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eastern mod describes racing a usac sprint (0) (1,194)
Posted By k-bob
eastern mod describes racing a usac sprint
4/10/24, 4:16 PM
thought some here might enjoy this.... in this podcast at 37 min 45 seconds eastern mod vet d. buffalino describes racing a usac sprinter on the temporary 3/8th bridgeport nj track... "you're looking...
10/7/2023 - Lawrenceburg Speedway Results (13) (4,309)
Posted By k-bob
Here's a 'burg thought fwiw... Bridgeport New...
10/8/23, 11:08 AM
Here's a 'burg thought fwiw... Bridgeport New Jersey is now similar to the burg and 305 wing sprints put on pretty good shows there... things may be different I don't know for Lawrenceburg... but...
Keyboard Jockies idea's for future Lawrenceburg Speedway. (31) (9,549)
Posted By k-bob
Discussion of being a promoter reminded me of a...
8/26/23, 12:54 PM
Discussion of being a promoter reminded me of a podcast... Glen hyneman, guest of episode 23 of "the 4 wide salute podcast," is 4-decade owner of eastern modifieds and also some sprints, but he also...
Bridgeport thoughts (2) (1,548)
Posted By k-bob
Road update. A bridge carrying all Lanes of 95...
6/13/23, 9:45 AM
Road update. A bridge carrying all Lanes of 95 North collapsed over the weekend, but it is approximately 20 mi north of the path to Bridgeport coming from Grandview or the west..
Bridgeport thoughts (2) (1,548)
Posted By k-bob
After decades in the midwest I have three decades...
6/11/23, 7:59 AM
After decades in the midwest I have three decades around Bridgeport

It might be good to be through with your drive down 476 -- the highway towards the speedway across the Philly suburbs -- before...
Track(s) no longer around you wish you could visit 1st time? (41) (8,292)
Posted By k-bob
I saw n bremen & dayton as ruins in the 80s,...
12/29/22, 2:04 PM
I saw n bremen & dayton as ruins in the 80s, never w racing. Did see bryan ohio back then.

I loved the big bridgeport nj 5/8 w big block modifieds... so wish I had seen rolling wheels which I am...
Partial To A Specific Track??? (44) (11,971)
Posted By k-bob
When I lived in Oh til 1990: eldora. In philly...
12/15/22, 8:52 AM
When I lived in Oh til 1990: eldora. In philly since then: bridgeport.nj. Had to get used to the look of eastern mods, vs sprints w/o wings... but they really slide, run close, self start, flip less...
When and Where Did You See Your 1st Sprint Car Race (77) (20,065)
Posted By k-bob
About 1983 habarts Holmes county speedway...
11/18/22, 8:56 PM
About 1983 habarts Holmes county speedway lakeville oh.
Grandview Speedway (11) (3,408)
Posted By k-bob
If you know that area very well one of the...
9/1/22, 11:59 AM
If you know that area very well one of the four-cylinder cars (police paint scheme) that races at bridgeport is parked in a garage on land that may go to the warehouses.

I don't take anything for...
Grandview Speedway (11) (3,408)
Posted By k-bob
To be on the land just south of Bridgeport .... 3...
9/1/22, 11:57 AM
To be on the land just south of Bridgeport .... 3 warehouses appear to be shown outside and beyond the southern edge of bridgeport's land/parking...
Grandview Speedway (11) (3,408)
Posted By k-bob
Thanks for that article about the development...
9/1/22, 11:56 AM
Thanks for that article about the development near Bridgeport... it mentions three warehouses being built but they appear from the image in that article...
USAC History Help (14) (4,433)
Posted By k-bob
If I remember correctly there was an article in...
7/24/22, 8:22 PM
If I remember correctly there was an article in Open Wheel magazine entitled "USAC Takes Wing"... about this story
It's SPRINT WEEK! (15) (3,381)
Posted By k-bob
Hey yeleyfan... I wonder if we once met upper...
7/22/22, 6:37 PM
Hey yeleyfan... I wonder if we once met upper rows at grandview, when I was mentioning seeing a lot of 80s usac in my ohio days? In any case, I will be at bport nj urc not out there.. but thanks for...
Controversial post. Get rid of work areas and race. (36) (8,586)
Posted By k-bob
If a track runs any number/size of divisions...
7/5/22, 8:51 AM
If a track runs any number/size of divisions causing shows to take 3 + hours, they might put the races on flo, put the order of events online, run the A division feature first, and keep the ticket...
Pennsylvania Perspective (25) (5,480)
Posted By k-bob
Yeah these multi division shows take more time. ...
6/10/22, 7:57 AM
Yeah these multi division shows take more time. And I like sprints and big blocks more than other divisions. Also features more than heats and consis.

So I am lucky to have Bridgeport nj nearby...
Pennsylvania Perspective (25) (5,480)
Posted By k-bob
Given prices of gas... and some day a new car......
6/7/22, 11:38 AM
Given prices of gas... and some day a new car... I feel lucky to have a 20 min drive to bridgeport. Now rebuilt along lines of Lawrenceburg, races are on flo, sell season passes. Watch heats on...
Pennsylvania Perspective (25) (5,480)
Posted By k-bob
Yeah to go to the Grove from Philly means not...
6/6/22, 5:40 PM
Yeah to go to the Grove from Philly means not only 90 mi drive, but trying to get there through Friday PM Philadelphia area traffic... lincoln further in miles.

Bridgeport on the other hand is in...
Pennsylvania Perspective (25) (5,480)
Posted By k-bob
A track that runs a "PA" sprint race around a...
6/6/22, 9:05 AM
A track that runs a "PA" sprint race around a lot of people is bridgeport nj... just across the river from Pennsylvania, only maybe 15 mi south of philly... I live in a Southern Philadelphia suburb...
Pennsylvania Perspective (25) (5,480)
Posted By k-bob
Hi. Long time reader, new poster. PA subject...
6/6/22, 7:38 AM
Hi. Long time reader, new poster. PA subject drew me in.

Lived OH til 90 and saw all 80s IN sprints and USAC (hewitt hood butler vogler). Great stuff of course. Since '90, near Philly so PA...