60'-70's Vintage Oval Track Modifieds

I believe it was Evie Pierce in the 309 and Dick Stebbins in the 201 at Danbury in 1954.

 

Bullfather - #9569 , 3rd pic: Do u know what track that is?

 

JoeRacer,
Thanks for the info. I'll pass it along to my friend.
Bill

 

Finally got a few minutes to scan some old photos, will try to do more in near future. This one is Riverside Park, Agawam, Ma. 1960's. The drivers are as listed: #12 Skip Barna, #111 Ronnie Mayer,#2x Charlie Brayton, #20 Jack Lecuyer, #98 Ray Sharron, #83 Al Jansing.

 

Riverside Park 1960's.

 

Stafford Speedway, Ct. when it was dirt.

 

Looks like Charlie Brayton in the m80. I think. Denny Z

 

A couple pictures of one of Rene "The Champ" Charland early rides.

 

no troyer car . it was the old x3 for gil that year, troyer car 76 or 77

 

Gene Bergin and Eddie Flemke at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Ma.

 

Great candid photos - have never seen either before.

 

The beautiful "Double Diamond" sedan sponsored by Smith and Sons Jewelers and driven by Jim Luke. These pictures were taken at Riverside Park with the famous Thunderbolt roller coaster in the background.

 

A couple more from the Eastern States Exposition. Buddy Krebs, Jerry Humiston, and Dick Dixon. All these photos are originals given to me by a friend who was very active in modified racing in the 50's and 60's. Most have never been previously posted on any site. Hope you enjoy them.

 

RAF,

The pics are GREAT...thanks for posting. I love the hubcap on the LF of the Double Diamond car!

 

Thanks Shamrock 3x glad you like the pictures. I have more just have to scan and post.

 

RAF, Keep em coming , brings back lots of memories. Denny Z

 

Hello Denny, a couple more from the Eastern States not sure of all the drivers but I do know the 760 was Johnny Lobo. Maybe you will know some of them.

 

I think the owner of this coupe was a man named Mazza and I think it was built by Freddy Rosner but not positive. Not sure what track this was taken at.

 

I would love to see some shots of Smokey Stover's #306. He ran at Eastside Speedway in Waynesboro, Virginia back in the 50s & 60s as well as other nearby tracks.. damn near unbeatable!
Anyone?

 

RAF, Buddy Krebs in the Dollar Sign, Gordon Ross's 19 driven that day by Jerry Humiston but mostly driven by Jocko, Dick Dixon's 8 ball. You are correct about Johnny Lobo, I think the 101 may have been Ralph Bohem. The kid in the 17 is familiar but I can't remember his name, and yes those were all Eastern States. The picture of the 19 built by Freddy Rosner (I'm guessing here) I think the track is Thompson, however could also be Malta or one of the up state NY tracks. Keep em coming this is like a test for my weak memory. Denny Z

 

Here are a few more from the Eastern States.

 

do you have anymore pictures of the M-6. I am building a replica of tht car

 

RAF is the man stepping up big time!!!

 

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In the first picture the 101 was Ralph Boehm of Simsbury Ct in front of Johnny Lobo. 53 is unknown to me. These cars and drivers were running in 1959 at Riverside Park when I first started attending races. Been 52 years for me now

 

This photo may be from Albany Saratoga Speedway in the early 60's. I have seen Kenny Shoemaker with a checkered flag at that speedway in his book "They Called Me the Shoe"

 

Thanks for all the positive comments guys, glad to be able to add a little to this incredible thread.Here are a few more from the Eastern States.

 

Here is another one of Rene Charland, I do not know where it was taken.

 

Wcfabman, here is one of the M-6 at Riverside Park. Buddy Krebs at the wheel.