Ken Canfield Passes Away at 93
Kenneth Blakeman Canfield July 23, 2021 Kenneth Blakeman Canfield age 93 of Southbury passed away at home on July 22, 2021. Born August 28, 1927, and raised in Monroe, CT.…
Read moreSNYRA Announces Danbury Reunion September 18
The Southern New York Racing Association announces that it will have its 15th Annual Reunion on Sunday September 18th, 2016 from 11AM to 4 PM, at the Danbury PAL Building.…
Read moreLouis Pane Passes Away
Former Danbury Winner, SNYRA Official was 85 Pane, Louis A, Jr.. Louis A. Pane, Jr., 85, of Danbury, CT passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at Filosa Nursing and…
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Everett Pierce Passes at 86
Pierce, Everett A. Everett A. Pierce, 86, of Danbury; passed away on June 12, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Marjorie (Johnson) Pierce. Everett was born on October…
Read moreNew England Antique Racers (NEAR) Set Busy 2015 Agenda
The New England Antique Racers (NEAR) have secured several event dates as part of a busy 2015 agenda. First is the Frank Maratta Auto Show and Racearama to be held…
Read moreDanbury Racearena Reunion Sunday
The annual SNYRA Danbury Racearena reunion will be Sunday September 21, 2014 from 11am-4pm. The Danbury PAL Building is located at 35 Hayestown Road, Danbury, CT 06811. Sources: Nicholas Teto,…
Read moreDanbury Announcer Paul Baker Passes at 94
With great sadness we announce the passing of Paul V. Baker of Southbury, (formerly New Fairfield, and Ridgefield), age 94, on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Paul was a loving husband…
Read moreGig Stephens Passes at 87
Leonard ‘Gig’ Stephens of North Reading, Mass., passed away on May 19 at age 87. He made 12 USAC Champ Car/Gold Crown Series (IndyCar) starts from 1959 to 1972 at…
Read moreDanbury SNYRA Reunion Sunday Sept. 22
The annual SNYRA Reunion honoring the Danbury Fair Racearena will be held at the Danbury PAL Building (35 Hayestown Road, Danbury, CT 06811) from 11AM – 4PM.
Read more12th Annual SNYRA Reunion September 22
The Southern New York Racing Association announces that it will have its 12th Annual Reunion on Sunday September 22nd 2013 from 11AM to 4 PM, at the Danbury PAL Building.…
Read moreNEAR Hall of Famer Chick Stockwell Dies
Nine-Time Danbury Champion was 85 Charles ‘Chick’ Stockwell of Woodbury, CT passed away Monday at age 85. Stockwell began his driving career in 1949. He raced throughout New England at…
Read moreHall of Famer Billy Greco to Host NEAR Fundraiser on Sunday, August 11th
WEST HAVEN, CT — New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame member Billy Greco will host a picnic and car show on Sunday, Aug 11th at the Polish American Club located at…
Read moreFrank Gehling Passes Away at 70
Frank 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 moreCharlie Mitchell Passes Away at 74
Charles R. Mitchell, age 74, of Norwalk, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 26. He was the husband of the late Amelia Renzulli “Mimi” Mitchell. A Mass of…
Read more2012 New England Auto Racing Hall Of Fame Pioneer Inductees Announced
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…
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 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 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 moreJerry Nadeau Returning to Competition in 2010?
According to his official web site, Jerry Nadeau may be with the Grand-Am Series in 2010.
Read moreModified Standout and NEMA Car Owner Gino Spada Passes at Age 64
Gino Spada passed way Saturday September 19th after a battle with cancer. A long time Modified Driver Gino competed at Stafford, Thompson and was a multi-time feature winner at both…
Read more9 Time Racearena Champion KO’d by Lightning
Woodbury, CT — “Chick” Stockwell, 9 time Danbury Racearena champion and 6 time most popular driver suffered a devastating loss on the evening of Tuesday, June 12th. With a single…
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