New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame

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The New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame is a hall of fame for racing-related people in the New England region of the United States. NEAR was established in 1981. The New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame was established in 1998 by the New England Antique Racers.

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New England Antique Racers

The group had approximately 350-400 members and 80 antique race cars as of 2007. [1] The group has been inducting area racers in its hall of fame since 1998. [1] By design, the Hall has no permanent home. Instead, a mobile caravan of induction plaques, antique race cars and memorabilia is displayed at major auto racing shows and events in the region.

Inductees by year

2012

John "Reggie" Ruggiero is an American former NASCAR driver. He is known for his dominance in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in the 1990’s despite never winning the championship.

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Geoff Bodine American auto racing driver

Geoff Edmond Bodine is a retired American motorsport driver and bobsled builder. He is the oldest of the three Bodine brothers. Bodine currently lives in West Melbourne, Florida.

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John Cooper Fitch was an American racing driver and inventor. He was the first American to race automobiles successfully in Europe in the post-war era.

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References

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  2. Dykes, Dave (2012-01-30). "NEAR Presents "Class of 2012" At 15th Annual New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Inductions". New England Antique Racers. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
  3. Dykes, Dave (2010-11-28). "Tickets Now Available for 2011 New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction Banquet". New England Antique Racers. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
  4. "2010 NEAR Hall Of Fame Induction Plays Before Packed House". NEAR official website. Archived from the original on 7 December 2008. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
  5. "Welcome NEAR Hall of Fame Class Of 2009". NEAR official website. Archived from the original on 9 February 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2010.