The Many Cars of Bob Brunelle N

Bob Brunell started running late models at Plattsburgh, New York's Airborne Speedway in the mid 1960's.
He was a very competitive rival against the likes of Norm Burl, Jim LaFountain, Bill Branham, Roger Guynup, Beaver Dragon, and many more. Over the years, with the benefits of considerable financial resources from the paving company that belonged to his family, Bob ran in an amazing number and variety of different divisions in Northern New York, Central New York, Northern Vermont, and Southern Quebec.

The Brunell cars were usually numbered 17 in the latter years, and were consistently attractive and often very competitive. Bob now lives out of state, but he was one of the most loyal supporters of the sometimes - financially troubled Airborne track. One cannot think of racing in our region without giving credence to Bob.

Pascal Magnum Website The Mustang modified he ran in Canada	Bill Ladabouche Photo The 1964 Chevelle run in the 1972-3 Seasons	Unknown Photo Source The 1972 Chevelle run around 1975	Denis LaChance Photo A 1972 Nova, seen at Autodrome Val Belaire
Denis LaChance Photo A Canadian-sponsored Pontiac	Charles Casavant Photo The Pontiac, at a Church Street show.	John Bisci Photo Turn Five Site This Richie Evans photo shows the Brunell Pontiac coupe modified in the background.	Bill Ladabouche Photo The 1964 Chevelle when it first came out in 1972
Courtesy of Andy Boright Another Chevelle - probably in Quebec	Mike Watts Photo An early coupe with the trend of the day - a GMC truck hood.	Mike Watts Photo Another coupe - at Malta before it went to dirt.	Mike Watts Photo The Mustang, in color.