Connecting Highway - Page 10

cammer427 · 04-08-2010, 09:14 PM

Is this the section you guys raced on (in the red)? I was told it was from one over-pass to another (with 150th being the finish line).

hemicop · 04-08-2010, 09:26 PM

That looks like it! From what I'm told I wouldn't want to try it now!

Lew Silverman · 04-08-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim B

Nothing like a "big W" and a couple of runs on a Friday or Saturday night. It's been years since I even thought about that.

I started hanging out there even before I had my license, around 63-64. The Max-wedge cars were starting to make the scene, along with at least 1 or 2 Z-11 Impala's, one of which was owned by Don Figalosi, who later opened a speed shop in Glen Head. I remember one 426 cross-ram wagon which I think was owned by the son of the local VW dealer (Dorr Motors) which was just down Northern Blvd from Wetson's. We used to run the Roslyn By-pass, but that was always a bit scarier, because it was usually crowded with slow moving locals!

Lew

Paul Ceasrine · 04-08-2010, 09:45 PM

cammer427,
Nice map,, Of course anyone outside of New York would need a compass and a 'Bloodhound' to find that 'legal track'.
I think Sutphin Blvd. was where we attacked.
PC

chris ok · 04-08-2010, 10:04 PM

The conduit was repaved in like 1995 area. up to 93-4 it was very active. Then a big bust, cops came from both directions and over the grass. bad night. took alot of cars and printed pics and list in daily news, I have the article somewhere.
The Conduit hooked hard. Always sticky. Starting line about 100 feet past bridge thru second bridge. Great memories overall from 1983 to 1993 or 4.

art leong · 04-08-2010, 10:17 PM

Thats where it was.

Paul Precht · 04-08-2010, 10:43 PM

I used to deliver liquor and finish up late around 9pm sometimes at Times Square Liquor in East New York back in the early 80s and saw quite a few races going off there, Paul.

cammer427 · 04-08-2010, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the confirmation.. it looks like a hell of a return trip after a run though.

cammer427 · 04-08-2010, 11:43 PM

Next question: Is this the stretch of highway known as the "Connecting Highway"?

cammer427 · 04-08-2010, 11:51 PM

Also, just to make sure everyone's aware of it, Eugene Coard of the Mutt Brothers had his son create a website in honor of Ronald Lyles and the Mutt Brothers at www.ronaldlyles.com. It has a wealth of NYC street racing history as well as history of the Mutt Bros professional racing endeavors.

04-08-2010, 09:14 PM	#91
cammer427 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Connecting Highway Is this the section you guys raced on (in the red)? I was told it was from one over-pass to another (with 150th being the finish line).

04-08-2010, 09:26 PM	#92
hemicop Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 63 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Connecting Highway That looks like it! From what I'm told I wouldn't want to try it now!

04-08-2010, 09:45 PM	#94
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Connecting Highway cammer427, Nice map,, Of course anyone outside of New York would need a compass and a 'Bloodhound' to find that 'legal track'. I think Sutphin Blvd. was where we attacked. PC

04-08-2010, 10:04 PM	#95
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Connecting Highway The conduit was repaved in like 1995 area. up to 93-4 it was very active. Then a big bust, cops came from both directions and over the grass. bad night. took alot of cars and printed pics and list in daily news, I have the article somewhere. The Conduit hooked hard. Always sticky. Starting line about 100 feet past bridge thru second bridge. Great memories overall from 1983 to 1993 or 4.

04-08-2010, 10:17 PM	#96
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Connecting Highway Thats where it was. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

04-08-2010, 10:43 PM	#97
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 733 Likes: 361 Liked 327 Times in 121 Posts	Re: Connecting Highway I used to deliver liquor and finish up late around 9pm sometimes at Times Square Liquor in East New York back in the early 80s and saw quite a few races going off there, Paul.

04-08-2010, 11:09 PM	#98
cammer427 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Connecting Highway Thanks for the confirmation.. it looks like a hell of a return trip after a run though. Last edited by cammer427; 04-08-2010 at 11:18 PM.

04-08-2010, 11:43 PM	#99
cammer427 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Connecting Highway Next question: Is this the stretch of highway known as the "Connecting Highway"?

04-08-2010, 11:51 PM	#100
cammer427 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Connecting Highway Also, just to make sure everyone's aware of it, Eugene Coard of the Mutt Brothers had his son create a website in honor of Ronald Lyles and the Mutt Brothers at www.ronaldlyles.com. It has a wealth of NYC street racing history as well as history of the Mutt Bros professional racing endeavors.