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2020 Yesterday’s Speedways Hall of Fame Inductee: Tommy Cuzzilla Sr.

Hall of Fame 2020

The 1964 Chevy shoebox diamond car that won sunset 1969 Sunset Chamionship Courtesy of Tom Cuzzilla Jr. — The 1964 Chevy shoebox diamond car that won sunset 1969Sunset Chamionship Courtesy of Tom Cuzzilla Jr.

Tommy Cuzzilla won the 1966 & 67 Championship at Wasaga Beach Speedway with his B Modified — Tommy Cuzzilla won the 1966 & 67 Championship at Wasaga Beach Speedway with his B Modified

Tom Cuzzilla #50 Chevy II Pinecrest Win. Photo ByTex Courtesy of Rod McLeod — Tommy Cuzzilla Sr. in the #50 Chevy II Wins at Pinecrest. Courtesy of Rod McLeod

Born February 27 1935 – Windsor Ontario

Passed away January 15 2020 – Port Perry Ontario

Parents

Natale Cuzzilla

Father – Italy

Mary Anderson Watts

Mother – Scotland

1 Older Sibling

Colin Cuzzilla – Predeceased

Wife

Married to Audrey August 19th, 1968 until his death

Children

Terry Cuzzilla, Kim Cuzzilla and Tom Cuzzilla Jr.

Grandchildren

Kristy Reichl, Heather Popowich, Alex Cuzzilla, and Cameron Cuzzilla

Great Grand Children

Jayda Swinerd and Katrina Reichl

Summary of Career Statistics

121 Feature Wins – Supermodified, TQ Midget, Late Model, Diamond Division, B Modified
1966 Wasaga Beach Speedway B Modified Champion
1967 Wasaga Beach Speedway B Modified Champion
1969 Sunset Speedway Diamond Late Model Champion
1972 Pinecrest Speedway Late Model Champion
1972 Italian-Canadian Driver of the Year