Peter Salvatore Passes Away
Peter F. Salvatore, 86 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at The Blaire House of Worcester. Peter was born in Worcester, a son of the late…
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Milton Francis “Milt” WrightApr 10, 1944 – Jan 3, 2024 STANNARD: Milton Francis (Milt) Wright,79, died unexpectedly following a brief illness at his home in Stannard on January 3, 2024.…
Read moreClass of 2017 Announced for the Riverside Park Speedway Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD, MA- The Sunoco Race Fuel/Hoosier Tire New England Racers Auction & Trade Show presented by CARQUEST Genden Auto Parts is pleased to announce the Class of 2017 inductees to…
Read moreRiverside Park Reunion Night Photos
March 12 the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA hosted the Portland Pirates and Springfield Falcons game. It was also the annual Riverside Park Speedway Reunion Night, honoring the quarter mile…
Read moreHistory for Sale: Fiore Memorabilia Available
You can own a part of local racing history this weekend at Autoparts Swap ‘n Sell in W. Springfield, MA. NEAR Hall of Famer and former NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour…
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 moreMcCallum Memorial/Life Celebration at Thompson Saturday
The Thompson Speedway Club House will host the Jimmy McCallum Memorial/Life Celebration on Saturday, April 19 at 6:30pm. The event recalls McCallum of Fall River, MA, who passed away on…
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 moreCharlie Centinaro Passes at 80
UNITED, Riverside Park & West Haven Winner in 1960s-70s CHARLES CENTINARO October 1, 1933 – October 22, 2013 WOLCOTT- Charles Centinaro, 80, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 at HCC@…
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 moreNEAR Hall of Famer Rene Charland Passes at 84
Rene Charland “Da Champ”: November 13, 1928 – September 30, 2013 Rene M Charland, legendary stock car driver who blazed numerous tracks from Canada to Florida passed away peacefully on…
Read moreJim McCallum Passes at 69
Jim McCallum, 69, of Fall River, MA passed away on September 20 after a long illness. Born on January 14, 1944, McCallum’s four-decade racing career began in the mid-1960s. He…
Read moreRatta/Mitchell Award to Pete Vander Veer
Peter Vander Veer, a standout auto racing writer for over 30 years, will receive the Jack Ratta/Charlie Mitchell Award at the 16th annual New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame…
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 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 moreGRIZCO Racing Owner Steve Griswold Passes
3-time NASCAR BNS Champion Owner was 64 Steve Griswold, owner of the GRIZCO Racing team for 18 years (1988-2005), passed away on Sunday. He was 64. Steve and Peg Griswold…
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 Riverside Park Speedway Modified Competitor Charlie Jones Passes at 71
Charlie Jones, 1941 – 2013 Charles Ernest Jones, 71, lifelong Agawam resident, passed away Wednesday January 23rd at the VA Boston Healthcare in West Roxbury, MA. Born in Ludlow to…
Read moreBarbara (Cimino) Stefanik Passes at 69
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…
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 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 moreBook Released on Legendary Jim Jorgensen & Auto Racing’s Greatest Era
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…
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 more‘Rapid Roman’ Richie Evans Rode Orange Chariot Into History
New York Star Won Nine NASCAR Modified Series Titles In Hall Of Fame Career Daytona Beach, FL — Richard Ernest “Richie” Evans certainly was the face of NASCAR – and…
Read moreWalt Renner Passes At 90
Recipient of NEAR Hall of Fame Jack Ratta Memorial Media Award Walter H. Renner 1921-2011 HOLYOKE – Walter H. Renner, 90, of Holyoke, was called safely home on Wednesday, November…
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 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 moreMeasure of the Man
Equal parts talent, lifestyle and legend earn Evans his Hall call Every Christmas Day, no matter how cold or how much snow was on the ground, Richie Evans would drive…
Read moreEvans Inducted To NASCAR Hall
2012 class includes Yarborough, Wood, Inman, Waltrip Members of the 55-member NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel met today in a closed session in Charlotte, N.C., to vote on the…
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