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Greg Comstock1947 - May 21, 2015The first time that Eddie Kelley (75) rode a speedway bike was under Greg's guidance. Greg later became a regular at the former Indianapolis International Speedway on the west side of Indianapolis, and tutored other riders, including B.J. Fesselmeyer, Chris Hathaway, Dan Weicht and Jim Terchila all the while winning main events at the age of 60, often defeating riders half his age. In addition to Speedway, Comstock was highly accomplished in many forms of racing, including Formula Open Wheel car racing, road racing, flat track, and drag racing. He won many national and international titles throughout a career that spanned more than four decades throughout America and Europe. One of Comstock's greatest accomplishments was winning the Crystal Helmet in Zarnovica, Slovakia, in 2003. He later commented that the Crystal Helmet was literally the heaviest trophy that he had ever received. It was also the only time that it was won by an American in the more than 50-year history of the event. Greg passed away on May 21, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; his daughter Lori and son-in-law Brad; his grandson Aldon; and a legion of fans.
Eddie Kelley (75), wearing the Comstock Memorial Vest, duels with Jim Terchila and Redmond Bohannon in turn one at Mid America Speedway August 26, 2017. This event was a testament to the influence that Greg Comstock had on the speedway community in Indianapolis. Had the founders of Mid-America Speedway never met Greg, this event would never have happened. Thanks for the memories, Greg. (Kurt Bauer Photo) Rider Number: 75 Bikes: Two Jawa Laydowns and one Jawa two-valve Tracks Ridden: Achievements: Speedway History: Started in California in 1972 and rode two seasons with the SRA. Raced with Bruce Penhall, Bobby Schwartz and Scott Autry. Started again in 1995 on a two-valve in the Midwest at Bear Creek, Ohio; Lawrenceburg, Indiana and in Canada at Paris, Ontario and Welland, Ontario. Other Racing:
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