Bob Mackey Photo, Courtesy of John Rock & Bobby Castine
Allie Swears, himself, in 1962.
ALLIE SWEARS
The Owner Whose Cars Survived Many Years and Many Drivers
Bob Mackey Photo, Courtesy of John Rock & Bobby Castine
Allie Swears, himself, in 1962.
Bill Ladabouche Photo
The familiar Swears coupe, then being
driven by Paul Marshall,
is towed into Fonda as promoter Jim Gage looks on.
Allie Swears operated a NASCAR sportsman racing team out of the Glens Falls, New York region in the golden era of coupe racing in the Empire State. Swears doesn't get the recognition he deserves for what he accomplished with not too large a racing budget and no apparent sponsorship. Heck, several books don't even spell his name right [going with Swires instead of Swears].
 Bill Ladabouche Photo The coupe is towed into Fairmont on its final day of racing.  Bill Ladabouche Photo After the wreck. |
 Mike Russo Photo Bob Bruno, Schuyler Falls, NY Driver du Jour |
 John Grady Photo Paul Marshall, Schenectady, NY Driver du Jour |
The best - known Swears car was a Chevy coupe
which ran from around 1960 until its untimely demise at Fairmont Speedway around
1964, in the hands of Dutch Reed. Swears also tried Daytona Speedweeks a couple
of times, as well. If I have any inaccurate information on this page, I will
probably get it straightened out by Allie Sr. or Jr., who have emailed me at
times.
 Nephew Family Photo Dick Nephew, Mooers Forks, NY Driver du Jour Dick is the driver Swears used at Daytona both years
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 Nephew Family Photo Dick Nephew, in the pits at Daytona. That might by Allie walking by the car. |
 Nephew Family Photo Dick makes a pit stop during practice. |
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 Nephew Family Photo Dick in action at Daytona, 1st year |
 Nephew Family Photo Dick with the Swears car, the following year. |
