Bryan Johnson has created this 74-minute video tribute to his grandfather Marty Himes.
In Loving Memory of Martin L. Himes, Owner/Curator/Historian of The Himes Museum of Motor Racing Nostalgia. August 29, 1939 - October 23, 2023 TheHimesMuseum.com
Howard Kroplick
The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.
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great video thank you.
When I went to the funeral home I spoke to Bryan Johnson “what is the future of the museum?” he indicated, unsure? Well I think that it should to be a new goverment/private museum built at a new nicer location, maybe a family member as a curator of the collection?
Brian Johnson I enjoyed the Video of your Grandfather. He was a great guy dedicated to the history of the community and dedicated to the history of Stock Car racing!!
Thanks for the great tribute to your grandfather, Bryan. I only visited him once back in 2014 but always remember what treasures he possessed and the stories he told. Must have been a great time spending time together. I found my pics of my visit and of Marty giving me my entrance tickets! Now if I can only find those tickets!
I’ve posted that first wonderful photo of Marty before, but not the second photo that I took at the same time of that event. Marty with his ‘groupies’ who helped him bring some of his collection from Bay Shore to this event in Jamesport, Riverhead. I understand he did this for some years at The Long Island Antque Power Association weekend event in July.
Hey Art, I still have my Freeport Speedway ticket.