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Vintage Turn 5 Photos of Gordie Reinig (4x6) from the 1966-1974 Lancaster era along with Fred Smith (4x6) pictures mostly from Shangri-La (Tioga) are $3 each.
The "Lancaster Heroes" book is available for $21.75.
The Lancaster 1970-1971 two-videotape or DVD set costs $38.
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SPOTLIGHT SHOT
REGIONAL
Former Lancaster Speedway 1967-1974 photographer Gordon Reinig enjoys victory lane after winning a 1973 officials race with the late official Jack Veach. Gordie borrowed John Hoffman's red '66 Olds Cutlass #11 Strictly Stock which visited victory circle three times during the '73 season at Lancaster Speedway.
Photographer: unknown!
DTRP
Mother Nature rained on the parade at Dunn Tire Raceway Park on Saturday, May 30th, forcing the postponement of the Modified feature event. Before the rains fell however, three feature events were completed. Matt Druar claimed his second straight victory in the 4 Cylinders while Tim Garlock held off a late race charge by John Hewson to win the Street Stock feature. Jonathon Price finally won his first DTRP SST Sportsman feature with a dominating performance.
Photograph courtesy of www.dankollander.com
[Full Story: added 6/3]
JOHN HAGGERTY TAKES FIRST WIN AT ARCADE INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
ARCADE
Delevan, NY: Two new winners were able to break into Arcade International Raceway victory lane on Friday night as John Haggerty of Olean, NY registered his first Emerling Resale Center FASTRAK Late Model victory of the season along with Nathan Hill of East Otto, NY who prevailed in the E-Mod feature for his first ever career win of any kind. Repeat winners were Andy Michael of Allegany, NY in the Street Stock main event, Brad Ullman of Allegany, NY with the Four Cylinder feature and Don Williams of Portville, NY in the Pure Stock feature.
[Full Story: added 6/8]
FORMER LANCASTER SPEEDWAY PHOTOGRAPHER GORDON REINIG PASSES
DTRP/LANCASTER
Gordon (“Gordie”) Reinig passed away Monday, April 20, 2009, after a valiant battle with cancer at age 73. Gordie was the photographer for Lancaster (N.Y.) Speedway from 1967 to 1974. He also compiled the speedway’s program and operated Gordie’s Goodie Stand, which sold photos, programs, racing papers and novelties. His work was featured weekly in Gater Racing Photo News and Area Auto Racing News. In 2005, a collection of his photographic work was assembled into a pictorial, “Lancaster Heroes.”
Mr. Reinig was retired from the Buffalo, N.Y. Fire Department, after serving 20 years at Engine 33 (Bailey & Doat Streets).
He is survived by wife Lucille, three children (Gordon, Elizabeth and Amy), his brother Robert, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Calling hours/viewing will be at the Lombardo Funeral Home, 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., in Tonawanda, N.Y., on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
A mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, April 25, at St. Leo the Great RC Church, 885 Sweet Home Road, in Amherst, N.Y., at 8:45 a.m.
John Bisci, Jr.
Condolences can be sent to the family at the following address:
Elizabeth Reinig-Federice
244 Shepard Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14217
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST SITE SPONSOR: ATTITUDECHECKONLINE.COM
NYRACEZONE
3/12/09: NYRaceZone is proud to announce its latest addition to our growing list of sponsors. The Attitude Check: "Express Yourself" site, www.attitudecheckonline.com, offers apparel of all varieties and can be found at the black-colored box link at the left hand column. It carries NYRaceZone.com silkscreened t-shirts that are available on ash gray and indigo blue plus long sleeved t-shirts and sweatshirts. Welcome aboard Mike and Diana Masters!
HOLLAND NASCAR MOTORSPORTS COMPLEX RELEASES 2009 SCHEDULE
HOLLAND
The Holland NASCAR Motorsports Complex has released the schedule of motorsports events for the upcoming 2009 racing season. The Western New York oval’s 50th Anniversary Season slate will consist of 17 events, with the NASCAR RagingWolf.com SST Pro Modifieds highlighting the weekly slate.
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HOLLAND TO HOLD WINTER REGISTRATION PARTY ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
HOLLAND
The Holland NASCAR Motorsports Complex will hold its 2009 Registration Party on Sunday, February 22nd from 1:00-3:00 PM. The event will be held at the Holland Willows in Holland, NY.
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ERICK RUDOLPH AND DAVE DUBOIS NAMED AS DRIVERS OF THE YEAR AT FRIENDS OF AUTO RACING AWARDS BANQUET
FOAR SCORE CLUB/REGIONAL
The Friends of Auto Racing (F.O.A.R. S.C.O.R.E.) Fan Club held their annual awards dinner on Saturday January 24, 2009 at the Elks Club in Lancaster, NY. A crowd of approximately 200 gathered for the affair which annually recognizes and presents specialty awards to deserving drivers and key racing supporters from Western New York and Ontario’s Niagara Region. The highlights of the evening included the induction of four members into the Friends of Auto Racing Hall of Fame and the presentation of Driver of the Year Awards to Erick Rudolph of Ransomville, NY (asphalt racing) and Dave DuBois of Corfu, NY (dirt racing).
Drivers of the Year Picture from left to right: FOAR SCORE Club President Roger McCabe, Erick Rudolph (asphalt), Dave DuBois (dirt), FOAR SCORE Club Vice President Paul Faleski.
1/29:
"Thank you to all who attended the FOAR SCORE Club 61st Annual Awards Party, all of the door prize donors, Mark Southcott for putting together our program, and Paul Faleski for all of his help with the party. Special thanks to Barb Fleetwood for her immense help at the party."
Barbara Kolb
FOAR SCORE Club Party Chairperson
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ERIC BEERS JOINS DELANGE RACING IN 2009
DUNN TIRE/REGIONAL
DeLange Racing of Lockport, New York is proud to announce that Eric Beers of Northampton, Pennsylvania will be the team's driver in 2009. Beers replaces Erick Rudolph of Ransomville, who has decided to broaden his racing program in the upcoming season.
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FOAR SCORE CLUB 61ST ANNUAL AWARDS PARTY SET FOR JANUARY 24, 2009
FOAR SCORE CLUB/REGIONAL
The FOAR SCORE Club 61st Annual Awards Party will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Elks Club on Legion Pkwy. off of Broadway in Lancaster, NY (about 2 miles east of Transit Rd. on the right hand side just before Picasso's Pizza) from 6-11 p.m.
An awards ceremony will be a portion of the evening along with the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame: multi-time track champion John Julicher, legendary car owners and the brother team of Don and the late Ray Turner, and the late track official Jack Veach.
1/18 update: The absolute deadline to order tickets has been extended to Monday night (1/19). It's your last chance to attend this Saturday's FOAR SCORE Club 61st Annual Awards Party. Contact Barb at (716) 684-2852 for tickets or information.
[Full Story: updated 1/18]
TEAM OAKES RACING LOOKS FORWARD TO 2009 SEASON