Back in 2010, rr member, jack walker coastal jack posted the results of this race in our rr photo section with a brief write up. Pete hamilton honored eddie flemke by inviting him up to the press box after his daytona 500 win and telling the crowd that he owed his victory to steady eddie. Lfr chassis partners with race works chassis for northeast. If viewers are interested in a warm and illuminating remembrance of ed, and narrative of the important threads of his life, they are referred to steady eddie memories of ed flemke, modified racing s fastest professor. Since 1994, he has won fifteen races and has been a regular in the top ten of points at the conclusion of almost every season. But, in a crazy way, im most thrilled for his maternal granddad, bob judkins, a legendary nascar modified owner whose cars carried drivers like steady eddie flemke, gene bergin, ron bouchard, bugs stevens, jerry marquis, brett bodine, and more to victory. August 30, 1963 ray hendrick takes virginia 400 nascar. The chrome horn looking back a bit with phil smith. As a matter of fact, i am parnelli jones rifes racing. Lots of pics of my favorite mod driver, please repost if you can, thanks ssffnomad, oct 6, 2010. Odonnell started his career as a riding mechanic for duesenberg racecar driver eddie rickenbacker.
Married to an accomplished late modelsprint car driver since 1973, joyce has also served on the race team pit crew, garnering considerable inside information and experience. Old race cars vintage race car car makes nascar racing car and driver pavement coaches connecticut malta. Posted on 19681103 20181210 author flemke categories 2x coupe, bob judkins, cars, other, photos. Drivers such as the legendary steady eddie flemke, denny zimmerman, reggie ruggiero, don moon, ron wyckoff, ray miller, the late dick watson, and manymore of the sports heavyhitters all toured. Bouchards original cars, and some cars of his fatherinlaw, steady eddie flemke. A place to share pictures and stories of the boss jump to. Every driver mentioned was a modified feature winner already in their careers. Im just trying to secure enough finances to see what we can do. Yes, i do read some, or parts of books, a task i rate up there with a sharp stick in the eye. Steady eddie memories of ed flemke, modified racings fastest professor edited by bones bourcier 2007 a very good read about one of the truly great modified racers.
Modifieds competing in front of a packed house in 1984 nl day file photo the racing community loss one of its legends when steady eddie flemke passed away in april of 1984. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Bud meyer, eddies son, joined eddie meyer engineering in 1928. A website about steady eddie flemke as a driver for more than 30 years in highly competitive modified stock car racing, ed won hundreds of races up and down the east coast. He was a race car enthusiast and raced and built modified race cars for twenty years, in 1966 he was track champion at plainville stadium. Memories of ed flemke, modified racing s fastest professor 2007, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The united states modified touring series usmts is the fastest growing and most popular openwheel dirt modified touring series in the united states. Courtesy of flemke collection the % car he drove for a while. Fuller, flemke and ruggiero take modifieds to the next level mooresville, n. A more modern pinto modified ride later in the career. Steady eddie retired in 1978 running his last race at stafford. Steady eddie flemke started his driving career in 1948 in the early jalopy races. Mystic missile racing was established in 1961 by team owner bob garbarino.
Annual plainville stadium reunion slated for saturday. Team owner roger hill said that a new driver would be in place in time for the upcoming thompson event. Aug 06, 20 the late steady eddie flemke learned his driving skills at the now shuttered plainville speedway in connecticut. Drivers such as the legendary steady eddie flemke, denny zimmerman, reggie ruggiero, charlie jarzombek, ray miller, the late dick watson, and stillmore of the sports heavyhitters all toured the tight, demanding oval during its colorful history. Drivers such as the legendary steady eddie flemke, denny zimmerman, reggie ruggiero, charlie jarzombek, ron wyckoff, ray miller, the late dick watson, and stillmore of the sports heavyhitters all toured the tight, demanding oval during its colorful history. Along the way the connecticut driver raced at marlboro raceway and beltsville speedway in maryland during the 60s. He had worked for 38 years as a mechanic for the former georges service station in thomaston. The shows subject was eddie flemke sr, featuring guests eddie jr, pete hamilton and a chap named denny zimmerman. In recent seasons, eddie flemke has played a utility role in the nascar modified series. A talented super modified race car driver, he won more new england super modified championships than any other driver in history and was inducted into the new england auto racing hall of fame in 1999. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. The team has fielded some of the most competitive cars and successful drivers in the history of the modified tour as well as representing. It has been fun to tie this into a senior moment directly related to reading the book steady eddie by giving the results of one of his bandit stops.
The racing life and times of legendary modified driver ed flemke sr. Charlie jarzombek and tiger tom baldwin in his other race car. He died of injuries sustained in a crash during a national championship aaa race. Steady eddie, memories of ed flemke, modified racings. Drivers such as the legendary steady eddie flemke, denny zimmerman, reggie ruggiero, charlie jarzombek, ray miller, the late dick watson, and stillmore of the sports heavyhitters all.
Our guys couldnt run with them until flemke finally shared. Car owner gary teto was spearheading an effort to get nascar to revamp their race format for upcoming flash events at the twin state speedway in new hampshire and at the riverhead raceway on long island. Tales of greats like jocko giacomo, buddy krebs, steady eddie flemke, bob polverari, reggie ruggiero, mike stefanik, geoff bodine, jimmy spencer. Eddie was there almost from the beginning in the late forties. Mar 20, 20 this pin was discovered by larry animal garner. On renes right is dirttrack racing great frankie schneider. Join facebook to connect with eddie spurling and others you may know.
Nascar race cars old race cars vintage race car car makes car and driver coaches monster trucks classic vehicles. Eddie generally ran the business and bud was primarily in charge of the shop. October 25, 1964 richmonds ted hairfield takes langley. Steady eddie memories of ed flemke, modified racing s fastest professor edited by bones bourcier 2007 a very good read about one of the truly great modified racers. The team has fielded some of the most competitive cars and successful drivers in the history of the modified tour as well as representing quality sponsors such as pennzoil and ralston purina. Plus, the extremely talented and dedicated professional modified stockcar driver was an innovator who did much to advance the modified chassis technology. Steady eddie memories of ed flemke, modified racings fastest professor edited by bones bourcier one of the easts most influential shorttrackers recalled by ron bouchard, pete hamilton, soft cover, 256 pp. Memories of ed flemke, modified racing s fastest professor on. The write up immediately below is how jack described the. Eddie meyer went into business in 1919 repairing model t fords in redlands, california and became a successful race car driver, racing a rajo model t with great success in 1923 and 1924. Posted on 19500319 20170319 author flemke categories jocko maggiacomo, other. Legends of nascar ed tried this supermodified late in his career. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by.
John grady photo from otto graham site a pavement mod with the familiar flemke front end setup. Crouse was twice nascar national modified champion. Keep up to date with us here on this page for driver announcements and. Steady eddie flemke tribute page public group facebook. New england auto racing hall of fame member the late steady eddie flemke is pictured here with one of the moresuccessful rides of his. Inside hermans world, the kenny wallace story rifes. Flemke was one of the most respected competitors in modified racing, as a driver, mechanic and chassis setup innovator. We are continuing this great collectible, low production amount line of your favorite vintage modified drivers. He was raised in thomaston and was a graduate of oliver wolcott technical high school in torrington. Eddie gray february 4, 1920 october 25, 1969 was a race car driver from gardena, california. Ed finished 2nd in the national modified standings in 1961 and 1962, when every other driver in the top 10 was south of the border, including a young driver who finished 8th in points in 1961 named bobby allison. In the 1950s he raced at all the united stock car tracks and won riverside park championships in 1956 and 58.
She has been on the national sprint car hall of fames selection committee since its beginning in 1990. We carry a full line of nascar, nhra, sprint car and vintage dirt champ, indy and coupes. Sep, 2015 besides the trophies, 10 race cars will be on display in the 2,800squarefoot museum, including five of mr. Jun 22, 2018 steady eddie flemke, leading the famed eastern bandits, arrived late at the old bridge speedway in new jersey after a weekend swing through the south. Ed drove the garutis 14 and 28 cars from 1955 through 1958. Most recently, he was an honoree at the north east motor sports museum legends day in 2019 in loudon, nh. In the 1950s he was a regular at the riverside park speedway in the modified division winning the track championship in 1956 and 1958.
Apr 20, 2020 a talented super modified race car driver, he won more new england super modified championships than any other driver in history and was inducted into the new england auto racing hall of fame in 1999. Plus, the extremely talented and dedicated professional modified stock car driver was an innovator who did much to advance the modified chassis technology. Edward francis odonnell 22 june 1887 26 november 1920 was an american racecar driver. The purpose of this website is to create as complete as. Mystic missiles core competency has been competing in the nascar modified tour since its inception in 1985. Posted on 19641 20171223 author flemke categories other, photos, ted hairfield, wally dallenbach ted hairfield, eddie crouse posted on 19650207 20170209 author flemke categories eddie crouse, other, photos, ted hairfield. The team has fielded some of the most competitive cars and successful drivers in the history of the modified tour as well as representing quality sponsors. Plus, the extremely talented and dedicated professional modified stockcar driver was an innovator who did much to advance the modified chassis technology of his era. Ladabouche collection gater racing news photos this is one of the most familiar photos in northeastern stock car racing the godfrey wentzel sedans running, nose to tail, in one of the all star league shows. He became champion of a predecessor of the nascar winston west series in 1958, 1961 and 1962.
Eddie was very willing to teach and encourage other drivers such as denny zimmerman, reggie ruggerio, ron bouchard and richie evans. This got him, and his traveling and racing companions. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by john56h, apr 11. Mystic missile racing, 36 quarry rd, mystic, ct 2020. As a driver for more than 30 years in highly competitive modified stock car racing, ed won hundreds of races up and down the east coast. On saturday night, steady eddie flemke who would become a legend in his own time, won the 25 lap sportsman feature. Drivers such as the legendary steady eddie flemke, denny zimmerman, reggie ruggiero, charlie jarzombek, ray miller, the late dick watson, and stillmore of the sports.
He achieved that despite often being limited to a very modest. Steady eddie flemke stock car racing, old race cars. Courtesy of mary summers cortese this win gave ed a real lift. Modified triumph in the season ending 1963 virginia 400 nascar national championship modified sportsman race at richmond, virginias thirdmile paved southside speedway.
Steady eddie flemke a vintage stock car racing site. Eddie flemke never won a national championship, only because he never pursued it. Flemke, of southington, said wednesday that hes unsure if hell be competing, fulltime or even parttime, on the nascar whelen modified tour in 2014. The series was then known as nascar pacific coast late model pclm. I dont have a writeup, but this past saturday, august 30, marked the 51st anniversary of rapid ray hendrick s mr. He achieved that despite often being limited to a very modest budget, and indeed he took pride in doing a lot with a little. The maryland stock car racing hall of fame shows ray hendrick finishing 9th and brother ed hendrick 17th in 1966 nascar modified points at. Fifthannual plainville stadium reunion set for oct. Having a limited knowledge of background on flemke s career, other than what i followed in the racing papers or stories i. This fine book was composed and compiled by mark bones bourcier, and is published by coastal international. This history minute takes us back to a nascar national championship modified sportsman race on the dirt at langley field speedway in hampton, virginia on october 25, 1964 the ray platte memorial 200. August 27, 1930 march 30, 1984 of new britain, connecticut, was the leader of 1960s east coast bandits that raced and won everywhere. A few more of eddie flemke in the 2x a racing through time photo found through the speedway line report.
Ed flemke was one of the great men of american racing. Posted on 19490207 20170209 author flemke categories other. Vintage race car, car makes, car photos, monster trucks, vehicles, dirt track. Memories of ed flemke, modified racing s fastest professor. January 22, 2015 lfr chassis has announced a partnership with race works chassis, owned by ed flemke jr. The judge who sentenced him said i want him to hear the cars racing the judge also did another odd thing.
Memories of ed flemke book soft cover steady eddie. New england auto racing hall of fame member the late. I have been reading the book steady eddie by bones bouncier. Click on the year to see the standings for that year. Everybody associates a driver to a certain car or paint scheme. Steady eddie was a very special guy to so many of us. Steady eddie, memories of ed flemke, modified racing s fastest professor quantity. Looking back with phil smith the chrome horn modified.
July 28, 2017 sixty five years ago in 1952 fred luchesi, driving the sgambato no. Photos courtesy of tom ormsby click pictures for full view forty five years ago in 1963, steady eddie flemke sr. The 2x coupe of steady eddie flemke running the hillborne injection system, alcohol fueled. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year.
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