Norwood, MA — It’s getting to be that time again! The 4th Annual Norwood Arena Reunion goes Sunday, June 1 at Bezema Buick, Pontiac, GMC on Rt. 1-The Automile. If…
Read moreMASHPEE — Paul Conley, 74, of Mashpee, formerly of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008.
Born on Aug. 14, 1933, in Dedham, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Lingley) Conley. He was a graduate of Perkin’s School for the Blind, and worked for the Mansfield public school system for more than 10 years. He retired to Cape Cod in 1998.
He is survived by his wife, Joan (Adams) Conley of Mashpee, and two children, Scott W. Conley and Carrie (Bradley) Kerns, all of Las Vegas, Nev. Also surviving are two brothers, John Conley of Woodstock, Vt., and Thomas (Barbara) Conley of Dedham; and a granddaughter, Elaina Kerns of Las Vegas.
Antique racecars from NEAR, STARS and even a few from ACOT are expected to be on hand that day. Plus, all racecars are welcome to the Annual Norwood Arena Reunion. Also, street antiques, muscle cars and classics will be part of the show. Dash plaques will be given out to racecars, street antiques, muscle cars and classics. There will also be a trophy for the best racecar and street machine awarded by peers.
New England Auto Racer Hall of Fame member Vic Bombacci, co-owner of V8, passed away Feburary 2 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT. He was 78.
Bombacci and Bob Vitari, boyhood friends in Essex, CT, brought a race car to the Waterford Speedbowl in 1958. With driver Bill Slater, they won the Speedbowl championship in 1959 in the car soon known as the Connecticut Valley Rocket.
Rene Charland, affectionately known to many racing fans simply as “The Champ” could use some well-wishes from his fans. The 79-year-old Agawam, MA native began his career at the old…
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Mansfield, MA — Dusty Young, 73, of Mansfield died on Thursday January 10, 2008 at home surrounded by the care of his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Beverly A. (Richards) Young to whom he was wed to on October 11, 1959.
Born in Boston, MA on June 29, 1934 he was a son of the late Lyman D. and Gertrude L. (Brown) Young.
He grew up in Melrose and Boston and served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Young was a retired truck driver and had worked for Fibertec in West Bridgewater for over 20 years. Following retirement he had worked part time for Clair Acura in Walpole and at Carlier Auto Sales in North Attleboro.
An avid NASCAR fan, Dusty began his racing career at Norwood Arena and was the owner of the Team 99 Race Car at Seekonk Speedway. His family also shared his enthusiasm for auto racing. He also enjoyed his daily trips to Honey-Dew Donuts and to Tedeschi’s Market both in Mansfield.
Former Norwood Arena track official Dusty Young is home after a scary stay in the hospital. He had fallen and hit his head at the doctor’s office and again at the hospital. Since he was sent home the day before Thanksgiving, he is doing much better. However, he is still battling cancer, according to his son Glen.
Area racing fans will remember that “Fireball” Glen Young is a veteran of racing at Seekonk Speedway. He started in the Street Stocks in 1991 and would advance through the ranks to compete in the Late Models and Pro Stocks as well.
All of us at YankeeRacer.com send our best wishes to Dusty Young and his family.
Glen Young can also send message to Dusty via his email address, Fireball_099@yahoo.com, if you prefer that route.
Use the following address to send cards:
Dusty Young
15 Park Street, Apt 111
Mansfield, MA 02048
Tibbert, William F. Dec. 3, 1920 – Sept. 26, 2007
William F. “Billy” Tibbert, 86,
He served in World War II Merchant Marines. He belongs to ACOT (Atlantic Coast Old Timers) and Living Legends of auto racing. He participated in an auto racing career starting in 1941, open wheel midget and stock car racing from
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