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September 29, 2003
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A LOOK AT SEYMOUR THE CLOWN

Seymour the Clown "aka Butch Farone" entertained crowds at Northeast Race Tracks for almost 2 decades. The crowd never became bored during long clean up times for a wreck or other delays in the program with Seymour around, something tracks now should think about.  A favorite with the drivers and fans, his shenanigans kept everyone entertained.

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Seymour at his best, with the kids!


At the 1978 Thompson Speedway benefit for Fred DeSarro. Clint Lawton Photo


Seymour did many stunts that required an athletic ability including climbing to the top of the Stafford Fence. Clint Lawton Photo


Many of the drivers were the butt of Seymour's jokes and on many occasions the drivers would return the favor, such as dosing him with a pale of water.



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