Flemington Speedway Historical Society

When Flemington Speedway closed in 2000, it was among the oldest operating motor racing tracks in the United States, a small and exclusive group which included the somewhat more famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Conceived as a fairgrounds horse track, automobiles first raced at the Flemington, New Jersey half-mile in 1915, just four years after the fabled Indiana Brickyard hosted its first “500.”

Flemington Speedway was a place for heroes, where ordinary people did some extraordinary things. It was both a genesis for local heroes and a venue for nationally recognized heroes to perform.

The mission of Flemington Speedway Historical Society Inc. (FSHS) is to preserve, protect, and document the faces and the names, the actions and events, that form the history of the Flemington Fairgrounds and Speedway.

Our ultimate goal is to obtain and maintain a permanent museum. It’s not a dream, but an obligation.

In that pursuit, FSHS strives to get our message out. We have a highly visible presence at county fairs, community parades, classic car shows, auto races, and trade shows. FSHS has contributed artifacts to temporary museum displays, and FSHS supports historic and community festivals with displays and presentations as our resources allow.

FSHS monthly meetings feature historically significant guest speakers, and draw scores of devotees.

FSHS hosts historic racing movings and annual awards ceremony honoring Flemington Speedway’s most influential persons. “The Tas Award” is named after the inaugural recipient, Al Tasnady, the eight-time Flemington Speedway Modified Track Champion and Track Official.

In cooperation with the Hunterdon County 4-H & Agricultural Fair Association, our biggest fundraising event is the annual FSHS Car Show, when hundreds of vehicles are displayed and thousands of spectators attend.

The FSHS message is promoted through flyers, in newspapers, on our own web site and Facebook page, on T-shirts and promotional items, and on signage displayed at each of the events we attend or produce.

Donation or sponsorship, we believe our cause is worthy of your support. The FSHS advertising program stands on its own merit. We distribute tens of thousands of flyers, our promotions have reached hundreds of thousands on Facebook, and our events draw crowds of enthusiasts. FSHS will tailor the promotion to best fit our mutual needs.

FSHS is a public charity recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Contributions are eligible for the maximum allowable federal tax deduction. Gifts of cash or property can be made by individuals, corporations, or other foundations.

FSHS is a cooperative effort striving for professional results. Please join us. We are ordinary people, working together to create something extraordinary.