Phil Mitchell Passes Away
Philip E. Mitchell1931 – 2024 Philip E. Mitchell, 93, of Glastonbury passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the…
Read moreDon Dalena Passes Away
Donald P. Dalena1928 – 2024 Donald Peter “Don” Dalena, 95 of New Britain, passed away on February 18 at home. Born on August 3, 1928, in the small town of…
Read moreDon Moon Passes Away
Donald T. Moon December 24, 1943 – August 3, 2023 Donald Moon of Plainville, CT passed away at home on August 3, 2023, at the age of 79 shortly after…
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 moreDamp Forecast Moves Plainville Stadium Reunion to this Sunday, October 12th
(EAST BERLIN, CT) Due to a forecast calling for heavy rains on Saturday, organizers of this weekend’s Annual Plainville Stadium Reunion have opted to move the event to this Sunday,…
Read moreFormer Plainville Driver Jim Acker Passes at 77
James W. Acker, 77, of Plymouth, husband of Winnie (Kobryn) Acker passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, at Bristol Hospital. Jim was born June 10, 1937, in Tarrytown, N.Y. He…
Read moreNEAR Announces 2014 Hall of Fame Class
Drivers Deke Astle, Jim Martel, Mike Rowe, Fred Schulz, Ron Wyckoff, drag racing icon Bob Tasca, historian R.A. Silvia and car builder/mechanic Dave Tourigny make up the New England Auto…
Read moreDan Gaudiosi Passes at 88
Daniel Daniel ” Butch ” Gaudiosi (February 9, 1926 – April 8, 2014) U.S. Veteran OAKVILLE Daniel Gaudiosi Beloved Husband & Father Mr. Daniel “ Butch “ Gaudiosi, 88 of…
Read moreElliott Beveridge Passes at 72
Former Plainville Stadium Winner at was 72 February 18, 1942 – February 21, 2014 Plainville, Connecticut Elliott Case Beveridge, 72, of New Britain, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday,…
Read moreFarone #43 Vintage Modified Coupe for Sale
The late Kevin Lackey who passed-away unexpectedly last month, was a lifelong Plainville Stadium fan. An unwavering interest in the history of Joe Tinty’s former Connecticut ¼-miler led to his…
Read moreNEAR Introduces “Class Of 2013” At 16th Annual Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
South Windsor, CT — On Sunday November 10, the New England Antique Racers (NEAR), presented the 16th annual New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Conducted at Manelley’s…
Read moreFormer Car Owner Bruce Sperry Passes at 72
Bruce T. Sperry Sr. January 13, 1941 – October 29, 2013 Bruce T. Sperry Sr. 72, of Wallingford, loving husband of 48 years of the late Mirtha Ruiz Sperry, died…
Read moreConnecticut’s Plainville Stadium Remembered at 5th Annual Reunion
BERLIN, CT — The gates where locked for the final time over three decades-ago. The place remained unceremoniously silent for a period of time before Dame Progress finally intervened &…
Read moreMemories to be Rekindled at Fifth-Annual Plainville Stadium Reunion on Saturday, October 12th
BERLIN, CT — It closed over three decades-ago, but Connecticut’s ¼-mile Plainville Stadium is still recalled for hosting some of the biggest names in the business. Drivers such as the…
Read moreImpressive Cast Set for NEAR Fame Fete
An all-star cast will induct an equally impressive group of inductees at the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Banquet Sunday Nov. 10 at the Lodge at Manelleys in…
Read moreJess A. Ruggiero Passes at 93
Jess A. Ruggiero, 93, of New Britain, died Sunday, (September 1, 2013) at the Hospital of Central CT at New Britain General. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Germano)…
Read moreFifth-Annual Plainville Stadium Reunion Slated for Saturday, October 12th
BERLIN, CT — Silenced at the dawn of the 1980’s, Connecticut’s ¼-mile Plainville Stadium was a hotbed of New England racing action for over 3-decades hosting some of the biggest…
Read moreFifth-Annual Plainville Stadium Reunion Slated for Saturday, October 12th
BERLIN, CT — Silenced at the dawn of the 1980’s, Connecticut’s ¼-mile Plainville Stadium was a hotbed of New England racing action for over 3-decades hosting some of the biggest…
Read moreNEAR Hall of Famer Red Foote Passes at 85
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…
Read moreFormer Midget Car Owner Tony Yacovone Passes at 93
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…
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 moreFourth-Annual Plainville Stadium Reunion Approaching Quickly
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…
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 moreNEAR Presents “Class of 2012” At 15th Annual New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Inductions
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…
Read moreGherzi, 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 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 moreLegendary Driver Gene Bergin Passes
Gene Bergin passed away early this morning February 27th after suffering a major stroke in June. He had been hospitalized since June. Arrangements are unknown at this time. Gene Bergin…
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