reading fairgrounds memories

But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. It was primarily a local division, but large purses and crowds forced Lindy to stay with the flatheads long after other area speedways were already running the powerful modified racing cars. With trackchasing trips to 85 countries and counting just getting the chance to experience so many unique cultures, spend time in the homes of my friends and meet so many people is a huge reward for being in this hobby. And when it was over, no one was surprised to find Kenny Brightbill in Victory Lane, which had become his second home since he got his first Reading victory in 1970. 224 pp. BROWNING, Hal 19 Reading Fairgrounds Modified Stars Photos 4x6 Glossy Brightbill,Chamb 1975 Reading Fairgrounds Program Gerald Chamberlain Dick Tobias Reading Fairgrounds Modified Memories Book 1975-76 Syracuse Fairgrounds Schaefer 100 Super Dirt Week Dirt Modified 1975 Reading Fairgrounds Program Kenny Brightbill Dick Tobias 7/7/78 National Geographic Diversity Lifetime Results, National Geographic Diversity Annual Results. GILMORE, Charlie There was the sight of promoter Lindy Vicari in his grader, working the track surface to the optimum of tackiness the good kind. 1 5 SADLER, Blaine Reading hosted more USAC sprint car events than any race track in the country. 2 Will Cagle "I have worked diligently for 50 years, collecting memories from survivors," she told Wednesday a news conference. CAMERON, Alex In 1999 construction began at the present-day Fairgrounds on 60 acres in Bern Township off County Welfare Road. Friday nights getting out to the parking lot to find our car coated Ten years later they presented their first and only double show with another organization, the RSCA. BLACKLEY, Johnny Enter your email address to subscribe to GoReadingBerks and receive notifications of new posts by email. 5 715 With trackchasing trips to 85 countries and counting just getting the chance to experience so many unique cultures, spend time in the homes of my friends and meet so many people is a huge reward for being in this hobby. 11 19 to Reading provided me with the closest, most exciting race I had 17 More than 18,000 people in the stands and more than 100 modified stock cars in the pits gathered in the united belief that dirt-track racing just doesnt get any better than this. The flag also. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 17 10/22/78 52 1 In 1955, apromoter named Lindy Vicari took over a tract of land and began weekly racing for the first time at the Reading Fairgrounds. There was the aroma of french fries and the roar of the modifieds mingling with the dust in the night air and the deep-throated howl from the stands. Thanks for the memories. 1 We welcome your suggestions for articles for the GoReadingBerks website. 1 The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society, whose membership is dedicated to preserving the memories of the Fairgrounds and speedway, was thankful to see the plaque finally in place,. Thanks to Concepts II Video Productionsthey did a great job with this. I do have one memory of looking at the cover of a paperback book. just witnessed what dirt track racing and the Reading Fairgrounds I look forward to seeing more from your website. YETTER, Richie 2 3 CHAMBERLAIN, Gerald 18 7 reading pa obituaries 2021. 2 30 MURPHY, Johnny But my job doesnt stop me from sharing my love of the history of the city where I was born and raised and love so very much. 3 For almost 38 years, Myron Nealey has focused on the technical aspects of delivering water throughout the Denver metro area as a reclamation and hydraulics engineer for Denver Water. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Drivers such as A. J. Foyt, Roger McCluskey, Jim Hurtubise, Jud Larson, Johnny Rutherford, and Bobby Unser took over after Tommy retired in 1960. 5 2014 Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society Elected Officials 6 TASNADY, Al 7/14/78 Eventually with the changing times, the racing transitioned from horse into motor vehicle racing. 2 In 1985 the Procter & Gamble Company would make its biggest acquisition ever, up to that point, of RVI. 62 9 COVILLE, C D DETWEILER, Ralph o. Crear cuenta nueva. 52 STIVES, Don 1 17 1 Works Cited. Freddy Brightbill 1 TILLMAN, Herbie 2 Reading hosted more USAC sprint car events than any race track in the country. 1 STONG, Jay Mainly during the 1970s, my friend, Donny Fisher (passed away years 1 Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I really love the heritage of the homestead, I have a box from the 60 s Bachman Foods Inc. Its. 1 Todays adventure was one more of the 2,000 trips that have taken me up, down and around the proverbial long and dusty trackchasing trail. HEIN, Jim 1 SCHOFFSTALL, Dave Rags Carter VAN KIRK, Billy 5/10/70 4/30/76 Drivers flocked from all over the east coast for a share of the pie. It was a local driver named Tommy Hinnershitz that caused its beginning. 1 MARBURGER, Dave 9/24/78 8/30/63 10/1/71 1 Starting with Tommy Hinnershitz in the sprints, the tradition carried over to the flatheads and then the modifieds. 9 MAYBERRY, Tom 7 GRBAC, Mike 14 Accept Read More. TAYLOR, Larry 1 COX, Dan 4 MALZAHN, Bobby 43 Editors note: This is a CLASSIC Trackchaser Report. There were some sacrifices but there was a reward. I didnt give any thought to recording the dates when I visited those 71 tracks. there to help his young son, and naturally, he always drew a huge SLEIGHT, George A Muhlenberg Township resident for over forty years, Lindy brought back the Miss Reading Fair Pageant as well as creating the Little Miss Pageant while continuing the traditions of the annual Reading Fair. REIDER, Blackie Below: 1966 photo showing Mario Andretti # 9 dueling with Lone Star JR Johnny Rutherford. Up against the fence was of about Reading PA from. From September 20, 1924 to June 29,1979, dirt-track racing fans crowded the 80 acre site of the Reading Fairgrounds located in Muhlenburg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania which was home to a half-mile oval that was known as "The Home of Champions" Modified stock cars. Your guess is as good as mine! great modifieds, we loved watching the sprint and midgets race 1 At the Reading Fairgrounds, we seldom missed a week of attending. 1 mentioned this to his Dad who ignored the question so I told him that it was a small block I am indebted to several of these folks for their help and friendship. The Heritage of Reading: 1813-1847: Canals, Heavy Industry, and the Railroad, The Seventh and Penn Street Railroad Crossing, Mount Laurel Furnace and Temple Iron Company, History of Holy Guardian Angels, Hyde Park, Independence Island along the Schuylkill River, Reading, PA Outlet Capital of the World, History of the former Bachman Pretzel Company, Organized Crimes Infiltration of The Pizza and Cheese Industry in Pennsylvania, Lancaster Avenue Covered Bridge and Bingaman Street Bridge, Beautiful photographs of Reading's Catholic churches with their altar rails and sanctuaries, Very awesome in history. On April 13, 2016, Hull Property Group took over the Fairgrounds Square Mall, with plans to revitalize the mall. 3/23/74 Typically these will be stories from tracks I visited five years or ten years or more ago. I didnt think so. Ask wulliebroon about Altmuehltal-Radweg. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. This is a professional offset lithograph print that was commissioned many years ago and quickly sold out. 1 3 OSMUN, Billy 90 were all about. Frank Sinatra performed at the Fair in 1950. 1 By this time, the crowd 2 It does not store any personal data. Membership is open to all who are interested in keeping the tradition and memory of the races and fair alive for the future. But my job doesnt stop me from sharing my love of the history of the city where I was born and raised and love so very much. Reading racetrack he said he loved the 3 min. Throughout the 20s and 30s Reading fans saw the likes of all the top Indianapolis 500 sprint car racing stars compete on their hometown half-mile dirt speedway. 4 11 7 BUT, I did, loud and clear. Reading Modified Top Ten Performance Index. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 1 I developed goreadingberks.com around 1998 for the purpose of presenting information about the History of the Catholic Faith in Reading. Send post to email address, comma separated for multiple emails. what about Buzzie Reutimann ? 5 Laudan Potts It featured a regular weekly series of modified, sportsman modified, and late model stock car racing. 2 "Mr. Outside" Brightbill, # 5 "Mr. Carb Bobby Gerhart, and my 1 6 Bobby Blatt 2 10 All of that, however, was a mere epilogue, like a wave in the distance. Johnny Botz 4 FELTY, LeRoy 10/25/75 KANTORSKY, Pete COFFIN, Red 1 Ill try to include them here. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. 1 The modified cars hosted the tracks biggest success story when, in 1967, Reading went to two nights a week racing, running only a single show, paying up to $15,000 per week by 1970. In the summer of 1915 work began on converting several fields under tillage into exposition grounds, complete with buildings and a race track, and to expand the Fairgrounds from a 25 acre spread to one almost three times that size. Bob Siedel 17 This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. USAC had run more sprint car races at Reading than any track in the country when it closed in 1979. 35 3 1 There you have it. 1 17 BALOGACH, Paul Today, many of the fans who frequented the Fairgrounds during those heydays, as well as many of the drivers who once competed at the famed half-mile, will gather at the Fairgrounds Square Mall to relive what the memories as the 25th annual Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show opens. Thats trackchasingthe way I do it. 1 30 Will it work now? 3 2 1 EARNSHAW, Leigh 14 80 In any given year I will travel well over 200,000 miles, rent more than 50 cars, and stay in more than 150 hotel rooms. I trackchase. * By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. Jackie McClaughlin COLLIS, Carl I didnt give any thought to recording the dates when I visited those 71 tracks. Worlds #1 Trackchaser Reading is a culture, the moment a youngster is exposed to someone reading in the family they are fine tuned and the concept of books and readings would be in the back of their minds. 5 3 Im calling the shots and that makes all the difference in the world. Kenny Weld 1 My grandson and I went to the World of Outlaws and KATONA, Les 7/22/75 chief mechanic on the race car, came to the fence and motioned for me to bring him the 1 Figuring out the logistics of a trip like that is as much fun for me as watching a figure 8 race. 2 to Homepage, More interesting info I get the chance to meet people from all over the world. REUTIMANN, Buzzie 18 1 3/23/69 were up you did not get out of the pits. 1 In 1947 a building designed for roller skating was added to the facilities. I was able to retire at the age of 52 and never work for money another day in my life. 1 3 Welcome to trackchasing's most popular website. Red Coffin the undercover economist chapter summary. 1977 Reading Fairgrounds RSCA Modifieds Program Kenny Brightbill. Tried to explain the difference but gave up when Dad told the lad to go get something to ALLEN, Jerre 9 1 You can print money in the privacy of your own home! 1 1 2 1 Below: Lindy Vicari, shown below with pageant winners (unable to he identified), operated the Reading Fairgrounds from 1955 to 1979. 7 2 1 to Speedway Memories LONG, Tommy 7 7/4/69 From September 20, 1924 to June 29,1979, dirt-track racing fans crowded the 80 acre site of the Reading Fairgrounds located in Muhlenburg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania which was home to a half-mile oval that was known as The Home of Champions Modified stock cars. In 1957, when the opportunity presented itself, Vicari moved his program to Fridays and from that day on, Reading was a Friday night raceway. 2 If so, please feel free to share your memories in the comments section below. What the heck does Classic mean? Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. The links below hold information on the association and cars. RVI had a customer service operation in Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania. I saw the newest Star Wars movie last week and it brought back memories that stretch back almost four decades. Most of the racetracks in the U.S. are located well over 1,000 miles from where I live. crowd in the pit area. 1 4/19/63 22 4/13/73 1 1 6 1 7 Dave Kelly won six of those 12 races, including what became known as Grand Finale II on June 29, 1979. "The throttle stuck." The modified stock car Braxton was hired to drive flipped onto its roof. 13 13 I hope you enjoy it. It was henceforth proclaimed throughout the ranks, to win at Reading is beating the best, but it was tough. There were Brightbill and Chamberlain, Dick Tobias and A1 Tasnady, Bobby Gerhart and Freddy Adam, the names who made Reading what it was -and who were made what they were in many ways bj the fairgrounds. Thanks again, Peggy Snyder at plsnyder@ptd.net - welcome all emails and/or Smith 08.24.20 4/8/72 5/12/67 To Vault Index Page FARLEY, Ed Official end of the RLR Randy Lewis Racing Trackchaser Report 1 Fred George 06.11.09 3 1 exciting. Today, the Reading Fair is held in Bern Township-continuing the Fair's tradition of combining its agricultural heritage with entertainment for county residents. Read all about Kenny Brightbill, Dick Tobias, Bobby Gerhart. 1 MATTA, Tony kid that the lady did not know what she was talking about. The Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society was established in 2004 with the mission to preserve and promote the memories and history of the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway and those who made it "The Home of Champions." The exhibit will run until mid-June 2019. $6,042. I had never given much thought to being a trackchaser. 1 REICHERT, Joe 5 Since 1911 the covered grandstand saw many generations pass and echoed the names of many champions. Of all the things I disliked about business the east coast meetings in the east coast time zones was at the top of the list. 5 [1]It featured a regular weekly series of modified, sportsman modified, and late modelstock carracing. Home; About. KELLY, Joe 3 5 In order to get to a 7 a.m. breakfast meeting I would need to get up at 6 a.m. eastern time or 3 a.m. California time. Also a few other Speedway shots from Big Diamond,Penn National,Bridgeport. Al Tasnady two made up the front row on the restart. action from the mid 70's. I know you will find it interesting. WISMER JR, Kenny Racechasing was good enough for me. Everyone came to share the moment and say goodbye. 2 6 As a racechaser my prime motivation was to go where the best racers and the best racing was happening. This was during our first time to live in California from 1975-1979. McANDREW, Tommy RVI had a customer service operation in Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania. We usually had 7 a.m. eastern time breakfast meetings. Although I hated eastern time meetings and meetings in general I was tied to the corporate tit. not allowed in the USAC pits at that time. Often a classic TR will not have a video and/or photo album attached. In 1932, three shows were held. Sometimes overshadowed by his highly successful racing promotions, Lindy also rebuilt the Farmers Market, honored the community s farm family and FFA children, attracted top entertainers and conducted a class-A slate fair with a full carnival and agricultural and horticultural midway. their efforts. It was a local driver named Tommy Hinnershitz that caused its beginning. Held at Pioneer Pole Buildings on Route 183 in Schuylkill Haven, Reading Fairgrounds Historical Society hosted a three-day event to honor and remember the drivers and cars that ran at the. 4 Again, in the end of the 1962 season, another trial modified event was held. TOTAL FREYER, Karl We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. HILDRETH, Elton 3/24/68 1 Speedway Park. NOTHSTEIN, Junior 4/10/71 5 3 If it is your nonprofit, add geographic service areas to create a map on your profile. 5/27/77 This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. For $ 2.25 you could see some great dirt track Mike has been involved in the establishment of the Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society, founded on February 4, 2004. Born in 1897, he witnessed the growth and expansion of the city which was once the 4th largest city in Pennsylvania with a population close to 130,000 not including unnaturalized citizens. 3 FELTY, Elvin Several subsequent purchases increased the area to approximately 78 acres. Then in 1963 the inevitable occurred and Reading switched over to running weekly modified competition paying $500 to win and posting the largest weekly modified purse around. 9 qualifying lap times. 4 2 HAGER, Tom 4 4 The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. . The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". A great variety of amusements to appeal to the taste of everyone who came through the gate was provided. A minor bit of sfuffing to extremes, but overall, a much nicer copy than usually encountered. 9 The background was yellowish-orange, and the illustration was a pen and ink drawing of a young man . FOR SALE! Will it work now? Next, students should create a graphic organizer to categorize and organize their learning related to the text. 6/30/78 Jim Keppley MANCHESTER, Leon We settled into our seats under the big roof 2 6/24/77 It was in this time that they went from running 1 Below: Lindy Vicari, shown below with pageant winners (unable to he identified), operated the Reading Fairgrounds from 1955 to 1979. DUNSTAN, Ronnie 6 Via Tert.am The memories of Armenian Genocide survivors will play a crucial role in achieving the fair solution of the Armenian cause, ethnographer Vergine Svazlyan finds. 2 TOBIAS, Ron 1 POTTS, Lauden The memories of the writers and poets who haven't forgotten the terrible . JOHNSON, Jack 1 If youve got a question, comment or whatever please leave it at the bottom of this report. Leon Manchester Vintage Modifieds, Racing Photos, Modified Stock Cars, Open Wheel and more. There were Brightbill and Chamberlain, Dick Tobias and A1 Tasnady, Bobby Gerhart and Freddy Adam, the names who made Reading what it was -and who were made what they were in many ways bj the fairgrounds. HAMILTON, Jackie In 1978, the last fair was held on the Muhlenberg site because the Fairgrounds was sold to developers of the Fairgrounds Square Mall. 4 I became interested in the history of Reading through the many stories my grandfather used to tell me. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". 5/20/79 Will it work now? Tommy Long 4 Walt Olsen That October Sunday in 78 made it official. 3 Brightbill would win two more, finishing with 135, and Chamberlain one more, finishing with 92. Randy Lewis - San Clemente CA. 2 When the structure gave way, in 1979, to a multi-million dollar shopping mall, it was only memories that remained. 6/29/79 EPPIHIMER, Bob 2 10 1 What it DID have to do with was the Eastern time zone! area. decided we were going to the races at Reading. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. was no disappointment. Nealey is an accomplished musician who currently plays the saxophone with a . A typical business trip to the customer service center would have me flying into Philadelphia the night before our meeting. Lap after lap, side by Specialties: The Barnyard BBQ Restaurant, now with three locations, smokes it all. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. 23 4 1 Thanks to Concepts II Video Productionsthey did a great job with this. 1 During this span Tommy won 11 of 26 races and soon it was known, in order to win at the Fairgrounds, you had to beat Tommy Hinnershitz. See more ideas about stock car, old race cars, dirt track cars. 1 Reading Fairgrounds Speedway(19241979) was a one half mile dirt/clay modified race track located inMuhlenburg Township,Berks County,Pennsylvania. SMITH, Ralph Do others trackchase? SHARP, Henry 2 Thank you for reading! TRAUTMAN, Bob 4/6/73 Frank Cozze My Reading Fairgrounds Photo Collection from 1968 to 1979!! HERN, Tom 4 8 There was a continuous shuttle service of trains from both Franklin Street and the Outer Station on the Reading railway, which also arranged excursions at reduced rates from places within the area bounded by Sunbury, Easton, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg. This Print is personally signed and numbered in pencil by John Dusko. Due to the volume of suggestions we receive, we will not be able to fulfill every request, but we will give each submission serious consideration. All the p.from 1034873775 1 2 The track closed in 1979 shortly after my visit. Stan Ploski Hello, from the Reading Stock Car Association we have the ultimate book 115708529208 dr patel plastic surgeon oak brook. Whenever I could I would try to time my business visits from all over the country into a racing visit as well. from the rest of the field. 6 He brought in the flatheads to compete every Wednesday night. The crowd went crazy as they had 9 Souvenir Program of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of Reading, Pa., And the 150th Anniversary of the Reading Volunteer Fire Department, September 30th to October 6th, 1923. www.goreadingberks.com website, including a video capturing racing 1 10 7 This was during our first time to live in California from 1975-1979. 1 1 10 39 Kenny Brightbillis the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway all-time wins record holder with 135 track victories. 3 2 . Subscribe to my Newsletter for new posts, tips, photos & more. STEIF, Billy On Oct. 29, 1978, the last race was held on the half-mile oval. YOUNG, Bruce Dave Kelly The track closed in 1979 shortly after my visit. It was primarily a local division, but large purses and crowds forced Lindy to stay with the flatheads long after other area speedways were already running the powerful modified racing cars. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. by a coat of paint on his bumper. and got through the heats and consolations. Russ Delp BAKER, Jim ALLEN, Bobby 9/3/76 Promoters brought the finest racecar drivers in the nation to the Reading area. Long In 1957, when the opportunity presented itself, Vicari moved his program to Fridays and from that day on, Reading was a Friday night raceway. In 1961, Reading ran its first special modified event in which Bob Malzahn went home the victor. Jimmy Horton the Vault, and of the Reading Fairgrounds to join their great organization and support went down for some of those famous french fries to the right of the Nevertheless, this CLASSIC Trackchaser Report has finally bubbled to the surface and is now available for everyone to see atwww.randylewis.org. In 1955, apromoter named Lindy Vicari took over a tract of land and began weekly racing for the first time at the Reading Fairgrounds. GUINTHER, Ronnie 133, 42 more than the guy in second place in career wins and in that grand finale, Gerry Chamberlain. My earliest memories related to reading I can scarcely remember not being able to read. 5 Brightbill, Chamberlain, Due to red tape that delayed construction, there would be 12 more races in 1979. More than 18,000 people in the stands and more than 100 modified stock cars in the pits gathered in the united belief that dirt-track racing just doesnt get any better than this. Reading Fairgrounds - Modified Memories - Stock Car Racing by VICARI, Vince; Ed. For the first eight years Reading only ran one show a year, usually during the annual Reading Fair. Ample parking spaces were also provided for motorists. 8/9/68 3 When the structure gave way, in 1979, to a multi-million dollar shopping mall, it was only memories that remained. 3 3 Click on the #31 Iniciar sesin. LAWSHE, Art Reading had a string of yellow lights that ran overhead from the inside edge of the track to the outside edge of the track. For the first eight years Reading only ran one show a year, usually during the annual Reading Fair. READINGER, Dan Also besides the When the gates opened in 1916, there was not only a track, but a card of races extending over three days. For much longer than that, he has focused on spreading joy and peace through his music. Reading Fairgrounds and Reading Pennsylvania I grew up in the city of Reading , I still have great memories and we also had the Reading Fairgorunds Speedway ! When gasoline took the place of the railroad, the Reading Transit Company brought in fleets of buses from other cities. WELLER, Curt The ultimate irony, of course, is that it wasnt the last race. LYNCH, Ed Whats that you ask? REUTIMANN, Wayne 2 6 ROCHELLE, Paul BURKHART, Barry Dirt Track Cars 27 That October Sunday in 78 made it official. Bobby Hauer 2 Pages. When you receive one of my Trackchaser Reports or find one on my website atwww.randylewis.orgI hope you will take the time to imagine in your mind what it took to make this trip from SoCal and understand the fun I had doing it. When you receive one of my Trackchaser Reports or find one on my website at, My memories of that trip are few. July 21, 2017 by Alexa Freyman. This profile needs more info. Our Mission Our ultimate goal is to build a permanant museum to house all of the collectible items that we have acquired over the years along with race cars that have been restored. 48 12 Additionally, if you see a website link know that link worked when the TR was originally written. Remembering Reading Fairgrounds Speedway #2819. The beloved flatheads grew in popularity and stature. Women were Revenue. favorite # 26 Red Coffin. Since 1999, the Fair has been moved to Bern Township, on Hilltop Road. Consequently Reading lost its local image and the RSCA was no longer the Reading Stock Car Assn., but the Racing Sanctioning Corporation of America. Tommy Hinnershitzhad wins at the track early in his career. This is what the Reading legends were made of. Automobile racing at the fairgrounds was introduced on September 20, 1924 at the annual Reading Fair, dating back to the middle of the 19th century. BALOUGH, Gary From September 20, 1924 to June 29,1979, dirt-track racing fans crowded the 80 acre site of the Reading Fairgrounds located in Muhlenburg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania which was home to a half-mile oval that was known as The Home of Champions Modified stock cars. Reading Fairgrounds Speedway, the Home of Champions Click on the link below to see the video production from the racing action today. . 2 3 Who can forget the CAPIE, Tom During one of these trips to Ft. Washington I decided to make a stop at the famous Reading Fairgrounds Speedway to see some modified stock car racing. CLEAVER, Dennis Seeing many of the locals race with the best of USAC was always The lad old who had many questions for his Dad. 6 I also remember falling asleep as I watched the racing. HARRISON, George As we were reminiscing about the This had nothing to do with the quality of the racing! Then in 1963 the inevitable occurred and Reading switched over to running weekly modified competition paying $500 to win and posting the largest weekly modified purse around.

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