Jack Conely was a talented racer and engine builder, contributing to race teams in NASCAR, USAC, Indy, IMSA and ARCA. He died May 10 at the age of 87. A Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame inductee, he was known for his 434ci Chevy small block racing engines, and also for his adept driving Super Modifieds. From Brighton, Michigan, he was known as the “Brighton Bandit” because he could always be counted on to steal the attention at races he entered, flying around the ovals, and stealing the wins. He raced from 1949 to 1974, when a racing accident damaged his leg and knee. He was proprietor of both Conely’s Speed Shop and Glen Oaks Singles Bar, both located in Brighton. He was a 12-time champion at Toledo Raceway Park, and 10-time champion at Jackson Motor Speedway.
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