Frank A. Belbusti Frank A. Belbusti 85, of Woodbridge beloved husband of Patricia Spragg Belbusti passed away on May 7, 2013 in CT. Hospice. Loving father of Frank (Jill) Belbusti…
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Albert E Gaudreau June 23, 1942 – April 27, 2013 NORWICH – Albert E. Gaudreau, 70, passed away in Norwich on Saturday, April 27th with family by his side. He…
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Wednesday April 17th is the final day in-which ballots will be accepted for potential inductees into this year’s edition of the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Ballots may…
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Elena A. Seymour Ellie Seymour, widow of New England Auto Racing and National Sprint Car Hall of Famer ‘Boston’ Louie Seymour, passed away Saturday in Boston. She was the mother…
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Charles Leroy Elliott New England Racing Hall-of-Famer had a creative 75 year career. He built three new speedways with his own hands and refurbished three more. Some of the greatest…
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Devil’s Bowl Dirt Modifieds to Run Memorial Day Classic Thunder Road officials have put the final touches on the schedule for the Nation’s Site of Excitement for the 2013 season,…
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FOOTE, Melvin “Red,” 85, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Red is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Loretta Foote; his…
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Carl Merrill, 1924-2013 Alderman Carleton P. Merrill, a lifelong Newton resident, died on Jan 23, 2013. He was 88. Carleton was elected 13 times to serve as an Aldermen-at-Large from…
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NORWOOD, MA — For the past eight years the first Sunday in June at Bezema Motors on US Rt. 1, the AutoMile, has seen the Norwood Arena/New England Dragway South…
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NEAR has announced its 2013 schedule with the season opener slated for Sunday, April 28th at the Berlin, Connecticut Fairgrounds. A “rain or shine” Summer Knights still-show, sign-in starts…
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NISKAYUNA – Sondra Briggs Grady, 76, of Primrose Lane died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Sondra was born in Poughkeepsie and was a graduate of Watervliet…
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Barbara (Cimino) Stefanik Barbara (Cimino) Stefanik, 69, of Enfield, beloved widow of Robert S. Stefanik, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at her home. A daughter of…
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Tony Yacovone was a midget car owner with ARDC and NEMA spanning the 1940s through the 1960s, winning at Candlelite, Plainville and Stafford. His drivers included NEAR Hall of Famer…
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West Haven, CT — On Saturday evening December 8, New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame member Billy Greco will host a NEAR racing movie party at the Polish-American Club…
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On Sunday afternoon November 18 hundreds of victories and untold contributions to auto racing during the sports early era in New England were celebrated before a packed-house at the Inaugural…
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Two of motorsport’s most beloved and respected gentlemen have passed away. Gaston “Gus” Andrey left us Saturday, October 27, and John Fitch closed his eyes for the last time this…
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Hundreds of victories and untold contributions to the sport of auto racing during its earliest era in New England will be celebrated next month at the NEAR Inaugural Pioneers Hall…
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Berlin, CT — Some years-ago, a few former racers from Connecticut’s long-shuttered Plainville Stadium met to discuss the possibility of holding a reunion for the funky little oval opened in…
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Twenty racing pioneers considered central to the success of the sport in New England during its formative era will be inducted into the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame…
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Twenty racing pioneers central to the success of the sport in New England during its formative era will be inducted into the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame on…
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Once again, New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame member Ron Bouchard will host the New England Antique Racers (NEAR), at his annual still show & barbeque. To be held…
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NEAR Hall of Famer Billy Harman is home recovering from a seven day stay at Backus Hospital in Norwich, Ct. Bill underwent intestinal surgery after a serious infection was found,…
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May 17, 1932 – August 9, 2012 Red O'Keefe former West Haven Speedway champion Red O’Keefe passed-away on August 9, 2012. Red, who had turned 80 earlier this year, was…
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Waterford, CT — Waterford Speedbowl's scheduled NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing program for Saturday, July 28 was cancelled due to heavy rains in the region. Also scheduled on Saturday's card…
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Newburyport, Mass. — Motorsports publisher Coastal 181 announced today the release of their latest title, “Swamp Yankee: The Racing Life of Jim Jorgensen,” by Walt Scadden. “Swamp Yankee” is the…
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Calling hours for Bill Slater will be Monday, July 23 4-to-7 at the Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. in Manchester, CT
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It was learned Sunday, July 15 that New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame member “Wild Bill” Slater has passed-away. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. A member of the…
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East Windsor, CT — On Sunday January 29, The New England Antique Racers (NEAR), presented the 15th annual New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame Inductions. Award-winning sportswriter Matt Buckler…
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NEAR Releases 2012 Schedule, 15th Annual New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Inductions Go-Green This SundayNEAR Releases 2012 Schedule, 15th Annual New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Inductions…
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Tickets are now on sale for the 2012 New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction Banquet to be held on Sunday January 29, 2012 at the LaRenaissance Banquet Hall…
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