Modified Reunion gaining steam

[Frasson118]

Having just recently started on working the Reunion, there are already 12 Vintage Cars who have entered, and about 15 Drivers. I haven't even started on the phone calls yet, and I have about 40 of those guys on speed dial.

It's growing, and I've barely just begun contacting people!

Dick Montgomery (Spencer & Lancaster regular)
Jim Fenton (Florida LM badass)
*J.T. Dunn (98 Coupe)
Bill Spade (Long Island legend)
*Geoff Yoder (61 Richie EvansPinto)
*Larry Larivee (7-11 Bob Polverari Coupe)
Jerry Morgan (Orange County Fair regular)
*Tobi Smith (2x Judkins/Flemke Pinto)
Sonny O'Sullivan (Stafford Springs regular)
*Ron Hess (18 Dutch Hoag Coupe)
Bob Malzahn (former Race of Champions winner at Langhorne)
*Buddy Griffin (7 Chevelle LM)
*Jim Higginbotham (15 NAPA BGN)
*Al Jurkowski (6 Cotton Owens Sedan)
Gene Suizdak (Islip regular)
Mickey Corr (Islip regular)
*Richard Bowser (67 Bob Krollage Coupe)
Jim Soucy (car owner for Maynard Troyer & Gil Hearne)
*Bill McPeek (73 Coupe)
Don Stives (NJ legend)
Clay Fray (Long Island Midget & Sprint racer)
*Mark Reardon (39 Coupe, former Wayne Reutimann car)
*Dave Jarrett (97 Sedan, father of local Kelly Jarrett)
*Marty Van Druten (17 Troyer/Hearne Pinto)

*** Bringing a Vintage Car

[Frasson118]

Here is the flier I have been sending out. Any help in contacting former racers is GREATLY appreciated. Please let me know if you can help me contact any former Modified racers.


As the racing season in Florida winds down, it's time to start looking forward to the 2010 racing season and its traditional opener at New Smyrna Speedway. On Friday, February 12th, 2010, the 3rd Annual Modified Reunion will be taking place. This is the same day that honors one of the greatest racers ever, with the annual "Richie Evans Memorial 100, for the Tour-type Modifieds.

For the last 2 years, the Modified Reunion has become part of the festivities at the track, and has become quite popular. Well over 100 of the biggest names from Northeast Modified history have joined us at this event. Drivers, car owners, track owners, flagmen and mechanics from virtually all of the Northeast tracks have been involved. Of course, this event is for the Fans also, and all are welcomed to attend.

Hall of Fame drivers like Dutch Hoag, Bill Wimble, Bentley Warren, Bugs Stevens, Will Cagle, Gil Hearne, Ron Bouchard, Ed Ortiz, Andy Romano, Ron Narducci, Satch Worley and Chuck Boos have all been here. Famous car owners, such as Bob Garbarino, Bob Judkins, Speedy Thomas, Don Turner (of the famous Turner Brothers) and Joe Brady have all supported this event. Track owners Dick Waterman and Stan Friesen, plus Flagmen Ken Golden and Chris Hopkins also turn out to tell old stories and renew friendships.

Also, the Vintage Racecar show has turned out to be very popular with both the fans and participants. Car count has been near the 20 mark each year, and we are expecting a larger turnout than ever in 2010.

Once again, this event is 100% free for all who would like to join us in reliving old memories and the telling of plenty of tall tales. All participating Drivers, as well as the other honored guests, will also receive a pair of Grandstand tickets to enjoy the evening races, and all Vintage Car participants will receive a pair of Pit Passes for the same night. Both of these admissions are courtesy of the New Smyrna Speedway management.

Contacting these former greats is a very difficult job, and we could use all the contact information that we can get. If there is any way you can be there, or if you know someone that would be interested, please contact me. I hope to see you all on February 12th, 2010…!

Jerry Binner, 407-790-9724 or jbinner@att.net

[Frasson118]

Racers that have appeared at the first 2 Reunions:

2009 Modified Reunion

Bill Spade
George Thode
Shirley Morden
Ken Morden
Bugs Stevens
Jack Choquette
Norm Gimmler
Sonny O'Sullivan
Will Cagle
Gene Suizdak
Ron Wilson
Doug Heveron
Dick Waterman
Bill Wimble
Larry Larivee
George Pavlisko
Mark Reardon
Gordie Wood
Ron Bouchard
Jim McGraw
Phil Edwards
Ted Renshaw
Chuck Boos
George Summers
Bill Harman
Jerry Dostie
Bob Judkins
Bob Garbarino
Satch Worley
Dutch Hoag
Mike Loescher
Nick Ronca
Vic Kangas
"Chaplain" Bill Ross
Jimmy Winks
Leo Cleary
Joe Buchek
Tony Hirschman
Wayne Young
Geoff Yoder
Richard Bowser
Diane Schneider-Byers
Bob Krollage
Steve Dielmann
Mike Casterline
Joe Baldwin
Stan Friesen
Jim Higgenbotham
Jim Fenton
Buddy Griffin
"Speedy" Thomas
Jim Hendrickson Jr.
Hal Lawrence
Dick Montgomery
Gene Bergin
Jerry Morgan
Al Jurkowski
Art Davis
Gordie Bird
Rhoda Blackie
Bob Williams
Tom Ormsby
J.T. Dunn
John McGarvey
Jack Anderson
Gene Vitiello
John Clark Sr.
Jackie Soper
Dave Gill
Ray Miller
"Yankee Chuck" Lishua
Charlie O'Neill
Jim "Pappy" Wollman
Ken Golden
Don Stives
Don Turner
Bobby Pendergast
John McCarthy
Richie Iverson
Barry Roy
Carl Bates
Ronnie Wyckoff
Bob Miley
Joe Brady

Others here in 2008:

Gil Hearne
George Proctor
Ron Narducci
Lew Boyd
Bentley Warren
Bill Brainard
Ed Ortiz
Joe Tredeau
Ken Doucette
Jerry Mathis
Joe Winchell
Fran Colson
Jerry Gradl
Andy Romano
Mickey Corr
Don Staubitz
Dick Kluth
Marty VanDruten
Pat Templeman
Joe Farnsworth
Dot Farnsworth

[Frasson118]

Updated Entry List:

It's up to 15 Vintage Cars, with a good possibility of John Smith bringing a Maynard Troyer replica Falcon (called today... car is close to done, but needs a different motor put in).

2010 Reunion

Dick Montgomery (Spencer & Lancaster regular)
Jim Fenton (Florida LM badass)
*J.T. Dunn (98 Coupe)
Bill Spade (Long Island legend)
*Geoff Yoder (61 Richie EvansPinto)
*Larry Larivee (7-11 Bob Polverari Coupe)
Jerry Morgan (Orange County Fair regular)
*Tobi Smith (2x Judkins/Flemke Pinto)
Sonny O'Sullivan (Stafford Springs regular)
*Ron Hess (18 Dutch Hoag Coupe)
Bob Malzahn (former Race of Champions winner at Langhorne)
*Buddy Griffin (7 Chevelle LM)
*Jim Higginbotham (15 NAPA BGN)
*Al Jurkowski (6 Cotton Owens Sedan)
Gene Suizdak (Islip regular)
Mickey Corr (Islip regular)
*Richard Bowser (67 Bob Krollage Coupe)
Jim Soucy (car owner for Maynard Troyer & Gil Hearne)
*Bill McPeek (73 Coupe)
Don Stives (NJ legend)
Clay Fray (Long Island Midget & Sprint racer)
*Mark Reardon (39 Coupe, former Wayne Reutimann car)
*Dave Jarrett (97 Sedan, father of local Kelly Jarrett)
*Marty Van Druten (17 Troyer/Hearne Pinto)
*Richie Iverson (61 Brightbill/Kreitz Coupe)
*Rock Reigle (9 Chuck Boos Coupe)

*** Bringing Vintage Car

[MOE #15]

GREAT JOB!

[Jim Fenton]

Jerry,

You have a PM.

[tccaz]

This may help get you excited

Great thread on jalopy journal.http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=174989