GENERAL RACING NEWS 2011
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AUGUST 21, 2011 ..... Plainville Stadium Reunion Slated For October 8th ..... Silenced at the dawn of the 1980’s, Connecticut’s ¼-mile Plainville Stadium was a hotbed of racing in New England for over 3-decades hosting some of the biggest names in the business. Drivers such as the legendary “Steady Eddie” Flemke, Denny Zimmerman, Reggie Ruggiero, Don Moon, Ron Wyckoff, Ray Miller, Dick Watson, and many-more all toured the tight, demanding oval during its long-history. In 2008, Plainville’s all-time winner Dave Alkas and 2-time champion George Lombardo took their place in the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame along with previously inducted members Flemke, Zimmerman, Watson, and Miller.
Saturday, October 8th, the Nutmeg Kart Club in conjunction with the Berlin Lions Club World of Wheels presents the Third Annual Plainville Stadium Reunion. The event takes-place from 10am – 4pm at the Berlin Fair Grounds located 430 Beckley Road, East Berlin, Ct.
It’s the perfect opportunity to mingle, and perhaps get an autograph from the personalities that made Joe Tinty’s much-missed oval so-special.
Many former Stadium competitors including Dave & Fred Alkas, the colorful Tony “Jap” Membrino, Richie Galullo, Danny Galullo, Jr. 1963 Champion George Hotchkiss, George Lombardo, Don Spazano, Don Moon, Jo-Jo Farone, Billy Harman and a host of others are expected to attend.
“This is again shaping-up to be a wonderful event,” states Tom Ormsby, himself a former Plainville modified competitor, and now the man behind www.speedwaylinereport.com and several other racing websites. Currently residing in Florida, Ormsby is envious of those that will be able to attend the affair. “I know how much work and effort Gary Bienkowski of the Nutmeg Kart Club along with Dave Alkas Don Moon, and the Berlin Lions Club put into this affair,” states the transplanted Floridian. “Getting everyone together like-this every year is bound to be a lot of fun. Unfortunately I won’t be able to attend this year, but I’ll certainly be there in spirit.”
As one of the organizers of the event, Gary Bienkowski is also confident that this year’s edition will be better-than-ever. Both prior editions were very-successful.
“This year we have even more to offer attendees” he states. “It’s expected that there will be more memorabilia on display, and former official track photographer Phil Hoyt has stepped-up his display. There will also be historical videos documenting some of the greatest moments in Plainville history. We’ve also increased our efforts in reaching-out to the tracks former competitors in all the divisions including the Novice class. The response has been very favorable.”
Also on the agenda is a full schedule of Go Kart competition including an “Old-Timers” race for former Plainville competitors in addition to events for Officials, Mechanics, and a “Powder-Puff Derby” for the ladies.
The appearance of several vintage race cars adds to the days festivities. The New England Antique Racers (NEAR) mobile Hall of Fame display is also expected to be present.
Coming-off another successful season of competition on the Berlin Lions Club 1/12-mile World Karting Association dirt oval, the two organizations have teamed to make the day a family-priced event. Adult admission is only $5.00, with kids under-12 free.
The rain date is Sunday, October 9.
For more information, contact Gary Beinkowski of the Nutmeg Kart Club at garybien@snet.net.
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