Short Tracks Only--

[AB195]

We all know of the Super Speedway deaths occured while driving in a race, of some of our greatest Stock-Car racers ever. As greusome of a topic this may be.

Short Tracks only; dirt and/or asphalt;

What drivers lost their lives in a short track race, and what Raceways and dates did thay occur?

--Sammy Sessions, at Terra Haute Dirt in the mid 70's.
--John Blewwitt III, at Thompson Int'l, in 2007.
--Bob Sweikert, at Salem in 1956.
--Rich Vogler, Salem Speedway, in 1990.

[Jimmy McKinley]

Richard Coffin in 1983 at New Smyrna

[tom77hmstd]

Marion Edwards Jr. late 60's early 70's at NSS.

[Mark Keeler]

Richie Evans - 1985 - Martinsville
Charlie Jarzombek - 1987 - Martinsville
Tony Jankowiak - 1990 - Stafford Motor Speedway
Tom Baldwin Sr - 2004 - Thompson Int'l Speedway
Corky Cookman - 1987 - Thompson Int'l Speedway
Shane Hammond - 2008 - Thompson Int'l Speedway

[flvideo]

Butch Lindley 1984 Desoto..

[gcue]

Richie Evans actually died during a practice run.

[ocalasp76]

Mack McCullough, Ocala Speedway Late Model driver 2002.
Passed 3 weeks after the accident after removing him from machines at his own request.
RIP Mack.
-JIM-

[Gary J]

Will Bill Revard

Was a popular Sunshine Speedway driver . lost his life in a figure 8 crash in 1999. I was not there that night.

[owm61]

Gary J: Good friend of mine Bill Bryant was doing the video at that time and showed me a tape of that accident involving Wild Bill Revard, it was a nasty wreck. God Speed to all the great drivers that we have lost in the past

[Todd McCreary]

Rog
what do you mean by short tracks? less than a 1/2 mi? under 5/8 mi?

from your other thread, i would think that NSS belongs over there.

[Rick Williamson]

I remember hearing of a figure8 driver killed leading a race at Auburndale I think it was. In the late 80's or early 90's. But I don't remember his name.

[Jim Fenton]

This is who you may be thinking of.

According to Motorsport Memorial:

Jack Rogers

Complete name: Jack W. Rogers
Birth date: 14.Oct.1944
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Death date: 18.Jul.1998
Death Place: Lakeland, FL, United States
Nationality: United States
Gender: male
Age at death: 53

Event date: 18.Jul.1998
Series: unknown
Race:
Event type: pre-race
Country: United States (Florida)
Venue: Auburndale Speedway
Variant: 1/4-mile paved figure of 8 course (1974-present)

Role: marshal
Vehicle type: car
Vehicle sub-type: stock car
Vehicle brand/model: unknown
Vehicle number:

Notes:
Jack Rogers was killed in the proceedings before the start of a figure-of-eight race at Auburndale Speedway in Florida. Rogers was walking to his post near the pit lane entrance, while the cars were jockeying for the position in the lineup. Suddenly William Hamilton lost control of his car and spun, hitting Rogers from behind. He was pronounced dead later at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

Jack Rogers was born and raised un in Grand Rapids, MI, before moving to Lakeland, FL. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was married three times and left two daughters, Kate and Melanie, and a sister, Stormie. He was involved in working and officiating races at Auburndale since 19 years.

Sources:
• Social Security Death Index.
• Newspaper The Ledger (Lakeland, Florida, United States), issue of 20 July 1998.

[BVS40FL]

I don't think so

Nah, I think he's probably thinking of
Dennis Abney.
I know he was killed in a figure - 8 race
but don't remember the year.
Ron Abney would know . May have been his nephew ?

[racin movie man]

From what i can remember

Mike Grbac.....Reading,PA (1980ish)
Dick "Toby" Tobias.....Flemington?? (1980ish)
midget Driver....Dutch Schaffer (i am pretty sure) ....Islip (mid 70's)
Larry Detjens (spelt wrong i'm sure).......Indiana (winchester maybe)

some one at Lebanon Valley Speedway, from what i can remember is Tommy Corellis was in the accident (no fault of his).

[M.F.ER]

John Potts Sportsman driver OSW dont remember what year. I was in the same race at the time it happend.