07/22/2004

LONG ISLAND RACING REUNION SET FOR AUG. 29

    Since its inception a few years ago the annual Islip Speedway, Freeport Stadium and Riverhead Raceway reunion has become a popular mainstay event at Riverhead Raceway.  The 2004 edition is set for Sunday August 29th.
    Spearheaded by Bill Denniston of Riverhead Raceway and Marty Himes of the Himes Museum of Auto Racing Nostalgia the 2004 reunion is shaping up to be the best ever. Many cars from days gone by will be on hand including the famed #1 Coupe and Vega of "Charging" Charlie Jarzombek, the late great former five-time Riverhead Raceway champion. The X-3 Vega of "Gentleman" Jim Hendrickson is also expected, as is the former Axle Anderson coupe and many, many more cars from the golden era.
    It is also expected that the New England Antique Racers club (NEAR) will be on hand, as this reunion is not just limited to Long Island stock car racing, but all of New England and the Eastern Seaboard as well. If you have a racecar or are a driver from days gone by you don't need an invitation, all you need to do is show up at Riverhead Raceway Sunday August 29th at 10:00 am.
    Joining the Long Island Racing Reunion will be the Eastern Kart Racing Association go-karts and many more added attractions that will be announced in the next few weeks.
    For further details please call the Riverhead Raceway office at 631-842-RACE or click onto www.riverheadraceway.com. To reach the Himes Museum dial 631-666-4912.

Sources:  Bob Finan/Riverhead Raceway PR
Posted:  July 23, 2004