Early 1970s Raceway News Scans - Page 10

mopar68 · 10-03-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Pagano

Billy is correct ! I lived on that road. Pete, the Ave was the place to be, yes I remember Gus, he is my age but I remember Dickey Lyons more, we were well antiquated, he on his cop cycle and me with red lights in my rear window !

Older friends who 'lived' on The Ave. (i.e., cruised and raced there regularly) told me a few stories about him (and them)!

Pete

mopar68 · 10-03-2014, 02:06 PM

(That mph has to be a typo. The correct number has to be 120.80 mph.)

In addition to hosting the NHRA Summernationals, Madison Township Raceway Park (that's what it was originally called) used to host their own national event in September called the Fall Nationals. That race was a very good one and attracted quite a few well-known cars as evidenced by the Rod Shop's appearance (all the way from Ohio).

Pete

mopar68 · 10-03-2014, 02:10 PM

Who remembers Trans-End? And that one of the owners was Charlie Castaldo?

Pete

Paul Ceasrine · 10-03-2014, 02:17 PM

Dover Drag Strip

Sunday's Only

Biggest problem, they were only NHRA sanctioned in 1965, and then
in 1970.

Car counts were around 250 to 275 in the Spring and the Fall.

300 to 350 in the Summer.

If there was a Big $$$ Event, the track could pull in the high 300's

If there was a big NHRA 'NED 1' Points Meet going on at another track, then the car counts would drop to 250.

Frank Castros · 10-03-2014, 08:41 PM

I bought the Domini and Shepherd Plymouth and painted it red.

ss wannabee · 10-03-2014, 10:24 PM

That's really cool Frank...keeping the Domini and Shepherd car alive....

Ok on Cantore's...and we did stop there to check out the cars....but for some reason
never went inside....maybe we were too young?

ss wannabee · 10-03-2014, 10:56 PM

But the place I remember was a snack bar in a wooden building...on the same side
as Cantore's...but towards Route 18....I think? Served regular comfort-style food but
maybe with a German-flair? Cantore's was a brick building...Anybody remember
this place?

Yes I do remember Trans-End....and the "Just-Me" SS/I Camaro...a hard charger at
that time...They always had a repairs trailer at most of the bigger events...lots of
stick guys used them at that time...

Anybody remember Trans-Torque? Think it arrived later as a subsidiary of
Trans-End...for the automatic guys. Possibly located in the greater Old Bridge
area? A buddy of mine took a smoked powerglide there for repairs but after
inspection was told it was all junk...and so was his season.

Paul Ceasrine · 10-04-2014, 09:20 AM

I remember this Opel GT in BB/Gas.

"Eastern Automotive"

The 'ultimate' Pocket Rocket.

Bob Pagano · 10-04-2014, 11:41 AM

Trans End was owned and operated by Dave Sipola, also ran a SS AMC driven by Ted Kijeck.
Ron Sirianni is recovering from major surgery, I spoke to him a few weeks back and he was doing well.

mopar68 · 10-04-2014, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss wannabee

Anybody remember Trans-Torque? Think it arrived later as a subsidiary of Trans-End...for the automatic guys. Possibly located in the greater Old Bridge area? A buddy of mine took a smoked powerglide there for repairs but after inspection was told it was all junk...and so was his season.

Yeah, sure. No connection to Trans-End to the best of my knowledge. The proprietor's name was Fred Krawiec who also raced a red & white SS/JA(?) 1969 Camaro.

Pete

10-03-2014, 02:06 PM	#92
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans (That mph has to be a typo. The correct number has to be 120.80 mph.) In addition to hosting the NHRA Summernationals, Madison Township Raceway Park (that's what it was originally called) used to host their own national event in September called the Fall Nationals. That race was a very good one and attracted quite a few well-known cars as evidenced by the Rod Shop's appearance (all the way from Ohio). Pete __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus Last edited by mopar68; 10-03-2014 at 02:20 PM.

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mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans Who remembers Trans-End? And that one of the owners was Charlie Castaldo? Pete __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus Last edited by mopar68; 10-03-2014 at 02:17 PM.

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Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans *Dover Drag Strip* *Sunday's Only* Biggest problem, they were only NHRA sanctioned in 1965, and then in 1970. Car counts were around 250 to 275 in the Spring and the Fall. 300 to 350 in the Summer. If there was a Big $$$ Event, the track could pull in the high 300's If there was a big NHRA 'NED 1' Points Meet going on at another track, then the car counts would drop to 250.

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Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,975 Likes: 2,598 Liked 2,727 Times in 961 Posts	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans I bought the Domini and Shepherd Plymouth and painted it red.

10-03-2014, 10:24 PM	#96
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans That's really cool Frank...keeping the Domini and Shepherd car alive.... Ok on Cantore's...and we did stop there to check out the cars....but for some reason never went inside....maybe we were too young?

10-03-2014, 10:56 PM	#97
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans But the place I remember was a snack bar in a wooden building...on the same side as Cantore's...but towards Route 18....I think? Served regular comfort-style food but maybe with a German-flair? Cantore's was a brick building...Anybody remember this place? Yes I do remember Trans-End....and the "Just-Me" SS/I Camaro...a hard charger at that time...They always had a repairs trailer at most of the bigger events...lots of stick guys used them at that time... Anybody remember Trans-Torque? Think it arrived later as a subsidiary of Trans-End...for the automatic guys. Possibly located in the greater Old Bridge area? A buddy of mine took a smoked powerglide there for repairs but after inspection was told it was all junk...and so was his season.

10-04-2014, 09:20 AM	#98
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans I remember this Opel GT in BB/Gas. "Eastern Automotive" The 'ultimate' Pocket Rocket.

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Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 241 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans Trans End was owned and operated by Dave Sipola, also ran a SS AMC driven by Ted Kijeck. Ron Sirianni is recovering from major surgery, I spoke to him a few weeks back and he was doing well. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA Last edited by Bob Pagano; 10-04-2014 at 11:46 AM.