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A quarterly publication of the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing Located at 100 Baltimore Road, York Springs, PA 2015 Issue No. 3 • published in late-July 2015

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EMMR/WGOT

CONVENTION at:

Latimore Valley Fairgrounds and Eastern Museum of Motor Racing

AUGUST 21–23

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HONORING:

Grand Marshall

GARY WOLFORD Jo Wolford speaks about her dad, Gary Wolford: I was very fortunate to grow up going to the races every weekend with my Dad in the 1970s through early ’90s. I have heard many old stories about starting out in racing, very poor, too young with undercover names, bad crashes, and of course numerous wins that I was fortunate enough to see in the three decades that I went to the races. I am sure that every kid at the race track thought their dad was the best. Every night at feature time week after week, year after year, you still have that excitement, adrenaline and confidence that your dad is definitely one of the best ever in the Super Sportsman class. During this journey through many years of racing and being in business our family has met a lot of wonderful people. Some of these people are like family and will be a part of our lives forever. I am thankful that my dad is being honored for his accomplishments on and off the track. His passion is to keep the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing going strong. “Gary Wolford is a pillar of support” by Don Robinson: As we honor Gary Wolford as Grand Marshall, there are many reasons that we do so. He has supported the Museum and Fairgrounds from the very beginning. Gary has provided equipment and other assistance for the Museum’s initial construction and Fairgrounds improvements. The Gary Wolford Fish Fry and Silver Spring Speedway Reunion is now one of our largest fundraising efforts. He is truly a pillar of support. Best known in the world of racing as the all-time leading feature winner at Silver Springs, he won numerous races at other area tracks, as well, mainly racing in the Super Sportsman division. Since retiring as a driver 25 years ago, he has continued to support the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing and the Latimore Valley Fairgounds in so many ways. Today let us keep Gary in our prayers, and remember all he has done for auto racing, its history and his friends from all walks of life. Besides being a great friend of Gary’s, it has always impressed me that he has supported the Museum and Fairgrounds so much. He truly loves the place that has become such a large part of his life. Besides, anybody who could put up with Lynn Paxton for this long is a true supporter in my book.

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KENNETH W. MILLER, SR.

MEMORIAL In the 1960s Kenneth W. Miller, Sr. worked on the team of Mike Beahm #117 at Dorsey Speedway. When Beltsville Speedway opened he became very involved with Red Kagle and his team (and other drivers). Red had been a NASCAR driver until he lost his leg in the 1960s in a terrible NASCAR accident. Kenny also helped Harry Fletcher with his super modified. In the 1980s Kenny started traveling with Reds to Charlotte and Daytona race tracks and during this time he joined the Bobby Allison race crew and traveled the country. Reds was a crew chief for Bobby Allison at one time, then crew chief for other Busch and ARCA drivers. To name some there was Jeff Bodine #89; Joey Cudmore #96; and Tom Peck, also #96. Kenny was heavily involved with Reds on all these teams. Kenny spent a lot of time with Bobby’s son, Clifford Allison—even suppling a car for some of the tracks for him. Clifford and his family visited Kenny’s family often. All this until Clifford Allison’s untimely death in a practice lap for a Busch race at Michigan Speedway. Kenny helped in sponsoring several drivers, most notably Nathan Durborow. They raced at Hagerstown, MD and Winchester, VA. Nathan won track champion at both of these tracks and Kenny was awarded the Champion Owners Trophies. There have been other drivers for whom Kenny supplied race cars. The past 10 to 20 years Kenny has supplied manpower, equipment and whatever else was needed here on the grounds of the Museum—Kenny was a huge supporter of the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing and Fairgrounds.

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Honors Speedway

The tradition of competitive auto racing began at Silver Spring Speedway in the summer of 1953. The Penn-Mar Racing Club was looking for a home track and they were interested in the one-half-mile Latimore Valley Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds had staged auto racing programs in the 1930s and ’40s. When their proposal was turned down, the Penn-Mar group approached Cumberland County businessman Ray Garver Sr. about constructing a speedway on his land. Garver owned property off of Route 11 midway between Harrisburg and Carlisle. Ray Garver agreed and a new speedway was constructed. Penn-Mar’s original intent was to race at the new Silver Spring Speedway on Wednesday nights, but after the first week the race night was changed to Saturday. After a few shows, Penn-Mar decided to abandon the speedway feeling that it had a less than successful debut. Left with an empty facility, Garver hired Will Kreitzer to manage the speedway. Kreitzer guided the speedway from its infancy and transformed it into one of the most competitive and fan-friendly speedways in the East. Over the next 52 years, Silver Spring Speedway would become a mainstay of local auto racing. It featured strong car counts, competitive racing and a passionate fan base who filled the grandstands on a weekly basis to cheer on their favorite drivers. The speedway’s original Class A jalopy evolved into the competitive Super Sportsman division. In 1962 a second division was introduced to weekly racing called the Hobby Car class. From its humble beginnings as a division which featured a $129 claiming price for the entire car, the Hobby class was the forerunner of the current day Late Model division. The popular Street Stock division was added in 1982. What made Silver Spring Speedway special was the men (and women) who drove there and the special bond that they had with the spectators. Most nights, a large portion of the crowd would enter the pit area following the racing events to talk with their heroes who had competed that evening. The best drivers at Silver Spring became well-known throughout the racing community and some of the area’s most famous drivers got their start on the 3/8 mile oval. Silver Spring Speedway’s final season of racing was 2005. While the roar of the engines has been silenced, the accomplishments of those car owners and drivers who raced there will be forever remembered. —Source material courtesy of Stephen Bubb – The Racing History of Silver Spring Speedway from 1954 to 1964

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2015 EMMR / WGOT CONVENTION Meet race car drivers from the past and hear their stories of racing during the last 60 years! View antique and vintage race cars then hear the engines roar to life for laps on the historic dirt track!

FRIDAY AUGUST 21, 2015: 9a–9p

Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR) open to the public for extended hours. Race Cars on display. 10:30a History of Silver Springs Speedway and Gary Wolford's Career 12p–9p Refreshments in museum. 2p–4p Race cars leave for Williams Grove Speedway for EMMR/WGOT’s static display only. Race cars must be there by 4 pm. In case of rain the Museum will be open till 9 pm. 3p–8p Convention Cruise-in at museum: See info on page 3 for this fantastic event. Fun for everyone

SATURDAY AUGUST 22, 2015: 8a–10a Coffee in the Infield of Racetrack. 9a–9p Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR) open to the public for extended hours. Race Cars on display. 10a–11a Ray Tilley Fan Club 50th Reunion at EMMR. Jim Kramer 717-647-4062 11a–3p Refreshments in the infield of Latimore Valley Racetrack. 11:45a Drivers Meeting at the flagstand. 12p–3p Vintage Race Car Track Time Exhibition at Latimore Valley Racetrack.

GARY WOLFORD

Latimore Valley Fairgrounds 314 Latimore Valley Rd, York Springs, PA

12p 12p–2 6p–9p 3p–8p

Inliners International at Large Pavilion, call Steve at 215-547-0866 Chicken Barbeque, limited quantity, order in advance. See info below. Activities at EMMR. Cruise-in at the Museum if rained out Friday evening.

SUNDAY AUGUST 23, 2015: 8a–10a Coffee in the Infield of Latimore Valley Racetrack. 9a Church Service in Infield. 10a WGOT/EMMR Annual Membership Meeting in Infield. Elections and “The State of WGOT/ EMMR.” All welcome, please attend. 11a Introduction of 2015 Grand Marshall: GARY WOLFORD. 11:15a Tribute to Kenneth W. Miller, Sr. and Silver Springs Speedway. 12p–4p Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR) open to the public. 12p–3p Refreshments in the infield of Latimore Valley Racetrack. 12:30p Drivers’ Meeting at flagstand. 1p–4p Vintage Race Car Track Time Exhibition at Latimore Valley Racetrack. 1p–3p 3rd Sunday Silver Springs Speedway Roundtable with Alan Kreitzer at the Museum.

Chicken Barbeque at the Convention

continued from page 1 “Gary Wolford is one of my best friends” by Joe Leiphart: First off: Gary Wolford is one of my best friends. When we were pretty young a few of us got a car to race. It was a ’37 Ford. It got to Gary’s and he made a track in the field. His mother called one of us and we were told to get it out of there. So we took it to another friend’s house one night. That was Gary’s first race experience. That was before “Joe Taylor” which is another story. When Gary got hurt in 1991 and was in the hospital, I called his wife and told her I would bring him home when he was ready. At that time he won’t ride with just anyone. I had connections with the ambulance club and I told Pat if he needs an ambulance I would get one to drive him home. That was a trip neither one of us will forget—Gary had a broken neck and I was scared to death with every bump—actually we both were. Gary is such a good person and has helped a lot of people, me included. Over the last several years we have gotten to be very close and went to a lot of races together and had many great conversations at his shop. He is such a good person and I am so glad to be his friend.

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and Admission FREE heldParking at the historic and beautiful

Saturday, Aug 22nd, ONLY. 12 noon to 2 p.m. • Dinners are $9.00 for 1/2 chicken, bake potato, applesauce, roll. • Halves are $5.00 for 1/2 chicken • We are selling tickets ahead of time. If interested please contact Barbara Paxton at [email protected]. • Check should be made out to EMMR and sent to Barbara Paxton, 285 Willow Glen Rd. Dillsburg, Pa. 17019.

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2015 EMMR CONVENTION

CRUISE NIGHT

1932 Ford

at EASTERN MUSEUM of MOTOR RACING

FREE

REGISTRATION Dash plaques to the first 100 participants. FREE admission to EMMR museum.

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Friday, AUGUST 21st, 2015 3 to 8 pm Rain Date: Saturday, Aug 22nd, 3-8 p.m.

All Makes Welcome HOT RODS CLASSICS MUSCLE CARS TRUCKS MOTORCYCLES …and more!

FLYERS sponsored by:

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Please keep collecting tabs from soda cans to benefit Ronald McDonald House. Bring tabs to the Cruise or drop tabs off anytime at the Museum lobby. We will have a truck-load full of tabs to caravan to the House in Hershey on August 30th. Join us in your classic, hot rod, antique, or a modern day vehicle—see details on page 6.

CORNER

CRAIG’s

Attending the Gary Wolford Fish Fry and Silver Spring Craig Agan Reunion has long been a goal Development, EMMR of mine. That goal has been met! The first thing to come to mind now that I have seen it in person is the amount of work put in by everyone to make this great event happen! The blindfolded driver race was a really fun time living up to everything I had heard about it. My wife Pat was able to make this trip with me and we delighted in taking a ride around the Latimore Valley track with Kathy Kauffman. Kathy teamed with Debbie Rahmer and Vicki Leppo in one of the “identically prepared” race cars—at least Lynn Paxton said they were “identically prepared.” Gary Wolford put together another great program honoring many of the Silver Spring racers. His sup2015 Issue No. 3 • published in late-July 2015

port for the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing with this project and the fish fry donations has been huge for the museum for many years. He brings up his crew of friends to prepare and fry the fish that come courtesy of the Will Kreitzer Family. All in all, another fun, family friendly event brought to you by your friends from the EMMR! My only disappointment was not being able to make a return May trip for the Jalopy Showdown. By all accounts it was another great show! As I told you in my last column, I planned to make both events with almost back-to-back trips. My traveling partner had a serious health situation in the family and we were forced to cancel our travel plans. Not a problem, we will be on hand next year for sure! Please check this newsletter for the many great events still on the calendar for this year. The August Convention is always the highlight of our year. The Williams Grove National Open Auction and our special promotions surrounding it will be coming up before you know it! See you there! — Craig Agan [email protected]

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2015 EVENTS July 24-25 2nd Annual Community Yard Sale, Latimore Valley Fairgrounds. $5 per space per day - Judy Freels (717) 580-6083 July 25 Bud Garvey’s Reunion, Osceola Mills, PA. Bud Garvey (814) 2685073 (Please support this non-EMMR event) July 25 WINCHESTER SPEEDWAY, VA. EMMR Display/Track Time Stocks and Modifieds only. Mickey Duncan (301) 471-7879 July 31 Photo Opportunity at WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY, Mechanicsburg, PA. EMMR Static Display - Nancy Miller (717) 766-0837 Aug. 8 SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY, Selinsgrove, PA. EMMR Display/Track Time. John Marks (717) 645-0400 Aug. 14 BEDFORD FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY, PA, EMMR Display/Track Time - Nancy Miller (717) 766-0837 Aug. 15 LINCOLN SPEEDWAY, Abbottstown, PA, EMMR Display/Track Time - Nancy Miller (717) 766-0837. Auction - Don R. (717) 456-7124 Aug. 21-23 EMMR/WGOT CONVENTION at EMMR / LVFG. Honoring Kenny Miller, Grand Marshall Gary Wolford and Silver Spring Speedway. Fri, Sat & Sun: Daytime Events at EMMR. Fri. pm Cruisin’ at Museum 3 to 8 pm. Fri pm Track Time at Williams Grove Speedway. Sat. & Sun. aftn Track Time at Latimore Valley. Sat. pm Rain Date for Cruisin’ at Museum. Sun. Roundtable: Silver Spring Speedway by Alan Kreitzer 1-3 pm. Inliners International at Large Pavilion - Steve (215) 547-0866 Aug. 27-28 VINTAGE CELEBRATION - Loudon, NH. Al Novotnik (203) 8477478 (Please support this non-EMMR event) Aug. 30 Cruise to Ronald McDonald House. Details on page 6. Sept. 1-30 Matchbox Month at EMMR, Darwin Doll (717) 757-2720 Sept. 5 SUSQUEHANNA SPEEDWAY PARK, PA. EMMR Display/Track Time - Rick Mandelson (410) 802-1333 Sept. 11 Photo Opportunity at WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY, Mechanicsburg, PA. EMMR Static Display - Nancy Miller (717) 766-0837 Sept. 12-13 PICNIC / WORK PARTY at EMMR / LVFG. Lynn Paxton (717) 432-8188 (Rain Date tba) Sept. 13 Track Time Rain Date. Amanda Eshenour (717) 528-8279 Sept. 18 Path Valley Speedway Park, Spring Run, PA. EMMR Track Time Paul Gutshall (717) 243-6009 Sept. 20 3rd Annual Toy & Racing Memorabilia Buy-Sell Trade Show, Car Show, Cackling Thunder. Darwin Doll (717) 757-2720 Sept. 20 3rd Sunday Roundtable: 1-3 pm. Topic - Afternoon with Mike Heffner, Car Owner of Greg Hodnett Sept. 26 Shenandoah Speedway, Shenandoah, VA - Asphalt Track. EMMR Display/Track Time - Mike Nickle (540) 538-7468 Oct. 3 EMMR / National Sprint Car Hall of Fame AUCTION, will also benefit the York County Racing Club and the National Open Benefit for Injured Drivers. Held at WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY, Mechanicsburg, PA. Don Robinson (717) 456-7124 and Kolten Gouse (717) 275-6827 Oct. 4 EMMR’s 4th Annual Car Show, Car Corral & Flea Market at Museum. John Marks (717) 645-0440 [email protected] and Junior Kelly (717) 630-0776 [email protected] Oct. 8 MUSEUM OPEN Thurs 6 to 9 pm for Hershey show visitors. Refreshments, Movies - Larry Stoner (717) 258-4695 Oct. 9 Photo Opportunity at WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY, Mechanicsburg, PA. EMMR Static Display - Nancy Miller (717) 766-0837 Oct. 18 3rd Sunday Roundtable: 1-3 pm. Topic: Lost Race Tracks of Pennsylvania by Stephen Bubb Oct. 24 TRACTOR TROT at Latimore Valley. Register 10:30, Ride 11:00 -

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Lynn Paxton CURATOR

First I want everyone to be aware of a mistake on the gray-paper schedule which was printed in early 2015. Our work party will NOT be on Labor Day Weekend Sept 5th–6th but WILL BE on Saturday Sept 12th and Sunday 13th. Lynn Paxtor Rainout track time, (if necessary), will Curator NOT be on Sept 6th but WILL BE on Sunday Sept 13th from 12 pm to 4 pm, (if necessary). Sorry for the confusion. Our museum is changing every week. We just rotated the #15 Gerber to the Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa. The #20 Jeff Gordon Troxal Sprint Car to Speedway Motors Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska and the #4 Wetteroff Midget to Vern in Avis, Pa. Ben Turner, our librarian, and resident historian is trying to keep up with all the items donated this year— we get racing items donated every week. Our library carpenter, Gene Weaber, from Lebanon, is just finishing our last four cabinets. Please come in and see what a beautiful job he has made of our library. It won’t take Ben long to fill them. The following cars will be coming in this summer; Tommy Hinnershitz’s #2 Miracle Power Special sprint car, Steve Kinser’s #11 Coors Light Silver Bullet sprint car, and Mitch Smith’s #5 Gary Wasson sprint car. We also have two new engines on display: V8 60 with Smith Giggler setup, thanks to Bill Chapin; and a large Ford Full Dress Flathead donated by the late Stanley Shoppel. There are three Quarter Midgets, trophies, uniforms, and helmets that we received as donations. Thanks to all that donated these valuable additions to the museum and many other items. Again, a special thanks to all our volunteers who volunteer in the museum and on the fairgrounds. We could not do it without you. Don’t forget the following Roundtables coming up: July 19th, York County Racing Club – Hosted by York County Racing Club President Todd Bender August 23rd, Silver Springs Speedway – Hosted by Allen Kreitzer September 20th, Mike Heffner, Car Owner of Greg Hodnett – hosted by Nancy Miller —Lynn Paxton w 717-432-8188 or h 717-432-5522 Jason Frey (717) 629-1847 Oct. 25 MUSEUM CLOSES ON WEEKENDS for 2015, BUT we will be open EVERY FRIDAY weather permitting. Nov. 8 LOBITZ MOVIE PARTY / EMMR AUCTION, Hazleton, PA - Lynn Paxton (717) 432-8188 Nov. 22 3rd Sunday Roundtable: 1-3 pm, Topic - History of South Mountain Raceway by Mike Natoli (347) 522-6466 Dec. 5-6 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE at EMMR from 10-4 pm - Auction / Refreshments / Roundtable. Schedule as of 7/15/2015. See www.EMMR.org or call (717) 528-8279.

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Drag Racing Exhibit News By the time you read this the CruiseIn on Sunday June 28 during the Latimore Valley Fair will be history. We would like to thank Brian Beattie, Bruce Larson, and Ted Brine for participating in the Cackling Thunder part of Darwin Doll Drag Racing Exhibits the event. We also thank Allstate, Allen Mark Brittell Agency for sponsorship of the awards for the Cruise-in Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion was held on July 10-11th. Doug Boyce, author of the popular books Grumpys Toys and Junior Stock were at the EMMR booth for a book signing on Saturday. The York Reunion will takes it final curtain this year— future awards ceremonies for the Legion of Honor awards, which are symbolic of Hall of Fame awards, will be presented annually at special ceremonies at EMMR. An expansion of drag racing activities at EMMR are likewise being considered for presentation and will be

announced in the near future. A new display case in the drag racing exhibit area will be dedicated to Jim and Alison Lee of top fuel fame, and “Jungle Jim” Liberman, the departed showman of funny car drag racing. The displays will be dedicated next year at the Spring Open House on Saturday, April 2, 2016. We have expanded the Toy & Racing Memorabilia Show on Sunday, September 20th to include a Car Show featuring a Cackling Thunder event. A stellar line-up of cackle cars will be announced in the near future. Sven’s Café will be providing food and beverage service with fruit smoothies on their menu, plus Buffalo chicken, shredded chicken BBQ, sirloin cheese steaks with onions and cheese, and green machine veggie wraps. Specialty drinks like Strawberry banana, four-berry blend, and mango/banana fruit smoothies will be available in addition to root beer, iced tea, and cold brew coffee. Don’t miss the Toy & Racing Memorabilia Show, it’s a day to remember! See additional info below. Thanks one and all for your support. Come stay “out in front” with us at one of our many events at EMMR. —Darwin Doll [email protected]

THIRD ANNUAL

TOY & RACING Memorabilia Show plus CAR SHOW plus CACKLING THUNDER! Sun. SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 B U Y SELL 10 AM to 4 PM Held outdoors at the Eastern Museum of TRADE CAR SHOW: Motor Racing Free Registration plus Awards

100 Baltimore Rd, York Springs, PA NOT a normal boring car show!

Buy, Sell, Trade Toys & Racing Memorabilia: 10 x 10 spots: $30 10 x 20 spots: $55 All 10 x 20 spots include vehicle

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! R E D N U H T CACKLING

Info: Darwin Doll 717-757-2720 [email protected] Museum phone: 717 528-8279

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FROM THE

PRESIDENT

As we sit here during a storm and listen to my fire monitor I hear a house fire being dispatched along with numerous vehicles being stranded in high water. Kudos to the first-responders who put their lives on hold to help people in time of need. And remember “never try to drive through high water as this can be deadly!” We now have an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) near the entrance to the museum thanks to Jim Schneck. An AED is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and other heart problems. Jim will be keeping us informed on how to use it in case of an emergency. I want to thank all the volunteers who have helped with the Fish Fry, Jalopy Showdown, Diz Dean’s fundraiser, and the roundtables so far this year, plus special thanks to our parking attendants. We want to thank Lincoln Speedway and Williams Grove Speedway for their donations so far this year

Racing Around the Museum Please, please, please volunteer one or two days at the Museum before the end of the season in October! Amanda This is a crucial part of our Museum Chmiola-Eshenour and we need the volunteer help to Admin. Coordinator., EMMR keep the doors open so visitors can see this gem of a Museum we have. We are the best-kept secret in the area and with your help we can change that. The more people that are able to visit the Museum the more word will get out about our fantastic collection of racing history. Just the other day two gentlemen stopped in the museum for the first time—they had no clue we even existed. They kept seeing the guy in the race car on our street sign waving to them so they turned off Route 15 and in two minutes they arrived at EMMR. They were amazed when they walked in the door. When you have your calendar in front of you, please call me and we will talk about the open dates I have left in August, September and/or October. It is 6 hours out of your schedule that I am asking for. If you have your camper on the property it is a great way to get your required volunteer time in. I can be reached at [email protected] or at the Museum 717-528-8279. —Amanda [email protected] 6

and to the private donations that have been coming in. We have also had numerous lifetime memberships. Thanks to all of you. The attendance to the museum has been good: we have had people from 16 countries so far this year. Nancy Miller We have had a good turnout for the photo opps at Williams Grove and we President, EMMR had 40 cars at the Port Royal event where we had a safe and great time. We have 5 new cars at the museum along with the Smith Jiggler engine which I am sure Lynn Paxton will touch on in his article. We are happy to have Ryan Kuhn from Pennsylvania College of Technology doing an internship here this summer, we thank Ryan for your service to EMMR and hope you have also learned a few things while you are here. We have new books and shirts in the gift shop so stop by and check those out. Thank you to Alan Kreitzer who donated 6 radios to be used at the track so now we can give the parking attendants the current radios to use. We are still in need of volunteers for the museum as this is vacation time and many of our frequent volunteers are away. It is good to see Rose Bell back in the gift shop: we missed you. And thanks to Kay Melchi and Deb Rice for the great jobs they do. And remember I am old school, I believe in having good manners, respect for my elders, and helping others when I can. — Nancy Miller [email protected]

“Help Pick Up the Tab” Cruise to Ronald McDonald House on August 30 Ronald McDonald’s House—Here We Come! Our car cruise to the Ronald McDonald House will be on Sunday, August 30th, 2015. Thanks to all who participated, we have reached a goal of a truck load of pull tabs! Thanks for your support. Our caravan of cars will be leaving the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing at 1:30 p.m. and will be traveling together in a group to the Ronald McDonald House in Hershey or you may just meet us there around 2:30 p.m. If you have a classic, hot rod, antique, or a modern day vehicle, we would like you to join us. We hope to have some of the children there to meet us and give them the opportunity to sit in our cars and perhaps brighten their day. Info: Carol Weaver at 717528-8349 or [email protected].

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Latimore Valley Fair held June 26 to 28, 2015 Thanks to all who helped with the 31st edition of the Latimore Valley Fair. The grounds were in tip-top shape as the Fair began on Friday June 26. Mother nature gave us a little break from the heat but it came in the form of a downpour Saturday (almost 3 inches!). We closed down the outdoor activities and moved the chicken barbecue up to the museum as the Latimore Creek flooded the grounds. We are working on plans to cook the remaining chickens and organize a Chinese raffle at the convention in August. Track time will be rescheduled to Sunday, September 13th during the work party. This year Barb Paxton turned over the “fair coordinator” spot to me but she was still very involved in the transition; as I hope she will continue to be. I enjoyed meeting and getting to know many of our members and friends involved in the fair. I appreciate all of your contributions to making the fair a success. Specifically, Carol and Joe Weaver; Toni, Mike and Emily Winslow; Perry Trimmer and Judy Freels; Grace Bell; Brandon and Rose Bell; Frank Buhrman; Marlin Heller; everyone with the Latimore Gas and Steam Assoc.; most of all my family—Junior, Victoria, Allison and Brooke. They were willing to step in and do whatever came up. Lastly, pray for better weather next year! —Amy Kelly [email protected] 717-630-0776

Crackers the Clown amuses the young crowd Friday night of the fair. Sadly, most events on Saturday were cancelled.

Lynn Paxton and other volunteers inflate balls in preparation for the Latimore Valley Fair.

Smokin’ Gunzz entertained Friday evening. Carol Weaver (left) wades through the flood water to deliver chicken barbeque to Dennis Murtorff during the torrential rains on Saturday.

Latimore Creek rose at least 3 feet above normal and spilled out over the fairgrounds. “Lord willing and the creek don’t rise” is an old phrase that seems applicable to the cancelled events on Saturday.

EMMR members crouch in the flood waters between the track and Latimore Creek to prevent a vendor’s flowers from floating away. 2015 Issue No. 3 • published in late-July 2015

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Unsung Heroes

Vintage Motorcycle Racing Exhibit News The motorcycle display at EMMR is provided through a relationship the museum has with the Potomac Vintage Riders (PVR), which is an organization that formed relatively recently in the mid-Atlantic area to promote the concept of the enjoyment of vintage motorcycles. It encompasses street riding, restoration, and all forms of racing of these nostalgic machines. A club motto goes something like “repair, restore, ride — repeat.” The theme of the display at EMMR changes from year-to-year and for 2015 we are highlighting “racing in the ’70s” which is by far the most popular era for motorcycle racing. An active club, many PVR members compete in vintage racing in what is called the North Atlantic region of the American Historic Motorcycle Racing Association. —Mark Williams [email protected]

The Potomac Vintage Riders participated at Wild Ride motocross / cross country track on June 20 & 21 near Oceola Mills, PA. The #77 bike is a 1971 Hodaka Super Rat and the #56 bike is an early 1970’s Bultaco Pursang

Volunteers Gene and Sandra Covell Gene has been Kenny Miller’s right hand man. Gene Covell is our jack-of-all trades: from moving any kind of equipment, maintaining the race track, and building the retaining walls— along with the building and restoring of the Museum and grounds over the last 10 plus years. Sandra Covell has been a loyal supporter over the years as well. Let’s keep Gene and Sandra in your thoughts with some health issues that they are currently dealing with.

Gary Wolford Challenge Total so far is $23,500. There are a few plaques left that can be purchased if you would like to have Nancy Miller with your name on the Wolford Gary Wolford Challenge board. There are 2 $100.00 plaques left and quite a few $1,000 plaques. Checks can be mailed to EMMR, Wolford Challenge P.O. Box 688, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 On check Memo line: Wolford Challenge.

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Eastern Museum of Motor Racing 100 Baltimore Rd, York Springs, PA

Upcoming Auctions to Benefit EMMR, etc. • Lincoln Speedway – Saturday, August 15th • Williams Grove Speedway – Saturday, October 3rd, EMMR / National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Auction will also benefit the York County Racing Club and the National Open Benefit for Injured Drivers • Lobitz Movie Party – Sunday, November 8th Donations and volunteers are greatly appreciated. Please contact Don Robinson at (717) 825-1404. 8

www.EMMR.org • 717-528-8279 Like us on Facebook The EMMR Times newsletter committee: Amanda Eshenour, Chair [email protected] Bob Shultz Rick Mandelson Lynn Paxton Nancy Miller Kay Diehl Melchi 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]

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Meet EMMR’s intern: Ryan Kuhn My name is Ryan Kuhn and I am the current intern at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. I am currently attending the Pennsylvania College of Technology with a major of Automotive Restoration Technology. As a kid I always loved old things and the history that comes with these items. One of my hobbies is browsing through flea markets, auctions, and antique dealers. In addi-

tion, I have always had a passion for vintage cars. I love tinkering with things and making old items look new again! Along with this passion I enjoy fishing, hunting, and riding my motorcycle. It is truly a blessing to have the opportunity to intern here at EMMR, and I hope to see some new faces in the museum. —Ryan Kuhn

SWAP MEET Z Cruise-in Sunday October 4, 2015 7 am to 3 pm, This is a “Rain or Shine” event

Held outdoors on the grassy lawn of the fabulous Eastern Museum of Motor Racing 100 Baltimore Rd, York Springs, PA

4th Annual

FREE Admission

SWAP MEET is open to all forms of Automobiles, Parts, Accessories and Automobilia—from Antique, Hot Rod, Jalopy, and any form of Racing. Spaces are roughly 10 x 35 and camping is available. Also CAR CORRAL.

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for Cruise-in Cars, but donations are appreciated. Click on: www.emmr.org for the Registration Form, information on this and many other events at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing and Latimore Valley Fairgrounds. Just one minute off of Route 15. Museum phone: 717 528-8279

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• Swap Meet and Car Corral (cars for sale) spaces are $20.00 if pre-registered by September 25, or $25.00 after that or the day of event. • The Museum of Motor Racing will be open to visit and concessions will be available. • DJ Harry provide music and entertainment. • All proceeds benefit EMMR. Contacts: Howard (Junior) Kelly [email protected] or 717-630-0776 or John Marks [email protected] or 717-645-0440

REGISTRATION FORM for Sunday October 4, 2015 SWAP MEET and Car Corral Please make Check or Money Order payable to: EMMR Swap Meet

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Mail to: HOWARD (JUNIOR) KELLY 537 OLD WESTMINSTER RD HANOVER, PA 17331-7722

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Gettysburg Region AACA News The Gettysburg Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) held its 40th annual Car & Truck show at the Latimore Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 20th. It was a perfect day for the show, nice weather, no rain or mud that we experienced last year. The attendance was very good and the car count was also good. Our cooks in the kitchen took care of feeding us breakfast and lunch and the desert table was well stocked with homemade goodies. The York Springs Lions Club ice cream sundaes and French fries was the icing on the cake. Thanks to all who brought cars and helped get the grounds ready and the cleanup crew for a job well done! The Region’s next event will be the annual summer picnic to be held July 19th at Oak Side Park in Biglerville Pa. This is a great get together to welcome new members and get to know new and old members. We have some great cooks who make a large layout of food for everyone to enjoy. I know I do! Looking for something to do while keeping cool this summer? Try going to the AACA Museum in

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Hershey to see the great display of station wagons. This display will bring back memories when going on vacation or going to the grocery store or any place in a station wagon. This great display will be there until October so you have some time to plan your visit and enjoy. Have a safe and enjoyable summer and don’t forget the all the events at the upcoming EMMR Convention, August 21 to 23rd. Please visit our Gettysburg Region website at www.aacagettysburgregion.org or the AACA Museum website at www.aacamuseum.org. —Bob Shultz

EMMR Schedule UPDATES Some event dates have been changed after the “gray schedule” was printed in January 2015. These dates are correct in the Schedule on pg 4 of this newsletter. • Work Party has been moved to Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th • Rain Date for Track Time is Sunday, September 13th from 12 to 4 pm.

Museum phone: 717 528-8279

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• 6” gutters and Leaf Relieve gutter guards for the Museum (We are looking at replacing all the gutters at the Museum August 2016.) • Racing Headers for V8 Ford 60 Racing Engine for display use at the Museum. • Fuel injectors for a 215 Buick V8 for a display engine at the Museum. • Donations of Raffle items for future raffles. • Used 3- to 5-Ton Dump Truck or Trailer, will not be used on the road, just for fairground use. • Painting supplies, soft drinks, toilet tissue • Display Cases for Museum • Pull tabs from Soda Cans for Ronald McDonald House

Thanks for the Donations… Dick Hill – high-fence “dog run” so we can lock up firewood that we sell on the fairgrounds.

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“GARY WOLFORD’S FISH FRY” & SILVER SPRING REUNION held on May 3, 2015 Thanks to EMMR volunteer Alan Kreitzer for coordinating this event. All photos courtesy of Rick Mandelson

Wheels for Brooklyn event held May 31, 2015 Proceeds benefited God’s Eye Missions to help Military and Cancer Families Thanks to EMMR volunteer DizzyAllDean coordination. photos for courtesy of Bobby Lowery

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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

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Event Highlights for August, September of 2015

EMMR/WGOT CONVENTION Aug. 21, 22, 23 Cruise to R. McDonald House, August 30 Toy & Racing Memorabilia Buy-Sell Trade Show, Car Show, Cackling Thunder. September 20

“Afternoon with Bud Garvey” was the 3rd Sunday Roundtable on Jun. 21, 2015 Thanks to EMMR volunteer Nancy Miller for coordinating this event. All photos courtesy of Rick Mandelson

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