Tri state speedway pics?

Go Fast · 1/17/08, 6:01 PM

I want to see a shot of J.C.'s Lavender and Teal paint scheme again. Sounded horrible, looked awesome.

Also there was a guy from that area who came and ran Paragon some in the late 90's. Younger guy and the car was a neon pink if I remember right. Seems like they had sponsorship from an implement company or Honda dealer that may have been owned by his father in-law. Kid was fast, but didn't last. Anyone remember who I am talking about? I forget the name.

Joey Woods · 1/17/08, 7:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Go Fast

I want to see a shot of J.C.'s Lavender and Teal paint scheme again. Sounded horrible, looked awesome.

Also there was a guy from that area who came and ran Paragon some in the late 90's. Younger guy and the car was a neon pink if I remember right. Seems like they had sponsorship from an implement company or Honda dealer that may have been owned by his father in-law. Kid was fast, but didn't last. Anyone remember who I am talking about? I forget the name.

Might be Lee Blesch aka the flying dutchmen

dalemo · 1/17/08, 9:01 PM

Chad, you maybe a little bigger but not sure youve grown up much! I remember the Ol King car like it was yesterday. Sulawski had his hands full with that one! I call you about Duquoin. It might be a last minute deal. see ya!

AERO410SCJA · 1/17/08, 9:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chadsniffsmethanol

hahaha, not quite...im pretty sure it was taken in 88 or 89...I remember Tommy whooping everyone in the late models...Hayhurst, Amati, Sulawski, Briscoe are just a few of the great drivers running the weekly Sunday night races at that time.

What about Lee Dunn?

chadsniffsmethanol · 1/17/08, 10:41 PM

yea, there is no way i could remember all those names...i think i have a program stashed away from around that time too, i need to dig it out...did Lee Blesch drive the 66 car?? i cant remember, if he did, he stopped racing after a awful flip at tristate that almost destroyed his arm, i think...correct me if im wrong.

and dale let me know about this weekend, memmer and i are going...i got room for more.

Joey Woods · 1/17/08, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by chadsniffsmethanol

yea, there is no way i could remember all those names...i think i have a program stashed away from around that time too, i need to dig it out...did Lee Blesch drive the 66 car?? i cant remember, if he did, he stopped racing after a awful flip at tristate that almost destroyed his arm, i think...correct me if im wrong.

and dale let me know about this weekend, memmer and i are going...i got room for more.

You are correct on both accounts.:thumb:

Go Fast · 1/18/08, 4:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey Woods

Might be Lee Blesch aka the flying dutchmen

BINGO. I knew the name would be familiar. Never knew why he quit racing. Sorry to hear about his injuries. The guy was fast and fearless.
I had some good times talking with those guys at Paragon when they would come race there.

Thanks Joey.:thumb:

1/18/08, 9:58 PM

Lee Blesch and Gary Hayhurst Jr. were a fantastic couple guys to watch as I grew up at the track. There were so many unbelievable races with them involved in it is unforgetable. If anyone has any pictures of car please post them. I have been wanting to see them for a long time!!

dalemo · 1/18/08, 11:44 PM

I know the present track photographer is Phil, but anybody remember who it was back in the early 80's to early 90's? maybe we could get ahold of him, I bet he's got a bunch stashed away!

1/19/08, 12:49 AM

How bout some other weekly guys like "Lightning" Larry Bland (
#2) "Racin" Jason Smith (#28), Tom Tepe (#41), Jerry Hamby (#2?), Matt Gillis (#22) and Mark Cummins (#3)

I remember meeting Mike Ward after a race one night and he handed me a ton of free bubble gum from his sponsor. I was up the whole ride home.

How about the night Hayhurst rode one out on the frontstretch fence. Thought he was going to end up in our lap. Him and Dunn had some of the most historic battles I've ever seen in my 25 years of being a sprint car fan. I believe Dunn won the points title one year by just one or two points.

Hayhurst was one of my heroes growing up. He was bad fast and on the gas.

1/17/08, 6:01 PM	#11 Re: Tri state speedway pics?
Go Fast Senior Member Race Count This Year: 3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 537	I want to see a shot of J.C.'s Lavender and Teal paint scheme again. Sounded horrible, looked awesome. Also there was a guy from that area who came and ran Paragon some in the late 90's. Younger guy and the car was a neon pink if I remember right. Seems like they had sponsorship from an implement company or Honda dealer that may have been owned by his father in-law. Kid was fast, but didn't last. Anyone remember who I am talking about? I forget the name.

1/17/08, 9:01 PM	#13 Re: Tri state speedway pics?
dalemo Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 111	Chad, you maybe a little bigger but not sure youve grown up much! I remember the Ol King car like it was yesterday. Sulawski had his hands full with that one! I call you about Duquoin. It might be a last minute deal. see ya!

1/17/08, 10:41 PM	#15 Re: Tri state speedway pics?
chadsniffsmethanol Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 120	yea, there is no way i could remember all those names...i think i have a program stashed away from around that time too, i need to dig it out...did Lee Blesch drive the 66 car?? i cant remember, if he did, he stopped racing after a awful flip at tristate that almost destroyed his arm, i think...correct me if im wrong. and dale let me know about this weekend, memmer and i are going...i got room for more.

1/18/08, 9:58 PM	#18 Re: Tri state speedway pics?
McDowellMotorsports22D Posts: n/a	Lee Blesch and Gary Hayhurst Jr. were a fantastic couple guys to watch as I grew up at the track. There were so many unbelievable races with them involved in it is unforgetable. If anyone has any pictures of car please post them. I have been wanting to see them for a long time!!

1/18/08, 11:44 PM	#19 Re: Tri state speedway pics?
dalemo Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 111	I know the present track photographer is Phil, but anybody remember who it was back in the early 80's to early 90's? maybe we could get ahold of him, I bet he's got a bunch stashed away!

1/19/08, 12:49 AM	#20 Re: Tri state speedway pics?
StandOnIt#20 Posts: n/a	How bout some other weekly guys like "Lightning" Larry Bland ( #2) "Racin" Jason Smith (#28), Tom Tepe (#41), Jerry Hamby (#2?), Matt Gillis (#22) and Mark Cummins (#3) I remember meeting Mike Ward after a race one night and he handed me a ton of free bubble gum from his sponsor. I was up the whole ride home. How about the night Hayhurst rode one out on the frontstretch fence. Thought he was going to end up in our lap. Him and Dunn had some of the most historic battles I've ever seen in my 25 years of being a sprint car fan. I believe Dunn won the points title one year by just one or two points. Hayhurst was one of my heroes growing up. He was bad fast and on the gas.