Modified Reunion

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Latest Drivers List:

Bugs Stevens
Jerry Mathis
Lew Boyd
Denny Wheeler
Dutch Hoag
George Summers
Bobby Pendergast
Leo Cleary
Bill Wimble
Don Stives
Maynard Troyer
Billy Harmon ,
Bob Judkins
Jimmy Winks
Brett Bodine
Ron Bouchard
Doug Heveron
Buzzie Reutimann
Mike Loescher
Gil Hearne
Ray Miller
Gene Bergin
Don Heckman
Jackie Soper
Bill Brainard (25)
Charlie O’Neill
Jerry Morgan
Joe Trudeau
Mark Reardon
Richie Iverson
Steve Starr
Sonny O’Sullivan
Buck Catalano
Lee Allard
Eric Orewiler
Jerry Gradl
Don Turner, of the famous Turner Brothers
Terry Zacharias
Bill Ross
Satch Worley
Don Diffendorf
Bob Garbarino
Jim McGraw
Chuckie Boos
Ronnie Wycoff
Kenny Troyer
George Camp
Dan Swain
Jim Rudolph
Bob Krollage
Phil Edwards
Ted Renshaw
Pete Hayes
Don Adler
Ed Ortiz
Mike Casterline
Jan Leaty
Ron Narducci
Shirley Morden
Gordie Wood
Ken Doucette
Dick Montgomery

62 now, and still a good chance at some big names like Frankie Schneider, Will Cagle, Lee Osbourn, George Kent, Bentley Warren, and working on Billy Pauch, Alan & Danny Johnson, Kenny Brightbill, Bryan Osgood, and many more.

The Vintage racers have been very enthusiastic also. Thre are about 20 entered right now, and I expect that to nearly double by event day. There are a few Vintage events planned earlier in the same week, and many people have promised to spread the word at those other events.

Still hammerin at it!

Make sure you call in a "sick" day on February 15th, from Noon til 5:00, and then catch a 5 division program that night at New Smyrna Speedway.

Plus, I have to throw out a HUGE Thanks to Boneman, for designing and maintaining the web-site. Less than 1 month ago, we were surprised to find out we had just over 2000 hits on the site. Now it is getting close to 4400. Could never have done this without you Rex...!

www.modifiedreunion.homestead.com

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I didn't mean to slight anyone else by only thanking Rex. I've also had a lot of help and cooperation from Kim Brown, Mark Keeler, Carol Wicks, Mark Southcott (Buffalo NY), RealRacinUSA for bringing the radio show out, Terry Roberts and the New Smyrna crew, John Gross who will be bringing the Slot Car Speedway for us all to take a few laps with, the DAARA club for their participation, and countless people from all over the US for encouragement and offers to help in any way.

This started as a dream, but with everyone's help, it WILL be a reality.

THANK YOU ALL..... Jerry!

[ocalasp76]

WOW Jerry, what a list. This would be a great stop on the way to Daytona for the 500 race. Don't forget we are bringing the NAPA 15 car and I already changed the gear to do some laps at NSS if possible. Looking forward to this great event and seeing Buzzy again.
----------JIM------

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That list is awesome Jerry. Glad to see Maynard on there now.

[carolwicks]

Help!

my son got me tickets to the 500.... obviously i want more than anything to attend NSS for the reunion... i can have my son drop me off at NSS on Friday but will (maybe) need a ride to our hotel on NSS beach after the races. he is going to the truck race. Is there anyone going that way that could drop me off at the hotel... Thanks!
carolwicks (OZ)

[carolwicks]

A special thank you to.... LEW BOYD !

i would like to specially thank LEW BOYD for all of his help. A few years ago I was privileged to contact Lew up in Boston to purchase a book by Bugsy. He took alot of time talking to me and i hated to hang up. this man is so awesome, so interesting, so warm and kind! he is a veteran racer and also owns a publishing co/book store called Coastal 181...
Lew has given me so many leads on how to contact people and he has been our honored guest on Inside Fl. Racing. He is never too busy to talk to people.
so Lew...THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. without knowing it you renewed a huge part of my lifes most fun memories at Norwood Arena... You helped me to give Jerry (Frasson) valuable information allowing us to put together this wonderful event honoring you and many other great racing people from years gone by...God bless and keep you safe Lew... you guys who plan on being at the reunion, make sure you search out and meet LEW BOYD! you will make a life long friend!
carolwicks (OZ)

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Latest addition... Bill Spade. A Long Island legend, that started his racing career in 1947. A full 18 years before I was even BORN!

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More new additions... Mickey Corr, and Andy Romano. Check out Mickey's semi-convertible!

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Latest entry... Kenny Meahl... a long-time winner on both Asphalt & Dirt from Western NY. His proudest moment (his words), was setting quick-time in a field of well over 100 at Lancaster (NY) Speedway.... a race I was lucky enough to attend as a kid.

I'm sure it was a cool moment for him, but there are still a bunch of wins and championships that go along with his career also. He has a lot to be proud of, not just the pole for a big race!

[georgep]

Looking Great Jerry. We will be there but with Dirt Tires on. Will change the rear gear and let someone take the car if not myself around the track.
See you then, planning on getting in about 9:30 am so If you need some help just come a knockin.

GCP
Z-8 Modified.

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New addition... Dick Kluth. Has been racing for approx. 48 years now, and the whole family has followed right along. His son Rick is an accomplished racer in his own right, and each of his 2 daughters also married racers.

This family is a great example of how racing can bond a family for a lifetime!

We had a good laugh on the phone about Motor homes & enclosed trailers. In his day, it was more like open trailers and sleeping in tents or the back of the station wagon getting to the next race.

Dick Kluth was never a big winner up there, but he was more dedicated than anyone. After about 22 years of trying, he finally got that first win. He's had a few since then, but the dedication has never slowed down.