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2023 NEMA NEWS

 
Swindell to Return to NEMA for Bertrand
at Seekonk for 2023 Boston Louie Memorial
Hot on the heels of a Chili Bowl Nationals A main feature event win as a co-owner, Tim Bertrand/Bertrand Motorsports has announced that one of the most recognized names in American motorsports, Sammy Swindell, will return to the Northeastern Midget Association on Saturday, July 15th at Seekonk's Boston Louie Seymour Memorial. Swindell is a three-time World of Outlaws Champion & Five-time Chili Bowl champion.

Seekonk Speedway has a long history of racing in Eastern Massachusetts since it opened in 1946, but the racing division with the most history there is Midget racing; the class Seekonk was designed primarily to host in its early years. In 1996, the Seymour racing family created what has now become a staple for Midget racing not just in the Northeast, but all across the land; named for the family's patriarch "Boston" Louie Seymour.

Swindell, who will pilot the Drinan/Lindblad/Esslinger powered #47 entry, will join a five car Bertrand Motorsports NEMA operation for the race including teammates Randy Cabral, Avery Stoehr, Todd Bertrand and special guest & 2022 USAC Silver Crown and 500 Sprint Car champion, Kody Swanson at Seekonk.

"I'm incredibly excited to be able to put together another deal with Sammy for 2023,' said team owner, Tim Bertrand. We've had a great time racing together over the last 8 years, and he also just invited my brother, Todd, to drive for him at the Chili Bowl, so we couldn't wait to get him back out here again," said Bertrand.

Swindell quickly found success in NEMA, finishing 4th in his first outing in 2016, then backing that up with multiple top 5 finishes, leading up to his first NEMA feature victory in October of 2019 at the LEE USA Speedway, keeping a 49 year winning streak alive.

"The guys always do a great job with the car when I come out. It's nice to be able to just come in and drive something that's well prepared and just goes. This 47 car is one of my favorite cars I've driven for Tim, and I'm looking forward to contending for a win at the Boston Louie," said Swindell.
DREW FORNORO
OCTOBER 12, 1950 – MAY 1, 2023
Drew W. Fornoro, 72, of Andover, NJ passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Newton Medical Center after suffering complications from diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Drew was born on October 12, 1950 in Danbury, Conn. to the late Nick and Elizabeth (Keiper) Fornoro. He was raised in Connecticut and moved to New Jersey in 1962; Drew lived in Rockaway, graduated from Morris Hills High School, and eventually moved to Andover Township in 1982. Prior to his retirement, he was an Ironworker with Ironworkers Local 11 in Newark, N.J. and a race car driver.

Winner of over 100 races, Drew was a 9-time champion in the Northeastern Midget Association (NEMA) and raced 3/4 midgets, midgets and sprint cars throughout the country. He was inducted into the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 2017 and the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame in 2013. Despite his significant accomplishments in racing, Drew's personality was even bigger! He loved interacting with his fans after the races, always a huge smile and kind word. He also loved to orchestrate cookouts in the pits for all of the race teams to enjoy. He held epic events at home during the summer for his extended family and close friends, "Calamari Fests", often had over 100 guests! An assistant football coach at Pope John XXIII Regional High School under Coach Vic Paternostro. Drew also enjoyed hunting and fishing in New Jersey. He hunted in Texas, Colorado, Maine and Canada and fished in Alaska, Florida, and New England. He enjoyed playing golf; his favorite professional sports teams were the NY Yankees, the NY Giants, and AJ Foyt Racing in the IndyCar Series.

The beloved husband of Anne Fornoro for nearly 50 years, Drew is also survived by his daughter, Marie Fornoro; his grandson, Anthony Drew LaFerrara; his brother, Nick Fornoro, Jr. and his wife, Deborah; his sister, Cindee Bertling; his brother-in-law, Greg Klar and his nieces and nephews, Michael (Anne), Heather, Jessica (Billy), Nofri, Lanson, Jarett, Tara and J.J.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High Street, Newton, NJ. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with interment to follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Green Township.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Checkered Flag Fan Club Injured Drivers Fund, P.O. Box 79, Kutztown, PA 19530 or Father Johns Animal House, 50 Father John's Lane, Lafayette, NJ 07848. Condolences can be offered to the family online at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
Obituary and Arrangements:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/newton-nj/drew-fornoro-11274477
 

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