have so much history all of which brings back wonderful memories of growing up and spending sat...
Those are great pictures, especially the one of Jim Reed and Fred Harbach
JBull, the Jarzombek pictures are fantastic! It brings a smile to my face to recall seeing not only his cars, but of everyone who ran at Islip....
That's a shame. I went to school with his kids. If I recall his daughter worked at a bakery in Brentwood. Thanks for the reply.
Does anyone remember the name of the owner of the towing service at Islip speedway Merksimer or Metzger?
Does anyone know If Jimmy Reed (Central Islip) is around and what he's up to?
DO you know the year that the Riverhead Group picture was taken? The reason I ask is that my father ran there I believe on and off during the...
Our condolences to the Tappen Family. A truly great competitor and jdging from what's been written a great person.
That's a great thing to build a tribute car to Jimmy. Can't wait for you to put up the photos when its done. We're long time fans of Jimmy's...
Is that Jimmy Reed in the 17X?
I believe that 21 chevette was peggy smith..
BigDaddy, Thank for pointing out the link. That was a great picture. I remember that he had a later model, vega, possibly with a straight 6 in it...
This is a great thread. The pictures displayed bring back great memories. If anyone has any pictures of Riverhead Raceway circa 1963 - 1965, it...
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