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Maynard Troyer 1982 BEV&KEN DIPPEL PHOTOS |
Maynard Troyer 1982 BEV&KEN DIPPEL PHOTOS |
REMEMBERING MAYNARD TROYER AT SPENCERWILLIAMSON, NY........ On May 10, Spencer’s winngest modified driver, Maynard Troyer passed away following a long illness. He was 79 years old. Maynard may best be known nationally for his wild Grand National flip through the second turn at the Daytona International Speedway on lap 10 of the 500 mile race in 1971. He would run 14 Grand National races, with a fourth place finish being his best. But locally he is best known for his Troyer dirt and asphalt modified chassis business and his racing record in the modifieds.
He first appeared on the racing scene at Spencer in the mid-60’s driving a full fender Street Stock. He won his first race at Spencer in 1965. The following season he took his full fender machine to 11 feature wins.
On July 2, 1969, he won his first modified feature at Spencer. From then until he retired from driving in 1982 he picked up a total of 57 feature wins at the flat half mile oval. He won these features racing against the likes of Geoff Bodine, Richie Evans, Jerry Cook, Jimmy Spencer, George Kent and host of other modified stars of the era.
He will be missed by many race teams, officials and fans at Spencer Speedway.
Maynard Troyer 1980 BEV&KEN DIPPEL PHOTOS |
Maynard Troyer 1980 BEV&KEN DIPPEL PHOTOS |