I understand that on this night back in 1951, John overcame this incident in the consolation race and went on to win the feature event.  Many of the Vault faithful will recognize the "Luzi" name and remember Joe Luzi's adventures at Fleminton back in the early 80's in the #Toy car.  Joe, (who found victory lane on occassion), was always spectacular in one way or another!  Joe's son Garrett is a strong runner in the SS Sprint Class at New Egypt this year (2004) driving the Joy Auto Parts #74, and I'm happy to report that he's getting the job done while keeping all 4 wheels on the ground!!! 

Visit "Joy Auto Parts" on Route 22, Greenbrook, NJ for all your auto parts needs and let the Luzi's know that you appreciate their over 50+ years involvement in local auto racing.

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Some of the fond memories I have attending Roosevelt Stadium as a boy was buying the small plastic 37 ford coupe models from Al Otto's novelty stand (later at Old Bridge) and getting home and painting them up like all my favorites.   The only challange was making a 37 coach and making the black duece for Frankie Schneider as seen on theVault.  I also remember Frankie drivijng the brown and white bolander 88 and his red and white coupe #2.  I also remember Frankie  being sponsored by some tuxedo place and he would show up in a tux with a monkey dressed the same, maybe someone remembers. 

I would also enjoy during intermission they would bring a different car under the bleachers each week.  Some of my favorites back then besides Frankie Schneider were: Don Stumpf in the Racz #41, Johnny Zeke in the #1, George Tet, Tony Battle and my Uncle Bill Berry. 

Back then, Roosevelt Stadium and several other tracks were on local T.V. each week.   I remember when a driver (I think his name was Ed DeWolfe) cleared the guard rail and wound up in the bleachers.  I remember the picture made all the papers, the body came partially off and a semi consious driver still strapped in the seat, slumped over was clearly visable.  Fortunately he wasn't seriously injured.

When Roosevelt Stadium closed it was definately the end of an era but another started with the advent of Old Bridge and Wall Stadium.  It was also the change over from the flathead modifieds to the overheads.  I remember in '54 Frankie Schneider was one of the first to experiment with the overhead motor in Jersey City but by 55 most of the top modifieds were overheads with just a few flathead holdouts.

I hope this brings back some memories .