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Riverhead, New York: Muffler Man: Chief Running Fair

The statue of "Chief Running Fair" stands watch at the Riverhead Raceway. Superstorm Sandy snapped him in two in October 2012, but he was back on his feet by Christmas.

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Muffler Man - Indian

I was driving past the Riverhead Raceway on Long Island a few weeks ago (well...passengering) and I noticed that they have a big Indian out in front. Looked like a retro-fitted Muffler Man to me.

[Anne Bernstein, 09/03/1997]

Muffler Man: Chief Running Fair

Address:
Old Country Rd., Riverhead, NY
Directions:
Long Island Expressway (495) East to exit 73 (last exit). Stay to the left on 58/Old Country Rd. Raceway will be on your right after the outlet malls, past Kroemer Ave. Turn right at the chain link fence and drive a hundred yards; the Chief will be on the left, behind the fence.
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