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1/2/2011 Tonight I received another call from Roy Kotary who related his
cousin Adam 'Fuz' Kotary had passed yesterday after an illness. Fuz was a long
time car owner for Jeff Kotary and the team has competed at Utica-Rome for the
past 20 plus years. A tough week for the Kotary family, again I wish to offer my
condolences. Calling hours will be on Tuesday 1/4/2011 from 4-7 Pm and the
funeral takes place on Wednesday 1/5/2010 @ 9:45 Am at the Nunn & Harper
Funeral Home, 418 North George St., Rome NY. Burial will follow afterward at the
Floyd cemetery.
12/28/2010 Cliff Kotary's arrangements are set, and his article can be viewed
here. I will be adding more to his story in the near future.
12/27/2010 This afternoon I received a call from Roy Kotary who related that
his father Cliff had passed at 4 PM. Even though you know that the day is coming,
you never fully expect it, and you sure don't want to face it. I'd like to offer my
sincere condolences to the Kotary's. I've lost a close friend and mentor as well, I
sure enjoyed every time I got to see Cliff and talk. Arrangements are pending and
will be posted here as I receive the news.
~ Happy Holidays! ~
12/18/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
Langhorne Speedway - Added Larry Mickelsen Photos Page 2
IMN - Added Vol 4, No. 3
12/5/2010 Former Midstate racers Kurzon 'Moose' Cary and Ted Gano have
passed on. Moose on Nov. 30th and Ted on Nov. 24th. Our condolences to both
families. Also, we've been notified that Gordy Smith is in Wilson Memorial here in
Binghamton, we wish Gordy a speedy recovery.
11/27/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added post and new photos
Guestbook - Added post
Langhorne Speedway - Added Larry Mickelsen photos - thanks to Greg Holland and
Tom Schwarz for the help... I need more..
Midstate Speedway - Added Mel Ogden Photos, page 5
11/14/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added post
Langhorne Speedway - Added Larry Micklesen photos
Midstate Speedway - Added Mel Ogden Photos, page 5
Links - Removed dead links (Cuba Lake, NYRaceZone, The Pines) - re-linked Danbury
Racearena to Facebook and added J&H Photo.
10/24/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added several posts and photos
Langhorne Speedway - Added Larry Mickelsen photos
Midstate Speedway - Added Mel Ogden photos, page 5
Event Reports - Crap Speedway
9/26/2010 Event Reports - Brookfield Wheel Days
9/22/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Event Reports - Craigs Motorsports by Alan Weaver added (thanks Alan)
Racing in Retrospect - With Fred DeCarr's recent induction into the CNYHoF, I
figured it only appropriate to add his article.
Schedule - Brookfield Wheel Days is this coming Saturday and they've even
advertised 'stock car' (singular) on their billing - Dad'll be there..
9/16/2010 Added post to the Guestbook from CNYHoF coordinator Jim Chase, if
you'd like an event T-shirt - contact Jim.
9/13/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added several posts and Cuba Lake Reunion notes and pictures
Event Reports - CNYHOF for 2010 is in the books, EMRC Reunion (click for link to
Otto Grahams' site)
Craigs Motorsports - This coming Saturday, Sept. 18th
8/19/2010 CNY HOF - Updated Flyer and RSVP Form....again....
8/14/2010 CNY HOF - Updated Flyer and Added RSVP Form
8/4/2010 Event Reports - Otsego County Fair
8/2/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added several posts
Schedule - Tomorrow night (8/3) is the Otsego County Fair Parade at the 1/2 mile
horse track known as Midstate Speedway. John Mason and Mike Newell have been
hauling cars for the display on the infield of turn 2 and it looks to be a great
turnout again. Also - Jim Chase has set the date for the 14th annual CNY HOF
Induction and Reunion as Sept. 12th - see his flyer.
Projects - Dave Conde forwrded pictures of John Clark's latest, see page 3.
Watertown Speedway - added Robert Danough Photos
Event Reports - Carl Carpenter Memorial race at Thunder Mountain, Owego Cars in
the Park, Penn Can Legends, EMRC Reunion and Oswego Old timers are all in the
books.
7/8/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts for Lost Speedways amongst many others
Schedule - Upcoming dates this month include: Brookfield July 9th (this Friday) at
1:00 Pm; Oswego Speedway Oldtimers Reunion July 10th; Cars in the Park @
Hickories Park on Owego, NY July 10 & 11; Syracuse Nationals July 16-18; Cuba
Lake Reunion July 28th; Penn-Can and Thunder Mountain, both on July 30th. A
busy month to say the least.. And, in talking with Floyd Waterson this past week, it
looks like there will be a Watertwon Reunion again this year in September, stay
tuned.
Watertown Speedway - Added Robert Danough Photos
Event Reports - Added Utica-Rome and 5 Mile Point - Higlighted and linked event
reports from last update (so youse guys can view them from this here page...)
For Sale - Two new items..
6/22/10 Updatetd Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts for Cuba Lake Reunion and one from Bones Boucier (in
relation to a new book on Utica-Rome Speedway), amongst others.
History - Added photos to 'The Way We Were" Page 3
Schedule - although I've not added these dates to the Schedule, there are some that
are worth noting if any members or readers like to attend: July 10th and 11th -
Cars in the Park, Owego, NY; July 11th Car Show to support the local Fire Dept. in
Peterboro NY; July 16-18, Syracuse Nationals, NYS Fairgorunds, Syracuse, NY.
Langhorne - Added 'Open Wheel Tribute' to Links
5MP - Added Grant Buck Photos
Watertown Speedway - Added Robert Danough Photos
Event Reports- Added Norwich Car show, Weedsport HOF and 07 Racing Collectibles
See you this Thursday at Utica-Rome Speedway for Jerry Cook - Dick Waterman -
Carl Carpenter - Bernie Ingersoll night (rain date is the 30th), and then this
Saturday night at 5MP for the Heath Memorial.
5/23/10 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
History - Added photos to 'The Way We Were' Page 3
Schedule - Dropped NVDMRC date at Afton
Langhorne - Added 1951 National Open to Links
5MP - Added Grant Buck Photos
Midstate Speedway - Added pics of Ernie Stegman to Competitors Collections, Pg. 2
Watertown Speedway - Added Robert Danough Photos
Event Reports - Added Classic Car Museum, Fonda and Spring Meeting
Projects - Updated with Road trips, Pg. 3
FlatTech - Corrected top secret Camshaft Info.
Add the Caption - Added post
Links - Added Classic Car Museum, Saratoga Auto Museum, Lebanon Valley
Classics, The Vintage Racer, EMMR, Speedway Line Report, Racers Reunion & ACOT
Good news from up north, Carol and Ally Amell have returned home where Carol is
convalescing. Cards and or calls can be sent to:
Ally and Carol Amell
2044 Slater Rd
Watertown NY 13601
phone # 315-788-4197
4/24/10 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts, pictures and links
History - Added photos to 'The Way We Were' Page 2
Schedule - Updated and complete
Contact Info - Updated
Langhorne - Links added and updated
5MP - Added some Grant Buck photos I'd forgotten..
FlatTech - Added Top Secret Camshaft Information
We were informed by friend Jim Banks that former promoter and CNY HOF inductee
(1997) Eddie Ryan passed away, we'd like to wish condolences to his family.
I trust everyone had a wonderful Easter, and is ready for the upcoming season. Our
club is and held our Sping meeting earlier this month, many events are now
scheduled, it'll be a busy year once again. Congrats to Ron Ford and Jamie Page on
taking the reins at Afton, and best of luck to them. See you at the shows this
summer.
3/25/10 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
History - Added photos to 'The Way We Were' Page 2
Added 'For Sale'
I'd like to wish member Richard Parry a speedy recovery from his hernia operation,
hope to see you at our Spring Meeting, April 10th at the Morris Fire Department, 10
AM.
3/9/10 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts and contact info for Carol Amell
Projects - Revised article 'Build a Jalopy' (so you can actually read it..) to page 3
History - Added photos to 'The Way We Were'
Penn-Can Speedway - Updated Jack Romain Pictures, Page 2
Schedule - Added Afton date with NVDMRC
On a sad note we've learned that member John Clark's father Donald passed last
week, and that MASCC President Mike Newell's father in law, Elwin Herbert
Goodyear also passed last week. I'd like to extend condolnces to both the Clark and
Newell families.
2/28/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
Projects - Added article 'Build a Jalopy' to page 3
History - Added Page 2 - 'The Way We Were'
Penn Can Speedway - Updated Jack Romain Pictures, Page 2
Gary Wood informed me thispast week that Big John Ross is going in for a stent
operation on March 9th, I'd like to wish him the best of luck and a speedy recovery.
2/17/10 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
2/10/10 Added post to the Guestbook, former Midstate member Dave Yager
has passed.
2/6/10 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
Schedule - Updated
Watertown Speedway - Competitors Collections Updated
Penn Can Speedway - Updated Jack Romain Pictures, Page 2
Best of luck to Brent Cross and crew at the Arca Race in Daytona.
1/31/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Added Bryan Osgood
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
Schedule - Updated
Added Watertown Speedway - Competitors Collections
Penn Can Speedway - Updated Jack Romain Pictures, Page 2.
1/23/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Added Denis Giroux
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
Schedule - Updated for 2010 (so far)..
Archived Guestbook and Updates
- I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday season, I'd like to wish all viewers a
belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I would have been more timely if
only my computer would have co-operated - long story short, if you get a pop-up
asking you to fix something - delete it - or you're probably just letting the virus in.
Some very crafty people have nothing better to do... Regardless, it allowed me to
take care of some other business instead of the site which I have to admit, takes up
a lot of my time. And I was getting burned out doing it as well. So, I now have a nice
chassis started for a hot rod as I've re-discovered my shop. I read two excellent
books, on Bugs Stevens and Ed Flemke, they should be required reading for all who
race and want to do it the 'right' way. In watching 'MadHouse' on the History
channel, (it's a race 'reality' show filmed at Bowman Gray Stadium with the
Modifieds) - I can only say that those guys slamming into each other aren't racing
the right way. Bugs Stevens related in his book "Guys just run over each other now,
that's not racing. If you were to do that in my time, and then tell someone like Leo
Cleary 'Hey, that's racing' he'd wipe the smile off your face and you'd be seeing
stars." Or something to that effect. Anyway - great books, not such a great show.
- There have been several passings since my last posting. Noted builder and driver
Bryan Osgood passed in Mid December. Former Midstate driver Alton Deforest
passed on Christmas eve and Carl Nagle's mother passed within this past week. My
condolences to all families.
- This year my plans are to add some more tracks to Odds & Ends, I've been talking
with Rod Nacewicz and will be making a trip to the Utica area to meet with him,
Dave Stoodley and Robert Danough - there will be additions to the Utica-Rome pages
and I'll add Watertown as well. That said however, I probably won't be making
weekly updates any longer. I want to get some work done in the shop and on my
projects, I can't do both so bear with me. I will update as I get new material or have
events to report on, bit it won't be as steady as previously. I kinda like my vacation
so I'm going to extend it. The site has exceeded all my expectations and continues
to grow, both in size and apparently, popularity as it's nearing 100,000 front page
hits (we're on two browsers, Http & www), and still averages nearly 15,000 page
hits per month - even when I didn't update it... Pretty good numbers for our club and
I appreciate the traffic. It means to me that there is still a lot of interest in these
old Modified coupes and coaches, so there are plenty 'birds of a feather' out there -
and this bird needs to get back to the shop. Enjoy 2010 - Jeff
cousin Adam 'Fuz' Kotary had passed yesterday after an illness. Fuz was a long
time car owner for Jeff Kotary and the team has competed at Utica-Rome for the
past 20 plus years. A tough week for the Kotary family, again I wish to offer my
condolences. Calling hours will be on Tuesday 1/4/2011 from 4-7 Pm and the
funeral takes place on Wednesday 1/5/2010 @ 9:45 Am at the Nunn & Harper
Funeral Home, 418 North George St., Rome NY. Burial will follow afterward at the
Floyd cemetery.
12/28/2010 Cliff Kotary's arrangements are set, and his article can be viewed
here. I will be adding more to his story in the near future.
12/27/2010 This afternoon I received a call from Roy Kotary who related that
his father Cliff had passed at 4 PM. Even though you know that the day is coming,
you never fully expect it, and you sure don't want to face it. I'd like to offer my
sincere condolences to the Kotary's. I've lost a close friend and mentor as well, I
sure enjoyed every time I got to see Cliff and talk. Arrangements are pending and
will be posted here as I receive the news.
~ Happy Holidays! ~
12/18/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
Langhorne Speedway - Added Larry Mickelsen Photos Page 2
IMN - Added Vol 4, No. 3
12/5/2010 Former Midstate racers Kurzon 'Moose' Cary and Ted Gano have
passed on. Moose on Nov. 30th and Ted on Nov. 24th. Our condolences to both
families. Also, we've been notified that Gordy Smith is in Wilson Memorial here in
Binghamton, we wish Gordy a speedy recovery.
11/27/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added post and new photos
Guestbook - Added post
Langhorne Speedway - Added Larry Mickelsen photos - thanks to Greg Holland and
Tom Schwarz for the help... I need more..
Midstate Speedway - Added Mel Ogden Photos, page 5
11/14/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added post
Langhorne Speedway - Added Larry Micklesen photos
Midstate Speedway - Added Mel Ogden Photos, page 5
Links - Removed dead links (Cuba Lake, NYRaceZone, The Pines) - re-linked Danbury
Racearena to Facebook and added J&H Photo.
10/24/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added several posts and photos
Langhorne Speedway - Added Larry Mickelsen photos
Midstate Speedway - Added Mel Ogden photos, page 5
Event Reports - Crap Speedway
9/26/2010 Event Reports - Brookfield Wheel Days
9/22/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Event Reports - Craigs Motorsports by Alan Weaver added (thanks Alan)
Racing in Retrospect - With Fred DeCarr's recent induction into the CNYHoF, I
figured it only appropriate to add his article.
Schedule - Brookfield Wheel Days is this coming Saturday and they've even
advertised 'stock car' (singular) on their billing - Dad'll be there..
9/16/2010 Added post to the Guestbook from CNYHoF coordinator Jim Chase, if
you'd like an event T-shirt - contact Jim.
9/13/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added several posts and Cuba Lake Reunion notes and pictures
Event Reports - CNYHOF for 2010 is in the books, EMRC Reunion (click for link to
Otto Grahams' site)
Craigs Motorsports - This coming Saturday, Sept. 18th
8/19/2010 CNY HOF - Updated Flyer and RSVP Form....again....
8/14/2010 CNY HOF - Updated Flyer and Added RSVP Form
8/4/2010 Event Reports - Otsego County Fair
8/2/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added several posts
Schedule - Tomorrow night (8/3) is the Otsego County Fair Parade at the 1/2 mile
horse track known as Midstate Speedway. John Mason and Mike Newell have been
hauling cars for the display on the infield of turn 2 and it looks to be a great
turnout again. Also - Jim Chase has set the date for the 14th annual CNY HOF
Induction and Reunion as Sept. 12th - see his flyer.
Projects - Dave Conde forwrded pictures of John Clark's latest, see page 3.
Watertown Speedway - added Robert Danough Photos
Event Reports - Carl Carpenter Memorial race at Thunder Mountain, Owego Cars in
the Park, Penn Can Legends, EMRC Reunion and Oswego Old timers are all in the
books.
7/8/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts for Lost Speedways amongst many others
Schedule - Upcoming dates this month include: Brookfield July 9th (this Friday) at
1:00 Pm; Oswego Speedway Oldtimers Reunion July 10th; Cars in the Park @
Hickories Park on Owego, NY July 10 & 11; Syracuse Nationals July 16-18; Cuba
Lake Reunion July 28th; Penn-Can and Thunder Mountain, both on July 30th. A
busy month to say the least.. And, in talking with Floyd Waterson this past week, it
looks like there will be a Watertwon Reunion again this year in September, stay
tuned.
Watertown Speedway - Added Robert Danough Photos
Event Reports - Added Utica-Rome and 5 Mile Point - Higlighted and linked event
reports from last update (so youse guys can view them from this here page...)
For Sale - Two new items..
6/22/10 Updatetd Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts for Cuba Lake Reunion and one from Bones Boucier (in
relation to a new book on Utica-Rome Speedway), amongst others.
History - Added photos to 'The Way We Were" Page 3
Schedule - although I've not added these dates to the Schedule, there are some that
are worth noting if any members or readers like to attend: July 10th and 11th -
Cars in the Park, Owego, NY; July 11th Car Show to support the local Fire Dept. in
Peterboro NY; July 16-18, Syracuse Nationals, NYS Fairgorunds, Syracuse, NY.
Langhorne - Added 'Open Wheel Tribute' to Links
5MP - Added Grant Buck Photos
Watertown Speedway - Added Robert Danough Photos
Event Reports- Added Norwich Car show, Weedsport HOF and 07 Racing Collectibles
See you this Thursday at Utica-Rome Speedway for Jerry Cook - Dick Waterman -
Carl Carpenter - Bernie Ingersoll night (rain date is the 30th), and then this
Saturday night at 5MP for the Heath Memorial.
5/23/10 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
History - Added photos to 'The Way We Were' Page 3
Schedule - Dropped NVDMRC date at Afton
Langhorne - Added 1951 National Open to Links
5MP - Added Grant Buck Photos
Midstate Speedway - Added pics of Ernie Stegman to Competitors Collections, Pg. 2
Watertown Speedway - Added Robert Danough Photos
Event Reports - Added Classic Car Museum, Fonda and Spring Meeting
Projects - Updated with Road trips, Pg. 3
FlatTech - Corrected top secret Camshaft Info.
Add the Caption - Added post
Links - Added Classic Car Museum, Saratoga Auto Museum, Lebanon Valley
Classics, The Vintage Racer, EMMR, Speedway Line Report, Racers Reunion & ACOT
Good news from up north, Carol and Ally Amell have returned home where Carol is
convalescing. Cards and or calls can be sent to:
Ally and Carol Amell
2044 Slater Rd
Watertown NY 13601
phone # 315-788-4197
4/24/10 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts, pictures and links
History - Added photos to 'The Way We Were' Page 2
Schedule - Updated and complete
Contact Info - Updated
Langhorne - Links added and updated
5MP - Added some Grant Buck photos I'd forgotten..
FlatTech - Added Top Secret Camshaft Information
We were informed by friend Jim Banks that former promoter and CNY HOF inductee
(1997) Eddie Ryan passed away, we'd like to wish condolences to his family.
I trust everyone had a wonderful Easter, and is ready for the upcoming season. Our
club is and held our Sping meeting earlier this month, many events are now
scheduled, it'll be a busy year once again. Congrats to Ron Ford and Jamie Page on
taking the reins at Afton, and best of luck to them. See you at the shows this
summer.
3/25/10 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
History - Added photos to 'The Way We Were' Page 2
Added 'For Sale'
I'd like to wish member Richard Parry a speedy recovery from his hernia operation,
hope to see you at our Spring Meeting, April 10th at the Morris Fire Department, 10
AM.
3/9/10 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts and contact info for Carol Amell
Projects - Revised article 'Build a Jalopy' (so you can actually read it..) to page 3
History - Added photos to 'The Way We Were'
Penn-Can Speedway - Updated Jack Romain Pictures, Page 2
Schedule - Added Afton date with NVDMRC
On a sad note we've learned that member John Clark's father Donald passed last
week, and that MASCC President Mike Newell's father in law, Elwin Herbert
Goodyear also passed last week. I'd like to extend condolnces to both the Clark and
Newell families.
2/28/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
Projects - Added article 'Build a Jalopy' to page 3
History - Added Page 2 - 'The Way We Were'
Penn Can Speedway - Updated Jack Romain Pictures, Page 2
Gary Wood informed me thispast week that Big John Ross is going in for a stent
operation on March 9th, I'd like to wish him the best of luck and a speedy recovery.
2/17/10 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
2/10/10 Added post to the Guestbook, former Midstate member Dave Yager
has passed.
2/6/10 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
Schedule - Updated
Watertown Speedway - Competitors Collections Updated
Penn Can Speedway - Updated Jack Romain Pictures, Page 2
Best of luck to Brent Cross and crew at the Arca Race in Daytona.
1/31/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Added Bryan Osgood
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
Schedule - Updated
Added Watertown Speedway - Competitors Collections
Penn Can Speedway - Updated Jack Romain Pictures, Page 2.
1/23/2010 Updated Odds & Ends
Fred Smith Photos - Updated Grab Bag
Added Denis Giroux
Name that Photo - Added posts and new photos
Guestbook - Added posts
Schedule - Updated for 2010 (so far)..
Archived Guestbook and Updates
- I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday season, I'd like to wish all viewers a
belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I would have been more timely if
only my computer would have co-operated - long story short, if you get a pop-up
asking you to fix something - delete it - or you're probably just letting the virus in.
Some very crafty people have nothing better to do... Regardless, it allowed me to
take care of some other business instead of the site which I have to admit, takes up
a lot of my time. And I was getting burned out doing it as well. So, I now have a nice
chassis started for a hot rod as I've re-discovered my shop. I read two excellent
books, on Bugs Stevens and Ed Flemke, they should be required reading for all who
race and want to do it the 'right' way. In watching 'MadHouse' on the History
channel, (it's a race 'reality' show filmed at Bowman Gray Stadium with the
Modifieds) - I can only say that those guys slamming into each other aren't racing
the right way. Bugs Stevens related in his book "Guys just run over each other now,
that's not racing. If you were to do that in my time, and then tell someone like Leo
Cleary 'Hey, that's racing' he'd wipe the smile off your face and you'd be seeing
stars." Or something to that effect. Anyway - great books, not such a great show.
- There have been several passings since my last posting. Noted builder and driver
Bryan Osgood passed in Mid December. Former Midstate driver Alton Deforest
passed on Christmas eve and Carl Nagle's mother passed within this past week. My
condolences to all families.
- This year my plans are to add some more tracks to Odds & Ends, I've been talking
with Rod Nacewicz and will be making a trip to the Utica area to meet with him,
Dave Stoodley and Robert Danough - there will be additions to the Utica-Rome pages
and I'll add Watertown as well. That said however, I probably won't be making
weekly updates any longer. I want to get some work done in the shop and on my
projects, I can't do both so bear with me. I will update as I get new material or have
events to report on, bit it won't be as steady as previously. I kinda like my vacation
so I'm going to extend it. The site has exceeded all my expectations and continues
to grow, both in size and apparently, popularity as it's nearing 100,000 front page
hits (we're on two browsers, Http & www), and still averages nearly 15,000 page
hits per month - even when I didn't update it... Pretty good numbers for our club and
I appreciate the traffic. It means to me that there is still a lot of interest in these
old Modified coupes and coaches, so there are plenty 'birds of a feather' out there -
and this bird needs to get back to the shop. Enjoy 2010 - Jeff