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…
Read moreElena 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…
Read moreCharles 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…
Read moreFOOTE, 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…
Read moreCarl 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…
Read moreSeekonk Speedway is proud of it long heritage and traditions in the sport of Short Track Racing. For almost 70 years the Speedway has been at the forefront of the…
Read moreNORWOOD, 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…
Read moreNEAR 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…
Read moreOur 6th Annual Reunion for all former Modified racers, owners, crew and fans, from all over the Northeast. In previous years we've hosted well over 150 former racers, as well…
Read moreNISKAYUNA – 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…
Read moreBarbara (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…
Read moreTony 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…
Read moreWest 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…
Read moreOn 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…
Read moreFrank Gehling, 70, Retired Norwalk Race Car Driver NORWALK, Conn. – Frank Gehling of Norwalk died Nov. 14 at his home. He was 70. Born May 5, 1942, in Newton,…
Read moreJoseph Castellucci Joe Cast of Somerville, MA began his career in stock cars at the old Medford Bowl in the mid-1950s. He competed at a number of tracks including Hudson,…
Read moreTwo 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…
Read moreHundreds 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…
Read moreBerlin, 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…
Read moreTwenty 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…
Read moreTwenty 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…
Read moreOnce 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…
Read moreNEAR 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,…
Read moreMay 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…
Read moreWaterford, 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…
Read moreNewburyport, 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…
Read moreCalling hours for Bill Slater will be Monday, July 23 4-to-7 at the Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. in Manchester, CT
Read moreIt 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…
Read moreEast 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…
Read moreTickets 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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