| Howie Westervelt | |
| Birth Name: | Howard Westervelt |
| Birth Date: | April 10, 1921 |
| Birth Place: | Ravena, New York |
| Current Series: | Modified racing |
| Championships: | 1 |
Howard "Howie " 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]
Westervelt had a 10-race winning streak at the Lebanon Valley Speedway NY in 1959, 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, and Rhineback Speedway.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Howie 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] [8]