Four to little 500 hall of fame in 2012

Pavement Dave · 5/9/12, 12:02 AM

FOUR TO LITTLE 500 HALL OF FAME IN 2012

Anderson, IN - May 9, 2012 - Three well-known Little 500 competitors and track official are slated for induction into the Little 500 Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 26, part of " Little 500 Week " in Anderson, Indiana. The " Class of 2012 " will be formally inducted at a luncheon at Anderson Speedway.

From the Historic Era (1949-1975) are Finley Lane and the late Bob Luscomb while from the Modern Era comes Joe Conroy and Mike Blake.

Lane, of Poneto, IN, is a longtime track official particularly during the Sun Valley era. He produced Little 500 souvenir programs through many years with other family members. Also assisted former track owner, Joe Helping, in many capacities.

Luscomb, originally from Orlando, FL, was an influential Floridian driver who was the first Sunshine State driver to begin the annual trek in 1972. He made 6 starts from '72 to '77 while leading 24 laps. He continued as a car owner and finished 3rd with driver Dave Scarborough in 1979.

Blake, who currently lives in Indianapolis,IN, made 11 starts as a driver from 1976 to 2002 with a best finish of twelfth in 1998. He completed 3,829 laps as a driver. He has fielded 7 entries as a car owner since 2003 with a best finish of 8th with driver Brad Armstrong in 2008.

Conroy, from Brunswick, OH, was a car owner who fielded 8 entries from 1991-1998. His cars finished 3rd in 1995 and 1998. His cars led 269 laps.

Tickets for this year's luncheon can be purchased by calling (765) 288-4587. Seating is limited, so advance tickets will be the only way to guarantee a seat.

5/9/12, 8:59 AM

Dave,
I will be attending the Little 500 this year for my 20th year in a row...this is always one of my favorite events of the racing season. I have gone on the Anderson Speedway website to look at the entry list for this years race and I have question that I am hoping you might have the answer to....is Dave Steele going to compete this year? He has always been one of my favorites and I love the way he drives there (always charging forward!!)

Also do you know of any place on the web that has some good articles about the Little 500. I love reading about the history of the place, my father who will attend with me was a spotter there in the early 60s and we started going again in 1992......hoping for a safe, rain free race this year!!

interpreter66 · 5/9/12, 5:51 PM

joe conroy former sprint car and silver crown car owner with the familiar orange #18 ,the inventor and owner of conroy Pnu-control bleeder system's.

congrat's uncle joe

Pavement Dave · 5/9/12, 9:45 PM

Not sure if Dave Steele is planning on running the Little 500. I see he is entered in the Must See Racing event at Winchester 6 days before the Little 500. He hasnt sent a Little 500 entry in as of yet. But since he will be in the area you never know.
Not sure where to find old Little 500 stories. Try www.facebook.com/mustseeracing as they are doing a Little 500 pic of the day each day until the race. There have been some interesting pics so far on there. Check it out.

5/9/12, 12:02 AM	#1 Four to little 500 hall of fame in 2012
Pavement Dave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 475	FOUR TO LITTLE 500 HALL OF FAME IN 2012 Anderson, IN - May 9, 2012 - Three well-known Little 500 competitors and track official are slated for induction into the Little 500 Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 26, part of " Little 500 Week " in Anderson, Indiana. The " Class of 2012 " will be formally inducted at a luncheon at Anderson Speedway. From the Historic Era (1949-1975) are Finley Lane and the late Bob Luscomb while from the Modern Era comes Joe Conroy and Mike Blake. Lane, of Poneto, IN, is a longtime track official particularly during the Sun Valley era. He produced Little 500 souvenir programs through many years with other family members. Also assisted former track owner, Joe Helping, in many capacities. Luscomb, originally from Orlando, FL, was an influential Floridian driver who was the first Sunshine State driver to begin the annual trek in 1972. He made 6 starts from '72 to '77 while leading 24 laps. He continued as a car owner and finished 3rd with driver Dave Scarborough in 1979. Blake, who currently lives in Indianapolis,IN, made 11 starts as a driver from 1976 to 2002 with a best finish of twelfth in 1998. He completed 3,829 laps as a driver. He has fielded 7 entries as a car owner since 2003 with a best finish of 8th with driver Brad Armstrong in 2008. Conroy, from Brunswick, OH, was a car owner who fielded 8 entries from 1991-1998. His cars finished 3rd in 1995 and 1998. His cars led 269 laps. Tickets for this year's luncheon can be purchased by calling (765) 288-4587. Seating is limited, so advance tickets will be the only way to guarantee a seat. _________________________________________________ Last edited by Pavement Dave; 5/9/12 at 9:40 PM.

5/9/12, 8:59 AM	#2 Re: Four to little 500 hall of fame in 2012
melatthepentagon Posts: n/a	Dave, I will be attending the Little 500 this year for my 20th year in a row...this is always one of my favorite events of the racing season. I have gone on the Anderson Speedway website to look at the entry list for this years race and I have question that I am hoping you might have the answer to....is Dave Steele going to compete this year? He has always been one of my favorites and I love the way he drives there (always charging forward!!) Also do you know of any place on the web that has some good articles about the Little 500. I love reading about the history of the place, my father who will attend with me was a spotter there in the early 60s and we started going again in 1992......hoping for a safe, rain free race this year!!

5/9/12, 9:45 PM	#4 Re: Four to little 500 hall of fame in 2012
Pavement Dave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 475	Not sure if Dave Steele is planning on running the Little 500. I see he is entered in the Must See Racing event at Winchester 6 days before the Little 500. He hasnt sent a Little 500 entry in as of yet. But since he will be in the area you never know. Not sure where to find old Little 500 stories. Try www.facebook.com/mustseeracing as they are doing a Little 500 pic of the day each day until the race. There have been some interesting pics so far on there. Check it out.