Often, when someone talks about going to the Atco Dragway, they will share how they went there with their dad. Or son. Or daughter, or wife, grandparents, cousin, etc. It was very much a family affair.
Like Father, Like Son
In Part I, Gloria von Zech shared her memories of frequenting the Atco Dragway in high school. We imagine many readers may have had similar memories of taking their wheels to the track on a Friday night to compete for bragging rights over a friend Monday at school. Or maybe they didn’t race themselves but just went for the excitement of watching the pros race.
Locals Remember the Atco Dragway
Part II
“Sunday Sunday Sunday...Don’t You Dare Miss It!” - the recognizable radio commercial opening was coined by Bob Frye, who was an announcer at the Atco Dragway for many years.
Part I
“It was LOUD!” remembered Gloria von Zech, of the Atco Dragway.
Local dog lovers may know Gloria as the good-natured owner of The Principled Pet, in Collingswood, where she caters to the needs of four-legged clientele, but back in her high school days, Gloria was a bit of a rebel on wheels.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This week and next, reader Bill Dorman shares memories of watching his childhood buddies compete in the 1968 Little League All-Star tournament.
Part I
Part II
Snooze Alarm
In today’s digital age of smartphones and iPads, the clock radio may soon find itself atop the pile of outdated “technological” components along with the touch-tone phone and Craig Burgess’ typewriter.
Part I
We often make references to the classic time-traveling Sci-Fi movie Back to the Future in this column. In a way, Memory Lane is itself a time machine of sorts. Each week, we set the imaginary time circuits to the past and make a quick trip to visit people or places that hold special memories for us.
