EMMR TIMES PRESIDENT. Williams Grove Speedway Supports EMMR with Generous Donations and Photo Opportunities FROM THE. The

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1 TIMES A quarterly publication of the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing Located at 100 Baltimore Road, York Springs, PA 2012 Issue No. 4 published in September 2012 The FROM THE PRESIDENT Hello members! I m going to start on a sad note; we lost Chuck Miller August 20th. Chuck took care of our newsletter and the memberships. He will be greatly missed. Our Convention was a big hit this year paying tribute to Jack Frazier and Frank Sagi. Our car count was over 100 and our two Grand Marshalls Ted Seiders and Dizzy Dean had a great time. Remember, next year s Convention we will be honoring Paul Miller and York County Racing Club. Attendance at the Museum is up and we still need help staffing the place. If you can help one day a month it would help a lot. Upcoming Events this Fall and Winter: September 29, 2012 Auction at Williams Grove Speedway, starting at 11 am to 12:30 pm October 7 8, 2012 Car Auction and Flea Market at November 11, 2012 Lobitz Movie Party and Auction at Hazleton December 1 2, 2012 Holiday Open House at Hope you can make one or all of our events. We will start our Thursday Night Work Parties from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm after the New Year each week, weather permitting. Lynn Paxton President, Williams Grove Speedway Supports with Generous Donations and Photo Opportunities wants to thank Williams Grove Speedway owner Kathy Hughes and General Manager Justin Loh for inviting us to do a photo opportunity with the cars the past few months. It was an added feature for members this summer. Madison Derickson Williams Grove donated half of the 50/50 money to and we are very grateful for that. We are looking forward to working with them again in Williams Grove Speedway is located just 20 minutes north of and has been home of American Sprint car racing since Williams Grove s track is a 1/2-mile banked clay oval track that hosts 410 Sprint car racing. Racing takes place on weekends March through October plus special sanctioned races that include World of Outlaws, All Stars, URC Sprints, and ARDC Midget cars. Nancy Miller Dodson Wedding Reception held at Congratulations to Stephanie & Doug Dodson on their wedding August 11, The newlyweds held their reception at. They chose to have some photos taken near the flagstand at Latimore Valley Fairgrounds racetrack. Best of Luck!!! 2012 Issue No. 4 The Times 1

2 Craig Agan Development, CRAIG s What an exciting summer season it has been for the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing! As was said before, momentum just continues to grow for every event connected to the CORNER and the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds. Old friends and new are becoming a part of the family and making things happen! The new vintage bus that came to recently courtesy of Joe & Kitty Darrah at J & K Salvage will be a wonderful addition to the fairgrounds! Providing a shuttle for our guests between the museum and the fairgrounds is an important service during all of our events. Justin Zoch at Flat Out magazine is putting together a photo layout of the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing and our recently opened Phase IV addition for the upcoming October issue. Well known western Pennsylvania photographer Paul Arch, a good friend of the, did all the shooting. Watch for this issue of Flat Out, with Justin and Paul working together it is bound to be an impressive layout! Our annual Williams Grove National Open fundraising memorabilia auction will be held on Saturday, September 29, just inside the back gate at Williams Grove Speedway. We will again partner with the Knoxville Hall of Fame. The Benefit for Injured Drivers barbeque and auction organized by Kolton Gouse will follow our offering at about 1 p.m. Just a sample of items for the Eastern Museum/Williams Grove Benefit Auction: D Feature Item Autographed 20 x 30 action photo of Tony Stewart and Fred Rahmer racing side by side donated by photographer George Levy. D Lloyd King photo of Gordon Johncock winning the first Williams Grove National Open. D Johnny Parsons, Jr. champ car hood D 2012 Pennsylvania Speedweek banner D Autographed photos of Lucas Wolfe, Fred Rahmer, Greg Hodnett, and Kasey Kahne D Many more unique, some one-of-a-kind, collectible racing items Don t forget, this auction will be at 11 a.m. just inside the back gate at Williams Grove Speedway Also, the Eastern Museum benefit Swap Meet and Car Auction will be on October 7 and 8 at Latimore Valley Fairgrounds. More info included elsewhere in this issue. See you soon! Craig Agan Racing Around the Museum Amanda Chmiola-Eshenour Admin. Coordinator., As I watched my daughter get ready to start pre-kindergarten and transition to a new room with new teachers and new rules, I can t help but laugh. I did that about six months ago here at. I ve met a lot new people, figured out what goes where, and can t believe the summer is over. There has been a lot that I ve tackled in the past six months. We now have a new museum brochure, I have taken over the membership list and between Kay Melchi and I, we are putting the newsletter together. The new point-of-sale computerized cash register is now up and working in the Gift Shop. A barcode system will put in place after the Holiday Open House. You will no longer have to manually enter the PLU number in the computer just scan the barcode. This will make volunteering in the gift shop much simpler. There will be training for gift shop volunteers in March If you have not been trained on the system, please contact me to schedule a date and time. I have a small group of volunteers that keep coming to my rescue when I need a date filled at the last minute and for that I THANK YOU! But I m looking get more people involved and help out in the museum. We only have a month left until we close for the winter. Here are the dates I still need filled: Sept. 29th and 30th, October 5th, 6th 7th, 8th, and 11th from 5-9 pm, 13th 14th, and 27th. I am also looking for volunteers to help during the Holiday Open House on December 1st and 2nd. Amanda Eshenour Future Race Car Driver Sophia Jane points out that s events are fun for everyone! 2 The Times 2012 Issue No. 4

3 Honoring: GRAND MARSHALLS from 2012 Convention At the 38th /WGOT Convention that was held August 17 19, two Grand Marshalls were honored for their years in racing. In the photo on the left, Dizzy Dean s familiar smile shines as he is surrounded by his family. Below: Ted Seiders, second from left, is interviewed by Lynn Paxton while Ted s family joins in the fun. Think of s Gift Shop for Holiday SHOPPING Doubled in size in 2012 with many new items, be sure to visit before the holidays arrive! Your purchase always benefits. Women s winter jacket Give something really special a delightful gift from s gift shop! Perhaps a book for those long nights waiting for racing season to begin again? Men s winter jacket Eastern Museum of Motor Racing 100 Baltimore Rd, York Springs, PA Like us on Facebook Newsletter committee: Amanda Eshenour, Chair admin@emmr.org Bob Shultz Sarah Smith Rick Mandelson Lynn Paxton Norm Hutton Volunteer newsletter design, and production: Kay Diehl Melchi c: esetter@ptd.net The Drag Car Exhibit section at Eastern Museum of Motor Racing became a welcome addition with a grand opening celebration in March of Helping to officially open were Darwin Doll, Diane Sox, Bruce Larson, and Wally Bell. Drag Car Exhibit Update We are playing catch up on the many new items that have been donated to the museum for future display. All cars from 2012 are due to be rotated out the end of December and a fresh new look for the drag racing section will appear for 2013 including the Mickey Thompson GranPrix1 funny car and a group of historic drag cars to wow museum guests. The month of May 2013 will have a feature display in miniature by the Central Pennsylvania Model Club plus others that should appeal to young and old alike. Lots of new vintage items will be on display. Darwin Doll 2012 Issue No. 4 The Times 3

4 Get all the details at: Eastern Museum of Motor Racing s Z AUTO AUCTION Swap Meet 1950 Mercury owned by the late Smokey Snellbaker will be auctioned off at 1:00 PM. AUCTION held on Columbus Day: MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 beginning at 11:00 AM Antique Automobiles Classic Cars Custom & Muscle Cars Street Rods Hot Rods, Jalopies Vintage Race Cars Asphalt, Dirt, Race Cars Drag Racing Cars Parts and Motorcycles Swap Meet SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 NOTE: Swap Meet held on Sunday, the day BEFORE the Auction on Monday. The Auction will be held at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing and will start at 11:00 AM selling cars at random. The 1950 Mercury owned by the late Smokey Snellbaker will be auctioned off at 1:00 PM. The listing of the different cars and motorcycles, plus images of items will be on the website: Also the website will have all the event information, plus forms for listing items for auction. The site will be running until auction starts. For any further information or questions about registering vehicles or attending please contact John Marks at jtm64@comcast.net or Terms of Sale: there will be a 2% seller s fee and a 2% buyer s fee. All proceeds to benefit the. Items to be paid-in-full day of the sale. Cash, check, or bank letter of credit. There will be an on-site notary for all title and bill of sale transactions. Auctioneer: Jeff Sterner PA# AU2502L = Auction will be held at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing 100 Baltimore Rd, York Springs, PA Join us at the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds for a SWAP MEET on Sunday Oct. 7 starting at 7:00 AM till 5:00 PM. FREE Parking and Admission! All welcome! The cost per vendor spot is $ There will be an auction preview as well. On-site camping for vendors and auction sellers is available. For any other information or to register for a spot please contact Howard Junior Kelly at or jalopyjunior@comcast.net 4 The Times 2012 Issue No. 4

5 race cars travel to Susquehanna Speedway on July 21 for Display plus Track Time Thanks to volunteer Rick Mandelson for coordination. All photos courtesy of Rick Mandelson At the Jalopy, things might get SLOPPY! First Jalopy Showdown INVITATIONAL held July 28 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Jalopy Showdown held every May. All photos courtesy of Rick Mandelson 2012 Issue No. 4 The Times 5

6 38th /WGOT Convention held August 17 to 19, 2012 Featuring three days of activities, there was track time at Latimore on Saturday and Sunday, plus track time at Williams Grove and Lincoln Speedways. Old cars on a dirt track is this an old photo? No, this pic was taken in Aug during track time at the /WGOT Convention at Latimore Valley Fairgrounds just one of the events that helps keep racing s past alive as living history. All photos courtesy of Rick Mandelson 6 The Times 2012 Issue No. 4

7 Trail-Way Speedway of Hanover Featured Race Cars on August 25 for Display plus Track Time Thanks to volunteer Dave Trump for coordinating this event. Photos courtesy of Len Cobosco, Track Photographer Thanks! A special thanks goes out to all of our volunteers that helped make 2012 such a great year. We couldn t have done it without you! Happy Holidays to you and your families. Join the BLOCK PARTY! Blocks on the Phase 3 wall. You can purchase an actual 8 x 16 building block. Either: OUTSIDE on the Phase 4 Porch for $1,000 or INSIDE on the twostory Phase 3 Wall for $500 (plus $50 engraving each) and tell us how you want it inscribed. Your tax deductible contribution for the building block is a meaningful and affordable way to participate in the expansion and future growth of the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. Also inside: Corporate / Business blocks are also available for $1,050, including a framed wall display about who you are honoring with your block for use in your place of business. Due to the amount of dust generated and the general disruption, blocks will only be engraved once a year between mid-december and the end of March while is closed. For more information on s One Block at a Time contact: Joe Heisler III p (410) p jlh3@erols.com You can help pay for the addition to the Museum and at the same time permanently have your family s name or a business name or a friend s name enshrined at the Museum. It is an excellent way to honor famous racing personalities of the past and to show your support for their contributions to motor racing. We are expanding ONE BLOCK AT A TIME Issue No. 4 The Times 7

8 MUSEUM ADDRESS: 100 Baltimore Road York Springs, Penna. 0.5 miles east of Route 15, 12 miles south of Pa. Turnpike NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID LANCASTER PA PERMIT NO 810 Mailing address: PO Box 688 Mechanicsburg, PA Join Today! 2013 Membership due Dec. 31, 2012 Mark your calendar Holiday now for s Open House Saturday December 1st and Sunday Dec. 2nd Shhhhh don t tell anyone but Santa is coming to the Holiday Open House!!! The 2012 Holiday Open House at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing will be held on Saturday December 1 and Sunday December 2, from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be food, games, and lots of laughs, and FREE admission to, as usual. Take a break from the hectic holiday season and make this fun and unique event a holiday tradition. Naturally the Museum will be open for all to enjoy. Don t forget to stop in the Gift Shop and take care of some holiday shopping. There are gifts for everyone!!! On Sunday from 1 pm to 3 pm there will be a round-table discussion on Silver Springs the Early Years with Gary Wolford, Dick Snare, Jim Shaffer, and Alan Kreitzer. You don t want to miss this lively and informative discussion. Eastern Museum of Motor Racing 100 Baltimore Rd, York Springs, PA The Times 2012 Issue No. 4