Adipiscing adipiscing tristique vut etiam nisi tristique. Photo gallery and archival images from great moments in nascar history from. Troyer just kept on winning and became one of the best asphalt modified stock car drivers of his time. Troyer lost control of his orange and red ford on turn two and hit the apron sideways, causing the cars tires to dig in and sending the driver and his no. Buffy swanson northeast dirt modified hall of fame weedsport, ny for his profound impact as a car builder, the late maynard troyer will be honored with the distinguished mechanicengineering award during the 2018 hall of fame ceremonies, to be held on thursday, july 26, at the northeast dirt modified hall of fame and museum on the grounds of weedsport speedway in. Maynard troyer american retired race car driver and race. Welcome kevin, grew up watching the modifieds as a kid. Maynard troyer s hard driving style made him one of the most feared drivers in the northeast modified ranks. Buffy swanson northeast dirt modified hall of fame weedsport, ny for his profound impact as a car builder, the late maynard troyer will be honored with the distinguished mechanicengineering award during the 2018 hall of fame ceremonies, to be held on thursday, july 26, at the northeast dirt modified hall of fame and museum on the grounds of weedsport speedway in new york. Local modified racing hero maynard troyer remembered the. He built this into the premiere race chassis business in the northeast. Maynard was a runnerup for the 1971 nascar rookie of the year award walter ballard won the title because he competed in more races than troyer did he was a competitor at the 1971 daytona 500 when, on lap 9 of that race, he lost.
He followed in the footsteps of his brotherinlaw, vern schrock, a great racer in his own righttwo uppity young amishmenlol. Troyer had an unrivaled racing career, becoming one of the top modified racers in the history of the sport, competing in late models, super modifieds, even a nascar winston cup car, before creating the brand that carried his name and has defined modified racing for decades. Aug 24, 2019 maynard troyer is the patriarch for the troyer race car brand. Photo source unknown gard, in the midst of his long career with nascar north. Driver maynard troyer 1971 nascar winston cup results.
Includes every race start and finish along with dozens of statistical facts for maynard troyer nascar. Maynard troyer, a former standout driver behind the wheel and a successful car owner who founded troyer race cars, passed following what a statement says was a long illness. He was the general motors of modified racing, flemke told racedayct thursday. Sprint car racing old race cars troyer ford falcon vintage race car car makes car photos. Apr 11, 2007 the soucy bandit that troyer built was a really neat car. Click on the site to see maynard troyer s career results at that track. Troyer machine was originally started by race car driver builder maynard troyer in 1982.
Empa hall of famemaynard troyer eastern motorsport. The dirt car lee built 1968 won at lebanon valley, waterloo, monroe county, etc. Maynard troyer lived through one of the worst wrecks in history. Hall of fame driver, race car innovator maynard troyer. The shovel nose as george meade calls it probably gave the car a ton of downforce. The company began manufacturing nascar asphalt modifieds. Formula one off road esports racing nation racing history. In 1977, maynard founded a race car manufacturing firm known as troyer engineering.
Maynard troyer driving for jim soucy dirt racing, nascar racing, auto racing, old. The original purpose of the company was to manufacture car. However, hearn the first driver to consistently win in fellow empa hall of famer maynard troyers first customer modifieds really found a home at njs wall stadium when he hooked up with philadelphia construction company owner tom durkin in 1973 and began a long tenure of success in what became his signature red no. Troyers impact on modified racing, both as a driver and as a car builder, is hard to quantify, but it can be seen in just about every current modified race held, whether on asphalt or on the dirt. Racing people we have lost since a vintage stock car racing.
Maynard troyers day lasted just nine laps but was every bit as memorable, albeit for all the wrong reasons. After several more years of working at his troyer race cars shop, maynard troyer finally began to slow down and in 1989 former asphalt modified driver billy colton became a coowner and managing partner. He started the machine shop in a small portion of the building that housed his successful car building business. May 10, 2018 maynard troyer november 22, 1938 may 10, 2018 is a former nascar driver from spencerport, ny. Also, he was the winner of the prestigious stafford spring sizzler in the modified division in 1977, 1978, and 1979. Jim richley, 1972 vic moore 07 races dan skurski, 1972 jim kneeple, 1972 johnny adams, 1972 fred butz 82 leads sege fidanza, 1972. Aug 28, 2008 maynard troyer, 1967 he took this car to langhorne at the end of the year, qualified and did pretty well against the modifieds until he developed a mechanical problem. Maynard troyer is the patriarch for the troyer race car brand. Starting 21st in the grand daytona 500, troyer had an engine let go late, but still managed to finish a respectable 23rd. Maynard was a runnerup for the 1971 nascar rookie of the year award walter ballard won the title because he competed in more races than troyer did.
For his profound impact as a car builder, the late maynard troyer will be honored with the distinguished mechanicengineering award july 26 at the northeast dirt modified hall of fame and museum at new yorks weedsport speedway. Modified legend maynard troyer passes away nascar home tracks. The soucy bandit that troyer built was a really neat car. Its roots go deep into the history of american motorsports, as troyer was among the first official modified chassis manufacturers in the country, and has remained among the most successful since 1977. On friday, august 30, 2019 the race of champions asphalt modified series will take part in the maynard troyer classic at spencer speedway presented by wilberts upull it.
Empa hall of famegil hearne eastern motorsport press. May 11, 2018 maynard troyer, a former nascar driver and legendary car builder has died. The wildest 1car crash in nascar history was at daytona. Maynard troyers first race car in 1958photo by mom. First established in the united states after world war ii, this type of racing was earlyon characterized by its participants modification of passenger cars in pursuit of higher speeds, hence the name.
The original purpose of the company was to manufacture car parts that just werent available at that time. Maynard troyer, a former nascar driver and legendary car builder has died. View latest articles, news and information about what happened to maynard troyer, american retired race car driver and race chassis engineer. Troyer achieved one topfive finish at the 1971 yankee 400, three topten finishes, and 3259. Courtesy of maine vintage race car association gardiner started out with these uniquely maine class b cars.
Modified racing legend maynard troyer has died at the age of 79. Troyers nascar final race came in the 1973 season, and it turned out to be a mix of troyers previous successes and struggles. I am very proud to work at troyer and play a small role in carrying on such a great legacy. Ac, diam dictumst nisi ultricies nunc ultrices nisi lorem risus odio eros mauris in cursus. Later in life, maynard remained extremely active with several hobbies. Race of champions williamson, ny on friday, august 30, 2019 the race of champions asphalt modified series will take part in the maynard troyer classic at spencer speedway presented by wilberts upull it. He started stock car racing in 1958 and was a nascar winston cup series driver who raced in the 1971 and the 1973 winston cup seasons. Now fully into asphalt modified racing, troyer was one of the big stars of the. The obituary was featured in rochester democrat and chronicle on may 12, 2018. Modified racing legend and renowned chassis builder maynard troyer, the founder of troyer race cars. Photo via ed bob judkins meriden, ct race car owner.
He was immensely talented as a race car driver, and as cool and handsome. Troyer being honored during dirt hof inductions speed sport. Click on the year to see the standings for that year. Modified legend maynard troyer passes away nascar home. To the next generation, troyer was the founder of troyer race cars, builders of race and championship winning asphalt and dirt modifieds.
Jul 07, 2008 troyers nascar final race came in the 1973 season, and it turned out to be a mix of troyers previous successes and struggles. Maynard troyer was widely regarded as one of the elite modified class drivers on asphalt before and after competing on nascars major circuit. Maynard troyer, an area asphalt modified driving hero who won numerous races and championships, drove his last race of his brilliant driving career that day. See more ideas about nascar, nascar racing and old race cars. The spencerport, ny driver competed in fourteen winston cup series events in his career, earning three toptens. It was my recollection that nascar outlawed that and made maynard change it to more conventional front tin work. Empa hall of famemaynard troyer eastern motorsport press.
He won numerous races and season championships on the smaller tracks while perfecting car design technology. In 1958, at the age of 19, troyer laid down 50 bucks for a beatup 49 ford and made it into a race car. Maynard troyer, auto racing champion and legendary car. Troyer rose to prominence as a race car driver in the 1960s, but his greatest success came in designing and building cars and specialized racing. All but one of troyers starts came during the 1971 season, when he finished 38th in points. He competed in fourteen nextel cup series events in his career, earning three toptens all but one of troyers starts came during the 1971 season, when he finished 38th in points.
Maynard troyer was one of those drivers who had talent, not money. Newsmaker of the week maynard troyer the official site. And it was also around this time that he founded troyer machine, which made highquality specialized racing parts. May 14, 2018 maynard troyer, an area asphalt modified driving hero who won numerous races and championships, drove his last race of his brilliant driving career that day. Check out the latest maynard troyer photos and pictures on.
A carpenter in his younger days, he founded a leading chassis building company in upstate new york favored by many of the top regionalcircuit. Maynard troyer took notice, asked conley to bring the car to his shop, copied much of what the team had done, added a few of his ideas and the mud buss was born. They both raced at the now defunct powell speedway. In the first half of the 70s, rival team owners lined up to purchase the equipment maynard had raced the previous season. Maynard troyer was highly respected for building race cars but is best. Maynard troyer racing career profile driver database. This is my 1990 or so troyer modified that i race in the new england hillclimb series. Racing legendbuilder maynard troyer passes new england. He was immensely talented as a race car driver, and as cool and handsome as any movie star.
The car flips multiple times but troyer is protected by the roll cage. Junie donlavey bill dennis 3rd consecutive daytona. Maynard was a great man and an innovator in modified racing. Aug 12, 2019 maynard troyer created an unmatched legacy in modified racing history, stated troyer employee kevin miller, who has become a fulltime series competitor in 2019. To a generation of racers, maynard troyer was the driver of the number 6 modified and among the men to beat. The maynard troyer classic has become one of the most lucrative short. News scheduleresults photos videos points about links drivers rules contact. Thats where maynard troyer was changing the game of car building in modified racing. These are generally one of a kind and are in average used condition. Spencer speedway legends 19571977 by len kasper posts. These original photos are rare and generally cannot be found elsewhere. But after his 1977 split with nagle, troyer attacked car building in earnest, hanging out his shingle under the name troyer engineering.
Modified stock car racing, also known as modified racing and modified, is a type of auto racing that involves purposebuilt cars simultaneously racing against each other on oval tracks. Our goal is to keep all of modified racing healthy, stated troyer. May 12, 2018 maynard troyer, a former standout driver behind the wheel and a successful car owner who founded troyer race cars, passed following what a statement says was a long illness. Complete nascar career statistics for maynard troyer. I had to dig up my maynard troyer album to find a few more pictures. Troyer race cars is arguably the most recognizable name in both the nascar asphalt modified and dirt modified industries, and for good reason. For his profound impact as a car builder, the late maynard troyer will be honored with the distinguished mechanicengineering award july 26 at the northeast dirt modified hall of fame and museum at new yorks weedsport speedway in 1958, at the age of 19, troyer laid down 50 bucks for a beatup 49 ford and made it into a race car. When you say troyer, the first thing you think of is an asphalt modified. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year. Get the latest race results, news, videos, pictures, win record and more for maynard troyer on. If his legacy as a driver was enormous, his impact as a car builder was incalculable. Racing people we have lost since a vintage stock car. Maynard troyer was born november 22, 1938 in spencerport, new york. Click on the site to see maynard troyers career results at that track glossary.
A statement from troyer race cars, the company he founded, said that troyer. Now known as troyer race cars, it remains the standard of the industry under the tutelage of the billy colton. Jun 11, 2018 if his legacy as a driver was enormous, his impact as a car builder was incalculable. In 1977, he founded troyer engineering, which has been the leading modified chassis builder on both dirt and asphalt, since its inception. It would be 20 years before the late dale earnhardt repeated the three sweep at daytona. He competed in fourteen nextel cup series events in his career, earning three toptens. Old race cars awesome shoes nascar racing car and driver rat rods. Etiam natoque augue arcu, enim a adipiscing, risus, nisi lacus lundium urna turpis. Maynard troyer november 22, 1938 may 10, 2018 is a former nascar driver from spencerport, ny. Maynard troyer, 1967 he took this car to langhorne at the end of the year, qualified and did pretty well against the modifieds until he developed a mechanical problem. Maynard troyer november 22, 1938 may 10, 2018 was a nascar winston cup series driver who raced in the 1971 and the 1973 winston cup seasons. Junie donlavey bill dennis 3rd consecutive daytona permatex. In 1974, richmond, virginia car owner junie donlavey and his richmond glen allen driver bill dennis teamed to become the first to sweep three consecutive daytona permatex 300 nascar late model sportsman races. Hall of fame driver, race car innovator maynard troyer passes.
Maynard was originally from a small town named plain city, 20 miles nw of columbus ohio. Maynard troyer stats, race results, wins, news, record. Aug 12, 2011 maynard troyer s first race car in 1958photo by mom. Driver maynard troyer career statistics racingreference. Maynard troyer passed away at the age of 79 in spencerport, new york. Troyer didnt waste any time getting going, debuting in the daytona 500 qualifier event then a points race. Maynard troyer died this past weekend at age 79, after battling illness for some time. Modified world reflects on legacy of maynard troyer speed51. Maynard troyer is a legend of chassis design ride the lightning.
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