Howie Westervelt

Howard Westervelt (April 10, 1921-September 19, 1992) was a pioneering American Dirt Modified racing driver. He was known for turning on a rooftop mounted blue light any time he took the lead in a race.^[1]

Howie Westervelt
Born	Howard Westervelt April 10, 1921 Ravena, New York
Died	September 19, 1992(1992-09-19) (aged 71)
Modified racing career
Car number	24,38,83
Championships	1
Finished last season	1962

Racing career

Howie Westervelt had a 10-race winning streak in 1959 at the Lebanon Valley Speedway, New York, ultimately capturing 17 modified features and the track championship.^[2] He competed regularly in New York's Capital Region, including Clearview Speedway in Westerlo, Fonda Speedway, Menands Raceway, Pine Bowl Speedway in Snyders Corners, Rhineback Speedway, and Victoria Speedway in Dunnsville.^{[3][4][5][6][7][8]}

Westervelt was inducted into the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame in 1991 and the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame in 1997.^[1][9]