Gherzi, Humiston, Lapierre Hall of Fame Inductees
A trio of modified racing pioneers – Moe Gherzi, Jerry Humiston and Roland Lapierre – are the veterans committee selections to join the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame…
Read moreAnnual NEAR Movie Party Slated For November 12
W. Springfield, MA — Saturday evening November 12, the New England Antique Racers (NEAR), present their annual Movie Party at the Dante Club, 1198 Memorial Ave in West Springfield, Mass.…
Read morePreview Of Upcoming Plainville Stadium Reunion To Be Featured On Gary Danko’s Speedway Line Report Radio Show
Longtime local racing personality Gary Danko will present a unique preview of the upcoming 3rd Annual Plainville Stadium Reunion on the Monday, October 3 edition of his popular radio show,…
Read moreRuggiero, Fiore Atop NEAR Hall of Fame List
Driver Reggie Ruggiero and car owner Mario Fiore, at one time a powerful force on the modified scene, head up the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame class of…
Read moreNew England Auto Racing Hall of Famer “Sonny” Rabideau Dies at Age 82
Moran H. Rabideau 1929-2011 BRATTLEBORO Moran H., “Sonny” Rabideau, 82 of Walker Place died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, August 9, 2011 at his home following a period of failing health.…
Read moreNew England Auto Racing Hall of Famer Raymond “Hully” Bunn Dies at 91
Bristol, CT — Raymond “Hully” Bunn of Bristol died at age 91 on August 25 at Bristol Hospital after an illness. Bunn won more than a hundred Stock Car races…
Read moreFormer Plainville Stadium Driver Skip Zeigler Passes at 75
Terryville- Mr. Frank L. Zeigler, Sr, 75, died Sunday morning, July 31, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Linda J. (Hartt) Zeigler. Mr. Zeigler was born January…
Read moreHall of Famer Don MacLaren Passes at Age 75
Donald F. MacLaren, age 75, of Chelmsford, formerly of Tewksbury, Jan. 12. Owner of 5 D’s Welding in Tewksbury, and Hall Of Fame Supermodified builder and racer. Complete Obituary Saturday.…
Read moreNEAR Releases 2011 Schedule, Deadline Looms For Hall of Fame Induction Ticket Purchase
The New England Antique Racers (NEAR), kicks-off its 30th anniversary with an appearance at the 2011 Frank Maratta Auto & Cycle Show Jan. 28-30 in Hartford, CT. It begins a…
Read moreTicket Purchase Deadline Approaches for 2011 New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Right around the corner is the 14th annual New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held on January 30th at the LaRenaissance Banquet Hall in East…
Read moreTickets Now Available for 2011 New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
Tickets are now on sale for the 2011 New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction Banquet slated to take place on January 30th at the LaRenaissance Banquet Hall in…
Read moreBill Balser to Receive NEAR 2011 Jack Ratta Memorial Media Award
Pioneering New England auto racing photographer Bill Balser has been selected as the recipient of the New England Antique Racers 2011 Jack Ratta Memorial Award. Balser will accept the award…
Read moreNEAR Hall of Fame Adds Galullo, D’Amore, Bardwell
Pioneering New England modified star the late Danny Galullo, early car owner Louie D’Amore, and the much-celebrated racer Buddy Bardwell have been added to the New England Auto Racing’s Hall…
Read moreAnnual NEAR Movie Party Slated For This Saturday Evening
W. Springfield, MA — This Saturday evening November 6, the New England Antique Racers (NEAR), present their annual Movie Party at the Dante Club, 1198 Memorial Ave in West Springfield,…
Read moreNEAR Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Announced
Literally hundreds of victories and dozens of championships are represented in the New England Auto Racer’s Hall of Fame “Class of 2011.” Drivers Punky Caron, Dan Meservey, Russ Nutting and…
Read moreNEAR Annual Movie Party Saturday November 6th
The annual NEAR Movie Party is set for Saturday November 6th at 6:00 P.M. at the Dante Club, 1198 Memorial Ave in West Springfield, Mass. (Across from the Big E…
Read moreThree-Time Danbury Racearena Champion Kenny Webb Passes at 79
Kenneth Webb, age 79 of New Milford, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, died peacefully in the arms of his wife on Friday, September 17, 2010. He was born in…
Read more2nd Annual Plainville Stadium Reunion Slated for Sat. Oct. 9th
Berlin, CT — Silenced at the dawn of the 1980’s, Connecticut’s ¼-mile Plainville Stadium was a hotbed of racing in New England for over 3-decades, hosting some of the biggest…
Read moreWhitey Brainard Passes at 86
Curtis H. (Whitey) Brainard Born in Hudson Falls, NY on Apr. 18, 1924 Departed on Jul. 31, 2010 and resided in Cheshire, CT. Service: Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010 Cemetery: Oak…
Read moreHall of Famer Gene Bergin Hospitalized
Gene Bergin, one of the initial inductees into the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 1998, is currently confined to the Flagler Pines nursing home following some medical…
Read moreHall of Famer “Blackie” Hilliard Passes at 84
Leonard L. “Blackie” Hilliard Sr. MANCHESTER — Leonard L. “Blackie” Hilliard Sr., 84, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta. He was born in Turner on Nov.…
Read more6th Annual Norwood Arena Reunion Bucks the Unstable Weather at Bezema Buick/GMC with Success
Norwood, MA — While the unstable weather kept the classic car show down to 30 entries, a banner group of former race drivers, car owners and officials made it to…
Read moreNoel Lapierre Passes Away at 87
Noel A. Lapierre BURRILLVILLE- Noel A. Lapierre, 87, of Douglas Pike, died Sunday, May 30, 2010 at home. Devoted father and husband, loved by all who knew him, he was…
Read moreDanbury Racearena Standout Carmine Benincaso Passes At 74
Carmine Charles Benincaso Jr., age 74, died on June 1st, 2010 at Norwalk Hospital with his family by his side. A lifetime resident of Norwalk, he was born on February…
Read moreWestboro Speedway Reunion 2010
Former drivers, officials and fans of the Westboro Speedway gathered at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Westboro for the third reunion on Saturday. Although 25 years have passed since…
Read moreNEAR Seeking Nominations For 2011 New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Milldale, CT — Since 1998, the New England Antique Racers (NEAR), has inducted over-100 individuals into its prestigious New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame. The time has come for…
Read moreRichard “Moon” Burgess Passes at 81
Richard Burgess – DURHAM – Richard “Moon” Burgess, 81, of Durham, beloved husband of Rita Dolores Corradino; father, grandfather, and friend, passed into the loving arms of heaven on Wednesday,…
Read moreNew England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Member Richard “Moon” Burgess Passes-Away
Durham, CT — Pioneering New England stock car racer Richard “Moon” Burgess passed-away on Wednesday, March 17 after suffering a serious stroke earlier in the month. Burgess started his career…
Read moreThe Sixth Annual Norwood Arena Reunion at Bezema Buick, Pontiac, GMC on Sunday, June 6, 2010
Norwood, MA — Since the Annual Norwood Arena Reunion started five years ago, the event has grown. Adding a street classic, muscle and antique car show complimented the gathering of…
Read moreTicket Purchase Deadline For NEAR Hall Of Fame Induction Approaching Quickly
Literally hundreds of victories and dozens of championships are represented in the New England Auto Racer’s Hall of Fame “Class of 2010.” The 13th annual celebration takes place on Sunday…
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