STOCK CAR RACING AT THE RUTLAND FAIRGROUNDS Different Promoters

STOCK CAR RACING AT VARIOUS OLD FAIRGROUNDS

STOCK CAR RACING AT THE RUTLAND FAIRGROUNDS
Rutland, Vermont
Different Promoters, Different Sanctions...Through the Years

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Montgomery County Fairgrounds
Fonda Speedway
Fonda, New York

One of the most spectacular successes in the history of using fairgrounds racetracks as stock car arena is Fonda Speedway. Today's version of racing on the strangely - shaped half mile started in 1953, under the promotership of Ed Fuez and Jim Gage.

From the Fonda Book Drivers Walt Roberts, Herb Roots, Steve Danish, and Spence Parkhurst helped promote the new Fonda Speedway in this photo in 1953.	Source Unknown Fonda drivers from Fonda's early years.	From the Herbert Family Collection A restart with flagger Chet Hames - around 1960.
Courtesy of John Grady Although Fonda was the Track of Champions, little guys like Lefty Quandt made up the unique flavor of the track.	From the Fonda Book One night in 1965, Fonda hosted both NASCAR National Champions: Ernie Gahan, modified champ and Don MacTavish, sportsman champ.	Danish Collection Steve Danish, one of the most impressive Fonda drivers ever, receives a trophy from Miss America of that particular year.

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