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Nebraska Auto Racing HOF Inducts New Members
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The Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame will be inducting seven new members on October 16, 2015, in Lincoln, NE. This is the 18th class for the Hall, which was created in 1998 to honor Nebraskans, both native and adopted, for their contributions to the sport of auto racing.
The seven newest associates in the Hall of Fame are:
Bill Barbour, Omaha
Barbour started out racing midgets throughout the Midwest until he broke his back and was paralyzed in a racing accident. Bill then started drag racing in partnership with Gene Stanley.
Phil Durst, Lincoln
As a car owner, Durst racked up some impressive wins and championships. Among his drivers were, Ryan Durst, Jack Hewitt, Kasey Kahne, Danny Lasoski, Randy Smith and Doug Wolfgang.
Pat di Natale, North Platte
Beginning in solo events, Natale carved out an impressive racing career with SCCA in regional and national competition. Natale was twice awarded the SCCA’s Governors’ Cup and was one of three founders of Pro Solo, SCCA’s professional autocross program.
Scott Fernyhough, Lincoln
Fernyhough spent his early years working for Jerry Day, Duke McMillen and Kenny Woodruff, with drivers Jimmy Sills and Jan Opperman. He then worked as a welder and pitman for Bob Trostle from 1977 through 1981, working with such names as Doug Wolfgang, Shane Carson and Tim Green.
Tom Lathen, Grand Island
Lathen’s first experience as an announcer came in 1976, at the Speed Bowl in Red Cloud. Soon he moved into radio and the print media. His announcing credits including tracks, Alta, Denison, Spencer, Webster City and West Union in Iowa; Doniphan, Lexington in Nebraska. He was the full-time voice of the NASCAR All Star Series and WDRL, and also announced, from time to time, for a number of other series including UDTRA, UMP, MLRA and others.
Clayton Petersen Jr., St. Paul
Petersen was one of the top late model racers in the country throughout the 1970s. He won point titles and set records across the Midwest. He also built some of the fastest cars in the country at that time.
Larry White, Lincoln
White started his flagging career in 1976, at Eagle Raceway. He has waved the bunting over most of the top dirt track organizations including, the World of Outlaws, All Star Circuit of Champions, ASCS, MLRA, WDRL, IMCA and Busch All Stars.
The 18th Annual Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at the Lincoln firefighter’s Reception Hall at 241 Victory Lane in Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, October 16, 2015. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased after July 1. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with the ceremony beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The seven newest associates in the Hall of Fame are:
Bill Barbour, Omaha
Barbour started out racing midgets throughout the Midwest until he broke his back and was paralyzed in a racing accident. Bill then started drag racing in partnership with Gene Stanley.
Phil Durst, Lincoln
As a car owner, Durst racked up some impressive wins and championships. Among his drivers were, Ryan Durst, Jack Hewitt, Kasey Kahne, Danny Lasoski, Randy Smith and Doug Wolfgang.
Pat di Natale, North Platte
Beginning in solo events, Natale carved out an impressive racing career with SCCA in regional and national competition. Natale was twice awarded the SCCA’s Governors’ Cup and was one of three founders of Pro Solo, SCCA’s professional autocross program.
Scott Fernyhough, Lincoln
Fernyhough spent his early years working for Jerry Day, Duke McMillen and Kenny Woodruff, with drivers Jimmy Sills and Jan Opperman. He then worked as a welder and pitman for Bob Trostle from 1977 through 1981, working with such names as Doug Wolfgang, Shane Carson and Tim Green.
Tom Lathen, Grand Island
Lathen’s first experience as an announcer came in 1976, at the Speed Bowl in Red Cloud. Soon he moved into radio and the print media. His announcing credits including tracks, Alta, Denison, Spencer, Webster City and West Union in Iowa; Doniphan, Lexington in Nebraska. He was the full-time voice of the NASCAR All Star Series and WDRL, and also announced, from time to time, for a number of other series including UDTRA, UMP, MLRA and others.
Clayton Petersen Jr., St. Paul
Petersen was one of the top late model racers in the country throughout the 1970s. He won point titles and set records across the Midwest. He also built some of the fastest cars in the country at that time.
Larry White, Lincoln
White started his flagging career in 1976, at Eagle Raceway. He has waved the bunting over most of the top dirt track organizations including, the World of Outlaws, All Star Circuit of Champions, ASCS, MLRA, WDRL, IMCA and Busch All Stars.
The 18th Annual Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at the Lincoln firefighter’s Reception Hall at 241 Victory Lane in Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, October 16, 2015. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased after July 1. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with the ceremony beginning at 6:00 p.m.
