Longtime racing photographer/writer Walter Chernokal passed away Tuesday night. Chernokal was the track an Associated Press Photographer, worked for the Chester Daily Times, was a photographer at the Reading, PA Fairgrounds, instrumental in the forming and running of the old NARA, was involved with George Stockinger in the promotion of the original Atlantic City Indoor Racing events, wrote for Illustrated Speedway News, and then later Area Auto Racing News. Chernokal was a life member of the American Racing Drivers Club. There will be a tribute to Walter on Saturday at the New Egypt Speedway [NJ]. Walter was proceeded by his wife Rose, and is survived by a son Jim, and daughters Rosemary and Ann, plus two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The family has asked that donations in WalterÃÂÃÂs Memory be sent to any of the following: Penn University Cancer Center, Checkered Flag Fan Club Injured Drivers Fund, Or to – Any Quarter Midget Track or Organization in his memory.(OWR)(6-11-2004)
