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*Well, it's hard to believe that the KID who started out behind
the counter at the legendary
Flanders Company (the leading manufacturer and distributor for
Motorcycle Handlebars
since the 40's), is turning 60! And Flanders Company is still
going strong! Please read
what a nice note Doug Stokes from California's Irwindale
Speedway has written about
Bruce Flanders! Having known Flanders for over
40 years, I take special pride in the fact
that I conned him into attending and later announcing his first
CRA Sprint Car Race at
ASCOT PARK in Gardena California. Don't know what happened but
Bruce went on to
announce many more CRA events and even married the Daughter of a
CRA Sprint Car
Racer years later! If you want to talk about Speedway Bikes, or
Motorcycle Flat Track
Racing or add Enduros, Flanders will hold his own! He outshines
many with his knowledge
of the over 25 years of Long Beach GP (even some of those who
have come and gone on
the big dollar payroll). If you want a bit of history on Radio
Commercials or Voice Overs
Flanders has been at it from writing the script to canning the
sound. Don't forget the
movies he's been in.....Yep, 60 years gives a man a few days to
hone his skills! Happy
Birthday Flanders.............enjoy! (Pattie Prestidge Frost)
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*2005 Stacker 2. World of Outlaws Late Model Series Schedule (Doc Lehman) 6/1 Farley Speedway, Farley, IA 6/3 Eagle Raceway, Eagle, NE 6/4 Dakota State Fair Speedway, Huron, SD 6/6 Deer Creek Speedway (Gopher 50), Spring Valley, MN 6/10-11 The Dream/Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, OH *SCTA/BNI 57th Annual Speed Week, August 13-19 (Vehicle Inspections begin on Aug 12) *SCTA/BNI World Finals October 12-15 (Vehicle Inspections begin on Oct 11) *SCTA El Mirage Dry Lakes (Southern California) Timing Trials schedule: June 12, July 17, September 11, October 23, November 12-13. *NHRA Street Legal sanctioned drag racing every Thursday night at Irwindale Speedway, January to November. See www.Irwindalespeedway.com for Summit schedule and Junior Dragster program. (Doug Stokes) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *2005 Perris Auto Speedway, Perris, CA schedule of upcoming races. For more information on the 2005 Perris Auto Speedway schedule, please call (951) 940-0134. (Scott Daloisio) June 4, PASSCAR Super Stocks, Street Stocks, Hornets, IMCA Modifieds/Lightning Sprints June 11, USAC/CRA Sprint Cars *2005 California Dragway schedule at the dragstrip, California Speedway, Fontana, CA. Contact Dave Danish at 909-429-5060 or go online at www.Californiaspeedway.com. All dates and times are subject to change: June 4-5, 8am Super Categories June 18, Noon, Street legals *Irwindale Speedway programs, see www.Irwindalespeedway.com for schedules and updates. 2005 Irwindale oval track racing schedule: Gates open 4:30, races start at 6pm. June 4 Late Models Twin 50s, Super Stocks, Late Models, Bandoleros, Pick Your Part Figure 8s, Legend Cars. June 11 Super Late Models Twin 50's, Super Late Models, Mini Stocks, Dodge Super Trucks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *June 5, Irwindale Dragstrip NHRA Summit Series; Gates open 9AM, time trials 10AM (3 timed runs - time permitting - run cards will be used), eliminations 1PM, track closes 6PM. Entry fee is $45 for each division entered and the purse structure will be prorated based on the number of entries in each class. Those racing for TIME ONLY will be available at these events for $20 and all spectators are $10 each. Each divisional champion will receive a track champion's trophy and a champion's gold card (good for a free entry at any 2006 season Dragstrip event) at the Irwindale Speedway annual awards banquet. Each champion will also be invited to represent Irwindale at the Summit Finals drag racing event in the fall. SUPER PRO (electronics allowed 6 - 7.99 et), PRO (8 and slower), SPORTSMAN (8.59 and slower), and MOTORCYCLES (6 and slower). (Bob Klein and Doug Stokes) *Irwindale Speedway offers Thursday night drag racing. Pro's and street legal racing welcome. 1/8 mile track. Entrance fee $20. Spectators are $10. See Dragstrip track manager Bob Klein 626-358-1100 x 211. (Doug Stokes) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *June 12, Irwindale Speedway NHRA JUNIOR DRAGSTERS. Three events are scheduled. NHRA Junior Drag Racing classes will be offered with the track gates opening at 9AM, time trials 10AM, and eliminations beginning at 1PM. The races will be held on three Sundays: drivers will get three practice runs and trophies will be awarded as per the guidelines in the NHRA rulebook. Entries will be $50 per car. Spectators and Crew members are $20 each and kids under 12 admitted free. Run under NHRA rulebook. (Doug Stokes) *2005 ASA Speed Truck Challenge Schedule June 4, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV Broadcast Aug 27, 8PM PST June 18, Mesa Marin Raceway, Bakersfield, CA Broadcast Sept 24, 8PM PST *2005 Southern California Top Comp Schedule: (From Gregg Suyenaga) Race 3 June 4 Fontana Mike's Transmission Race 4 June 5 Fontana Mike's Transmission *2005 Goodguys Schedule of Events. See www.goodguys.com or call 925-838-9876: June 4-5, 12th Annual Summer Get-Together, Pleasanton, CA June 10-12, 17th Annual Hot Rod Nationals, Indianapolis, IND ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum Reunions. Call 909-622-8562 June 17-1, Holley National Hot Rod Reunion, Beech Bend Park, Bowling Green, KY Sept 30-Oct 2, Automobile Club of Southern California, California Hot Rod Reunion,
Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield, CA
*2005 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series schedule. June 9-12, 8th Annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals, Chicago, ILL June 16-19, 36th Annual K&N Filters Supernationals, Englishtown, NJ *2005 King of Indiana Sprint Series Schedule: For info call Mike O'Leary 812-825-9614 or moleary@bluemarble.net KISS is at www.kissracing.com and www.Elliottbrand.com. June 25, Paragon Speedway July 2, Terre Haute Action Track ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *2005 Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour www.hotrod.com/powertour. June 4-Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 5-Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Illinois June 6-Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis, Indiana June 7-Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, Tennessee June 8-Birmingham Race Course, Birmingham, Alabama June 9-North Florida Fairgrounds, Tallahassee, Florida June 10-Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEMA Club Newsletter is at www.semasan.com June 3-5, Carlisle, PA, Carlisle All Ford Nationals 717/243-7855 June 3-5, Yorktown, VA, 10th Annual Show Weekend 757/875-5270 June 4, Sandwich, MA, 15th Annual Rock and Roll Rumble 508/888-3300x122 June 4-5, Pleasanton, CA, 12th Summer Get Together www.good-guys.com or 925/838-9876 June 4-5, Lancaster, OH, 42nd Annual Spring Festival 740/687-5507 June 5, Windsor Locks, CONN, 4C9s Auto Show and Aircraft Exhibit www.ctccc.com June 5, Waterford, CONN, British by the Sea, 18th Annual Gathering 860/693-4249 June 5, Wilmington, DE, Riverfront Camaro Show www.kahunaville.com/events_kruise June 5, Cedar Rapids, IA, 24th Annual Chevy and Chevy Powered Car Show www.hacc.com
June 5, Hibbing, MN, 11th Annual 3Blast from the Past2 Car Show
218/263-3534
June 5, West Warwick, RI, 13th Annual Pontiac/GMC Show 401/647-3642 June 5, Westminster, VT, 25th Annual Car Show and Flea Market 802/257-3053 June 5, Warrenton, MO, 7th Annual Charity Car and Model Show 636/947-3989 June 5, Omaha, NEB, 29th Annual Swap Meet and Car Show 402/391/5270 *Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) 2005 racing schedule: June 24, Lernerville Speedway, 50 laps June 25, Hesston Speedway, 50 laps ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *2005 Crown Royal IROC Series schedule: Sept 9, Richmond International Raceway Oct 29, Atlanta Motor Speedway *2005 Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series schedule (Linda K. Mansfield) June 10-12, Watkins Glen International, 6 hours June 29-30, Daytona International Speedway, 250 miles *2005 Nextel Cup Series schedule (NASCAR): June 5, Dover International Speedway June 12, Pocono Raceway June 19, Michigan International Speedway June 26, Infineon Raceway ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The John Force Cruise Night is held on the last Wednesday of each month from 5-8 P.M. at the shop in Yorba Linda, CA 92887. Contact Craig Hoelzel for details about vendor space, how to show your car, or for directions. Craig is at craig@johnforceracing.com While you are there, check out the Force Racestation gift shop next door. It is a fascinating store filled with all sorts of collectibles, including broken parts from John's Funny Cars, autographed by the 13 time NHRA Funny Car Champion himself. You'll find artwork, paintings, photographs, hats, jackets, apparel, pins, die cast cars, souvenirs and just about anything that you could want. If Force is in town and not on the race car circuit, he will be glad to sign your collectible. See hundreds of hot rods and vintage cars, rock to the music of the '50's, purchase some delicious food, and meet your fellow hot rodders. Celebrity racers and hot rodders are known to show up for this one of a kind hot rod cruise night at the legendary John Force Racestation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum's schedule of events: June 1, Twilight Cruise Night 4:30-8pm. Ladies night, special prizes for women street rodders. June 17-19, Holley National Hot Rod Reunion, Beech Bend Park, Bowling Green, Kentucky. June 18-20, L.A. Roadster Show. *AutoStar Productions, 1226 Pike Street SW, PO Box 310, Etna, Ohio 43018, 740-964-2350 Roger Gustin, President/Owner, roger@superchevyshow.com, G. Susan Gustin, Exec VP, susan@superchevyshow.com, Rose Guagliardo, Event Dir, rose@superchevyshow.com, Greg Baumer, Sales/Ad Mgr, greg@superchevyshow.com, Hank Schmitt, Ad/Media Relations, hank@superchevyshow.com, Paul Meikle, Controller, paul@superchevyshow.com, Sandra Hanna, Executive Assistant, sandy@superchevyshow.com, ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *AutoZone Super Chevy Show Tour XXV (AutoStar Productions) 2005 SCHEDULE June 3-4-5 SBR Atlanta Dragway T Atlanta-Commerce, GA June 10-11-12 SBR US 131 Motorsports Park T Martin, MI June 24-25-26 SBR Bristol Dragway T Bristol, TN *Showcase Photo, 20 Browning Ct., Dublin, Oh 43017, 614 766-2720, Official photographer for Super Chevy Shows and AutoStar Productions orders@showcase-photo.com *June 3, Skyline Speedway, Stewart, Ohio, 740-989-0567, www.skylinespeedway.com, Pure Stock Special, "PURE STOCK WILD ONE," All Classes. (Dustin Jarrett) *June 10, Skyline Speedway, Stewart, Ohio, 740-989-0567, www.skylinespeedway.com, Regular Show, Kids Bicycle giveaway and bicycle races. All Classes. (Dustin Jarrett) *Dirt Nation Radio show, Monday nights 8-10 P.M. at www.racetalklive.com. June 6, guests are the "Annual Dream Preview." -------------------------------------------------------------------------
*A bill (HB 2221) to ban vehicles equipped with a
“muffler or exhaust system that clearly has been
modified to amplify or increase the noise of the vehicle” was
introduced at the last minute and is
moving through the Illinois Legislature at
breakneck speed. Under the bill, vehicles determined
to have been modified by virtue of a “visual observation” will fail
emissions inspection. Protest to:
James F. Clayborne Jr 217-782-5399, Antonio Munoz 217-782-9415,
William R. Haine 217-
782-5247, Don Harmon 217-782-8176, Rickey R. Hendon 217-782-6252,
Mike Jacobs 217-
782-5957, Martin A. Sandoval 217-782-5304, Donne E.
Trotter, 217-782-3201, Dave Sullivan,
217-782-3875, Kirk W. Dillard, 217-782-8148, Steven J.
Rauschenberger, 217-782-7746,
Peter J. Roskam, 217-782-8022, and Dan Rutherford, 217-782-6597.
*Petersen Automotive Museum and the Checkered
Flag 200 present "Hot Rod Milestones."
Lecture & Book Signing with Ken Gross and
Robert Genat, Friday, June 10, 2005, 6:30 p.m.
Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. The book features
25 of the best-known, favorite hot rods ever built between the late
1940s and mid-1960s and
includes each car's history, technical background, and influence.
The beautifully hardbound book
will be available for $39.95, and Museum members receive a 10%
discount. The authors will
personally autograph your copy at the event. Advance reservations
are required: Museum
Members $40 per person, nonmembers $45 per person, includes a casual
buffet dinner and soft
drinks. Cash bar. call 323-964-6311 or
zonefivephoto@yahoo.com for
info. (Robert Genat)
*Sent to us by Dave Wallace Jr: "Good news! Just passed my semi-annual physical exam,
blood analyses etc 100%. Everything within Spec. Will be
around awhile to haunt y'all
Must be the clean life I live. Hot Rodding is good for you.
Eric Rickman"
*SpeedFreaks contest at www.SpeedFreaks.TV Register
to win a Trip for Two to the World
Of Outlaws/Celebrity races in Sedalia, MO June 21 through 23, 2005.
See the stars of the
winged warriors scheduled to attend like NASCAR's Tony Stewart, Dave
Marcis, World of
Outlaws' Danny "The Dude" Lasoski, Joey Saldana, Kraig & Steve
Kinser, Open Wheel &
Sports Car's Max Papis, NHRA's Gary Scelzi, Ron Capps and more big
timers. (Crash Gladys)
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*The Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1955: A Unique Insight into Stirling
Moss’s Brilliant Break-
through Year, by Philip Porter. Porter
Press International, PO Box 2, Tenbury Wells, WR15
8XX, UK Tel: +44 (0)1584 781588, Fax: +44 (0)1584 781630, www.stirlingmossbooks.com
or info@stirlingmossbooks.com.
For Stirling Moss, 1955 was the breakthrough year.
After
showing great promise and patriotically persevering with
uncompetitive British cars, he joined
the all-conquering Mercedes-Benz team to partner
with World Champion Juan Fangio. It
was to be a brilliant year full of heroic victories and an equally
exciting private life. The Stirling
Moss Scrapbook 1955, looks at the year in greater detail
than any book yet published. It does
so through the eyes of Moss himself. This was the year of his Grand
Prix win, brilliant victories
in the TT, the Targa Florio and his truly extraordinary Mille Miglia
win. This very large format
book is based on Moss’s own personal scrapbooks, his private diaries
and photograph albums.
It is packed with intriguing detail, superb illustrations
and newspaper reports from around the
world. Moss was a man of extraordinary energy. He was one of the
first of the jet-setters and
went out with a succession of ladies. The press loved him and he
was rarely out of the papers.
It paints a vivid picture of the fun and flavour of '50's motor
racing, spiced with Moss' anecdotes
as told to author Philip Porter. The Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1955
is the first of a new series of
books based on every year of his career. It is also the first book
in the new ‘Original Scrapbook’
series. The Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1961 will be published
shortly. (Claire Bryan)
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*www.hotrodhotline.com
announces the new book, "Edelbrock Made in USA," with
Vic
Edelbrock Jr and Sr. Includes the early days of
rodding, car and boat racing. Historic Photo-
graphs and antecdotes. For a limited time you will have your book
signed by Vic Edelbrock
when ordering online. See
www.edelbrock.com (Jack Lawford)
*Dry Lakes and Bonneville racer Leroy Neumayer is
in the hospital in very serious condition
with respiratory problems. He needs financial help with the
medical bills. He was an early
member of the Bonneville 200mph club. He is in the Hospital in
Jackson Hole. Cards can
be sent to: Leroy Neumayer, PO BOX 275, Pinedale, WY 82941.
(Glen Barrett)
*A bill (H.B. 2221) to ban vehicles equipped with a “muffler or exhaust system that clearly has
been modified to amplify or increase the noise of the vehicle” was
quickly passed last night by the
Illinois House on a 61-55 vote and is gaining momentum in the
Senate. Under the bill, vehicles
determined to have been modified by virtue of a “visual observation”
will fail emissions inspection.
The Legislature will adjourn for the year on Tuesday, May 31st
leaving a short time to complete
action in the Senate. The bill is being sponsored in the Senate by
James Clayborne Jr at
clayborne@senatedem.state.il.us This irresponsible bill is
opposed by SEMA. (Jason Tolleson)
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*North American Eagle LSR car will be at the
following events: Dawson Creek Car Show July
8-10; Goodguys Hotrod and Custom Car show July 15-17; McChord AFB
Air Show July 29-
31; Last test run on asphalt runway sometime in Sept; Edwards AFB
Open House Oct 22-23;
First test run on dirt surface last week in Oct; Los Angeles Auto
Show Jan 6-15. For info, see
http://www.landspeed.com
(Jon M. Higley)
*Special Reunions and events during the year:
Walt and Dottie James' CRA
Reunion in January
Hila Sweet's Car Racers Reunion in April
Boat Racers Reunion in June
Gold Coast Club's Gas-Up Party and Dry Lakes
Hall of Fame in September
Wally Parks' NHRA Motorsports Museum's
California Hot Rod Reunion in October
Don Weaver's Legends of Ascot Reunion in
October
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*Ted Nobbe won the NARA Battle of the Bluegrass
Modified Series Saturday night at Bluegrass
Speedway. The O'Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar
Series will continue on June 2,
at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, KY and June 3, at the Ponderosa
Speedway in Junction
City, KY.
*Brandon Petty won the King of Indiana Sprint Series
feature at Lawrenceburg Speedway last
Saturday. Rain washed out the Wayne County Speedway
race last Saturday.
*King of Indiana Sprint Series Point Standings: Dave
Darland 242, Dickie Gaines 241, AJ
Anderson 224, Matt Westfall 220, Justin Marvel 214, Kent Christian
195, Jon Stanbrough 184,
Scotty Weir 169, John Wolfe 163, Marc Arnold 160, Brandon Petty 135, Kevin Besecker 131, Bryan Clauson 130, Levi Jones 130, Tony Beaber 120, Matt Neely 120, Kevin Briscoe 115, Bud Kaeding 115, Shane Cottle 107, Kyle Wismiller 99. (Mike O'Leary)
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*Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Points
Standings (after 10 events): Don O'Neal-
1720, Terry English-1690, Donnie Moran-1540, Matt Miller-1440,
Dennis Erb, Jr.-1420, Earl
Pearson, Jr.-1410, Tim Dohm-1365, Scott James-1345, Shannon
Babb-1305, Brady Smith-
1150. Previous Ralph Latham Memorial Race Winners:
1987--Bobby Carnes, 1988--
Bob Pierce, 1989--John Gill, 1990--Jack Boggs, 1991--Scott
Bloomquist, 1992--Jack Boggs,
1993--Jack Boggs, 1994--Billy Moyer, 1995--Donnie Moran, 1996--Billy
Moyer, 1997--Steve
Francis, 1998--Bart Hartman, 1999--Wendell Wallace, 2000--Darrell
Lanigan, 2001--R. J.
Conley, 2002--Steve Francis, 2003--Scott James, 2004--Mike Jewell.
(James Essex)
*All kids 12 and under get in FREE at Perris Auto Speedway
during all races in the month of
JUNE. See
www.perrisautospeedway.com (Scott Daloisio and Kim Donner)
*SEMA stalled final action on Illinois legislation (H.B.
2221) that threatened to ban vehicles
equipped with a “muffler or exhaust system that clearly has been
modified to amplify or increase
the noise of the vehicle.” The bill had been quickly passed by the
House in the final days of the
legislative session, before being stopped by SEMA in the Senate.
Under the measure, vehicles
determined to have been modified by virtue of a “visual observation”
would have failed emissions
inspection. How emissions inspectors would have determined that an
exhaust system increases
noise by virtue of a “visual inspection” was not explained in the
bill. (Jason Tolleson)
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