Memories of SPRINGFIELD'S SPEEDWAY

Vukie · 8/6/09, 4:25 PM

One for Morty.

http://www.freewebs.com/springfieldsspeedway/

mortboyz · 8/6/09, 5:29 PM

Thanks a lot, Vukie!!

I've seen some of these shots before, but most for the first time.
Ahhh, the memories.

Pat O'Connor Fan · 8/6/09, 5:47 PM

That one sure stirred up some old memories.

illiNOISE · 8/6/09, 6:27 PM

I noticed on the ad for the '68 open comp super modified race that they started 30 cars in the feature. Bet that was interesting for the scorers.

dirtnonwingfan · 8/6/09, 6:47 PM

Thanks so much for the link. This certainly brought back a lot of good memories.

staggerman · 8/6/09, 7:48 PM

thats awesome. my dad has a bunch of piks from there, ill have to get on him to get some posted.

Mud Packer · 8/6/09, 9:13 PM

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing Vukie!

sprinthead · 8/6/09, 9:24 PM

Scroll to the bottom and there is a link to more pictures....http://www.thevintageracer.com/artic...ringfield1.htm

My dad and I were there one time for an All-Star race and unfortunately it was the last season they were open. I wish we would have gone there sooner....it was a neat joint! I remember walking the pits after the races and we were talking with Leonard McCarl. I was only 12 or so and was pretty shy and he asked if I wanted a soda. I said no, that's ok and he jumped all over my ass saying, "why the f_ck not, its free!" or something like that...so I grab a soda...LOL...for some reason that memory stuck with me. I also remember Jack Hewitt bouncing off the walls at the apex of the corners all night! Good stuff.

Modocer 57 · 8/6/09, 9:44 PM

Attended races there from 1952 till 1982, what great racing, always thought the midgets were the best. Thanks for the memories.

8/7/09, 5:59 AM

I am very proud to say that Springfield Speedway was the "fix" that has gotten me so addicted to racing, an addiction I am not soon going to try and combat. It is such a shame that is no more. The USAC shows are what we made and walking around the pits were so much fun after the races. We would always pick up tear offs on the track on our way to the pits. WIshed I could have gotten some of the drivers back then to autograph them but when you are 8 years old you are too busy being awe struck meeting the drivers.

Sure wish that track was around. This track has taught me one important thing: We need to save our tracks. I feel for so many of the fans at Manzy when it closed.

8/6/09, 5:29 PM	Re: Memories of SPRINGFIELD'S SPEEDWAY	#2
mortboyz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,292	Thanks a lot, Vukie!! I've seen some of these shots before, but most for the first time. Ahhh, the memories. __________________ Randy Mortland

8/6/09, 5:47 PM	Re: Memories of SPRINGFIELD'S SPEEDWAY	#3
Pat O'Connor Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,711	That one sure stirred up some old memories. __________________ Steve Turner “Just try to make the world a better place for your having been here” -- Jimmy Doolittle, World War II Medal Of Honor recipient

8/6/09, 6:27 PM	Re: Memories of SPRINGFIELD'S SPEEDWAY	#4
illiNOISE Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 783	I noticed on the ad for the '68 open comp super modified race that they started 30 cars in the feature. Bet that was interesting for the scorers. __________________ Even Roman Chariots ran non-wing, and on dirt. Hail Caesar!

8/6/09, 6:47 PM	Re: Memories of SPRINGFIELD'S SPEEDWAY	#5
dirtnonwingfan Senior Member Race Count This Year: 9 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,253	Thanks so much for the link. This certainly brought back a lot of good memories. __________________ Frank Daigh

8/6/09, 9:13 PM	Re: Memories of SPRINGFIELD'S SPEEDWAY	#7
Mud Packer Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 87 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,538	Great stuff. Thanks for sharing Vukie! __________________ Mike Be nice to people on the way up. You might need them on the way down. Jimmy Durante

8/6/09, 9:24 PM	Re: Memories of SPRINGFIELD'S SPEEDWAY	#8
sprinthead Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 87	Scroll to the bottom and there is a link to more pictures....http://www.thevintageracer.com/artic...ringfield1.htm My dad and I were there one time for an All-Star race and unfortunately it was the last season they were open. I wish we would have gone there sooner....it was a neat joint! I remember walking the pits after the races and we were talking with Leonard McCarl. I was only 12 or so and was pretty shy and he asked if I wanted a soda. I said no, that's ok and he jumped all over my ass saying, "why the f_ck not, its free!" or something like that...so I grab a soda...LOL...for some reason that memory stuck with me. I also remember Jack Hewitt bouncing off the walls at the apex of the corners all night! Good stuff. __________________ Jason Anderson

8/6/09, 9:44 PM	Re: Memories of SPRINGFIELD'S SPEEDWAY	#9
Modocer 57 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 86	Attended races there from 1952 till 1982, what great racing, always thought the midgets were the best. Thanks for the memories.

8/7/09, 5:59 AM	Re: Memories of SPRINGFIELD'S SPEEDWAY	#10
dirtywhiteboy Posts: n/a Tournaments Won: 1	I am very proud to say that Springfield Speedway was the "fix" that has gotten me so addicted to racing, an addiction I am not soon going to try and combat. It is such a shame that is no more. The USAC shows are what we made and walking around the pits were so much fun after the races. We would always pick up tear offs on the track on our way to the pits. WIshed I could have gotten some of the drivers back then to autograph them but when you are 8 years old you are too busy being awe struck meeting the drivers. Sure wish that track was around. This track has taught me one important thing: We need to save our tracks. I feel for so many of the fans at Manzy when it closed.