MILLGROVE, ON – On Saturday, August 16, the much-anticipated Driver & Staff Reunion Night, presented by the Flamboro Stadium & Speedway Hall of Fame, took place at Flamboro Speedway. It was a resounding success. The event was the brainchild of track owner John Casale, who entrusted Hall of Fame curators Randy Spencer and his daughter Larissa to bring the vision to life.
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One of the biggest challenges was reconnecting with racers who hadn’t been back to the track since their driving days ended. While social media and word of mouth helped spread the word, contact information was also gathered from longtime racers who still meet regularly to reminisce about the “good old days.” More than 100 people registered, though the hot, humid weather caused some last-minute cancellations.
Even so, the reunion drew several well-known names, including Jr. Hanley, Rich Grady, Ray Hughes, Ross May, and Ron Pearn. By all accounts, a great time was had by all.
The Hall of Fame showcased an impressive display of old photos, trophies, and an ongoing scrapbook project made possible by John Greedy of Jack Greedy Construction. The collection now includes a scrapbook for every season, from the track’s opening in 1962 right up to today.
The family of Jack McCutcheon—a Hall of Famer and the driver who won the very first feature at Flamboro on July 28, 1962—also presented a special display. Thanks go out to his wife, Esther, and daughters Michelle and Lori for their help in honoring his legacy and assisting Randy and Larissa throughout the evening.
It was especially meaningful to see so many former Hobby drivers in attendance, along with today’s version of the club—the Canadian Vintage Modifieds—who put on a fantastic show for many of their former clubmates.
“I would like to thank everyone who came out, the McCutcheon family for their contributions, and track owners John and Frank Casale for hosting such a special event,” said Randy Spencer.
Both John and Frank Casale hinted that this reunion will become an annual tradition—so fans and alumni should stay tuned for more in the years ahead.
