I am pretty sure 'Rusty' doesn't ring any bells but he was a pretty good 'Sportsman' division driver at the Chemung Speedrome in Chemung, NY. This track was owned by Earl Bodine and if that name is familiar it should be. Geoff, Brett and Todd all raced there and Geoff in the famous #99.
One of my favorites below in the #88 of Herbie Green in his Ford winning a race. He and Tom Gush were pretty good. Bodine was dominant and then moved on to modifieds.
HULSLANDER Lawrence F. "Rusty" Hulslander
age 68, of Millerton, PA, died Friday, September 20, 2013 in Lawrenceville, PA surrounded by his loving family. Rusty was born July 11, 1945 in Troy, PA, a son of Fred and Eunice (Craig) Hulslander. He was the husband of the late Linda (Williams) Hulslander. Rusty was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a 1963 graduate of Mansfield High School . Rusty drove truck for S.M. Flickengers for 20 years and then was a self-employed truck driver for many years before his retirement. He served in the Army National Guard from 1962 until 1968. Rusty was a NASCAR fan and had raced stock cars at Chemung Speedrome in the late 1960's and early 1970's. He enjoyed playing poker with his friends and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed spending time with his cousin, Pat. They enjoyed going out to dinner, watching old westerns, NASCAR and wrestling together. Rusty is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Timothy Davis of Lawrenceville, PA; a son, David Rutty of Solon, NY; a step-daughter, Tammy (Gary Jones) Taylor of Lawrenceville; 3 grandchildren, Tashalynn Taylor, Chase Buck and Leah Davis; a sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Howard Selleck of Prattsburg, NY; a sister-in-law, Sharon Hulslander of Ulster, PA. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Linda, and a brother, Richard Hulslander. Special thanks to his family, Carol Skelly, and Reenie Gillen for helping with Rusty's end of life care. Rusty was a kind, generous man who loved everyone. Arrangements are being handled by Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA beginning with a visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. and service by Rev. Allen Hulslander at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the funeral chapel. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at the Hulslander Family Cemetery, Hulslander Rd., Sullivan Twp. In lieu of flowers, Rusty's family requests your consideration of a memorial in his name to the Rotary Camp Star. PO Box 697, Horseheads, NY 14845. Star Gazette September 24, 2013
This is a couple of years old now but racing fans loved him, he was a clean driver and as I recall drove the #19.
It is a sad parting but he will be remembered by racing fans and friends for a very long time.
