HIALEAH SPEEDWAY Photo Gallery - 50 years of operation - 1954 to 2004 - click on image to enter Photo Gallery by Don Boyd at pbase.com

HIALEAH SPEEDWAY Photo Gallery - 50 years of operation - 1954 to 2004 - click on image to enter

Hialeah Speedway, one of Hialeah's most memorable landmarks, was closed a few weeks after my visit for the last time. My buddies and I used to go there from the late 50's to the mid 60's because of the action on the track and in the stands. I had not been to the speedway since August 1966 when I was home on leave from boot camp, and yet everything seemed familiar despite the great passage of time. The roar of the track could be heard all over Hialeah on Saturday evenings and up in Miami Lakes if the winds were right. Unfortunately the track became surrounded by development and the land was too valuable to maintain the acreage as a motor speedway. A large new Lowe's and Target have been built on the property. What a shame that an area like this becomes so overcrowded with people that the value of land escalates to the point where you can't profitably operate a speedway for the enjoyment of many.

Here's a link to a YouTube video shot at Hialeah Speedway: < http://youtube.com/watch?v=EX7lKUTrrB8&feature=related . And Skip Gibson passed on news of Bruce Griffin's great site featuring tons of photos of drivers and cars: < http://www.FloridaRacingMemories.com

2nd REUNION - see comments below the photos from Ronnie Bacelo regarding the Hialeah Speedway Reunion to be held on November 24th, 2012. For more information call 704-786-7446

1955 to 1960 - Conger Plastering's race car at Hialeah Speedway	1962 or 1963 - Polar White roof coating sponsored car and Freeman Sod sponsored car racing at Hialeah Speedway	1963 - aerial view of Palmetto Speedway in Medley and Hialeah Speedway in Hialeah	1967 - Ron Baker, #7, racing a mini stock car at Hialeah Speedway	1967 - closeup of Ron Baker #7 racing a Volkswagen mini stock car at Hialeah Speedway
1967 - Ron Baker (#7) racing at Hialeah Speedway	Early 1980s - race fans at Hialeah Speedway	Early 1980s - lots of young race fans at Hialeah Speedway	December 2004 - Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed
Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Fans at the stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed
Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed
Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed
Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	The announcers booth at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Fans at the stock races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	The refreshment stand at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed
Fans at the stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed
Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car races at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	The east side refreshment stand at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	Stock car race fans lined up for refreshments at Hialeah Speedway shortly before it closed	2005 - Google Earth image of Hialeah Speedway before it was plowed under
2007 - former Hialeah Speedway site now occupied by yet another shopping center and parking lot

comment |

charlie padron		10-May-2012 02:26
I moved to Hialeah in 1957 and my neighbor Bob Massey was a driver at the speedway. When he won a race he would take me and his children to Royal Castle on 49th st for burgers. I saw the name Charlie Monk in the comments. I believe him and Bob Massey were friends

charlie padron		10-May-2012 02:24
I moved to Hialeah in 1957 and my neighbor Bob Massey was a driver at the speedway. When he won a race he would me and his children to Royal Castle on 49th st for burgers. I saw the name Charlie Monk in the comments. I believe him and Bob Massey were friends

Guest		19-Jan-2012 16:20
john (the welder) this is lucas mathias re: mark mallory my e-mail address is lcsmth@bellsouth.net

Guest		19-Jan-2012 02:05
john (the welder ) do you know how to get in touch with mark mallory if so please e-mail his number i had it at one time but i moved and i guess i lost it in the move my name is lucas mathias nokie mallory drove for my dad in the early 70's i know he was living in north carolina at one time any info would be very appreciated.

Guest		03-Jan-2012 23:02
my name is marty marshall my dads name was joe moms was irma im out of the hauber clan irma francis aka babe carl bob and earl we had a lot of fun there every sat night

Guest		14-Dec-2011 18:45
hello gwen tuten finley from johnny wilson

Ronnie Bacelo		08-Nov-2011 21:13
We have had one reunion already and planning on the next one. The second Hialeah Speedway Reunion will be on November 24th, 2012..... You have plenty of time to plan for it and it will be a DO NOT MISS event for sure...... thanks For more info, 704-786-7446

carey Gigi		31-Mar-2011 23:29
Gwen Tuten Finley I went to Springs Jr. High with you. Seventh grade years 62-63 I remember once around 1968 going to your Dads garage with my friend John McDougal your Dad was changing the motor in his stock car. My Uncle Tommy's Brother raced also his name was Bill Flingo's. that was along time ago,I am already a Great Grand Father.

flvideo		17-Mar-2011 16:35
I have available a Video shot at the first annual Hialeah reunion. $10plus postage. See interviews of your favorite driver from Hialeah. See the Hall of fame Inductee's be honered. Call 941-737-5857 or contact me at flvideo50@hotmail.com Thank You Bob...

VERNON PASCAL LOWD		20-Feb-2011 16:40
I WAS INTRODUCED TO STOCK CAR RACING BY MY OLDER SISTER, LOIS 'SIS' LOWD & HER FUTURE HUSBAND JOHN 'BUD' DAVIS in the late 40s ,early 50s at the South Florida tracks. HIALEAH, PALMETTO, WEST PALM BEACH. OPA LOCKA ,EVEN A FEW AMATURE RACES AT THE HOMESTEAD AIR BASE THAT "BUD" COMPETED IN. AMONG MY FAVORITE DRIVERS, WERE BOBBY JOHNS , HARRY VERNON,& "BANJO" MATTHEWS MY LOVE OF RACING CONTINUES TO THIS DAY

Gwen Tuten Finley		23-Nov-2010 01:55
Gwen Tuten Finley - My dad Bill Tuten raced at Hialeah, Hollywood, West Palm Beach, Ft. Pierce. Thanks for the pictures.

Ronnie Bacelo		16-Nov-2010 21:24
Just FYI, we are having a Hialeah Speedway Reunion on November 27th, 2010. For more info call 704-786-7446. The reunion will be held in Kissimmee, FL. Go to www.hialeahspeedwayreunion.com for more info.

Guest		28-Aug-2010 00:03
Every saturday nightracing at Hialeah,Good racing ,good fun ,and the Good fights . Will always rember that and sure miss racing there with the #7 late model and my good friend Darryl Shelnut and Jimmy.Life moves on and the family begins with kids and a wife,but can always say whata blast we all had traveling up and down the hwy to the races .Plenty of pic to reflect on the past fun .Hialeah will be missed . Robert Rau las vegas nv

AL TORRES		17-Jul-2010 23:37
I MISS HIALEAH I HAVE A GREAT TIME RACING AT THE TRACK BRUCE GREAT JOB ON YOUR FLORIDA MEMORIES WEBSITE. AL TORRES

Guest		03-Jun-2010 22:32
to ken griese my mother work at that restaurtant for goldie for years are you the kid with the little i was also 9 in 1955 if so contact me shoojohn@aol.com

john gibson		03-Jun-2010 22:27
my uncle LN Dodd opened the track after old opa locka closed in 1954 we( my family) built all that old place from fences to the refressment stand bleachers and all My father Bill Gibson was the track electrican and we live in that old house to nt south east corner it .straight accross from the big fig tree i eremember flip-flop fingos,jackie evans banjo matthews,marion edwards ,he owned orangblossom craft store on 36 st., raggs carter,???Clark,#26,. went every sat,nite. cleaned it up on sunday morning made loads of money under the stands all the drunks the fighting in the pits.a few drivers wives went at each other when their husband's bumped .When i left in 1961 thought i'ds never wanted to see it again. but it was great when you all were gone and i had it all to myself rode cows horses in the parking lot camped out built fires in the winter to cook out i'm sorry now that i have no place like that to go to. john gibson

Deb Rousseau		14-Jun-2009 15:01
Hi! My uncle, Art Rousseau, raced at several of the South Florida tracks, especially West Palm Beach. He passed away March 16, 2009 and we are going to hold a memorial service in July in his hometown of Keene, NH. We are looking for any photos of him from his Florida racing days. If any of you have anything, please email me at igband@earthlink. Many thanks, Deb Rousseau

David Coffin		02-Mar-2009 06:02
David Coffin Grew up at 2578 W 9th Ct. A Block over was the Mc Cormicks. I remember hanging out at the track 1973-1976 when one of my high school buddys ( Joe Winchell #87) raced at Hialeah. Great times,those Saturday nites. Have since moved all over the state and now live out of state but came back in 2006 to check out old haunts and OMG!!! Cant believe how much concrete has been poured. Spaghetti bowl at 49 st and palmetto. Just lucky enough to hang onto the memories!

Chuck Monk		27-Feb-2009 20:17
Thanks for the memories. I would like to tell everyone that my grand-daddy, Charlie Monk, passed away on 9 Jan. of this year. I remember him and my dad always talking about the "good ole' days" of racing. I guess you could kinda say it's in my blood to follow racing and be the big fan that I am. Keep up the good work!

Tom Wilkison		07-Feb-2009 22:30
duh, guess i should have included my addy: twilk27@gmail.com :-)

Tom Wilkison		31-Jan-2009 12:38
I see a couple of familar names below. Hey Stacker or Welder, or anyone else who remembers me, drop me an e-mail, please. I'd love to hear from any and all!

Guest		07-Jan-2009 22:18
Ken Griese I first attended the Speedway when I was 9 years old in 1955. My mother owned the restaurant attached to the Pure Oil Station on Okeechobee Rd. and I would walk to the track and back alone. Probably couldn't do that these days! THe cars were so colorful and the drivers were just everyday grease monkeys. I loved it!

Mickey Lynch		01-Jan-2009 21:04
Does anybody have access to Bobby (5x5) Day track photos 1971-1973? I raced in Sportsman division #32 and #82. Would love to find some old pics. Thanks. Mickey Lynch JMLFML@aol.com

Don Boyd		30-Dec-2008 04:35
Hi Skip, thank you for the information on http://www.FloridaRacingMemories.com - I've made mention of it above the photos so people can click on it and go right to the site. Don

Guest		29-Dec-2008 23:39
Hi, this is skip gibson, i raced at hialeah for many years and was on the board of directors for many years, i also have been going to the races since 1957 with my friends,lots of good times,to see alot of old pictures from then go to a web site run by bruce griffin called----florida racing memories.com. great stuff, also you can send him any old picturies you might have. skip gibson car 74.

Lee Knight		25-Dec-2008 12:52
Looking at the post's bring back lots of memories of Hialeah between 1965 aand 1978 I knew of Bobby 5x5 Day's passing and just read of Nokie's passing. like to hear from anyone with memories of speedway. Still in touch with Dick Anderson but been a while since anyone else. Now living in SC.

Don Boyd		16-Nov-2008 03:31
These comments were posted in our identical gallery that is posted on our aviation stock photo website and I thought they should also be posted here. I'll put a notice on the other site to please leave comments here on this site so more Hialeah people can see them. Don ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Guest 11-Nov-2008 16:20 I, along with Bruce Schell, went to North Carolina for our friend NOKIE MALLORY's funeral. We will miss him dearly. He had a short battle with cancer and passed and passed with his family at his side. JOHN (THE WELDER) WILSON ~~~~~~ Guest 11-Nov-2008 16:15 For everyone interested: Noke Mallory passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008. ~~~~~~~ Tubb 22-Sep-2008 11:15 Memories are forever. When asked where I grew up, I always answer Hialeah Speedway. It can almost be equated with the love, hate, drama, fun and excitement of the Titanic. It was many people made of friends, co-workers, families, acquaintances that made one big Hialeah family. I too go back to the mid-sixties and have known many over the years. One thing for sure no matter what the drama was, I look back with a smile reliving the times in my mind. Hope all are well. ~~~~~~~ Jason Pearson jkpearson4@yahoo.com 15-Aug-2008 00:13 Hello everyone my name is Jason Pearson. My uncle raced there since 16yrs old so I went there a lot, hands down the guys and who raced at hialeah had the fastest, and best looking cars with the down south style that no one can match up with other tracks just dont rub off like hsmc. But while I was talking to my dad the other day he came up with a really great idea. He said ''I'm surprised the Indians haven't opened up a track in the Dade-Broward area on all that land they own like the Miccosucees or the Seminoles. It would really make me happy cause we wouldn't have to drive to Clewiston or Charlette County and it would bring back all the Hialeah guys. Thanks, Jason Pearson ~~~~~~ Guest 05-Jul-2008 16:34 I hated to see the track close. I met many friends there. I even met my wife of 38 years .. worker on a lot of cars and even drove a couple .. miss the people more than the races... The Welder ~~~~~~ Guest 04-Jul-2008 02:23 Does anybody know how I can get my hands on some old pictures of the late model racers from the early 70's . if so please e mail at lcsmth@bellsouth.net ~~~~~~ Guest 29-May-2008 18:48 Rex- I know Alan is still around somewhere. Gary Bisaillon keeps in touch with a few of the guys. He and I were divorced quite a few years ago but still keep in touch on occasion as we are now Grandparents. Ha, imagine that!!!!! contact me @ nccatnip@embarqmail.com for GB's #. ~~~~~~ JB Carpenter xxstrings1@yahoo.com 28-Apr-2008 20:23 In my previous message the sponsor was Superior Chassis and frame alignment specialists. E-mail: xxstrings1@yahoo.com ~~~~~~~ JB Carpenter xxstrings1@yahoo.com 28-Apr-2008 19:36 Sad time for south Florida racing when Hialeah closed. Looking for some pix or videos of the old Pure Stock division from 1990 to 1993. I was one of the original 10 cars that started up that class. Had some pix left over from the 'table' in the pits, but not many. The track photog was ED, but can't remember his last name. The car was Green and White #18 Buick Regal sponsored by Super Frame and Chassis Alignment of Oakland Park, FL, owned and driven by me, J.B. Carpenter. Trying to complete a scrap book with anything for the Grandchildren when they get old enough to appreciate these things we enjoyed every Saturday night. But will leave out some of the beer parties we used to have out in the parking lot after pit closings. There are some out there that remember such nights. What a blast back then. ~~~~~~ Jimmy Sullivan JimSulliv3@aol.com 21-Apr-2008 03:18 I have been going to Medley (Palmetto), Hialeah, Hollywood and West Palm Beach Speedway since the mid '50s. I've got scrapbooks and pictures since that time, including the old Opa-locka Speedway. If you need any info, you can email me. ~~~~~~ Pokey pokehull@comcast.net 07-Mar-2008 21:47 I spent many nights watching M-1 Paul Pursel, 1-P Jean Winn, 23 Rags Carter, 38 Bill Flingo run at Hialeah along with Marion Edwards in the middle to late 50's. In 59, I started racing go karts at Hialeah and Medley under the Grand Prix Kart Club of America and the Miami Kart Club, with the likes of Jim Rathman, Bobby Allen, Capt. Red Criese, Pete Michel, Donny Mitchel, Corky Stamper and Penny, Ricky Guest, Jeff Hutchins, Chuck Pironack, Merle Theyer, Billy and Sandy Winchester and many others. Hialeah had a lake in the middle and it took forever to get to the track, because there was nothing, I mean nothing around it, but swamp. ~~~~~~ Rex beebegator@aol.com 22-Feb-2008 00:36 Guest ,thanks for the input. I would like to get ahold of Allen Styer. Any help would be appreciated. Also does anyone know if there is pictures available from Bobby 5x5 Day around 1970 to 1976? Looking for photos of my dad, mini stock #16, Ed Beebe. ~~~~~~ Guest 15-Feb-2008 00:31 Allan Stier runs a shop in Opa-locka. Clint Parks lives in Florida somewhere. ~~~~~~ Luke lcsmth@bellsouth.net 21-Jan-2008 01:09 Anybody know where i can get some pictures of races at Hialeah from the late 60's to the middle 70's? If so please email me thanks ~~~~~~ Luke Mathias lcsmth@bellsouth.net 21-Jan-2008 01:07 Anybody know the wherabouts of Nokie Mallory? ~~~~~~ Rex Beebe beebegator@aol.com 09-Jan-2008 01:31 I grew up in Miami; the race track holds many many memories. I also remember Bobby Brack, Billy Barnwell, all the Griffins. I also raced there so did my dad early 70s. I wonder if anyone knows the whereabouts of Clint Parks or big Allen Stier - we grew up together and I will never forget that track. ~~~~~~ Bob Benton benton1@attglobal.net 31-Oct-2007 19:16 Man, Hialeah and Medley Speedways were my Cathedrals of worship when I was growing up. Names like Bobby and Donnie Allison, Roddy Perry, Charlie Monk, Bill Hess, R.H Ellis, Bill Flingos, Kyle Macey, Peewee Griffin and so may more were my heroes and, for the most part, still are. ~~~~~~ Rick 29-Oct-2007 01:25 I remember when Billy Jr borrowed and wrecked my Camaro, custom paint, then I started dating his girlfriend. I also worked for Marion Edwards Auto Paint Supply. We all hung out at the speedway. Sorry to hear it closed. ~~~~~~ Guest 03-Oct-2007 02:48 I use to hang out at the speedway, I dated Billy Hess Jr, I believe he's a Jr. You might remember his father who use to race also. ~~~~~~ Steve steve_28@bellsouth,net 25-Aug-2007 12:17 The name of the late Marion Edwards brings back fond memories of the speedway from the 60's and 70's. What ever happened to Jimmy Mills or his brother Shorty or the infamous late model driver Bobby Brack. How about the track photog I think he was known as 5X5 Bobby Day. ~~~~~~ Stan Dew 15-May-2007 17:11 I am sorry to see the track close. I was one of the few there on opening day back in 54. What always amazed me was the 2 car with a dairy queen cone on roof. I believe the driver was Marion Edwards. as I no longer live any where close i will always have memories of Saturday nite as a kid there. ~~~~~~

Guest		16-Nov-2008 00:04
al penfield raised in hialeah florida raced hiahleah speedway in the 1960s before going to hollywood speedway driving limited sportsman with ted lafluer and shorty mills went into the usmc 1968 vietnam bound member of the custom car club opa locka florida with jeff defrene step brother was dale bennett mayor of hialeah ted lafleur lives in vero beach florida same as my self now

Randy Sands		19-Oct-2008 14:48
When i was a kid we spent every saturday night at the track. One time my dad was driving there and a stock car passed us on the road. No trailer, No truck, Just a stock car with a jack hanging out the back window. I was hooked, these were the bad boys of racing. In 92 my dad put me in a race car i ran for 15 years after that day. I will never forget the first and last time i pulled on the track. Hialeah speedway was a childhood dream come true.

craig		03-Aug-2008 22:29
i remember lots of the drivers. bill flingos, bobby brack, larry rogero, gary balough, vance murray, nokie mallory, dick anderson, shorty mills, jeff dufrense, mike borghi, bob hamke, paul connors, etc. i can also remember when it was out in the sticks, and the grandstands would cheer when the mosquito spray truck would make a pass through the parking lot.

Guest		18-May-2008 23:02
I grew up in Carol City Florida (1960-1974), my grandfather lived in Opa-Locka and my Aunt and Uncle lived in Hialeah. I remember going to the Hialeah speedway every single saturday night. I enjoyed the racing and I even had a chance to ride in the car of several drivers during my younger years there. Although I haven't been in the area since we moved away in 1974, I am sure going to miss reading about the speedway. Just as much as I am going to miss the Orange Bowl as I grew up going there watching the Dolphins play. Hialeah Speedway will always hold a special place in my heart with all the wonderful memories of watching the racing, riding around the track, seeing the wrecks, watching the figure 8 races and going into the pits. Goodbye Hialeah Speedway you had a great and glorious run.

Tom Wilkison		13-Apr-2008 10:40
I too miss the Speedway. I just about grew up there. All the names below really stir some memories. I don't know about the Mills, but i recently saw a picture with a nice story about Bobby Brack, who i think still lives in Miami and is an accomplished off shore fisherman. Bobby Day had moved to Tampa and has passed away. Marty Little has a ton of pics and history about Hialeah Speedway. My uncle Banjo used to race Opa-locka and Medley with Bobby Johns, and many others. Billy Hess Jr. is involved in Nascar, inventing and fabricating cars/parts. I hung around and worked on many cars including Nokie Mallory, Marty Handshaw, Capt. Jack Maddox, Joe Edwards, Gary Balogh, Mike Mc Crary, Dickie Anderson, Buddy Ryan, Ron Lynch a.k.a. Santa Claus and I'm sure some more that self inflicted loss of brain cells has affected my ablity to remember. I remember the Sousa brothers, they lived behind the Catalina shopping center. They raced with Bobby Coyle, the Burkhalter bros, the Barnwells, and many many others.Some of my friends refered to me as Tom Columbian. You out there Kevin? I'd love to hear from any and all @ twilk27@gmail.com.

the bassest		26-Mar-2008 17:26
In the early 60's, I was playing with a band known as Russ Samuel & the Vanguards. One night our manager booked an appearance at Hialeah Speedway to promote our latest single. None of us in the band were to crazy about the idea, but we went and we played between races, and we wound up having the best time ever in South Florida (with our clothes on). The fans were sensational and we sold a few records.

dmb		18-Mar-2008 02:12
I remember spending many nights at Hialeah Speedway in the 60's when I was young. Such a loss. Yeah, need another shopping center! Born in Miami 1955. I grew up on NW 104 St and 29 Ct, I remember Hialeah when there were cows lining W 49th. Thanks Don, great site.

Don Boyd		12-Mar-2008 03:57
Thank you Nan, and everyone else, for posting your memories. All those names deserve to be remembered and I thank you for sending them in. Nan, if you can scan that program and the pit passes and send them to me as e-mail attachments I'd love to put them up here. Don

Nan		11-Mar-2008 22:16
A friend just sent me this sight and I was excited about this one. Can you believe I have a program that I dated March 4, 1967. Concession stand menu, Hot dog' 25 cents, Bud and Schlitz 4 cents, cigarettes 35 cents. Late model drives nclu Don Tarr,Marion Edwads, Ted Lafler, CharlesRagan, Jaff Dufresene, Buddy Griffin, Larry Rogero, Vince Pantuso, Bill Flingos,George aton, AMel Payne, Hand Pollard, Jack Vanesse, Bill Hell, Bob Brack,IQ Riggs, Dave Dean, Gary Glug, Harry Pinkston, Billy Beyers, Marty Handshaw and Fred Schweikert. Top 10 Tornado Drivers, Butch Sausa Don Rutherfrd, Nokie Mallor, Art Sausa, Charles Rutherford, Bill Tuten, Robert Hauber, Hugh urchfield, Dave Smith and Brce Sontag. Thanks for this great blast from the past. I didn't get chance to go when it closed, I probably would have cried my eyes out. I also have some pit passes. I truly loved it there.

jim ward		31-Jan-2008 15:07
Late 50's & early 60's friday & sat. nights were spent at Medly & Hialeah speedway with my buddy Wayne Slappy whoses dad was the mech. for Donnie Allison who drove the number 88 for Jack Cherry's Citie service gas station located on Palm Ave & w. 53 st. Donnie and brother Bobby { #312} later went on to become part of the " Alabama Gang" of NASCAR , also don't forget Red Farmer who still drives dirt track.

John C. O'Neill		16-Jan-2008 03:20
The speedway was built and operated by the DAV, if my memory serves me right. Marion Edwards was a neighbor of mine.He lived off W. 40th place and I on W.39th place. His son and my son were close friends. Marion operated an automotive paint supply business. It really hurt when Marion Jr. was killed in a race.

Bradley Marshall Photography, L.L.C.		09-Jan-2008 16:35
Thanks for posting. Your photos really bring back great memories. I went with a neighbor as a child and later as an adult. A huge loss to the South Florida culture, as it was an icon to many.

Don Boyd		17-Nov-2007 21:53
Here are some comments from the same photos that are posted on our stock photo website at http://www.pbase.com/airlinerphotos : Bob Benton benton1@attglobal.net 31-Oct-2007 19:16 Man, Hialeah and Medley Speedways were my Cathedrals of worship when I was growing up. Names like Bobby and Donnie Allison, Roddy Perry, Charlie Monk, Bill Hess, R.H Ellis, Bill Flingos, Kyle Macey, Peewee Griffin and so may more were my heroes and, for the most part, still are. Rick 29-Oct-2007 01:25 I remember when Billy Jr borrowed and wrecked my Camaro, custom paint, then I started dating his girlfriend. I also worked for Marion Edwards Auto Paint Supply. We all hung out at the speedway. Sorry to hear it closed. Guest 03-Oct-2007 02:48 I use to hang out at the speedway, I dated Billy Hess Jr, I believe he's a Jr. You might remember his father who use to race also. steve steve_28@bellsouth,net 25-Aug-2007 12:17 The name of the late Marion Edwards brings back fond memories of the speedway from the 60's and 70's. Whatever happend to Jimmy Mills or his brother Shorty or the infamous late model driver Bobby Brack. How about the track photog I think he was known as 5X5 Bobby Day. Stan Dew 15-May-2007 17:11 I am sorry to see the track close. I was one of the few there on opening day back in 54. What always amazed me was the 2 car with a Dairy Queen cone on roof. I believe the driver was Marion Edwards. As I no longer live anywhere close I will always have memories of Saturday night as a kid there.

click on thumbnails for full image