Avilla Speedway

fish · 6/2/11, 1:22 AM

Hi Everyone. I'm working on a project for a local newspaper on Avilla Speedway. The track closed in the 90s. I would like to get some memories from any drivers that raced there and fans that used to visit the northern Indiana track for a story.

Please e-mail with any memories of the place. I'll need your name if I use any of the comments for a story.

jfisher@kpcnews.net

Thanks, Jim Fisher

short track scott · 6/2/11, 7:02 AM

Talk to Hurryin' Hank Lower. Ed Kenens got his only feature win there on the pavement with SoD/AVSS.

The best story I remember is Denny England getting dumped in his heat race. He went over to confront the offender only to have a future 4 time nascar champ put his hands up and say 'please don't kill me!'
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flaggeravilla · 6/30/11, 6:02 PM

I was the flagman at the speedway during the mid and late 80's. Before that I was one of the scorers. My dad worked for Howard Bice at his Auto repair shop, when they got off work they would pick up David and I to pick up rocks during the building of the track. I was there when Mel Kenyon,Ed Howe,Mark Martin,Moose Meyers,Jeff Gordon and a man that was like a second father the late great Joe Wallace raced at the track. If you would like to know more ask away.

sc17x · 6/30/11, 7:46 PM

Jess Yates ,lil Joe Benet Fred Elkins are drivers that raced there too ,Moose Myers was a childhood hero of mine. After it went 2 dirt SOD and the all stars put on some awesome winged sprint shows!
lots of fond memories!!
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nathans1012 · 6/30/11, 10:54 PM

Anyone have any pictures from the track; Arial View, Wrecks / Crashes, Racing Action, ect...??

T&A Racing · 7/1/11, 4:28 AM

Motocross track was mediocre at best. Decent layout, ****** soil and track prep. But not sure about the circle track. Always wish I could have seen an event there though.

treecitytornado · 7/1/11, 10:52 AM

I believe the first 2 Hoosier Fall Classics were there before they started having them at Lawrenceburg.
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jim goerge · 7/1/11, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by treecitytornado

I believe the first 2 Hoosier Fall Classics were there before they started having them at Lawrenceburg.
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I think you:re right . I believe Ricky Hood won the first one and Randy Kinsner won the second one.

jim goerge · 7/2/11, 4:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jim goerge

I think you:re right . I believe Ricky Hood won the first one and Randy Kinsner won the second one.

Wait I was thinking of the first couple of sprint weeks years ago. Old age makes it hard to remember lol :2:

fish · 7/2/11, 2:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nathans1012

Anyone have any pictures from the track; Arial View, Wrecks / Crashes, Racing Action, ect...??

Go to my site and look at the past years listings, you'll find some Avilla.

www.fscpictorial.com

6/30/11, 10:54 PM	#5 Re: Avilla Speedway
nathans1012 Senior Member Race Count This Year: 7 Race Count Last Year: 34 Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7,431	Anyone have any pictures from the track; Arial View, Wrecks / Crashes, Racing Action, ect...?? __________________ 2024 Season: Race 1 - April 20th Brownstown (Crate LM). Unlike many I don't discriminate on what racing I choose to watch.

6/2/11, 1:22 AM	#1 Avilla Speedway
fish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,725	Hi Everyone. I'm working on a project for a local newspaper on Avilla Speedway. The track closed in the 90s. I would like to get some memories from any drivers that raced there and fans that used to visit the northern Indiana track for a story. Please e-mail with any memories of the place. I'll need your name if I use any of the comments for a story. jfisher@kpcnews.net Thanks, Jim Fisher

6/2/11, 7:02 AM	#2
short track scott Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 365	Talk to Hurryin' Hank Lower. Ed Kenens got his only feature win there on the pavement with SoD/AVSS. The best story I remember is Denny England getting dumped in his heat race. He went over to confront the offender only to have a future 4 time nascar champ put his hands up and say 'please don't kill me!' Posted via Mobile Device

6/30/11, 6:02 PM	#3 Re: Avilla Speedway
flaggeravilla Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1	I was the flagman at the speedway during the mid and late 80's. Before that I was one of the scorers. My dad worked for Howard Bice at his Auto repair shop, when they got off work they would pick up David and I to pick up rocks during the building of the track. I was there when Mel Kenyon,Ed Howe,Mark Martin,Moose Meyers,Jeff Gordon and a man that was like a second father the late great Joe Wallace raced at the track. If you would like to know more ask away.

6/30/11, 7:46 PM	#4
sc17x Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 691	Jess Yates ,lil Joe Benet Fred Elkins are drivers that raced there too ,Moose Myers was a childhood hero of mine. After it went 2 dirt SOD and the all stars put on some awesome winged sprint shows! lots of fond memories!! Posted via Mobile Device

7/1/11, 4:28 AM	#6 Re: Avilla Speedway
T&A Racing Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 136	Motocross track was mediocre at best. Decent layout, ****** soil and track prep. But not sure about the circle track. Always wish I could have seen an event there though.

7/1/11, 10:52 AM	#7
treecitytornado Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,016	I believe the first 2 Hoosier Fall Classics were there before they started having them at Lawrenceburg. Posted via Mobile Device