Oldest Racer?

[Crazy Horse]

O.K....we all know 15 is the youngest racer,does anyone know the age of the oldest racer? and, that persons name.:cool:

[RGeeProductions]

Think that may be Danny Turbush.
I believe he's like 78 now and will still win!!! LOL
Just kiddin' Danny.........

[wayne]

Bill wegman?

[str8up]

Eddie Brunnhoelzl Sr. drove a modified at Riverhead when he was 70.

[wayne]

are we talking about current?

[Jaws]

Bruno Brackey at Freeport I believe was in his 70's.

All time anywhere how about Red Farmer, still racing must be about 80.

[W. J.]

I think Bill Park is trying to set the new record, lol. If he doesn't I guess RJ will break it!! :lol:

[catfish]

How old was Jimmy Reed last time he competed in his modified ?

[oldracer]

When Freeport closed in 1983 Bruno Brackey was 63. The last time he drove in an actual race was in 1996 for three weekends at West End Fairgrounds in my Legends car. He was 76. He finished 8th in the main event on all three occassions.

[LongIslandJam]

Personally, I know of drivers on the West Coast that are racing in their 80s.

In fact, a legend plans a return out there:
http://www.nascar.com/2009/news/headlines/official/05/11/hmcgriff.west.series/


As far as Long Island, that's an excellent question. If my memory is correct, Silas Hiscock Sr. is 68 in the Legends, which would make him the oldest active driver at Riverhead. There might be an enduro driver that's older that I am unaware of.

[racedad34]

poppa smurf must have been up there in years

[Fat Albert]

Buzzie Reutimann just turned 68 and he's still racing dirt Modifieds!

http://www.reutimannracing.com/Emil%20L%20Buzzie%20Reutimann.htm

http://http://www.youtube.com/user/orion33610 (http://www.youtube.com/user/orion33610)




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[nitros77]

Isn't it that guy red farmer he's like 90 or something lol

[Crazy Horse]

Reading the age's of some of the names mentioned,I find it pretty amazing that the Fever and Fire still runs through their veins.for some this addiction will never be cured, Gentleman start your engines run your a$$ off and keep having a FREAKIN PISSER. :cool:

[The Bullfather]

How old was Fred Harbach in his final season?

[Jaws]

How old was Fred Harbach in his final season?

Fred was only 55 when he retired, 58 when he passed way too young.

http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/5915/featurea.html

[Scotty Wolf]

How about old man Ron Langdon, I raced with him when I was a kid at Freeport Speedway, he must be like 80 years old, LOL:lol:

[allhailunc]

How old,actually,was Ted "Papa Smurf" Zeleny?(cigarette,tatoos&all:lol:)

[LongIslandJam]

Bob Finan sent me his two cents:

[How old was] Russ Klar when he won a NASCAR Modified feature at Islip in his #35 under his other racing name?

Don't forget, although he's not on the Island, Jack Duffy in Florida, who is still racing and winning in the TQ Midgets, must be in his late 70's if not 80!

[jeffrey]

this is a long shot but it could be Buzzy Reutimann.David Reutimann father.he is 65 and still Racing in Florida.he won a race this year.and I now that he won a big race at islip when the dirt and asphalt cars could run together.I grew up watching him at orange county speedway when I was a kid.he was agreat driver.o how its fun to think about those good old days.where did the time go.:wave:

[Fat Albert]

Don Taylor, aka Russ Klar, was 61 when he won a Modified feature at
Islip Speedway in 1975!


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[Gravel]

The oldest driver to compete at Riverhead Raceway was Eddie B. Sr. He drove someone's back-up Mod when he was, I believe 73 young years of age. I remember Bob Finan announcing that during the race. He only did a few laps, but it was a pleasure to see him drive around the track again.