ENGLEWOOD SPEEDWAY 1960s Modified Action

[Jerry Lee]

Here’s a look at some Modified action at Englewood Speedway during the 1960’s.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) This 1964 photo shows how some were starting to cut down and
narrow their full bodied Modified coupes for a smaller, sleeker look. Spike Mock #29 flips
in front of the pack featuring Les Berry #60, Mike Reynolds #141, John Shine #71, and
Les Heinlen #171.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Darrell Bennett #16 and others after a 1968 pile up on the front
chute at Englewood.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Modifieds hot lap at Englewood during 1968 in this cool shot from
the old concrete flag barrier that used to be located in the infield.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Walt Sousa (standing) piloted the #109 for George LeCavalier (chair)
in 1968. That’s Bill Ray’s #13 in the background.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Jerry Hocker’s front wheels look a bit ‘pigeon-toed’ after this late
‘60’s accident.



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(Ken Tadolini collection) Dick Bayles#14 battles Ron Huff #165 during 1966 Modified action.



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(Irwin Fogel collection) A June 30, 1967 Speed Wheels article
describes this Modified carnage at Englewood Speedway.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) This pile up at Englewood’s start/finish line in 1968 included Ron
Huff #166, Bob Neely #63, Harv Zimmerly #2, and others.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Leo Wunsch III was Englewood’s 1969 rookie of the year in this
sharp looking Modified. That’s Ben Evan’s #37 parked in the background and driven by his
son Harold.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) These two photos show what’s left of Dale
Ross’ Modified after a nasty accident.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Paul Chumley #90 landed rubber-side-up after this pile up. Crews
work to extract Pete Stringer from the #27E at left.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Ed Carlson #34, Vaughn Ager #121, and Ron Huff #165 battle it
out during 1969 Modified action.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) This 1968 pile up during hot laps included Cliff Wasson #56 (backwards)
John Shine #71, Pete Stringer #98 (subbing for Harry Lofgren this night), Dick Newton #68, and
Ron Huff #166. Jim Beckley #35 skirts the inside.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Jim Opperman (left) and his #10 (green, if I remember right) Modified
in 1969. Always loved that “0” hanging around the “1”.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Leo Tucker drove this spiffy #166 Modified for Dail Huff (left) in 1969.

[buck]

Thank You. Seems like yesterday. I'm looking for pictures I have from that era but nothing as cool as this. Have some great color shots of 1E and John Pierce. Now to find them.

[webby]

No doubt these are some fantastic pics! Thank you so much for sharing them with us.

[Quick Time]

Wow some very action packed photos. I really enjoy the wide range of cars you posted, several drivers I had not known of but I did move from Colo in 65.

Thanks for the great post.

Chuck

[Mitch G.]

Fantastic photo's! I loved that era of supermods at Englewood, lots of innovation, craftsmanship in those cars.

[Jerry Lee]

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(J.L. McGuire collection) The track looks pretty slick and wet for some reason in this mid-‘60’s
action shot from Englewood. I’m unsure of the exact year and the participants in this melee.
(The #88 could be Dick Baty) It looks like someone used a coffee can and some spray paint to
make the numbers on the 88 car.




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(Ken Tadolini collection) Dick Bayles picks up another win for 1966 in the John Tadolini
owned, “mustard yellow” colored Modified.

[Jerry Lee]

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(Irwin Fogel collection) Bill Aikins (right) and his WADSWORTH SHAMROCK Modified at
Englewood sometime in the mid-‘60’s.




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(J.L. McGuire collection) Ody Fellows #66 flips through turn four during 1961 action at
Englewood. About to be in the mix are Vern Waymire #26, Rodger Webb #50, and Ken
McDonald #103. The #103 was the twin car to Larry Dechant’s #100 car that year.
Both had the ‘Chinese style’ numbering. More photos of the Dechant car can also be
seen in the Modifieds forum here on ARM.




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(Mel Keller Photo/Irwin Fogel collection) Harry Lofgren piloted this cool Jake Fletcher
owned Modified.




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(Mel Keller Photo/Irwin Fogel collection) Vaughn Ager was one of many who always towed
out to Englewood from Colorado Springs to compete.





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(Mel Keller Photo/Irwin Fogel collection) Bart Lyons was always a crowd favorite in this
cool Mod!

[Jerry Lee]

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(Irwin Fogel collection) These Modifieds lined up for a 1970 trophy dash make a
beautiful site. Bud Chrisinger #8 leads them off followed by Jim Opperman #10 and
Jim Venable #166. Pete Stringer #27E is 5th back with the taller roll cage. Wayne
Stallsworth #5 (who took the championship that year) sits second to last while Joe
Lehman #6 brings up the rear with the quick time this night.



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(Irwin Fogel collection) Loren Ager #1x avoids this 1968 pile up involving one airbourne
Modified, Bill Smith #15, Walt Souza #109, and Sam Sauer #60.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Jim Beckley didn't fare too well after this 1967 smack into
the Englewood concrete.



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(Irwin Fogel collection) Billy Ager destroyed his beautiful purple Modified after rolling
through the East turn in 1968.



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(Irwin Fogel collection/Mel Keller photo) Jim Venable (left) piloted Dail Huff's Modified for 1970.

[Jerry Lee]

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(Irwin Fogel collection) Bill Aiken's Mod was pretty rad for the late '60's at Englewood.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Archie Romero destroys his Modified Stocker in the West turn
on June 25, 1961. Roger Webb #50 and Marv Slusser, Sr. #39 skid by on the inside.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Ken & John Tadolini in 1968.



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(Stallsworth collection/John Verhoeff photo) What a wonderful photo of Modifieds
hot lapping at Englewood in 1970.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Sammy Sauer won the '68 and '69 E.R.A. Modified championship
in this fast red hot dog.



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(Irwin Fogel collection) Ody Fellows and crew.

[Jerry Lee]

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(Irwin Fogel collection) Loren Ager was a hot foot in the division during the late '60's.



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(Irwin Fogel collection) 1968 Modified action at Englewood.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Multi champion for the E.R.A. Super Modifieds Harold Evans (black shirt)
had humble beginnings in the late '60's wheeling this sedan.



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(Irwin Fogel collection) Bud Chrisinger and crew.

[Jerry Lee]

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(J.L. McGuire collection) A Modified Stocker goes end over end during 1961 action
featuring #17 Chuck Amolsch, #118 Arnie Kautz, #37 Ben Evans, #45 Calvin Chambers and
#39 Marv Slusser.

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(J.L. McGuire collection) Any guesses on who's involved in this '60's Modified
mess in the Englewood back chute?


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(J.L. McGuire collection) Ken Chambers in 1968.


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(J.L. McGuire collection) Fans in Englewood's brand new West stands enjoy
this 1969 Modified main event with Dave Crocker #78, Jim Beckley #9, Joe Lehman #6,
and eventual champion that year, Sam Sauer #60.


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(J.L. McGuire collection) Harold Evans catches some air in front of the Englewood
crowd in 1968 action. Also buzzing by are Darrell Bennett #16 and Jerry Hocker #75.


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(J.L. McGuire collection) Bud Montgomery #66 rearends Jim Beckley #35 in 1968
action behind Ken Chambers #45.


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(J.L. McGuire collection) OK, so this isn't from the '60's, but what a cool 1971 ad
for the Bear Valley Bank not far from the speedway. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe
this could be Tom Frantz.

[Jerry Lee]

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(J.L. McGuire collection) Bob Neely took the '64 and '65 Modified championships
at Englewood.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Bob Neely #63 (right) is attended to after this 1968 massacre
involving Harv Zimmerle (left) and others.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Jack Johnson and crew from 1963.



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(George Oaks collection) Safety crews rush to the scene after this early '60's
mess involving seven cars.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Cliff Wasson finished in the top ten in points in 1967.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) 1968 action with Harry Lofgren #100, Dick Baty #88, Bob Neely #63,
Joe Lehman #6, John Shine #71 and others.



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(J.L. McGuire collection) Here's a great pit shot of Joe Lehman from 1968.