Tony Ferrante Jr. Last Ride?

[FLAT OUT]

Was This Tony's Last Ride At Wall Stadium Last Week? If It Was, He Had A Solid Career As A Modified Driver. Good Luck.

[Drumz1959]

If it was his last ride, then I've got to admit I'll miss the 31 on the track, but I find it hard to fathom TF sitting out on the local mod scene. The 31 has always been a part of the L.I. Mod squad. I don't know what the teams plans are, but I'd love to see the 31 run a 'Head schedule in 06. The 31 not running a full tour schedule is understandable when it comes down to economics. I just have a feeling we have not seen the last of TF, at least I hope not........... A True Class Act........
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[The Bullfather]

During the interview with Tony done during the Tom Baldwin Memorial video, Ferrante said this was going to be his last year racing. If that includes a full tour schedule or racing all together, it is beyond me. I was surprised to see photos of the 31 at Wall.

[hollywoodmic]

I spoke to him at the Turkey Derby. I asked, is this the final ride?? He said yep.............this year, and started to laugh. I think you'll see him at the Thompson & Stafford shows and perhaps the Head. Tony Jr. and Tony Sr. class acts all the way. If they did stop racing it would be a huge loss for Modified racing.

[Tower Man]

I know I'll miss those guys up in New England. Tough being a Yankee fan when everyone around you roots for the Red Sox. Then the 31 would pull into the garage with it's Yankee logo and 8 Yankee fans would come out and for some reason , the Red Sox fans would quiet down.

I'll never forget the pit party up there when the 31 had a big T shirt on the back of the car that read, "The Red Sox Suck!".

Good luck and enjoy.

[DAN D.]

I know Jr has a boat that he does make time for and has been splitting up his time with that and racing. I have known Tony since I was 5 years old, racing quarter midgets with him (even bought the X-3 quarter midget from them back in 1973). Great guys and very good friends of the family. We trade body shop talk all the time..

[TMAC]

The Announcer At Wall Before Turkey Derby Asked Him If This Was It, And He Replied, No He Would Be Back [a Tradition Thing]. Also, In Area Ato Racing Some Weeks Back, They Said He Was Going To Stay Close To Home And Take Care Of The Business And Also Race At Selected Races [Riverhead,Wall, Etc]

Tony, Whatever You Do, Good Luck With It, enjoyed Watching You Race.

[RGeeProductions]

See LongIslandJam.com front page .....

[Teds Race Tours]

Fran, you've got some awesome pics from over the years. Thanks for sharing.

[The Bullfather]

I really enjoyed the photos too. Also how long did Charlie J drive the X3???

[W. J.]

Charlie drove the X-3 in the Turkey Derby, in 1981??? He had loaned his car (less the motor) to Tommy Baldwin after Tommy's horrendous crash at the ROC at Pocono (thanks Alan H).

[chrome horn]

Glad you guys liked. Hopefully as I get more stuff scanned, Richie and I can post more pics of yester year

[RGeeProductions]

All I want for xmas is my horn chromed......
Sorry, off topic....

[W. J.]

Oops, RGee's gone into a purple haze, LOL.

[RGeeProductions]

Oh yeah WJ and BTW, nice to see ya back. You make me feel young again......
Oh, again, off topic, LOL.....