Mobsters as early race promoters?

joemizzou · 12/9/09, 1:19 AM

https://www.sprintcarstuff.com/Produ...l.aspx?id=1542

This book has a lot of info in it about Kansas City Auto Racing--especially Olympic Stadium. My Grandpa used to go there and he told my dad stories about the mob influence at the track.

dave · 12/9/09, 11:19 AM

Wasn't there something about one Dude Teete in NSSN being arrested on drug charges last summer? He being a Florida pavement star.

12/9/09, 1:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dave

Wasn't there something about one Dude Teete in NSSN being arrested on drug charges last summer? He being a Florida pavement star.

WOW, that's definately not the kind of name I would want ot have if I was facing prison time. The "boys" in the slammer will love him.

Lucky161 · 12/9/09, 5:53 PM

Keep in mind that there's a difference between being a ******** and being a mobster. A BIG difference.\
Jim Morrison

Mud Packer · 12/9/09, 7:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmojo5

Keep in mind that there's a difference between being a ******** and being a mobster. A BIG difference.\
Jim Morrison

Jim,

One of the biggest differences is that criminals got caught and mobsters didn't, yet

Lucky161 · 12/9/09, 9:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mud Packer

Jim,

One of the biggest differences is that criminals got caught and mobsters didn't, yet

Yes, common terms to describe mobsters is "reputed" or "alleged."
Crimminals are more commonly referred to as convicts, excons and felons.

It was before my time and I'm fairly old, but Pat Kirkwood from Fort Worth was a reasonably successful racer who reportedly had mob ties. I looked and I haven't been able to confirm it, but I think he owned a race track, perhaps Riverside in Fort Worth. He is more well known for owning the Cellar an after hours joint in Fort Worth that later had locations in Dallas and Houston.

racerjim2 · 12/10/09, 12:04 PM

Seems like there was 1 Kansas City 70's era sprint car racer who disappeared and it was said the mob got him. Can't think of his name but was it Stan Borfosky (sp)?

duchessjane · 12/10/09, 12:56 PM

I love all of these book recommendations. Will get me through the winter. Thanks!

12/10/09, 4:04 PM

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Originally Posted by racerjim2

Seems like there was 1 Kansas City 70's era sprint car racer who disappeared and it was said the mob got him. Can't think of his name but was it Stan Borfosky (sp)?

I would like to know more about this story...

Speedwrench · 12/10/09, 4:51 PM

Never heard about any " connections ", but didn't one of the midget racing Pens of the chicago area disappear under somewhat mysterious circumstances?

12/9/09, 1:19 AM	#11 Re: Mobsters as early race promoters?
joemizzou Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9	https://www.sprintcarstuff.com/Produ...l.aspx?id=1542 This book has a lot of info in it about Kansas City Auto Racing--especially Olympic Stadium. My Grandpa used to go there and he told my dad stories about the mob influence at the track.

12/9/09, 11:19 AM	#12 Re: Mobsters as early race promoters?
dave Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 99	Wasn't there something about one Dude Teete in NSSN being arrested on drug charges last summer? He being a Florida pavement star.

12/10/09, 12:04 PM	#17 Re: Mobsters as early race promoters?
racerjim2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 488	Seems like there was 1 Kansas City 70's era sprint car racer who disappeared and it was said the mob got him. Can't think of his name but was it Stan Borfosky (sp)?

12/10/09, 12:56 PM	#18 Re: Mobsters as early race promoters?
duchessjane Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 13	I love all of these book recommendations. Will get me through the winter. Thanks!

12/10/09, 4:51 PM	#20 Re: Mobsters as early race promoters?
Speedwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,047	Never heard about any " connections ", but didn't one of the midget racing Pens of the chicago area disappear under somewhat mysterious circumstances?