October 2014 - Eastern Museum of Motor Racing
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EMMR TIMES The A quarterly publication of the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing Located at 100 Baltimore Road, York Springs, PA 2014 Issue No. 4 • published in mid-October 2014 Historic Latimore Valley Racetrack echoed with the roar of engines again. Track time for antique and vintage race cars was held on Saturday and Sunday. 2014 Issue No. 4 • published in mid-October 2014 The EMMR Times Stan Lobitz (center) laughs as Amanda Eshenour and Lynn Paxton supply amusing comments during the presentation of a plaque honoring Stan as one of the Convention’s Grand Marshalls on Sunday, August 17th. Stan Lobitz has been a long-time supporter of EMMR. PHOTO BY RICK MANDELSON The 40th Annual EMMR/WGOT Convention has come and gone and we look back on the great weekend we had. It started Friday August 15 at the Museum when we honored ARDC’s 75th Years of Racing and Williams Grove Speedway with a roundtable featuring Ray Bull, six-time ARDC Champion. Up next was Jim Gerber son of John Gerber who came from Davenport, Iowa. The Friday evening Cruise-In on the lawn in front of the museum had a great turnout with 130 cars: classics, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, etc. You can see pictures and read more about the Cruise-in on page 5. Also on Friday nite roughly 41 race cars belonging to EMMR members traveled to Williams Grove Speedway to help them celebrate the 75th year of racing at “the Grove.” After a busy Friday evening, the Convention’s events continued with Saturday’s track time from noon to 3 p.m. at Latimore Valley Fairgrounds— it went off without a hitch. Track time at EMMR’s own dirt track allows museum members the rare opportunity to run their vintage and antique race cars on an historic dirt track. In addition, visitors enjoy a rare look at the cars in running condition, but not actually “racing.” There was a good turn out Saturday night at Lincoln Speedway where EMMR members had static displays of their race cars, plus track time. EMMR also had a good auction making about $1,300. Sunday started out cold, damp, and rainy but shortly after the Membership Meeting the rain stopped and the cars that stuck around at Latimore Valley Racetrack had some really good track time from 1 to 4 p.m. The track time held several times per year truly makes EMMR a living history museum. There were plenty of laughs coming from the Museum that afternoon during Stan Lobitz Roast. Everyone there seemed to Continued on page 2 PHOTO BY DENNIS UNGER EMMR/WGOT Convention was held August 15-17, 2014 Perry Trimmer (holding plaque) and Judy Freels (on left) gather with their family to accept the honor of being Grand Marshalls. Lynn Paxton is kneeling in front and Amanda Eshenour is on the right. Thank You Events were coordinated by Lynn Paxton, Amanda Eshenour, Carol Weaver, and many dedicated Volunteers. 1 EMMR/WGOT Convention continued from page 1 Jim Gerber, son of John Gerber, with Greg Hodnett (holding flag) who was the winner of the Second Twin Twenty Race at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, August 15th. Photos courtesy of Rick Mandelson enjoy themselves. You just never know what to expect when you get Lynn and Stan together—but there is sure to be lots of funny stories and good-natured teasing. We would like to thank all our volunteers that helped get the Museum, Fairgrounds and Track ready for this weekend! We also want to thank everyone who helped behind the scenes. Without all the help this weekend would not have been such a great success. —Amanda Eshenour John Miller, Jim Gerber’s friend Merle (Duke) Mueller, Stan Lobitz, Jim Gerber, and Nancy Miller. 2 The EMMR Times 2014 Issue No. 4 • published in mid-October 2014 Photos courtesy of Rick Mandelson EMMR/WGOT Convention If you did not attend the 2014 Convention, look what you missed! 2014 Issue No. 4 • published in mid-October 2014 The EMMR Times 3 Photos courtesy of Rick Mandelson EMMR/WGOT Convention BOARD MEETINGS All are welcome to attend, 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm at EMMR. WANTED • Ice Machine 2014 EVENTS • Refrigerated Soda Cabinet for Museum (ours is too small) • Overhead Projector to show Movies Schedule updated as of Sept.25, 2014. Oct. 9 Museum OPEN Thurs 6-9 pm for Hershey show visitors. Refreshments, Movies - Larry Stoner (717) 258-4695 Oct. 10 Photo Opportunity at WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY, Mechanicsburg, PA. EMMR Static Display - Nancy Miller (717) 766-0837 Oct. 19 3rd Sunday Roundtable: 1-3 pm, Topic - Lost Race Tracks by Stephen Bubb Oct. 25 TRACTOR TROT at Latimore Valley. Reg 10:30 - Ride 11:00 Larry Altland (717) 432-5348 Oct. 26 Museum CLOSES on WEEKENDS for 2014, but open Fridays weather permitting. Nov. 9 LOBITZ MOVIE PARTY / EMMR AUCTION, Hazleton, PA - Lynn Paxton (717) 432-8188 Nov. 16 3rd Sunday Roundtable: 1-3 pm. Topic - 3rd AMF Snowmobile Racing Reunion by Bob Sholly & Bruce Larson Dec. 6-7 EMMR HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE at EMMR 10-4 pm, Movies / Auction / Refreshments Dec. 21 3rd Sunday Roundtable: 1-3 pm.Topic - to be determined Schedule as of Sept., 2014. Watch www.EMMR.org or call (717) 528-8279. www.EMMR.org • 4 Like us on Facebook • Painting supplies, soft drinks, toilet tissue • Bingo games supplies: cards & bingo cage turner with number balls • Game wheel for fair THANKS! In the last issue of the newsletter we asked for specific donations. Special thanks to those who donated items from our wish list! Sam Shaffer, PA Still Blower Andrew Tomasits, PA Chain Saw David Rex, VA Chain Saw Larry Hartzold, IL Back Pack Blower Dick Houston, NY Pressure Washer The EMMR Times Tom Reside, NJ Blower Arthur DeLillo, NY Toilet Paper Rolls Bob Stewart Load of Stone Scott Gobrecht – Golf Cart Services, New Oxford, PA Golf Cart 2014 Issue No. 4 • published in mid-October 2014 CRUISE-IN at the 40th EMMR Convention We had perfect weather and a great turn out for our “Cruise-In” on Friday night August 15 during the 40th annual EMMR/WGOT Convention. There were over 130 cars that received goody bags with lots of items donated by local and national business. Thanks again to Ed Frock from Kelly’s Trucking for sponsoring our plaques; Statler’s Upholstery and Parcel Plus in Hanover, for sponsoring our flyers. We had quite a few cash donations to help with our expenses: Williams Grove Speedway for food donations – and if you missed “Cookie’s Chicken Corn Soup,” that was your fault (all ingredients were donated too!). Our volunteers collected quite a selection of From Brandon Bell and Family: We would like to thank everyone who has kept us in your thoughts and prayers since Rose and I had our accident. For those of you who have not heard, my wife, Rose Bell, “Our Duck Lady,” was seriously injured in a car accident in August. Rose Bell was in York Hospital for 4 weeks and is now at the McGee Rehab Hospital in Philadelphia. She has a long recuperation ahead. If you would like to send Rose a card, her address is: Rose Bell, Room 543, McGee Rehab Hospital 1513 Race St. Philadelphia, PA 19102-1177. Thanks again for all your help and support during this time. 2014 Issue No. 4 • published in mid-October 2014 wonderful prizes for our Chinese Auction. We’d like to thank ALL the volunteers that helped with the event in every way! Plaques were awarded to the following Participants: Bill Bishop – 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Mike & Phyllis Hull – 1932 Ford Hi Boy Tom & Linda Funkhouser – 1930 Ford A-P/U Roadster Leon Leas – 1965 Ford PickUp Dave & Pam Kemper – 1970 Chevy Chevelle Carol Harlacher – 1955 Chevy Belair Don’t forget to keep saving those Tabs for “Pick Up the Tab” to benefit Ronald McDonald House. Just bring them to the museum over the next year. Eastern Museum of Motor Racing 100 Baltimore Rd, York Springs, PA www.EMMR.org • 717-528-8279 Like us on Facebook The EMMR Times newsletter committee: Amanda Eshenour, Chair [email protected] Bob Shultz Sarah Smith Rick Mandelson Lynn Paxton Norm Hutton The EMMR Times newsletter is published 4 times a year: Volume 1 in March • Volume 2 in June Volume 3 in August • Volume 4 in October Newsletter design and production volunteer: Kay Diehl Melchi c&t: 717.669.2710 [email protected] The EMMR Times 5 Drag Racing Exhibit News Our Second Toy Show should be history by the time you read this column. We hope for good weather and a nice turnout of support. On Saturday, December 6th at the Holiday Open House we will be hosting a roundtable discussion of the 50th Anniversary of the “Woodstock of Drag Racing” which occurred at York US 30 Dragway during the presentation of the 1st Super Stock Nationals event which turned out to be the largest one day drag racing event in the history of the sport. A mark that still stands today. Several Legends of Drag Racing will participate with us which will include Bob Harrop of Laurel Spring, New Jersey who was the Unlimited Class Winner of the event. A subsequent celebration of the 50th Anniversary will be held at the York Reunion on July 10–11th at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds which will also present a Salute to the Orphans: Plymouth, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mercury, and AMC. The departed marques. A whole new display of vehicles is planned for the drag racing display at EMMR for 2015 which will include the ’65 altered wheelbase “Honker” of Bud Faubel, and the Roger Sinistri and Larry Lombardo “Buckshot” Corvette to name two. We will be adding two more Legends to our case displays which will include the dedication of the Sox & Martin race team and one for Malcolm Durham. A Stahl headers display will also be included with our new items. We are encouraging one and all to come out and support the roundtable discussion on Dec. 6th and share the many momentous events that occurred during the historic event that is still the talk of the drag racing world after fifty years. We will also recognize the 50th birthday of the Pontiac GTO as well. Join us for the many great memories. —Darwin Doll [email protected] 2015 will mark the 50th Anniversary of the “Woodstock of Drag Racing” which occurred August 7, 1965 at York US 30 Dragway and is heralded as The Largest One-day Event in the History of Drag Racing. Kicking off the celebration will be a roundtable discussion on Saturday, December 6th at EMMR’s Holiday Open House. The cover story for the November 1965 issue of Super Stock & Drag Illustrated magazine featured great photos from “1965 Super Stock Magazine Nationals” which was held at the York US 30 Dragway. The Roundtable on December 6th will feature this historic event that is still the talk of the drag racing world. The dragway, located west of York in York County, Penna., closed in 1979, but is now remembered yearly as part of “Muscle Car Madness.” Drag Racers now have a permanent exhibit at EMMR. TOY & RACING MEMORABILIA SHOW The second annual show was held on Saturday September 21 on a beautiful sunny day. Booths were set up on the grassy lawn in front of the museum and free admission allowed visitors to 6 search for that special toy or racing memorabilia. Thanks go to Darwin Doll for helping to coordinate this event which adds even more variety to the numerous events at EMMR. The EMMR Times 2014 Issue No. 4 • published in mid-October 2014 FROM THE PRESIDENT From Lynn Paxton When I attended the ground breaking ceremonies at EMMR many years ago, never in my wildest dream did I think I may be an EMMR officer some day! So let me introduce myself: I was born and raised in Port Royal Penna. so when my father was a meNancy Miller chanic for Boyd Groninger, mom President, and I sat in the same seat year after EMMR year on the old grandstand. In the 1980s and 1990s I was an EMT for Silver Spring Ambulance and we served Silver Spring Speedway and that is how I became aquainted with Alan Kreitzer and Gary Wolford. I was also Chief of the Ambulance Company, We had a vintage car so after several years Joe Heisler asked me to help with coordinating the cars as EMMR members exhibited their cars at Williams Grove, Port Royal and Shippensburg Speedways. I also had more time to commit to the museum volunteer staff. So in advance I want to thank all the volunteers for their work in the upcoming year. My husband John and I have been married for 44 years and he brought six children with him to gather with my two and we had a lively household! We now have seventeen grand children and twenty eight great grandchildren. I am retired from the Kinney shoe Corp. I want to thank Rick Mandelson as it was his idea that I consider volunteering for the office of President of EMMR. I will need the help of Lynn Paxton and Amanda Eshenour to transition into this office and I will serve it to the best of my ability. — Nancy Miller [email protected] First I want to introduce EMMR’s first woman President, Nancy Miller. Those of you that run or show cars at the various race tracks know Nancy. She always has a smile and is willing to help with any problems, and now she is going to use those skills to run EMMR. We all must support her and help in any way we can. My job will be curator of EMMR along with helping Nancy get acquainted with her new position. I’m very confident she will do an excellent job. Our 40th EMMR Convention was a great success. I want to thank all the volunteers that worked hard to make it so. We had a great turn out for Cruise-in and EMMR members’ race car participation was good at Williams Grove, Lincoln, and Latimore. It was great to have Jim Gerber and his friend Duke in from Davenport, Iowa and Billy Engelhart from Wisconsin. It’s always good to see Harry Eckert, his wife, and son…and we can’t forget our Aussie friend, John Loxton from Australia. Our friend, Gary Wolford, is under the weather, but he has issued a challenge to all of us to pay off the bank this year. You know Gary always gets his way. Look for more info in this newsletter Our upcoming events are: • October 19th: Roundtable - Lost Racetracks with Steve Bubb • November 9th: Lobitz’s 31st Movie Party & Auction • November 16th: Roundtable: AMF Snowmobile Racing Team Reunion • December 6th & 7th: Christmas Open House • December 21st: Round Table – LeRoy Felty Don’t forget our Thursday night work parties starting after the 1st of the year – 6-9 p.m. Thanks for all your help while I was President. —Lynn Paxton Racing Around the Museum many more we can bring on in 2015. There are still dates available to be filled from now until the Spring Open House. It’s a great way to get those hours in if you are part of the recreation area. We will be open again on Fridays starting in November weather permitting, and all day the 3rd Sunday of each month for our Roundtables. Call, email [email protected] or just stop in. Don’t forget to stop by the Gift Shop during the Holiday Open House and purchase your holiday gifts. As a way of saying Thank You for all the support over the years, the Board of Directors has decided to offer members 10% off purchases. I can be reached at [email protected] or at the Museum 717-528-8279. —Amanda Wow where did the time go, it has been a great year! Amber is 1st grade and Jonathan will be 1 year old. I Amanda can’t believe how time flies. I really Chmiola-Eshenour couldn’t have done this past season Admin. Coordinator., EMMR without all of our wonderful volunteers. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! All the help is greatly appreciated!! I am happy to report that our new volunteer count is still growing. We had 6 this year that is one up from 2013. I’m excited to see how 2014 Issue No. 4 • published in mid-October 2014 The EMMR Times 7 Gettysburg Region AACA News EMMR is the home of Gettysburg Region AACA and we are thrilled to be a part of the Museum. It is wonderful to have a place to hold our annual car show and board meetings. The display area within the Museum lets us promote the region and the antique car hobby. The Gettysburg Region and its membership help support and volunteer in the Museum and the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds. More history on the Gettysburg Region and our activities will follow in upcoming issues of this newsletter. The grandfather of the antique automobile events is the Annual AACA National Fall Meet in Hershey, PA. This event is held on the second full week in October with thousands of flea market vendors and a judged car show on Saturday. More than 1,200 cars are on display for everyone to enjoy. Friday is the day for the race car conditioning run held in the stadium where auto racing was held years ago. Best of all, this event is free to everyone except for the parking fees. I know this event will be history as you read this article 3rd AMF Snowmobile Racing Reunion Roundtable Sunday, November 16th, 2014 We hope you will save this date and attend. The museum will open at 10:00 a.m. and it is free admission. The Roundtable is from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bring memorabilia and stories to share. Hope to see you there! For More Information Please Contact Lynn Paxton at: 717-432-8188 or 717-432-5522 Email: but if you have never attended this event you are missing the one thing that will make your life complete! The upcoming events for The Gettysburg Region will be the election and installation of the newly elected officers. Following that will be our Annual Christmas party that is very festive with great fellowship. February will bring the AACA Annual Meeting held in Philadelphia, PA. This yearly event is packed with a trade show, seminars pertaining to the Antique car hobby, the installation of the national officers, the annual meeting, the awards banquet and great fellowship. If the winter months get you down, I recommend you visit the AACA Museum in Hershey. If you have been there before, it is time you revisit as there is a great new display. The Tucker automobile display opened October 8th with three Tucker autos on display along with the history and many artifacts of the Tucker Automobile Corporation. Please visit our website www.aacagettysburgregion.org or the museum’s website at www.aacamuseum.org. —Bob Shultz 2015 CONVENTION NOTICE Weekend Change! Due to Williams Grove schedule, the EMMR/WGOT Convention will be moved to one weekend later than normal. Please mark your calendar with these dates for the 2015 EMMR/WGOT Convention: AUGUST 21 TO 23, 2015 • Honoree will be Mr. Kenneth W. Miller, Sr. • Grand Marshall will be Gary Wolford • We will be celebrating the history of Silver Springs Speedway [email protected] 8 The EMMR Times 2014 Issue No. 4 • published in mid-October 2014 Photos courtesy of Rick Mandelson Photos courtesy of Nancy Miller For their 75th Anniversary Williams Grove hosted EMMR Race Cars on June 27, 2014. 2014 Issue No. 4 • published in mid-October 2014 The EMMR Times 9 EMMR Museum Gift Shop LOTS of new gift shop items for the finish of the 2014 season at EMMR. Numerous book restocks including the longawaited High Point Men Vol. 2. New books include The Peoples Champ: USAC Champ Dave Darland's story. For the drag racers, The Tasca Ford Legacy, also Drag Racing's Quarter-Mile Warriors: Then & Now. In clothing we have a new ladies fitted button down shirt in two colors with the EMMR logo embroidered on front, a new men's denim shirt, and the newest t-shirt is our little tribute to the years of work Lynn Paxton has put in to EMMR with the art on front or back. It had been another great season in the gift shop, Kim and I would like to thank you all for your continued support. —Larry Garland [email protected] All Purchase support s EMMR! Santa says: Guys want Christmas Gifts from EMMR Gift Shop! Gary Wolford Challenge Gary Wolford (right) and Nancy Miller made challenge donations— how about you? $ $ Gary will give $1,000 to pay off the bank. Will you match Gary? $ $ YES! I accept the Challenge! Name ______________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________ City_____________________ State_____ Zip ______________ Please send checks payable to EMMR to: P.O. Box 688, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Please write Wolford Challenge in Memo line of check. 10 Members that have matched: Joe & Kate Leiphart Lynn & Barb Paxton The Kreitzer Family $ Nancy Miller, New EMMR President, will give $100 to pay off the bank. Will you match Nancy? The EMMR Times Members that have matched: John Loxton $ $ Challenge is good until December 31, 2014 2014 Issue No. 4 • published in mid-October 2014 Who will get the GOOD GUY / VIC YERRARDI award? Proceeds will benefit: The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing’s Memorial Building Fund z it ob L n ta S e Th MOVIE PARTY & EMMR Auction Sunday – November 9, 2014 from 9am till? Swap Meet . . . . . . . . 9:00 am Silent Auction . . . . . . 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Movies . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Racing Roundtable . . 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm It’s time for the 31st annual gathering of racing enthusiasts of every age to meet, greet, bench race, view movies and videos, enjoy good food, and have a great day at the Lobitz Catering Hall Route 940, Hazleton, Pennsylvania Located directly behind Take part in this year’s Racing • 30 special items are in the the Fairway Chevrolet Silent Auction plus you will find Round Table with some of dealership Route several tables of memorabilia to be sold. your favorite personalities. 309 North The Moderators are: • Set-up time is 8 to 9 am for Stan Lobitz and Lynn Paxton Flea market/Swap meet vendors. $10 donation per table. For Information call Lynn at 717-432-8188 GARY WOLFORD Join ! Today Fish Fry SUNDAY MAY 3, 2015 Mark your 2015 calendar! EMMR Membership P Annual is $20. P Lifetime is $200. Name ______________________________________________ If you own or know someone who has a car that raced at Silver Springs Speedway please join us on Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 for the Gary Wolford Fish Fry. If you raced there please join us as well. Spouse name ________________________________________ Please contact Amanda Eshenour at 717-528-8279 or [email protected] to display your car. E-mail address _______________________________________ I prefer to receive the EMMR newsletter via: The EMMR newsletter is available as a fullcolor PDF which can be emailed to you instead of receiving the printed newsletter which is in all-black ink. Emailing newsletters saves print and postage costs. Please email Amanda [email protected] if you wish to receive your newsletter by email. 2014 Issue No. 4 • published in mid-October 2014 City__________________________ State_____ Zip _________ Phone___________________ Cell phone _________________ P by email as a PDF which is in full-color and fastest delivery. P by U.S. Postal Service, prints in all black ink, slower delivery. P I have a vintage or antique race vehicle, contact me. P I might be interested in volunteering, contact me. P I might have something to donate, contact me. Please make checks payable to “EMMR” and mail to: EMMR, Attn: Membership PO Box 688, Mechanicsburg PA 17055-0688 The EMMR Times © Receive your newsletter in Color! Address_____________________________________________ Museum phone: 717 528-8279 www.EMMR.org 11 MUSEUM ADDRESS: 100 Baltimore Road, York Springs, Penna. 0.5 miles east of Route 15, 12 miles south of Pa. Turnpike 717-528-8279 • www.EMMR.org NON PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID LANCASTER, PA PERMIT # 23 Mailing address: PO BOX 688 MECHANICSBURG PA 17055-0688 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED EVENT HIGHLIGHTS for Oct., Nov., Dec. of 2014 Lobitz Movie Party and EMMR Auction, November 9 See details on page 11. Roundtable: AMF Snowmobile Racing Reunion, Nov. 16 See details on page 8. Holiday Open House, December 6 and 7 See details below. Holiday Open House Mark your calendar now for EMMR’s Shop in the Gift Shop! The 2014 Holiday Open House at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing will be held on Saturday December 6 and Sunday December 7, from 10 am to 4 pm. On Sunday, December 7th at the Holiday Open House John Regester, Owner of Regester Chevrolet in Thompsontown, PA will be here. John was a car owner and some of his drivers were Ray Tilley, Toby Tobias and Mitch Smith. 12 There will be food and lots of laughs, and FREE admission to EMMR, as usual. Take a break from the hectic holiday season and make this fun and unique event a holiday tradition. Naturally the Museum will be open for all to enjoy. Don’t forget to stop in the Gift Shop and take care of some holiday shopping. There are gifts for everyone! The EMMR Times Saturday December 6 and Sunday Dec. 7 On Saturday, December 6th at the Holiday Open House we will be hosting a roundtable discussion of the 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock of Drag Racing which occurred at York US 30 Dragway during the presentation of the 1st Super Stock Nationals event which turned out to be the largest one-day drag racing event in the history of the sport. A mark that still stands today. Eastern Museum of Motor Racing 100 Baltimore Rd, York Springs, PA www.EMMR.org • 717-528-8279 2014 Issue No. 4 • published in mid-October 2014
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