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Henry Jones
@henry-jones
01/19/17 10:48:24AM
31 posts

Rex White Motorsports Memorial Plaza
Stock Car Racing History

This new group has been created for "RacersReunion" but wanted to add to the Forum for discussion,opinions and updates.

Rex White Motorsports Memorial Plaza


This past Saturday at the monthly meeting of the Augusta International Raceway Preservation Society (AIRPS) the group formaly name the Memorial Complex after Rex White.  Please mark your calendars for September 2017 for the formal dedication during our annual celebration.  The exact day and time will be announced in a couple of weeks.  Please support this on-going project.

https://www.facebook.com/Rex-White-Motorsports-Memorial-Plaza-280208362394664/?view_public_for=280208362394664

The "Rex White Motorsports Memorial Plaza" is a fifteen year project of the Augusta International Raceway Preservation Society (AIRPS), a 501C3 Non-Profit. This plaza is located at the former Augusta International Raceway that is being developed into Diamond Lakes Regional Park and is supported by the Augusta/Richmond County Recreation/Parks Department and the Augusta Public Library System. Dedication of the "Rex White Motorsports Memorial Plaza" is set for September 2017 dur ing the AIRPS annual celebration event, so please plan to attend.



Contained within the "Rex White Motorsports Memorial Plaza" is the "5Wkids Outdoor Learning Area" which is in need of addition granite benches for the young folks. Two have been placed and ten more are needed ($1250/each) to seat an entire class of children. Your donations are tax deductible and appreciated. Donor names will be included on a bronze plaque to be added to the memorial when bench project is completed.

No salaries are paid to Officers, Board Members or Members of AIRPS. All functions are performed through 100% voluntary efforts.

Donations are needed and are tax deductible through 501C3 Non Profit Status. Certificate on file for donor records here on this Facebook Page under photo section.

Mailing Address: AIRPS, PO Box 212248, Martinez, Georgia 30917

Phone Number: 706-829-6825
E-Mail: hjones1012002@yahoo.com



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updated by @henry-jones: 01/18/20 05:20:38AM
Henry Jones
@henry-jones
11/19/16 05:22:40PM
31 posts

With Death We Begin "Racing Through History"
Stock Car Racing History

Joe, without your efforts the 250+ drivers honored here in granite would not be possible. You have been added to the list of "Racing Through History". God Speed.

Henry Jones
@henry-jones
11/19/16 05:16:58PM
31 posts

With Death We Begin "Racing Through History"
Stock Car Racing History

RIP Joe. Your ambassadorship for Historic/Vintage Motorsports is appreciated. Thanks for all that you did.

Henry Jones
@henry-jones
11/19/16 05:07:42PM
31 posts

With Death We Begin "Racing Through History"
Stock Car Racing History

The passing of Joe Cawley brings back my memories of "Racing Through History". Stock Cars, Sportscars, Drag Cars it does not matter. What matters for us and our legacy is what transpired during our time on Earth and how it will be relayed to our young folks. My published thoughts from the late 1990's, with a theme that runs through the veins of RacersReunion, "Racing Through History" and a final tribute to a friend. Joe will be one of those individuals that young folks in the "5WKids Outdoor Learning Area" at the former Augusta International Raceway will be asking.......who, what, when, where, why. Joe, your legacy will not be forgotten. RIP.

http://www.thevintageracer.com/articles/racing_history.htm


updated by @henry-jones: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM
Henry Jones
@henry-jones
11/19/16 02:06:57PM
31 posts

Joe Cawley dies
-RacersReunion® OUTREACH

Joe was one of the 12 original members of the Augusta International Raceway Preservation Society, a 501C3 non-profit documenting the former speedway complex in Augusta, Georgia and a true ambassador for Historic/Vintage Motorsports in Georgia/Carolina. RIP my friend.

Henry Jones
@henry-jones
11/26/16 10:20:59AM
31 posts

This day in history: November 22, 1981 Riverside International Raceway
Stock Car Racing History


Memorial Bench to honor RIR in the 5WKids Outdoor Learning Area at the former Augusta International Raceway that is being developed into Diamond Lakes Regional Park. The memory of Riverside is not going anywhere.

Henry Jones
@henry-jones
04/05/11 01:17:18PM
31 posts

Augusta International Raceway Street Names
General

You and the others are so kind. And, with my continued communications with Sherry MacDonald (Her husband Dave has a street) she asked about you often.

Hope to see you and others soon as retirement has finally arrived and a move to Savannah in July.

Good Racing!

Henry Jones
@henry-jones
01/14/11 12:06:36PM
31 posts

Augusta International Raceway Street Names
General

Most fans may not be aware of the Manchester Sub-Division being developed right next to the former Augusta International Raceway three mile road circuit. And, most fans may not be aware that the streets in this 700+ home development are being named for former drivers.

The AIRPS organizationwas asked toname these streets by the developer andstarted with those drivers successful at the road circuit, those drivers from the Augusta, Georgia area and those drivers successful on a Global basis.

So here is the list with the next street going in named for Augusta native Ted Tidwell and will be known as Ted Tidwell Lane. His streetwill be followed by Ken Miles Drive.

Additional streets will be added at some point in the future so be sure to discuss your choices with the AIRPS leadership.


updated by @henry-jones: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM
Henry Jones
@henry-jones
12/03/09 08:30:02AM
31 posts

Our girl is gone
General

Danica is going to get a lot of help from the NA$CAR brass. The organization needs a shot in the arm and this girl will be the one to do it......................at least for a while.
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