RFRHS EVENTS

 

RFRHS ON ICE

Sunday evening, January 10, 2010, was Thunder on the Hill night at the Reading Royals hockey game in Reading, PA.  Along with some top Sprint Car drivers (Donnie Kreitz, Jr., Greg Hodnett and Brian Monteith) and Modified drivers (Duane Howard, Doug Manmiller and Craig VonDohren), were some popular drivers from the Reading Fairgrounds representing the RFRHS, Kenny Brightbill, Freddy Adam, Red Coffin and Bruce Young, just to name a few.  All the drivers were there to sign autographs and meet and greet fans. 

During the second period intermission, fans were treated to an on-ice view of the famous orange #8 race car that was owned and driven by Freddy Adam (see pic left below).  This beautifully restored race car was a big hit for those in attendance.  At the same time, some of the RFRHS drivers, who were on the trailer with the car, were being
introduced to the fans, including Adams, Young, Coffin, Earl Derr and
Junior Mikosz.

It was a fun night for all and the fans were awarded with a big win by the Royals!!

Article and photos by Lew Brubaker

 

 

 

 

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Second period intermission allowed fans to get a glimpse of the way auto racing was back in the 70's

Freddy Adam's beautifully restored #8 was on hand for the fans.

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Two very successful Berks County drivers are (l) Kenny Brightbill and Donnie Kreitz, Jr. signing autographs for the fans. 

Current modified driver Craig Von Dohren and racing legends Freddy Adam and Red Coffin meet
and greet fans.

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Popular Freddy Adam was on hand to sign autographs as part of the Reading Fairgrounds Racing
Historical Society.

Earl Derr, standing, waves to the fans on the back of the flatbed truck.  From left going clockwise:  Del Bitting, Freddy Adam, Bruce Young, Red Coffin and Junior Mikosz.