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HURST AND WILSON NAMED TO MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY WALL OF FAME |
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Thorold, Ontario … July 19th — Legendary
modified driver Fred Hurst and veteran racer, car owner and broadcaster
Gordy Wilson of Ransomville, N.Y. were inducted into Merrittville
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Hurst began his racing career in 1953 with his
innovative father Harry, winning championships in 1965 and 1967 with his
immaculately-prepared, Corvette powered No.35s.
“This has been an out-and-out pleasure for me tonight. Just great coming
back here seeing my old buddies — just a great honour getting this thing,”
said Hurst who admitted he hadn’t been to the speedway in 25 years.
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Wilson’s 60-year involvement in the sport
ended just last year as long-time Merrittville announcer — noted for his
“They’re stacking ‘em up like cord wood.” retort during big wrecks. He
also hosted his Pit Stop radio show for 30 years.
“When I worked here I always knew in advance who the Wall of Fame
recipients were,” said a visibly emotional Wilson. “This track is more
home to me even though I live in Ransomville. The people here have just
been great over the years.”
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The championship board, introduced by former
owner Bryant Irvine in 1991 was re-dedicated and will be prominent at the
speedway among the Wall of Fame posters.
“The 52nd Nostalgia Night was probably a real epitome for us, especially
with Brian Stevens winning the feature and his families involvement here
going back to 1952,” said reunion chairman Rick Kavanagh, declaring the
entire evening with over 300 track alumni present, a huge success.
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