These few photos were “found” on Facebook. Thanks MJ for the pics!!!
These few photos were “found” on Facebook. Thanks MJ for the pics!!!
Another great piece of memorabilia from James Schmits. Unfortunately not much is known about this event. Jim recalls these details;
This track is a horse ranch now.
The date is September 26, but no one knows or has been able to trace back in time to figure out the year.
I think that it was in the early 1950′s???
Anyone have any information about this event?
Fellow MSC racer James Schmits sent in these photos and stories. Enjoy.
1972-Monticello I am # 324 and on the left with red helmet is John Kenny from Little Falls,NJ and behind him is Barry Dean from “Dean of Sports” Haledon,NJ. I didn’t know many others then and it was my first Trophy. I got second to a kid that Traded his horse for an XL 250 like the one I rode. He actually had a tin pie plate for the front # plate. ( And the horn worked)
1973– Modena: I am #27 ( which I have kept to date) my first expert race – - – # 50 is Vito Parisi, behind him is Merrit Brown and behind him is ? Smith. 18 bikes started I got run over and was able to remount for the first of 3 restarts; the ambulance left twice and I think it was around 10 who finished. It could have been a turning point but I was and still am not smart enuff to stop.
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As a kid I used to deliver news papers to Joan and Charlie Watson and bought my first bike (350 Ducati) from there shop “Joan’s Chain and Sprocket” after I got out of the Army.
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I spent a lot of time with Charlie; He was a character and is missed. I have lost touch with Joan.
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I was lucky enough to spend time on the Track at Fishkill with the Legendary “Jim Fennel” ( Cigar and all) and I was able to steel the #1 plate from Lew Holas in 75′.
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Those were great times and I have more pics for you.
Fellow MSC Member, Racer, WPS Sales Rep, Photographer Paul Schwab sent in these great photos from the 1980′s. The quality of these photos is fabulous and is a great addition to this site.
Let Paul know how much you appreciate these photos. Maybe we can convince him to go through his archives and scan some more!!
Here are a few of the illustrious racers who’s careers began racing at MSC events.

Someone included this photo from the Unadilla Trans-AMA in 1979? #21 Tommy Croft, #23 Gaylon Mosier, #15 Gary Semics, #1 Jim Weinert, and #106 Gerritt Wolsink. At least that's how I remember it.
There are many great MSC History photos to search through on the Photo page. Check them out!
Former District 34 racer Nick McCabe started a Facebook group for the alumni of the Metropolitan Sports Committee.
Head on over to join and add your voice to the group!