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Ed Fernandez · 11-06-2008, 05:19 PM

I still have my old NMW hubs.I flat towed for 14 years (1977-90).Did'nt do much real long distance (longest
was Queens NY to Gettysburg Pa for an AMC show/race).Good thing I still had the hubs and tow bar,my open trailer was stolen 2 days before the trip.I first went to the track in 1965 (NY Nat'l Speedway).Saw all the hot cars of the times.One of my favorites was Wild Willie Borsch's Winged Express AA/FA.Anybody
remember the tree was suspended by wire over the track?Only 3 bulbs too,I bracket raced there too a few times in 1969-70,then again in 1977 till it closed in 1980.Fantastic track,lousy road system to get there.Itwas the Long Island Xpressway or Sunrise Hwy.That was it.West Hampton was also open then
(The Sand Pit) and Islip (1/8 mi) .All history now.It was a real trip though in the 60s and 70s.

Ed F.

11-06-2008, 05:19 PM	#9
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: What everr happened to the good ol' days I still have my old NMW hubs.I flat towed for 14 years (1977-90).Did'nt do much real long distance (longest was Queens NY to Gettysburg Pa for an AMC show/race).Good thing I still had the hubs and tow bar,my open trailer was stolen 2 days before the trip.I first went to the track in 1965 (NY Nat'l Speedway).Saw all the hot cars of the times.One of my favorites was Wild Willie Borsch's Winged Express AA/FA.Anybody remember the tree was suspended by wire over the track?Only 3 bulbs too,I bracket raced there too a few times in 1969-70,then again in 1977 till it closed in 1980.Fantastic track,lousy road system to get there.Itwas the Long Island Xpressway or Sunrise Hwy.That was it.West Hampton was also open then (The Sand Pit) and Islip (1/8 mi) .All history now.It was a real trip though in the 60s and 70s. Ed F. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA