Tagged: wide world of sports

July 1, 2013

Evel Knievel

In the 70s, a brave man named Evel Knievel became more than a daredevil; he became a legend. Kids idolized him for his bravery, his victories and his defeats, and more than a few tried their best to prove they were just as cool as Evel by performing some stupid stunt on their bicycle, usually with a cape attached. That’s how much we wanted to be Evel Knievel. … read more

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Places

June 9, 2013

Islip Speedway

When warmer weather arrived each year, so began the roar of engines emanating from the town of Islip. Built in 1947, Islip Speedway served as a haven for racing enthusiasts throughout the 70s decade and even hosted six NASCAR races during its successful run. Today, it is but a memory, a remnant of what was once a thriving form of entertainment on the island. … read more

Brian on Smith Haven Mall: “Hey Fred I used to hang out at Time out too with Jason (his parents owned Asian gifts). Were you…” Jul 2, 14:05
Brian on Smith Haven Mall: “Hey Fred I used to hang out at Time out too with Jason (his parents owned Asian gifts). Were you…” Jul 2, 13:15
Dave on Korvette’s: “I got my first LP, Who’s Next, at the Lke Grove Korvette’s. I had heard the intro to “Won’t Get…” Jun 29, 04:44
AL GARRAPUTA on Islip Speedway: “I drag raced at islip speedway 1966 to 1970 in the class TBC = two Barral cheater. The name of…” Jun 16, 08:15
Andy on Smithtown General Hospital: “I was born there August 1970!” May 11, 13:25
Robert on Korvette’s: “No, The Waldbaum’s bldg, wasn’t even built back in the days of Korvettes.” Apr 11, 21:00
Tony marzocco on WBLI-FM: “Not!” Feb 24, 19:48
Dorian Gilbert on Bald Hill Ski Bowl: “Good day, I was a ski instructor at Bald hill for several years and your dad went to my wedding.…” Jan 27, 14:57
Tony marzocco on WBLI-FM: “Update on the earliest BLI guys: Ashley Martella passed, Jay Mitchell back on LI retired in Riverhead. Barry Neal lives…” Dec 10, 06:44
Tony marzocco on WBLI-FM: “Yes at WCWP CW Post college and news for WCTO beautiful music in Smithtown (the old WGSM-Fm and now WWSK).…” Dec 9, 09:46
Dave on Long Island 70s Supermarkets: “Hey Ron, yes I remember the White Horse Inn. It sat on the property that would eventually be the Suffolk…” Dec 5, 05:20
Thomas D. on Smithtown General Hospital: “Me to, way back in 1963.” Nov 29, 13:17
Thomas D. on Islip MacArthur Airport: “I remember going there on summer evenings. We would stand at the fence by the terminal and we could feel…” Nov 29, 13:13
John Daly on Bald Hill Ski Bowl: “I ran a 10K (or maybe 5 miles) race up that hill, that ended at the Bald Hill Ski Bowl.…” Nov 14, 07:49
Jean on Howard Johnson’s: “My first date with my husband ended with ice cream at the Howard Johnson’s in Smithtown NY” Oct 9, 13:12