Gary James Conklin, 28 of Vestal, formerly of Harpursville died March 28, 2016. He was a highly skilled and respected Flat Track Racer and a Grand National Championship #55 at Daytona, Beach.  Gary was a naturally talented racer, beginning to ride at the age of 2 1/2. He was known as Gary "The Hotshot from Harpursville" Conklin, #55. He was a life long district #3 rider who raced his way to Grand National #55 in Daytona Beach.
 
Until recently Gary had been a logger for Dickinson Lumber in Albany. He was currently making efforts to establish his own logging business in the Binghamton area.
 
He is survived by his loving family, parents Robert and Deborah Conklin of Harpursville, his beloved children Mali Mae and Chasen, both of New Berlin, his grandfather Gary Lee of Port Crane and many racing friends all over the United States.
 
Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Sunday April 3 at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church 549 Chenango St. Binghamton. Pastor Debra Wilson will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church Sunday from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
 
The family respectfully request that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to express their sympathy do so by making a donation to a fund to be established or his children's future needs. Checks may be made payable to Deborah Conklin and be brought to the church on Sunday or mailed to the family at their home in Harpursville.
 
Funeral services are under the care and direction of the Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home, 483 Chenango St. Binghamton. You are invited to share memories and photos in Gary's online memorial tribute.