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Dave was one of Lancaster Speedway's top Late Model drivers in the early 1970s. In 1971 alone, he won seven features at Lancaster (N.Y.) Speedway and finished third in the final point standings. He graduated to the Modified ranks in 1972. -- John Bisci

http://lockportjournal.com/obituaries/x832130577/David-C-VanValkenburg-Sr
David C. VanValkenburg, Sr.

Thu May 19, 2011, 07:06 PM EDT

LOCKPORT — David C. VanValkenburg, Sr., passed away on May 18, 2011, under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on Nov. 28, 1945 in Buffalo, N.Y., he was the son of Clare and Viola (King) VanValkenburg.
David was a plumber and steamfitter for Local 22, formerly known as Local 129, retiring in 1993. He also was a stock car driver at Lancaster, Ransomville and Holland Speedways (in Western N.Y.) in the 1970s, which he enjoyed.
David is survived by his children, Kaylynne (Calvin) Bohm, David (Kim) VanValkenburg, Jr. and Courtney (Shawn George) VanValkenburg; grandfather of Kylie VanValkenburg Madison George and soon, Peyton George.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 23 at 10 a.m. in All Saints Parish at St. Patrick's Church, 76 Church St., Lockport. Donations to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated.

 

Maybe someone can help me here. I while back there was a site that showed a complete frame up retorarion for a well known 1970 Chevelle. Can anyone lead me to where i can find that article? Thanks for the help.

Rick (aracarace)

 

Pictures grabbed from the Southern Ground Pounders race

May 20, 2011
Wake Co. Speedway
Raleigh, NC

If you ever get to see this touring division at your local track, make the trip!

 

Indybigjohn. Got to tell you about the last few days around here. Joyce and I went to Holman/Moody in Charlotte and toured the shop. We met Lee Holman,took pics,got the t-shirt,got the jacket and a license plate. AWSOME! Then tonight Darel Dierenger jr came over and we looked at old pics and scrap books all evening. He has so much memorbilia that it would take a solid day to take it all in. Lots of 50's and 60's pics,cards,trophies,pins and you just name it! Might be sitting on some big money if he ever decides to sell it all. If I ever figure out how to post oics on here you will freak out. Hope all is well,Tom.

 

QUOTE=arcarace;6582904]Maybe someone can help me here. I while back there was a site that showed a complete frame up retorarion for a well known 1970 Chevelle. Can anyone lead me to where i can find that article? Thanks for the help.

Rick (aracarace)[/QUOTE]
I believe the article you are looking for is on the website for the late model hall of fame. www.nationaldirtlatemodelhof.com
It's a very interesting read for sure. Enjoy

 

Maybe somebody can help me here also. I grew up in Columbus, Indiana and went to Brownstown Speedway regularly. My parents owned a propane gas business and we delivered to all the great heros including, Russ and Gene Petro, John Warner, and Paul Crockett. So I am lookiing for photos of Brownstown late models from late 60's to mid 70's. Particularly Gene and Russ had cars that were blue on one side and white on the other that I loved and in 1966 Gene ran the qualifying race for the Daytona 500 in car number 06 which I believe was a Ford and I would love to find a picture of that also. I have been racing here in Arizona for 31 years now and these guys are still my heroes. Thanks and God I love this thread. It took me 3 days to go through all the pics and read it all.

 

I'd love to freak out and see more pictures too!!!!

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Thanks, Tommy. Love your avatar.

Is DD Jr. still driving in that series up there?

 

That series is just about done. I think they have three races confirmed. Darel just sold his truck to a guy in Texas and is getting out. I'm trying to convince him to build a replica galaxie or merc for the street.

 

Here is what I have found........PHFJR62

 

the 04 is dads 1966 chevelle on the old elma, washington 1/2 mile dirt in 1978.

Later

 

Another picture from the Southern Ground Pounders race.

Winner!

 

A couple from GA International.

 

Ron Zarpentine still has his '65 Galaxte Late Model, from the late '60's. Took this pic this past week,in his driveway. Ron raced at Spencer Speedway(NY)

 

I missed GI GI 101 and 102 by 2 years or less. They where bought from a guy in Wisconsin Rapids and was said they both went to ILL. The cars where of coupes 30's 40's models chevys. My uncle owned 101 for a wail. Anyone seen or know where they are? The cars raced in the 50's and 60's.

 

I would like to know who had the pictures of a 1967 mustang #6 in the woods in Medford Wisconsin, a former Jim Back car.

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXYCvrbjTtA

 

Cool video! Thanks for posting it!

 

Grew up in Brownstown/Vallonia. My father sold programs at the track for the exchange club when I was a boy. I went on to race bombers,street stocks and modifieds for quite a few years... I remember the old days well. Petros had mopars,Mull, Claud Kern,Crockett,Isley,Curry,Godsey Crockett and his imfamous chevelle.. the list goes on. I am not sure I have any pics from back then but I do know someone who might... If come up with them I will post.

Shoe

 

Haven't posted here in awhile......

Here's an oldie - Bernie Coppock in his # 98jr. It's a 1960 Ford at Kil-Kare Speedway in Xenia Ohio - photo taken 1966.

Enjoy,

the Oldtimer......

 

Leroy Saalinger heading out onto the track at Heidelberg Pa for a feature race in May 1964. He stepped into the car after the original driver was dis-qualified because he did not have PRA certification. The 56 Ford was owned by Jack Englehart and featured a 427 side oiler.

 

Any more H-berg??!! John

 

Not sure if LeRoy has any more pictures of Heidelberg. If he has them, I'll post them. I do have pictures from various dirt tracks in the area where he ran modifieds. As soon as I get the details, I will post these in the 60's - 70's vintage oval track modified thread.

 

OK, Just forget about the cars in the background, the nut in the forefront is vintage HAMB, 1949 model.

This is early in my photographic career at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA. That shirt with Bud Lunsford on it was made from one of my photos.

Whoops, I was going to show the Lunsford photo until I realized it was too new for this forum.

 

I figured I had better post something to see if my ugly mug had broken the topic.

Larry Hess signing autographs at Atlanta in 1965

# 34 a Local limited car 1970's owned by Jackie Jones and driven by "Beanflipper" Barnett

# 97 This was what we considered a "Late Model" when I first got involved with racing. Frank Painter owned and driven by Russel Burnett

 

Falconred,
I'd love to see a bunch of those early NDRA style LM cars from Woodstock and around the South. Love those cars before they started getting too aero and distorted.
Joel


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www.JFNStudios.net

 

ASA , Milwaukee. Check out the guy in the flag stand.

 

Do you have more photos . I wood like to see them . My dad race Asa in the late 70's . Thanks for showing the photos .

 

easy now. don't get anything to new. supposed to be around '65 or so and older. i love your pictures but i don't want the thread to get shut down. thanks

 

Looks like you got my best side in that photo, sm66p. BTW, go to trackforum.com, and check the Danny B's area. We've got a stock car thread going there for up through the years. I haven't been able to post lately, but we welcome all comers.