Bill Spade Paul Degl, aka Bill Spade shares his racing career with photos from Islip and Freeport Speedways.

A 1934 Chevrolet 230 cu. in. 6 cyl. with Dual Carbs on a homemade manifold. It was also the first of the trademark #15 Gold Leaf Numbers with Turquoise Paint

A 1934 "Topless" 292 cu. in. 6 cyl. Chevrolet with 3 carbs. on a homemade manifold. The rear suspension featured homemade torsion bars with help from Jim Lacy. This car ran better than a lot of V-8's in 1966-1969 at Freeport Stadium.

Bill in his #15 Open Cockpit Modified at Freeport Stadium.

Bill ran this #15 "Humpback" coach at Islip Speedway that featured NASCAR Modifieds.This car won its heat race the first time on the track.

Bill zooming by the packed grandstands at Islip Speedway. Bill wrote,"At work or Fun"?

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