MEMORIES

BEECH RIDGE SPEEDWAY

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The following photographs are from the collection of Frank Dorrie.

 

The radiator was well protected on this car.

 

If you can't go around them, go over them.

 

One final picture before the green flag waves.

 

This car took down some of the fencing in front of the grandstand.

 

All lined up and ready to race.

 

The car is ready - waiting to race.

 

The "Boo Boo Special" did make a "boo boo" - he is in the weeds.

 

Lefty Ellis was one of the best flagmen in the history of auto racing in New England. Here he stands on the front of the #69 to get a better look.

 

Bob Bellevue handled the concessions at both Beech Ridge Speedway and the Sanford Speedway. The poster on the side of the truck is advertising opening day at Beech Ridge - May 6, 1951.

 

Thrill shows have always been popular.

 

Carl Rogers driving his Class B Bomber coupe.