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Racer Bryan Coffey Passes
Sad news has reached us of the passing of racer Bryan Coffey. Bryan ran at Flemington (left photo - pictured here in 1980 sportsman action), at Bridgeport, and also in the late 90's/early 2000's at New Egypt Speedway (right photo.)
We offer our condolences to Bryan's brother, noted engine builder Wayne "Tea Bag" Coffey, and to the friends and family of Bryan Coffey.
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James Williams Sr. Passes
5/5/19: Sad news has reached us on the passing of James Williams Sr. Some may not be familiar with James' name, but anyone who went to Flemington in the 70's & 80's would surely remember James' voice as he made his way through the spectator stands for all to hear with his attention grabbing, "Hey ice cream here... Peanuts!"
James Williams (with the safari hat) makes his way though the covered grandstands at Flemington speedway offering speedway treats such as ice cream, peanuts and other snacks for sale to spectators. (Hank Winecker photo.)
James had a way of surprising folks who didn't realize he was standing right next to them, causing them to be startled as he belted out his "Ice cream here" signature call loud enough that some folks sitting in turn three would say they could here him when he was in the frontstretch stands!
James, along with his son "Ice Cream Johnny" have become so much a part of the core of our sport that in 2015, they received the Garden State Vintage Stock Car Club's Bobby Thomas Award for their contribution to the auto racing in NJ.
We offer our condolences to son Johnny, and to the entire Williams family on the passing of James.
Sportsman Racer Tony Barone
5/2019: Our condolences go out to the Family of Tony Barone. Tony drove his silver #3 coupe, and also the silver #3 Pinto in Flemington's Sportsman division in the early 80's.
Tony Barone - Flemington Speedway - Ace Lane Jr photo.
Fellow racer Rick Shive added, "Tony's last years in racing were as a car owner, first with Steve Fisher, then John Schmoltze in his #3. Lately his son Mike has been racing at Snydersville in champ karts. Tony got to see him win his career first last year. Tony was a hard working guy who loved racing, and who will be missed by his family and many friends."
We offer our condolences to the friends and Family of Tony Barone.
TQ/Modified Racer Jack Bertling Passes
TQ/Modified racer Jack Bertling has passed away. Jack was a muti-time Boardwalk Hall winner, as well as being a Pine Brook Speedway Champion. Many modified fans will remember Jack behind the wheel of the #58 modified at OCFS, and the Romeo #44, where he was a feature winner at Flemington Speedway.
Jack Bertling in victory lane at Flemington (top photo by Ace Lane Jr.), Jack behind the wheel of the Roxbury Auto Wreckers #58 at OCFS (bottom photo by George Koyt.)
We send our condolences to the Bertling family at this sad time.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyrecord/obituary.aspx?n=john-s-bertling&pid=192762274
Racer Don Rounds Passes
5/3/19 - We received word that long time winning stock car racer Don Rounds Sr. has passed away. Don drove throughout the New England area and beyond in the 50's & 60's and won many feature events, often behind the wheel of the #101.
Because of his accomplishments, Don was inducted into the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame in 2001.
Here are a few pictures of some of Don's cars through the years:
http://catamountstadium.com/donrounds.htm
Don had the opportunity a few years ago to reunite with a special car:
http://cranstononline.com/stories/a-trip-down-memory-lanefast,96029
We offer our condolences to Don Jr., and the entire Rounds family on Don Sr's passing.
Remembering Ken Brenn Jr.
Photographer and provider information as marked in each image above.
Ace Lane Jr.
Jack Kromer
Bob Yurko
Wayne Bechtel
Ned Stites III
Gary Szabo
Dave Condit
Derrick Houck
Kevin Budden
Frank Miller
We thank the photographers/collectors who made the images above of Ken Brenn Jr. possible.5/2/19 - The racing community is saddened upon hearing that Ken Brenn Jr has passed away.
Ken won in just about every car he ever drove…. Dirt or asphalt - It didn’t matter. The Ken Brenn Sr. owned #24 cars…, The Trenton Mack #74, Benny Shear's #1A, Jim Romeo #44, The Stashluk #71… He was deceptively fast because he was always so smooth… No wall banging.. No ¾ drifts on the edge of losing control… Just smooth… and FAST.
Close your eyes and picture Kenny gliding around Flemington, and picture how his hands would almost never move… with his left hand at the “10 o’clock” position, and his right hand at “4 o’clock”… just slight corrections to keep the car exactly where he wanted it to be.
Kenny knew the “feel” of a racecar, and knew what adjustments to make to fit his “smooth but fast” driving style. It didn’t matter what # was on the side of the car, or the owner’s name. Ken was a master of making a car handle.
Respected by his competitors… Admired by the fans.
I found this piece (courtesy of Super Dirt Car Series) written by Herb Anastor upon Kenny’s induction in the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame in 2009, that speaks to some of Ken’s accomplishments:
https://www.superdirtcarseries.com/news/features/38-2009-feature-stories/374-ken-brenn-jr-took-advantage-of-good-fortune-to-author-hall-of-fame-career
Years after hanging his helmet up, Kenny was always a fan favorite at the local racing reunion events. Always with a smile… Always humble. Always Kenny.
Because of this website, I have gotten to meet many amazing people… People who have done amazing things… who just kind of shrug it off, as if to say, “no big deal….” That was Kenny.
I don’t know if he really knew how many fans he had out there… and how much he meant to so many folks in the racing community… If he did, you’d never know it… because that’s just how Kenny was.
I will miss Ken Brenn Jr, the racer, and I’ll miss Kenny, the guy that would answer my questions about King cars… and suspensions… and anything else I bugged him about regarding the cars he drove, and the races he ran, whenever I’d see him at one of the racing gatherings.
A true talent behind the wheel of a racecar, and a guy that made those around him smile.
I offer my condolences to Ken’s Family, and to the many friends and fans of Ken Brenn Jr.Service Information for Ken Brenn Jr.:
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 3 to 9:
Higgins Home for Funerals
725 Mountain Blvd.
Watchung, NJ 07069
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Modified Racer Darren McCaughey Passes
Darren McCaughey's # 301"Too" - East Windsor Speedway - 1990's
Photo By Joe Gorski - Provided by Joe Gorski
Short track racer, Darren McCaughey has passed away.
The McCaughey name is well recognized here in the Northeast when it comes to short track racing, with Darren's father (the late Craig McCaughey) winning races in the 60's,70's & 80's, and Darren's brothers John and Sean winning races in various divisions decades later. Darren would begin his career in the 1990 Rookie Division behind the wheel of the #57, and it was obvious right from the start that Darren had what it took to be a winning racecar driver. Over the next 2 decades, Darren's success behind a racecar would reach a high level by winning in the modified division at East Windsor, New Egypt and Bridgeport Speedways, often behind the wheel of the "#301" and also by getting the nod from owners of top running modifieds such as the #R10 from the Rio Bros, the #28 of John Burnett, and others to drive their cars.
Those who raced against Darren know that he was a no nonsense, hard charging "genuine" racer. Those same things could be said about Darren outside of the car as well.
Outside of the racecar, Darren, a family man, was a very skilled carpenter. When we needed someone to turn our shed in the picnic area of New Egypt Speedway into a nice facility to display memorabilia and photographs for race fans to enjoy, it was Darren who stepped up and did all the finishing work on the inside of the building, turning the "shed" into "The Vault."
We offer our condolences to the family and friends of Darren McCaughey at this very sad time.
https://tilghmanfh.com/tribute/details/1273/Darren-McCaughey/obituary.html#tribute-start
Viewing and service will be Tues, April 30th from 5-8 PM at the Tilghman Funeral Home, 52 Main St, New Egypt, NJ.
Remembering the #301.
Tom Cimpko Passes
Tom Cimpko (L) and Billy Pauch (R). Photographer Unknown - Provided By Bill Pauch
4/15/19: The racing community is saddened by by the passing of Tom Cimpko. Tom was known for being the "brains" and the "wrench" behind the scene on many of the top running modified racecars throughout the decades.
Multi-Track Modified Champion Roger Laureno offered, "You had to get up early in the morning to try to out work Tommy. A great guy and a true racer. I really enjoyed the time I got to spend with him building and racing the MBC 58 and Tony Sesely 16."
Racer and Car Builder John McCaughey said, "Tom was a good man and a helluva racer....He wrenched on lots of cars over the years, especially the 121's. Thought the world of Pauch. He'll be missed."
We offer our condolences to the friends and family of Tom Cimpko and will always remember the contributions he made to the sport of short track racing.https://www.wrightfamily.com/obituary/thomas-joseph-cimpko-jr/
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