"We never planned anything we never took a vacation until the end of October it was so much a part of our life."įans of the races used to make heroes out of the drivers, Godfrey said. Godfrey said her late husband's job as chief of Danbury Fairgrounds police made her family big fans of the races. He plans to bring it to display at the reunion.įans of the races, which started in the 1950s, would come every week when the races were held between April and October, Godfrey said. Surplus cars would be on display in the parking lot, instead of inside, she said.Įvon said he owns the car that won the last race held at the arena before it closed in 1981. "We really don't know what to expect this year, we may get to a point where we may have to turn some cars away," she said. This year's event will also be held at the O'Neill Center, and Godfrey expects it to be at least as large. Godfrey said about 70 race cars of various styles were on display and about 3,000 people showed up. ![]() Last year, the event was held inside at the He said 4,000 to 5,000 fans would show up at the tracks even when it was raining in hopes that the races wouldn't be cancelled. ![]() Dan Evon, who used to own a race car and helps run the reunions, said the race fans were no strangers to rain.
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