opening night...1970!

[Boneman]

Here is something a little different.

One of the Florida City veterans, Don Winchester, has written the first installment in his wonderful account of racing in another time, and in a vastly changed world. He was in the pits when the Florida City Speedway opened under new management, and after a tragic accident. There is no other description of the track that is as detailed and interesting as this one. It is some fascinating Florida racing history.

http://www.floridacityspeedway.homestead.com

[larrytg]

Rex

Thanks for the cool link. I knew Don in the early 70's and I tried to email him using the address he posted a while back on the sites guest book. "Undeliverable" , according to my service. If you have an email address for him that you could forward to me (or mine to him) I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Larry
larryglendenning@gmail.com

[OLD STYLE RACER 2]

I'm hooked now!!

Man that was cool. When was this posted and when's the next installment??

[Boneman]

Last night, and as soon as I get it!

[SeminoleWind]

Wow! Outstanding! I think I was only around 5 years old when I made my only trip to Florida City Speedway. Mr. Winchester resurrected images in my head that had not been processed for over 3 decades. I'm thankful that my dad took me to the races on that long lost day of times past. I'm also thankful that I spent last Friday at Road Atlanta, with my dad, creating new memories.

[OLD STYLE RACER 2]

Seminole, You might not realize it, but your one lucky man. I was born in 70' but it was my dad who got me into racing. Never went to Florida city but I did get to MANY tracks here in Florida. The reason I say your lucky is because this July 1st will be 5 years since I lost my dad and you still have yours so cherish everyday you have with him. Trust me on this one.

On a lighter note, Most days I'm glad he got me into racing, but other days I wished he wouldn't had. I raced years ago and for the last 10 years my son has ran karts. Now it's time for a race car. Some days my checking account is not to happy!!!...LOL [ neither is momma ]

[ancrdave]

I was stationed at Homestead AFB in the summer of 1974 and got a chance to catch some of the final shows at Florida City... Although it was pretty run-down by then, the racing wasn't too bad... Pretty cool time for me... Go to west Palm on Friday, Hialeah Saturday and Florida City on Sunday afternoon...