Msg ID:
2793199 |
History of Harmony Speedway Night Sept 11, 2023 |
Author:Jack Kromer
9/11/2023 10:12:26 PM
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History of Harmony Speedway Night in Harmony Township.
Thanks goes out to racing historian and friend, Greg Collins, for keeping the local racing history alive.
September 11, 2023
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Msg ID:
2793213 |
History of Harmony Speedway Night Sept 11, 2023 |
Author:kjeyres
9/12/2023 8:34:58 AM
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Had all intentions of going but busy at work than a monsoon came through Central Jersey. Sorry Greg, but maybe a repeat performance in the future? |
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Msg ID:
2793216 |
History of Harmony Speedway Night Sept 11, 2023 |
Author:Jhardifer
9/12/2023 9:14:08 AM
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Very informative and very well done Greg. Thanks. |
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Msg ID:
2793218 |
History of Harmony Speedway Night Sept 11, 2023 |
Author:Lenny Swider
9/12/2023 9:53:46 AM
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Greg did an amazing job. I saw quite a few 3widers there too. Another track that I never made it to. |
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Msg ID:
2793224 |
History of Harmony Speedway Night Sept 11, 2023 |
Author:Jd57
9/12/2023 10:23:57 AM
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Greg,great job like how you had the stats in separate note books by year. We all wish harmony had had a longer run. My favorite take away was the picture of Ray Neary winning opening day in the Menscher 21. Thanks Joe D. |
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Msg ID:
2793239 |
History of Harmony Speedway Night Sept 11, 2023 |
Author:Greg Collins
9/12/2023 12:54:43 PM
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Jack, Jeff, Lenny, Joe: Many thanks for the kind comments, I truly appreciated the support of several of my fellow 3Widers who were in attendance. Harmony drivers in attendance (that I noted) were Fred Bidwell, Rick Cozze, Glenn Ehrhardt and Mark Janisch. Track rock picker John McCaughey was also there! Track photographer Gary Phillips was there as well. Dale Crouse, son of the track's original owner, builder and promoter Richard Crouse (along with Carl Van Horn), was also in attendance. Unfortunately I used up the allotted time provided to me before I could mention everything I wanted to include in the presentation. I am grateful to the township for the opportunity to display my Harmony memorabilia and for the invitation from their historical group to give the presentation. This morning I discussed with Harmony's fire chief the possibility of having a future Harmony Speedway gathering at the Harmony fire house.
And, thanks for the pics, Jack. I'm still adjusting to using reading glasses following cataract surgery on both eyes in the past month. I've gone from being near sighted to far sighted, and am awaiting a final exam before getting proper glasses. |
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Msg ID:
2793315 |
History of Harmony Speedway Night Sept 11, 2023 |
Author:SteveWhitney
9/13/2023 8:09:21 AM
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Hey Greg- you should record your presentation for us out of the area people. I would have loved to have heard it.
On another note, when I went to my eye doctor, he told me that I have the start of a cataract. I told him that, no, I have a Subaru and a Nissan, but no Cataract. (HaHa). |
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Msg ID:
2793359 |
Steve - and any other Belvidere High alums |
Author:Greg Collins
9/13/2023 7:59:13 PM
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Steve: Following my presentation an older gentleman approached me and asked if I had gone to Belvidere High School. I replied yes, class of 1974. He smiles and says, "I was your principal, I'm Frank Dragotta!" I haven't seen him since graduation night. He looks, sounds great. I had always respected him, and still felt the need to address him as "Mr. Dragotta" on Monday night.
As far as I know the presentation was not recorded. |
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Msg ID:
2793394 |
Steve - and any other Belvidere High alums |
Author:SteveWhitney
9/14/2023 7:56:54 AM
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Greg: That's pretty cool. How old must Mr. Dragotta be? Last I knew, former superintendent from our era Mr. Mark is also still alive. Lives in the Scranton area. |
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Msg ID:
2793369 |
History of Harmony Speedway Night Sept 11, 2023 |
Author:Greg Collins
9/13/2023 9:07:16 PM
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Forgot to mention that Jay Aten was also in attendance. My apologies if I missed listing any other Harmony drivers who came out on Monday night. |
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Msg ID:
2793691 |
History of Harmony Speedway Night Sept 11, 2023 |
Author:John Mc
9/15/2023 11:51:20 PM
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George Unfried was also there, winning car owner for Frankie Schneider's 2 mini stock wins. |
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