June 22, 2008
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CINDY ROWE AUTO GLASS PA SPRINT SPEEDWEEK QUICKLY APPROACHING LINCOLN TO OPEN
SERIES ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28 WITH 30 LAP KEVIN GOBRECHT MEMORIAL
York Haven, PA.....The 18th Annual Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Pennsylvania Sprint Car
Speedweek is set to start this coming weekend. The series of high profile races
will include eight races in nine days time, at seven different Speedways.
Speedweek kicks off at Lincoln Speedway, near Hanover, on Saturday June 28th
with the 30 lap Kevin Gobrecht Memorial Race. The feature offers $7000 to the
winner. Thundercars will also be a part of the program.
Sunday June 29 Speedweek moves to the Bedford Speedway for another 30 lap
feature that offers $5000 to win. Bedford will also play host to the Hobbie/Cruisers
and Four Cylinders. The Bedford show carries a rain date of Monday June 30.
The next show is set for Grandview Speedway, in Bechtelsville, on Tuesday July
1. This event is part of the popular Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. The 410
Sprints will battle in a 35 lap w$5000 to win battle on the "hill". Also on the
program will be the popular 358 Modifieds, competing in three heat race events
and a 25 lap feature. This event is an invitational for the Modifieds. Gates
open at 5:30 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.
Wednesday July 2, is set aside for the Hagerstown (MD) Speedway. Another 30 lap
feature with $5000 to the winner. The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing will also
have an Exhibition Show at Hagerstown.
Port Royal is the site of the Thursday July 3 show. Again it's 30 laps with
$5000 to the winner.
Friday July 4 the action moves to the Williams Grove Speedway for the Mitch
Smith Memorial Race. The race at the Grove is 30 laps with $10,000 to the
winner. A Fireworks display will wrap up that program.
It's back to Port Royal on Saturday July 5 for a 30 lap feature that pays $7000
to the winner. The Pros tocks will be part of the Port's
program.
Speedweek wraps up on Sunday July 6 at the Selinsgrove Speedway. The Jan
Opperman Memorial Race will offer $5000 to win the 30 lap feature.
All Speedweek events offer free camping at the Speedways.
The format for the Speedweek shows calls for time trials followed by heat races,
a B-Main and the feature event.
Many sanctioned time trial events have been criticized for their lack of passing
at the front of the field. If the recent Keystone Cup series is any indication,
that won't be a problem during Speedweek.
During the five race Keystone Cup series only one event didn't feature a pass
for the lead, and several had multiple passes at the front of the field.
The Keystone Cup opener at Grandview saw Jeff Shepard lead the whole distance,
but he was challenged for the lead during most of the event.
When the Keystone Cup moved to Williams Grove, three different drivers led the
feature race. Donnie Kreitz Jr., Cody Darrah, and eventual winner Brian Leppo
all led.
Lincoln Speedway's event saw even more passing at the front, as Fred Rahmer,
Brian Montieth, Mark Smith and eventual winner Stevie Smith all led the contest.
At Selinsgrove, during Keystone Cup, just two drivers held the lead, as Sean
Michael led the early stages, before Leppo took the upper hand and then the win.
The final race of the Keystone Cup series also had just two different leaders,
but they swapped the lead multiple times. Mark Smith led early before yielding
to eventual winner Rahmer. However, Smith was able to wrest the lead back away
from Rahmer, before Rahmer eventually made another pass for the lead.
Taking a look at Speedweek history shows that the Speedweek shows usually
feature a pass for the lead at some point during the race. Since the turn of the
decade there have been 59 Speedweek features. In 46 of those events there has
been at least one pass for the lead. In many of those events there were multiple
passes for the lead.
It varies by year. In 2000 all six races featured a pass for the lead, while in
2001, five of the eight shows had a pass for the top spot. 2002 saw races evenly
divided with four featuring passes for the lead and four without a pass at the
front. The 2003 season saw passes for the lead in all seven races held, and
2004, likewise, saw passes at the front in all eight shows.
In 2005 all but one of the eight races saw a pass for the top spot, while 2006's seven races also had a pass for the lead in all but one race.
Last year for whatever reason saw the least number of passes for the lead
this century, with just three of the seven races featuring a change in the top
spot. If the stats of the recent Keystone Cup are any indication, passing for
the lead is back in vogue this season.
END
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ MAY 20, 2008 . . . It is time to start planning for the huge
2009 motorsports weekend in Atlantic City set for January 16 and 17th.
Motorsports 2009, the largest show of its type dedicated to motorsports of all
sorts, is set for the plush Atlantic City Convention Center and will cover close
to 300,000 square feet of floor space.
Informational packages were sent recently to last year’s exhibitors for the 24th
edition of this midwinter motorsports extravaganza.
“Past exhibitors have the opportunity to book their same space for the 2009 show
until May 31st, then we open the show to others who have interest in reaching
this huge audience with a display,” said show promoter Len Sammons. “The 2008
show was a big success and we are expecting the 2009 show to be even a bigger
success with its new format. We have been busy making plans that will make this
one of the best shows ever.”
Those wanting to be part of the Motorsports 2009 Show are invited to contact
Danny Sammons at 609.888.3618 to reserve show space. A full color brochure
offering complete details on the show is available upon request. It is also
available on the show web-site, aarn.com.
Show manager, Joe Pratt, has been sidelined with health issues but is expected
to return to the office in the very near future.
In addition to the Motorsports 2009 Show, Sammons will also be again presenting
the very successful and hugely popular indoor auto racing events in Atlantic
City’s Boardwalk Hall.
The Gambler’s Classic, featuring Three Quarter Midgets and 600cc Micro Sprints
in head to hear competition, Champ Karts and Slingshots, will take place on the
nights of January 16th and 17th.
Added to the weekend of motorsports activities last year was the inaugural
Promoter’s Summit which had more than 60 speedways and organizations registering
to attend.
“We were very happy with the response to our first Summit,” said Summit
organizer Ernie Saxton. “We have had great feedback and suggestions from those
who attended and we have a new format planned for our second Promoter’s Summit.”
The Summit will again take place on both days of the Motorsports 2009 show and
Saxton invites promoters and organization officials to contact him for
information and to make reservations to attend. Saxton can be reached at
Esaxton144@aol.com or 215.752.7797.
Additional details on Motorsports 2009, Gamblers Classic and Promoter’s Summit
will be announced in the very near future. Check the aarn.com for discount room
reservations and it’s suggested you make them early.
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April 12, 2008
Greetings from the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang
The Gang will be hosting the first annual CAR SHOW to be held at the Genetti's
Golf Course on May 5th with the times being from Noon until 8 PM. We will be
doing a live show there from 5 to 8 and encourage all interested parties to join
us for a great day of fun and good times. PLEASE contact us ASAP should you be
bringing a car to display as space is somewhat limited. Vendors with an interest
in selling at the event,
should alert us immediately as to your space needs. There will be no charge for
car entries or vendor space as in any event we have done in the past. We will be
putting out a donation can should anyone want to help offset the costs of the
event for the Genetti's.
The concession area will be open all day and we ask you refrain from bringing in
food from outside sources into the event. Let us support those who support the
racers.
The Genetti's will be asking for sponsors for each hole of the miniature golf
course for the event. In the next Press Release, we will have that information
available.
The Gasoline Alley Gang looks forward to seeing all of you on the 5th of May and
good luck to everyone racing this year
Regards to all,
Steve Pados
CARQUEST Gasoline Alley
Cell: 610 573 9706
March 19, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
READING RACING REUNION AND DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW DATES CONFIRMED FOR 2009
Two of the biggest off season racing attractions now have their dates confirmed
for 2009. Look for the 24th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Reading Racing Reunion & Car
Show to return to the Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading, PA, opening Sunday,
February 22 and continuing through Saturday, February 28. At the Phillipsburg
Mall in Phillipsburg, NJ, the 2nd Annual IRCO Community Federal Credit Union
sponsored Dirt Track Heroes & Car Show will open on Sunday, March 8 and run
through Saturday, March 14th. There will certainly be a few new twists for both
shows so sit tight, enjoy the 2008 racing season and we'll see you on the 2009
Mall Tour. Look for the possibility of two other area Malls joining in on this
great promotional opportunity for local motorsports.
For the NAPA Auto Parts Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show, the event will mark
the thirtieth year since the final checker flag fell at the Reading Fairgrounds
Speedway, the property now occupied by the Fairgrounds Square Mall. Event
Organizer Bob Miller is actively working to bring Dave Kelly to the 2009 show.
Kelly won the final event presented at Reading then went on to win numerous
modified features before turning to the sprint cars where he again enjoyed great
success. Dave Kelly is four time URC Champion and is ranked second on the all
time URC career win list with seventy-six victories.
Interest is already plentiful for the coming 2009 Dirt Track Heroes & Car Show.
IRCO Community Federal Credit Union will return once again as sponsor of the
show. The crowds for this show were unbelievable with just shy of 13,000
visitors attending opening day of the show. Day seven topped that number with
15,000 mall walkers taking a look at seventy race cars and meeting some of
the all time favorite drivers of the past and present. During the week long
show, approximately two-hundred interviews took place. Grandview Speedway saw a
big benefit in the show, distributing more then 10,000 flyers and announcing
their coming season. As for 2009, we look to include East Windsor and the
Hatfield Speedways to the list of tracks to honor.
For now, the racing season is fast approaching, so take in a show at a track
near you!
The Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show as well as the Dirt Track Heroes event is
sponsored and supported by the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing
Series, a wildly successful novelty promotion of mid-week racing at the popular
Grandview Speedway. Thunder on the Hill will present its nineteenth season at
the Grandview Speedway, located on Passmore Road, just ten mile north of
Pottstown on Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505). For more information,
please visit
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or
www.grandviewspeedway.com.
Grandview Speedway will open their season on Saturday night, April 5 with
NASCAR Modifieds & Late Models racing in a full program of qualifying events
leading up to the 40 lap Modified feature and the 20 lap Late Model feature.
Action will get underway 7 PM. For more information, please call
610-754-7688.
2008 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, May 21 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
410 Sprints & ARDC Wingless Midgets
Tuesday, June 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets
Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series
410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds
Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30 PM
11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for DIRT
Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars
Tuesday, August 19 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Grandview Thunder 5-25's 410 Sprints, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints, Rolling
Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds
Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM
House of Thunder Halloween Party
Grandview Thunder 5-25's URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, ARDC Wingless Midgets,
Rolling Thunder Legends,
600 Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars,
END
March 15, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
SAD BUT TRUE. . .
PHILLIPSBURG MALL TO PRESENT FINAL DAY OF THE IRCO DIRT TRACK HEROES & CAR SHOW
Sad but true, after an exciting and fun week of old friends uniting and great
race stories being told, the IRCO Community Credit Union Dirt Track Heroes Car
Show will come to an end, Saturday, March 15 at 9 PM. Close to seventy cars
filled the Phillipsburg Mall (Route 22 East Phillipsburg, NJ) and after six days
of special activities, more then 200 interviews have taken place on center
stage. Some of the greatest names from short track racings historic past have
visited the mall along with numerous top guns from the current day racing
scene.
One major announcement of the week was Fred Rahmer sharing his plans to compete
in the USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour event at the Grandview Speedway on
Tuesday night, June 3rd. The USAC wingless sprints were a crowd pleaser at
Grandview in 2007 and they'll be returning again this year to thrill the fans.
Rahmer, always a supporter of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at Grandview
is planning a big season, looking to compete in more than one-hundred races this
year and yes, he'll be at Grandview without the wing. Local favorite Billy Pauch
will also be racing "wingless on the hill", challenging the top sprint car
drivers in the country, including defending race winner Levi Jones.
Frankie Schneider, Sammy Beavers, Carl VanHorn, Ray Neary, Tighe Scott. Freddy
Adam, Earl Derr, Bobby Pickell and a list of drivers that would go on and on
were just thrilled with the turnout. Without a doubt, this show was a huge
success.
Mall Management and Dirt Track Heroes event coordinator Bob Miller are already
busy looking for the 2009 date for this event. "The turnout was just awesome and
exceeded our expectations. It's just a great show for our local tracks and fans
as we honor the great memory makers of the past and use this as an opportunity
to promote short track racing of today", commented Miller. Just during the week
of the Dirt Track Heroes show, the Grandview Speedway distributed more than
10,000 schedules for the 2008 season.
With one day remaining, the crowds are again expected to be strong. Flemington
Fair Speedway will get their salute beginning at 2 PM followed by a discussion
on How to Restore a Race Car. Enjoy the stories of where some of these cars were
found, how they were restored and the fun the owners have showing their cars at
various events and functions.
"I would like to thank everyone who attended the show and the many folks who had
a hand in making the show a success. In just a short period of time, we
organized what turned into a major event", Miller explained. "Folks like Archie
Myers, Steve & Ed Pados, Earl Krause, Ken Kuhlman and Greg Collins of IRCO, were
all the driving force of bringing this show to reality".
What's going on Super Saturday?
DIRT TRACK HEROES & CAR SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Show Hours : Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM
Saturday, March 15
2 PM to 3 PM Flemington Fair Speedway with Steve Pados, Bobby Stull and Bob
Miller Discussion on How to restore a race car
An event t-shirt and program book is available for this week long show. Shirts
and Program Books are on sale in the main Mall walkway. The shirt features Carl
VanHorn, Frankie Schneider, Rags Carter and Al Tasnady along with a salute to
Flemington, Harmony and the Nazareth Speedway.
The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union is the sponsor of this event. For more
information on what they have to offer, please visit their website at
www.ircocu.com or contact Greg Collins
directly at gcollins@ircocu.com.
NAPA AUTO PARTS, THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS GRANDVIEW
SPEEDWAY BECHTELSVILLE, PA
Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA
610-754-7688
Wednesday, May 21 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
410 Sprints & ARDC Wingless Midgets
Tuesday, June 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets
Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series
410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds
Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30 PM
11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for DIRT
Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars
Tuesday, August 19 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Grandview Thunder 5-25's 410 Sprints, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints,
Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds
Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM
House of Thunder Halloween Party
Grandview Thunder 5-25's URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, ARDC Wingless Midgets,
Rolling Thunder Legends,
600 Modifieds & the Garden State Vintage Stock Cars
END
March 12, 2008
CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY NEWS
Pen Argyl, PA- IRCO Sponsored Dirt Track Heroes Car Show Confirms Drivers For
Wednesday Night's Show at Phillipsburg Mall
The Phillipsburg Mall IRCO Community Federal Credit Union sponsored Dirt Track
Heroes Car Show enjoyed the third night of the week long event with a salute to
the hard-working group of people who make-up the publication of the Area Auto
Racing News weekly racing paper. Owner/Publisher Lenny Sammons kicked off the
interviews with nightly hosts Ed and Steve Pados as he gave a brief history of
the popular newspaper that was founded back in 1963 by the Sammons Family. AARN
writer Earl Krause introduced the staff members on hand that included writers
Brett Deyo and Randy Kane and Photographers Don Marks and Bob Yurko. Kutztown
Speedway was also on hand and Promoter Terry Meitzler talked about the 2008
racing schedule set to kick off in early May on Wednesday nights. Drivers
interviewed included Tiffany Wambold and Kurt Bettler, both of whom compete at
the Berks County oval on a weekly basis. Shelby and Ashley Harper, who will be
both be doing some racing at Kutztown this year, were also part of the program
as was young go kart driver Michael Wambold. Veteran Announcer Bob Stull
assisted Earl Krause with the interviews.
The week long show continues tonight, March 12th, with New Egypt and Bridgeport
Speedways being showcased along with a special salute being dedicated to the
long racing history of the Nazareth Speedway.
Drivers scheduled to appear tonight include New Egypt driving legends Billy
Pauch Sr, and Frank Cozze. Lending support will be Keith Hoffman, Willie Osmun,
Mike Krachun, Mike Hendershot, Rich Rutski, John McClelland, Ricky Yetter and
Gary Butler. Bridgeport will be represented by 600 Micro Drivers Richie McKay
and Paul Maxcy along with Modified Star Gary Hager who is coming back to racing
in 2008 after sitting out last season. Ricky Rutt, who has taken over the
controls of the Denny Einfelt owned equipment, is also returning to the racing
wars after sitting out the 2007 season and will be part of the show tonight.
Many of the familiar racing names that once did their weekly racing at Nazareth
will be on hand tonight as will Nazareth Special Shows Promoter Charlie Bray,
who is now the Pit Steward at Bridgeport.
Additional surprises are in store for the fans so make sure you come out early.
The show will begin sometime between 6:30 and 7 PM and bring your thinking caps
as some trivia will take place offering some nice prizes to the racing fans in
attendance.
The week-long event kicked off on Sunday afternoon with a tremendous opening
show. Drivers from the past, present and the future of auto racing gathered
together amidst a huge jam-packed crowd of racing fans all seeking the
opportunity to talk with their favorite stars and to view the impressive array
of racing equipment being displayed throughout the Mall. More than 80-drivers
gathered for the initial autograph session Show promoter Bob Miller lined up for
the opening of the long-awaited show. More than 75 pieces of racing equipment
are lined up throughout the Mall for fans to become more acquainted with the
racing taking place throughout the area. Monday Night the small local tracks of
Borgers, Hamlin and Snydersville were well represented with more than 50
interviews being conducted with the future stars of racing.
Tonight's hosts will once again include Ed and Steve Pados along with Bob Stull
and the "Voice of the Orange County Fair Speedway" Tim Pitts.
A special salute will continue throughout the week to the Harmony Speedway and
to the drivers who were part of the history of the now defunct D-shaped raceway
and the Harmony Speedway Historical Society will be on site all week signing up
new members.
For further information regarding the show and the schedule of events contact
Bob Miller at: 215 860 5631
March 12, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- - -THANK YOU
Bridgeport & New Egypt on Wednesday night,
Fred Rahmer to Attend Show on Thursday. . . . .
IRCO DIRT TRACK HEROES & CAR SHOW KEEPS ROLLING ALONG AT THE PHILLIPSBURG MALL
The popular first edition of the IRCO Community Federal Credit Union will enter
day four when the Phillipsburg Mall (located on ute 22 East Phillipsburg,
NJ) opens on Wednesday at 10 AM. "The show is a big success ", according to
Phillipsburg Mall Marketing Director Pam Richetta. "Following the big day on
Sunday, a crowd of more then 12,800 visited the Mall for the opening day of the
show", commented Richetta. The mall traffic has been very strong on Monday
and Tuesday nights as well, with expectations that the crowds will grow as we
approach the end of the week. On Wednesday night, the New Egypt and Bridgeport
Speedway's will take center stage to introduce some of their drivers for
2008 and to announce their big plans for the coming season. The show will also
salute the Nazareth Speedway, with many top drivers planning to be on hand. The
stage show will begin at 7 PM.
On Thursday night, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series and
Grandview Speedway will be in the spotlight. Top 410 sprint car driver Fast
Freddie Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA will be one of many key guests during the
show. Brian Seidel of Allentown, PA and a former URC sprint car champion will be
on center stage as well. To blend in the great memories of the past, the Reading
Fairgrounds Historical Society will be in the spotlight as well. The Thursday
night activities will get underway at 7 PM. In a brief afternoon chat with Fred
Rahmer, he is extremely excited about meeting the many New Jersey race fans. Bob
Miller, event organizer is currently working with USAC to arrange a live
phone interview with USAC wingless sprint car driver Levi Jones.In 2007,
in USAC's first sprint car visit to Grandview Speedway (Bechtelsville,
PA), Levi Jones was the race winner in an absolutely thrilling sprint car race
at the one-third high banked oval. Several ARDC wingless midget drivers are
expected to be in the house as well.
It's a great show, featuring close to seventy race cars of various divisions,
some great photos as well as original track signs from both the Harmony and
Flemington Fair Speedways. Even better, the show is absolutely free, so come on
out, meet the drivers, see the race cars (new and restored) and planning a night
at the races in 2008!
What's going on the rest of the week!
DIRT TRACK HEROES & CAR SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Show Hours : Wednesday through Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday, March 12th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Drivers from New Egypt & Bridgeport
Speedway Plus Nazareth Speedway Remembered
Thursday, March 13
7:00 to 8:30 PM Thunder on the Hill/Grandview Speedway
Night & Reading Fairgrounds Historical Society
Meet Sprint Car Ace Fast Freddie Rahmer & Brian Seidel
Friday, March 14
7:00 to 8:30 PM Harmony Speedway Historical Night
Saturday, March 15
2 PM to 3 PM Flemington Fair Speedway with Ron Bailey
Discussion on How to restore a race car
Join the Pados Brothers Steve and Ed as they host the nightly activities at
center court of the Phillipsburg Mall.
"We expected this show to be big, but the turnout by far exceeded even our
expectations", commented event organizer Bob Miller of Langhorne, PA. Look for
the IRCO Dirt Track Heroes to return in 2009 with some new twists in remembering
a grand and glorious past.
An event t-shirt and program book is available for this week long show. Shirts
and Program Books are on sale in the main Mall walkway. The shirt features Carl
VanHorn, Frankie Schneider, Rags Carter and Al Tasnady along with a salute to
Flemington, Harmony and the Nazareth Speedway.
The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union is the sponsor of this event. For more
information on what they have to offer, please visit their website at
www.ircocu.com or contact Greg Collins
directly at gcollins@ircocu.com.
END
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
Show Runs Through Saturday, March 15. . . . .
IRCO DIRT TRACK HEROES & CAR SHOW CONTINUES AT PHILLIPSBURG MALL
The buzz continues at the IRCO Community Federal Credit Union Dirt Track Heroes
& Car Show taking place at the Phillipsburg Mall, located on Route 22 East in
Phillipsburg, NJ. Monday night, another strong turnout filled the Mall to meet
racing personalities from the Hamlin, Borgers and Snydersville Raceway. Close to
seventy race cars from various divisions of short track racing are on display.
Of special interest is the many restored cars from the racing past at Reading,
Flemington, Harmony and the great Nazareth Speedway. These cars truly offer a
walk back in time and certainly are a key attraction of the show. On Tuesday
night, the show will provide center stage to the Area Auto Racing News as well
as the popular Kutztown Raceway. Meet the drivers and enjoy the conversation of
great racing memories as discussed by Area Auto Racing News reporters Randy
Kane, Earl Krause and Brett Deyo.
With the early success of the first ever IRCO Dirt Track Heroes event, Mall
Management and event organizer Bob Miller are already busy scrubbing the
calendar looking to pencil in show dates for 2009. The week long IRCO Dirt Track
Heroes show will close on Saturday, March 15 and a major announcement about the
show will be made at that time. Get ready, there is more great times to come!
IRCO DIRT TRACK HEROES OF YESTERDAY & TODAY CAR SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Show Hours : Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES- - The Show Goes On. . . .
Tuesday, March 11th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Kutztown Speedway & AARN Night
Wednesday, March 12th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Drivers from New Egypt & Bridgeport
Speedway Plus Nazareth Speedway Remembered
Thursday, March 13
7:00 to 8:30 PM Thunder on the Hill/Grandview Speedway
Night & Reading Fairgrounds Historical Society
Friday, March 14
7:00 to 8:30 PM Harmony Speedway Historical Night
5:00 to 9:00 PM NJ Safety Advisory Reps Bob Smith & Rick McCaughey Q&A
Saturday, March 15
2 PM to 3 PM Flemington Fair Speedway with Ron Bailey
Discussion on How to restore a race car
12 Noon to 5 PM NJ Safety Advisory Reps Bob Smith & Rick McCaughey Q&A
When visiting the show, you may want to consider purchasing an event t-shirt or
program now on sale in the center mall walkway. The multi-color Dirt Track
Heroes design includes Frankie Schneider, Al Tasnady, Rags Carter and Carl
VanHorn along with a salute to Harmony, Nazareth and the Flemington Fair
Speedway on the back of the shirt.
The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union is the sponsor of this event. For more
information on what they have to offer, please visit their website at
www.ircocu.com or contact Greg Collins
directly at gcollins@ircocu.com.
For information on the IRCO Dirt Track Heroes event, please contact event
organizers Bob & Donna Miller by calling 215-860-5631.
END
March 10, 2008
Pen Argyl, PA- IRCO Sponsored Dirt TracK Heroes Show Enjoys Another Great Night
With Hamlin, Borgers, And Snydersville Raceway Drivers Showcased
The Phillipsburg Mall IRCO Community Federal Credit Union sponsored Dirt Track
Heroes Car Show launched day two of their week-long celebration of the great
history of racing in the greater Lehigh Valley with a salute to the smaller dirt
track raceways who are operating with great success in the immediate area. The
two and one-half hour Monday night portion was an instant hit among the small
car racing buffs in the area as the Mall was filled with racing fans who enjoy
heading out to the Hamlin, Borgers, and Snydersville Raceways for their weekly
racing adventures. Ed and Steve Pados from CARQUEST Gasoline Alley and On-Track
TV Shows and veteran announcer Bob Stull kept the quickly paced show moving at a
brisk pace as they introduced and interviewed more than 50 drivers and track
personnel at center stage during the evening's festivities. Drivers from ages
eight to fifty plus had the opportunity to talk first hand about their racing in
2007 and discuss the goals they have set for themselves with the 2008 racing
season right around the corner.
Accord Speedway Slingshot Champion Zach "The Z-Man" O'Connell was on hand from
New York State to talk about his plans in 2008 that will see him doubling up his
racing with a new 305 CSRA Sprint Car to compliment his award winning Slingshot
car. Kutztown Speedway Slingshot Champion Shannon Smith was on hand to talk
about defending the title she won at Kutztown in 2007 and Borgers Friday night
Slingshot Champion Tiffany Wambold talked about her plans that will see her
acquiring some seat time in a family owned Pavement Modified car. Dan Miller
talked about his championship run in the Karts at Snydersville and the hope he
can find some funding to go big car racing in the future. All forms of small car
racing were well represented and the great response from the drivers is a strong
indication the future of racing remains bright and rests in the hands of many
very capable and talented drivers.
The week long show continues on Tuesday night, March 11th, with a salute to the
Area Auto Racing News racing paper. The newspaper, considered to be the bible
for the local racers, will feature appearances AARN publisher Lenny Sammons, and
writers Earl Krause, Randy Kane and Brett Deyo. Kutztown Speedway will join in
the planned evening's events as well with drivers from the 1/5 mile Berks County
oval being featured with interviews beginning at 6:30.
The week-long event kicked off on Sunday afternoon with a tremendous opening
show. Drivers from the past, present and the future of auto racing gathered
together amidst a huge jam-packed crowd of racing fans all seeking the
opportunity to talk with their favorite stars and to view the impressive array
of racing equipment being displayed throughout the Mall. More than 80-drivers
gathered for the initial autograph session Show promoter Bob Miller lined up for
the opening of the long-awaited show. More than 75 pieces of racing equipment
are lined up throughout the Mall for fans to become more acquainted with the
racing taking place throughout the area.
A special salute will continue throughout the week to the Harmony Speedway and
to the drivers who were part of the history of the now defunct D-shaped raceway,
and the Harmony Speedway Historical Society will be on site all week signing up
new members.
For information regarding the event, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706
March 10, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
IRCO DIRT TRACK HEROES & CAR SHOW CONTINUES THROUGH SATURDAY AT THE PHILLIPSBURG
MALL
Opening day of the First Annual IRCO Dirt Track Heroes & Car Show was a crowd
pleaser! The Phillipsburg Mall (Located on Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, NJ)
was just jam packed with people as the show opened on Sunday at 11 AM. About
seventy race cars from various divisions of auto racing filled the Mall as a
huge crowd came out to see the cars and meet the many Dirt Track Heroes
(approximately eighty) who gather at center court. One of the big highlights of
the show was the restored race cars on display. Local modified driver Archie
Myers was a driving force in gathering a great selection of restored race cars
that included the Dick Havens #93, the Tighe Scott Grand National #30, the
Vic Ceuser stock car, Bobby Pickles #300 the Al Tasnady #44, the Bobby
Braxton #35 and Archie Myers' own #111 driven by Glenn Fitzcharles.
At center court of the IRCO Community Federal Credit Union sponsored Dirt Track
Heroes & Car Show event, the very popular CARQUEST Gasoline Alley and On-Track
TV/Internet Shows opened the show. The turnout was just unbelievable with an
endless list of racing personalities that included Frankie Schneider, Tighe
Scott, Jackie Hamilton, Ken Brenn Sr and Ken Brenn Jr., Carl VanHorn, Jimmy
Maguire, Sammy Beavers, Bobby Pickell, Freddy Adam, Ray Neary, Tom Hager, Bobby
Braxton, Billy Tanzosh, Scott Kania and Archie Myers just to name a few.
It was also great to see former local track promoters Ward and Dottie Crozier,
Scorer Harold Rulon, Charlie Bray and many other race track officials and
race fans. Steve and Ed Pados did an outstanding job of acknowledging the may
Dirt Track Heroes and interviewed many of these great names in racing along with
help from Earl Krause, Bobby Stull and Randy Kane.
During the show, please be sure to visit Bridgeport, New Egypt, Thunder on the
Hill/Grandview Speedway, Borgers and the Kutztown Speedway displays. Cars are on
display along with schedules for each of the speedways. The popular ARDC
wingless midgets and the URC sprints are also present with schedules.
There is also a special tribute to the Flemington, Nazareth, Harmony and the
Reading Fairgrounds Speedway so be sure to visit the booth where there are
photos or restored race cars honoring the memory of these truly great local
racing facilities.
"The turnout was huge and a great tribute to these great drivers and racing
celebrities. Opening day also provided for a great media blitz with local
newspaper representatives on hand and in full force. Drivers were being
interviewed as well as video interviews with camera's snapping and flashing
throughout the day. Race teams and local race tracks who took advantage of this
show should hopefully benefit. There is no doubt that we triggered a few fans to
go out to a race in the coming season", commented event organizer Bob
Miller.
IRCO DIRT TRACK HEROES OF YESTERDAY & TODAY CAR SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Show Hours : Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES- - The Show Goes On. . . .
Monday, March 10th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Hamlin, Borgers, Snyderville Speedway Night
Plus Harmony Speedway Historical Society Acknowledged
Tuesday, March 11th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Kutztown Speedway & AARN Night
Wednesday, March 12th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Drivers from New Egypt & Bridgeport
Speedway Plus Nazareth Speedway Remembered
Thursday, March 13
7:00 to 8:30 PM Thunder on the Hill/Grandview Speedway
Night & Reading Fairgrounds Historical Society
Friday, March 14
7:00 to 8:30 PM Harmony Speedway Historical Night
5:00 to 9:00 PM NJ Safety Advisory Reps Bob Smith & Rick McCaughey Q&A
Saturday, March 15
2 PM to 3 PM Flemington Fair Speedway with Ron Bailey
Discussion on How to restore a race car
12 Noon to 5 PM NJ Safety Advisory Reps Bob Smith & Rick McCaughey Q&A
When visiting the show, you may want to consider purchasing an event t-shirt or
program now on sale in the center mall walkway. The multi-color Dirt Track
Heroes design includes Frankie Schneider, Al Tasnady, Rags Carter and Carl
VanHorn along with a salute to Harmony,Nazareth and the Flemington Fair Speedway
on the back of the shirt.
The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union is the sponsor of this event. For more
information on what they have to offer, please visit their website at
www.ircocu.com or contact Greg Collins
directly at gcollins@ircocu.com.
For information on the IRCO Dirt Track Heroes event, please contact event
organizers Bob & Donna Miller by calling 215-860-5631.
END
March 7, 2008
The complete rules are listed under the rules section at
www.rocdirt@aol.com
Updated Selinsgrove Race of Champions Dart Dirt Insinger Race Fuels Icebreaker
50 Awards List.
RACE TITLE SPONSOR; Insinger Performance, Inc.
$1,400 REACTION GRAFFIX AWARD; Max Naylor. Will present the feature winner a 25%
discount certificate of a complete race car trailer wrap valued at $5,595.
$500 SMALL BLOCK BONUS; Dart Machinery * car must be using a 650 cfm carb.
$300 CASH DASH; Middleswarth Potato Chips * 3 laps winner take all race for all
heat winners.
$250 EARLY ENTRY BONUS; Weikel Racewear * all drivers who enter before March
15th are eligible for this voucher towards a t – shirt order from Weikel.
$200 HARD CHARGER AWARD; Litech Race Systems
$200 HARD LUCK AWARD; Art Bair Racing Wheels * driver receives 1 racing wheel
$100 SMALL BLOCK CHEVY AWARD; Paul Stine Chevrolet * car must be using engine
smaller than 358 cubic inches
$100 PENN – CAN SPEEDWAY BONUS; Penn – Can Speedway * goes to 1st Penn –Can
regular with the best feature finish.
$100 SELINSGROVE FORD AWARD; * Goes to first Ford powered car to cross the
feature finish line.
$100 T3 ALL STAR SERIES AWARD; * Goes to first T3 Series driver who competed in
at least 6 T3 races in 2007 to cross feature finish line.
$100 ACCORD SPEEDWAY BONUS; * Goes to first Accord Speedway regular with best
feature finish.
$100 BIG DIAMOND RACEWAY BONUS; * Goes to first Big Diamond Raceway regular with
best feature finish.
$100 BEST APPEARING CAR AWARD; Foss Jewelers
$50 LONG HAUL AWARD; Jim Collier Paving & Excavating
$50 TO WIN B MAIN; Corky’s Fourth Street Station
$50 TO WIN HEAT RACE; Shiley Fabrication * gift certificate.
$50 TO WIN HEAT RACE; Zemco Speed Equipment * gift certificate.
$25 TOW MONEY TO ALL DRIVERS WHO FAIL TO MAKE THE A MAIN
MIDDLEBURG IGA; Trophy sponsor which is a 50” tall along with a custom made
cake.
Penske Racing Shocks; Gift Certificates to the top drivers using Penske Shocks.
Also numerous t – shirt and hat give a ways for the fans.
Comfort Inn of Selinsgrove is offering a racers rate for March 14th & 15th.
Rooms are limited please call 570 – 374 – 8880 and please mention Selinsgrove
Speedway.
10% discount with coupon at the Selinsgrove Dunkin’ Donuts, Applebee’s, and
Garfield’s. All race teams who enter the show will receive these coupons along
with other items in a welcoming bag that they will receive when entering the
track on March 15th.
March 6, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- - -THANK YOU
Show Opens Sunday, March 9th. .
IRCO DIRT TRACK HERO'S OF YESTERDAY & TODAY CAR SHOW TO OPEN WITH GASOLINE ALLEY
FOUR HOUR SHOW
All systems are in place for the green flag to fall in Phillipsburg, New Jersey this coming Sunday, March 9th, for the IRCO Community Federal Credit Union sponsored Dirt Track Heroes & Car Show opening celebration. Show promoter Bob Miller has lined up an impressive array of racing greats to be take part in the event, kicking off a week long celebration to honor racing stars past, present, and future. CARQUEST Gasoline Alley and On-Track TV/Internet Shows will take center stage on Sunday to open up the show with an honorary salute to the great legends of dirt track racing. More then sixty race cars of various divisions will be on display for the week long event.
Gather with the Gasoline Alley Gang on Sunday March 9th from 1:30 until 5:30 as they welcome and honor such Dirt Track Heroes as Kenny Brenn Sr and Jr, Carl Collis, Sammy Beavers, Ray Neary, Ken Wismer Jr, Bill Wilson, Jimmy Maguire, Leroy Amey, Richie and Randy Smith, Carl "Fuzzy" Van Horn, Neil Kumernitsky, Sonny Strupp, Wayne Young, Charlie Gilmore, Tom Hager, Frankie Schneider and a host of others who will join in the week long celebration as the first-time Mall show honors those who raced those long treasured but never forgotten raceways of yesteryear. Join longtime show hosts Ed and Steve Pados and Randy Kane as well as guest announcers Earl Krause, Tim Pitts, and Bob Stull as the past, present and future stars of racing will be interviewed during the quickly-paced four hour show. An autograph session will take place during the course of the show for the fans to have a first hand chat with the great racing stars who thrilled them in the past with their tremendous driving abilities.
New names are continuously being added daily to the growing list of
attendees who will be joining in the celebration honoring the great racing
heritage of such former racing facilities as Harmony, Nazareth, Reading,
Flemington, Allentown, and Dorney Park. IRCO Community Federal Credit Union
through the efforts of noted Harmony Speedway Historian Greg Collins has come
on-board as the show's title sponsor for the event, an event earmarked as an
annual event in the years to come. Additional surprises will be in store
throughout the day for the racing fans as this will be another in the long line
of blockbuster shows the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley/On-Track Gang continues to
bring to the racing community. Join us for the fastest and most informed shows
on the
airwaves today.
CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues its outstanding line-up of talented guests with a remote performance at the Phillipsburg Mall on March 9th. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com and Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 120, and 137 is normally on air live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM, but due to the length of the four hour show, will begin on Monday night March 10th at 5 PM.
Begin your week in racing with the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve, and Area Auto Racing News racing reporter Randy Kane as they take you on a four-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.
Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; Randy Kane at: 610 682 6273; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@netzero.net or racewriter@enter.net.
IRCO DIRT TRACK HEROES OF YESTERDAY & TODAY CAR SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Show Hours : Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM
Sunday, March 9th Show Opens at 11 AM
1:30 to 5:30 PM Dirt Track Heroes Introduction & Autograph Session CARQUEST
Gasoline Alley & On Track With
the Pados Brothers & Randy Kane TV/Internet Show
Monday, March 10th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Hamlin, Borgers, Snyderville Speedway Night Plus Harmony
Speedway Historical Society Acknowledged
Tuesday, March 11th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Kutztown Speedway & AARN Night
Wednesday, March 12th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Drivers from New Egypt & Bridgeport Speedway Plus Nazareth
Speedway Remembered
Thursday, March 13
7:00 to 8:30 PM Thunder on the Hill/Grandview Speedway Night & Reading
Fairgrounds Historical Society
Friday, March 14
7:00 to 8:30 PM Harmony Speedway Historical Night
5:00 to 9:00 PM NJ Safety Advisory Reps Bob Smith & Rick McCaughey Q&A
Saturday, March 15
2 PM to 3 PM Flemington Fair Speedway with Ron Bailey Discussion on How to
restore a race car
12 Noon to 5 PM NJ Safety Advisory Reps Bob Smith & Rick McCaughey Q&A
An event t-shirt and program book is already in the design stages for this first
annual event. A limited amount of space is still available for this event. To
display a restored or current day race car, please enter by completing the
electronic entry form at:
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com, or call Donna Miller at
215-860-5631.
The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union is the sponsor of this event. For more
information on what they have to offer, please visit their website at
www.ircocu.com or contact Greg Collins
directly at gcollins@ircocu.com.
END
Team GLR
23073 Jericho Rd
Loudonville, Ohio 44842
George Lee - Owner
www.georgeleeracing.com
March 4, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
George ‘The General’ Lee Prepares For ’08 Buckeye State Tour
By Jarrod Lehman
Loudonville, OH --- With the 2008 Ohio dirt racing season inching closer and
closer to starting popular central Ohio dirt Late Model racer George ‘The
General’ Lee of Loudonville, OH is looking forward to competing at a wide
variety of dirt tracks all across the state of Ohio in 2008 driving his Rocket
Chassis/Malcuit Racing Engines #21 sponsored by Maibach Ford of Orrville, OH,
Valvoline Oil, Bishop Collision Repair Center, American Payroll Advance, Cowen
Truck Lines, Hague Crystal Clear Water, Mason Racin’, Bert Transmission, Hoosier
Racing Tire & Reliable Mold.
“We are currently putting the final touches up our cars for the 2008 season,”
revealed Lee, the 2007 Hilltop Speedway champion. “Due to obligations with Tim
Cowen, I am going to be busy with a Craftsman Truck test in Martinsville, Va the
middle of March then we are going to run the truck race at the end on March. So
I don't really see us getting the car out to any tracks until the season opener
at Hilltop on April 11th. If the weather permits, we might get to shake it down
at April 5th practice at Hilltop.”
“We really don't have a set schedule in mind for ‘08, we are just going to look
at the 3-4 hour window of traveling to races around us and see what works with
all of our work schedules.”
Lee has served as crew chief for NASCAR Truck and Busch East driver Tim Cowen
for a number of years in addition to his own busy dirt Late Model schedule. “Tim
is planning on running some Bush East races this year, as well as a few
Craftsman Truck races, so we are going to have another busy summer,” commented
Lee.
“We have not really set a specific schedule as of today. We are going to get up
and running and then look at the local area and what races we can get to with me
and my crews’ work schedule. There are such a lot of good races that are going
to be in our area again this year, between the IRS series, World of Outlaws,
Lucas Oil, MACS and unsanctioned races at our local tracks, it is building up to
be a great season.”
A new Rocket Chassis will also be among the arsenal at Lee’s disposal this
season.
“After our bad crash at Hilltop last October, we lost a race car,” said Lee. “We
were not planning on having to build another car, but the guys in the shop have
worked their butts off putting together a new Rocket Chassis. Things are getting
close to being finished.”
“This winter we were able to pick up a truck and trailer that we feel will help
out our racing program. My van is getting tired and 3-4 hour trips were getting
harder and harder to make so now we can make the longer trips with little more
ease. And when we have to spend the night, we can sleep in the hauler & not at
hotels.”
Lee appears extra motivated this season after a championship year, multiple wins
at multiple tracks and two weeks in Florida for Speedweeks working in his
capacity as manager of Mason Racin’. “This year I went to Florida again for
Speedweeks at East Bay and Volusia and man, I am ready to race!”
“One thing that I came home fired up about was the safety issue with our cars.
With the wrecks that we saw in Florida, it only backs up our thinking about
containment seats. I had installed one in my car last year and man what a
difference. Sure it is tough getting into and out of the car but after the crash
at Hilltop in October, I sure was thankful I had it. Everyone reading this
should really stop and think about putting one into their car.”
“I have told a lot of people this winter about them and I have heard a lot of
racers say ‘we don’t need them’ and ‘we should not be spending money on a seat’.
Well, I feel that it is money well spent. You cant put a price on safety.”
Team GLR still has merchandise available. “We still have some 2007 Team GLR
racing shirts left as well as hoodie sweatshirts,” said Lee. “You can contact me
via my website www.georgeleeracing.com
to purchase yours.”
Lee’s championship crew consists of Jeff (Root) Long, Dave Hazelet, Kerrissa
Darr, Aaron Hullett, Mark & Ed Hagen and Sherri Lee.
Despite a championship season and a personal best in feature wins, Lee and the
team are not resting on their laurels.
“The competition is so tough today that even if you are off the slight least
bit, someone else is there to pounce because they were just a little better than
you at that time,” commented Lee. “Our goal is to prepare our cars like we did
last winter, then keep focus as we enter the ‘08 season because I have raised
the bar for me and my crew and I really would like to have a better season in
‘08 for them and my sponsors.”
For more on George ‘The General’ Lee visit:
www.georgeleeracing.com
-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services/Jarrod Lehman
Team GLR would like to acknowledge their supporters for 2007:
Maibach Ford of Orrville, OH, Valvoline Oil, Bishop Collision Repair Center,
American Payroll Advance, Cowen Truck Lines, Hague Crystal Clear Water, Mason
Racin’, Bert Transmission, Hoosier Racing Tire, Reliable Mold, Lehman
Motorsports Services, Rocket Chassis & Malcuit Racing Engines.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
March 4, 2008
NEW JERSEY SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS TO ATTEND DIRT TRACK
HEROES CAR SHOW MARCH 14 & 15
The first annual IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Car Show will open at the Phillipsburg
Mall in Phillipsburg, NJ on Sunday, March 9 and continue through Saturday, March
15. Special activities are scheduled for each day of the show and more then
sixty-five cars, representing various divisions of short track racing are
registered for display. For drivers and owners who compete at the local tracks,
New Jersey Safety Advisory Board Members Bob Smith and Rick McCaughey will be at
the show to answer questions, provide safety tips and offer rule books. On
Friday night, March 14 Smith and McCaughey will be on had from 5 to 9 PM and
Saturday, March 15 from 12 Noon to 5 PM.
IRCO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW PHILLIPSBURG MALL,
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Show Hours : Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM
Sunday, March 9th Show Opens at 11 AM
1:30 to 5:30 PM Dirt Track Heroes Introduction & Autograph Session
CARQUEST Gasoline Alley & On Track With the Pados Brothers & Randy Kane
TV/Internet Show
Monday, March 10th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Hamlin, Borgers, Snyderville Speedway Night Plus Harmony
Speedway Historical Society Acknowledged
Tuesday, March 11th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Kutztown Speedway & AARN Night
Wednesday, March 12th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Drivers from New Egypt & Bridgeport Speedway Plus Nazareth
Speedway Remembered
Thursday, March 13
7:00 to 8:30 PM Thunder on the Hill/Grandview Speedway Night & Reading
Fairgrounds Historical Society
Friday, March 14
7:00 to 8:30 PM Harmony Speedway Historical Night 5:00 to 9:00 PM NJ Safety
Advisory Reps Bob Smith & Rick
McCaughey Q&A
Saturday, March 15
2 PM to 3 PM Flemington Fair Speedway with Ron Bailey Discussion on How to
restore a race car
12 Noon to 5 PM NJ Safety Advisory Reps Bob Smith & Rick McCaughey Q&A
An event t-shirt and program book is already in the design stages for this first
annual event. A limited amount of space is still available for this event. To
display a restored or current day race car, please enter by completing the
electronic entry form at:
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com, or call Donna Miller at
215-860-5631.
The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union is the sponsor of this event. For more
information on what they have to offer, please visit their website at
www.ircocu.com or contact Greg Collins
directly at gcollins@ircocu.com.
END
For Immediate Release With Our Thanks
Redbud69racing.com
Delmar, DE 19940
302.846.2646
Contact Email: wwwredbud69racing.comredbud69racing@aol.com
March 1, 2008
By Bonnie Nibblett
1ST Annual Weller’s Motorama Race Car Show Set For March 22, 2008
Bridgeville, DE…..Delaware race fans are ready for the 2008 season to start. But before any cars hit the track fans will get a glimpse of some of their favorite driver’s car with the 1st annual Weller’s Motorama Race Car Show, in Bridgeville, DE. The business will host this one day event on the grounds of the Weller’s Utility Trailers.
The anxious fans will get to see all types of racing vehicles, from Go-karts, Mud Hop Trucks, Dragway, to Stock Cars (dirt modified & Super Late Models, etc.), Vintage Cars (Southern Delaware Vintage cars & Delmar Vintage Club) with a date set for Saturday, March 22, 2008 (rain date March 29) for the show. The show will be 10 AM – 3 PM at Weller’s Utility Trailers. The business is located directly on Route 13 Sussex Hwy, on the right hand side of south bound lane toward Seaford. Going on north bound lane just located past the town of Seaford, on the left side of Rt. 13, Sussex Hwy.
It is the first year, commented promoter Richard Pearson, but we hope it is a hit so we can keep coming back. We’ve asked for any drivers in racing to come and display their car for fans to see, along with seeing drivers’ new paint schemes. We don’t really have a limited set amount of cars to display and there is no dead line to enter; although, by Friday, March 21, I hope to have a pretty good idea of number of cars. All entries will receive a dash plague, too.
We’re having an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids; for adults an Egg Drop race for fun. Music, Driver autographs, all kind of race items for sale, starting at .99 cents, Pearson remarked.
Get your engine running by enjoying a little pre-season fun and come see those fast, furious, pure racing cars of force up close. It’s free! Can’t go wrong!
If interested contact Richard Pearson at 302-349-5169 or email at pandsdesigns@comcast.net. For any updates or questions visit Your Delaware and Surrounding Tracks Race New Plus NASCAR at www.redbud69racing.com. Home of the largest racing message board on the shore redbud69racing.commessageboard powered by A 1 Graphics & Lettering, and Hab-Nab Trucking Companies.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- - -THANK YOU
MARCH 9 -15. . . .
CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY TO OPEN IRCO DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW AT PHILLIPSBURG
MALL
CARQUEST Gasoline Alley and On-Track TV/Internet Shows will spotlight the
opening of the first ever IRCO Community Federal Credit Union DIRT TRACK HEROES
Car Show at the Phillipsburg Mall located on Highway 22 East in
Phillipsburg, NJ. The week long IRCO DIRT TRACK HEROES Car Show will open on
Sunday March 9 and continue through Saturday, March 15. More then sixty race
cars of various divisions of local auto racing are now registered to be on
display during the event. On opening day, CARQUEST Gasoline Alley and
On-Track, the TV/Internet shows will do a four hour live broadcast beginning at
1:30 PM .
Many Dirt Track Heroes who once raced at such historic but bygone facilities as
Nazareth, Flemington, Reading and Harmony Speedways will be on hand to meet the
crowd and offer autographs. Legendary racing names such as Kenny Brenn Sr and
Jr, Ray Neary, Ken Wismer Jr, Leroy Amey, Richie and Randy Smith, Carl "Fuzzy"
Van Horn, Neil Kumernitsky, Bruce Kline, Carl Collis, Sammy Beavers, Bill
Wilson, Sonny Strupp, Tigh Scott, Tom Hager, Wayne Young, Archie Meyers, Jackie
Hamilton, Richie Eurich, Jimmy Horton, Rick Wean, Ray Liss, Scott Kania and
many others will join in the week long celebration.
The CARQUEST Gasoline Alley and On Track Show's programming on WALN Digital
Cable Radio, Internet
www.walncableradio.com and Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels
120, and 137 is normally on air live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on
Channel 50 at 11 PM, but due to the length of the four hour show, will begin on
Monday night March 10th at 5 PM.
What's going on the week of the Show?
Tentative. . . . . . SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Show Hours : Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM
Sunday, March 9th Show Opens at 11 AM
1:30 to 5:30 PM Dirt Track Heroes Introduction & Autograph Session
CARQUEST Gasoline Alley & On Track With the Pados Brothers & Randy Kane
(TV/Internet Show)
Monday, March 10th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Hamlin, Borgers, Snyderville Speedway Night
Plus Harmony Speedway Historical Society Acknowledged
Tuesday, March 11th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Kutztown Speedway & AARN Night
Wednesday, March 12th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Drivers from New Egypt & Bridgeport
Speedway Plus Nazareth Speedway Remembered
Thursday, March 13
7:00 to 8:30 PM Thunder on the Hill/Grandview Speedway
Night & Reading Fairgrounds Historical Society
Friday, March 14
7:00 to 8:30 PM Harmony Speedway Historical Night
Saturday, March 15
2 PM to 3 PM Flemington Fair Speedway with Ron Bailey
Discussion on How to restore a race car
An event t-shirt and program book is already in the design stages for this first
annual event. A limited amount of space is still available for this event.
To display a restored or current day race car, please enter by completing the
electronic entry form at:
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com, or call Donna Miller at
215-860-5631.
The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union is the sponsor of this event. For more
information on what they have to offer, please visit their website at
www.ircocu.com or contact Greg Collins
directly at gcollins@ircocu.com.
END
First Annual Weller's Motorama Car Show
When: - Saturday, March 22, 2008 (Rain Date Saturday, March 29, 2008)
Time: - 10 AM - 3 PM
Where: - Weller's Utility Trailers, Bridgeville, DE on Route 13
What: - Any type of racing vehicle to be on display or entered in the show.
Stock Cars (dirt or asphalt), Drag Cars, Go-Karts, Mud Trucks, 4 Wheelers,
Motocross, etc.
Awards: - Entries will receive Dash - Plagues
Contact: - Richard Pearson for any info - 302-349-5169 or email at
pandsdesigns@comcast.net
More information will come forth as time goes on. We hope to have autograph
sessions with drivers and such.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- - - THANK YOU
Show Opens Tomorrow, Sunday, February 24. . . . .
MORE THAN ONE- HUNDRED CARS REGISTER FOR 23RD ANNUAL READING RACING REUNION &
CAR SHOW AT FAIRGROUNDS SQUARE
The NAPA Auto Parts 23rd Annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show is set to open
tomorrow, Sunday, February 24 and continue through Saturday, March 1 at the
Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading, PA. This popular week long race car show
will attract more then one-hundred race cars that will be on display and fill
the Fairgrounds Square Mall located on the 5th Street Highway in Reading. The
Fairgrounds Mall rests on the property that was once home to the very popular
Reading Fairgrounds Speedway, know for years as the Home of Champions. Race cars
from all divisions will be on display including modifieds and late models that
compete at the Grandview Speedway, go-karts from Shellhammer's Speedway and
micro-sprints and legends cars that compete at the Kutztown Fairgrounds. Sprint
cars will also be present during the show offering the very first look at the
Chad Sinon sponsored BPG #4 sprint car that will be driven by URC ace Chris
Coyle. ARDC wingless midgets, growing with great popularity of late, will
also be a featured attraction at the show. Of course, one the most popular
displays is that of the restored race cars including the Reading Racing
Historical Society.
Wednesday night at 7 PM, a special Meet the Drivers Night will take place at
center court. Drivers from all divisions will be on hand for interviews, photos
and autographs. URC driver Chris Coyle will be on hand to announce his plans for
2008 along with sponsor Chad Sinon. Coyle will be sporting the popular BPG
Motorsports colors and numbers on the URC tour of 2008. Modified, Late Model,
ARDC Midget and Micro-Sprint drivers will be on hand for interviews.
On Friday night, the Legends Reunion will steal the show as the popular great
drivers and racing personalities gather on the sacred Reading Fairgrounds
property just one more time. The Legends Reunion will get underway at 7 PM with
a special salute to sprint car stars Smokey Snellbaker and Van May, two winning
drivers at the Fairgrounds oval. There will also be a special salute to URC
drivers Kramer Williamson and Glenn Fitzcharles who were both recent inductees
into the Knoxville Sprint Car Hall of Fame.
Following the Reunion, the gang will move to the Temple Fire Company for The
BASH Racing Movie Party sponsored by Lee Myles Transmissions on the 5th Street
Highway. The Lee Myles BASH Racing Movie Party is set for Friday night, February
29 at the Temple Fire Company with doors opening at 8:30 PM with The BASH
continuing to at least 1 AM. Music for dancing, great racing movies from the
past and present and plenty of fun is planned for all who attend. The BASH
has quickly become a " don't miss-fun event" as many local drivers attend,
offering fans an opportunity to meet them away from the race track.
Admission to The BASH Racing Movie Party is just $10. Tickets may be purchased
during the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show at the event shirt stand at center
court of the Mall. Tickets may also be purchased in advance by sending a check
or money order to Speedway Promotions 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047.
Please make your check payable to Speedway Promotions and enclose a self
addressed and stamped envelop. Because of limited seating and an always large
turnout, it's a good idea to get your tickets in advance. A limited number
of tickets will be available at the door, but a sell out is expected. There will
be a cash bar available as well. Also part of The BASH will be the presentation
of the Car Show Special Awards.
On Saturday, the final day of the show, the Ms. Micro Sprint Competition will
take place at Center Court at 1 PM along with interviews for the drivers of
go-karts, micro sprints, slingshots. legends and a salute to the quarter-midget
drivers of today..
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February 15, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
March 9th to 15th
BIG NAMES PLAN TO ATTEND FIRST EVER IRCO COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION DIRT
TRACK HEROES & CAR SHOW AT PHILLIPSBURG MALL
The first ever IRCO Community Federal Credit Union DIRT TRACK HEROES PAST &
PRESENT CAR SHOW is fast approaching and will take place at the Phillipsburg
Mall. The week long show will open on Sunday, March 9th and continue through
Saturday, March 15. The Phillipsburg Mall is located on Highway 22 East in
Phillipsburg, NJ. The show will feature many restored race cars that once raced
at the very popular Harmony, Nazareth and Flemington Fair Speedways. Current day
race cars will also fill the Mall to blend the rich racing past with the
exciting kickoff of the 2008 local racing season. Opening day of the show will
be dedicated to the great racing legends that made these three tracks rich
in history. Some of the featured guests already planning to the attend the
opening ceremonies on March 9th include, Ken Brenn Jr, Ken Brenn Sr, Ray Neary,
Sammy Beavers, Ken Wismer Jr., Carl VanHorn, Charlie Gilmore, Sonny Strupp,
Bruce Kline, Tighe Scott, Carl Collis, Jack and Tom Zeiner, Billy Tanzosh,
Scott Kania, Del Buss and Bill Wilson just to name a few.
What's going on the week of the Show?
Tentative. . . . . . SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Show Hours : Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM
Sunday, March 9th Show Opens at 11 AM
1:30 to 5:30 PM Dirt Track Heroes Introduction & Autograph Session CARQUEST
Gasoline Alley & On Track With the Pados Brothers & Randy Kane (TV/Internet
Show)
Monday, March 10th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Hamlin, Borgers, Snyderville Speedway Night Plus Harmony
Speedway Historical Society Acknowledged
Tuesday, March 11th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Kutztown Speedway & AARN Night
Wednesday, March 12th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Drivers from New Egypt & Bridgeport Speedway Plus Nazareth
Speedway Remembered
Thursday, March 13
7:00 to 8:30 PM Thunder on the Hill/Grandview Speedway Night & Reading
Fairgrounds Historical Society
Friday, March 14
7:00 to 8:30 PM Harmony Speedway Historical Night
Saturday, March 15
2 PM to 3 PM Flemington Fair Speedway with Ron Bailey Discussion on How to
restore a race car
An event t-shirt and program book is already in the design stages for this first
annual event. A limited amount of space is still available for this event. To
display a restored or current day race car, please enter by completing the
electronic entry form at:
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com, or call Donna Miller at
215-860-5631.
The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union is the sponsor of this event. For more
information on what they have to offer, please visit their website at
www.ircocu.com or contact Greg Collins
directly at gcollins@ircocu.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- - -THANK YOU
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ MALL SHOW TO RUN MARCH 9TH TO 15TH. . . . . . . .
IRCO COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TAKES LEAD ROLE AS DIRT TRACK HEROES SPONSOR
The first ever, Dirt Track Heroes Past & Present Car Show sponsored by IRCO
Community Federal Credit Union will open at the Phillipsburg, NJ Mall on Sunday,
March 9th and will continue through Saturday, March 15th. Event organizers Bob
and Donna Miller are pleased to announce the sponsorship support of this event
by IRCO Community Federal Credit Union. IRCO serves the folks who live or
work in Phillipsburg and Alpha and the surrounding townships with low cost, high
quality financial products and services. IRCO is locally owned and operated
and they are located at 450 Hillcrest Blvd. Phillipsburg, NJ, just across from
the Phillipsburg High School, where they are always looking out for the
little guy! Greg Collins, Vice President of the IRCO Community Federal Credit
Union announced their support of this show, late in the day on Thursday. "IRCO
Community Federal Credit Union is proud to sponsor the "Dirt Track Heroes Past &
Present Car Show" and to honor the long-standing tradition of dirt track
racing in our area where three great tracks were home to some of the best
drivers and fans around", said Collins.
For more information on IRCO, please visit their website at
www.ircocu.com or contact Greg
Collins directly at
gcollins@ircocu.com.
Interesting is growing quickly in this week long event. Along with the display
of many race cars from the past and present, a special day will be dedicated to
honor those past memory makers who once tossed the dirt at Harmony, Nazareth
and the Flemington Fair Speedway. Current day driving stars will be part of the
Dirt Track Heroes Mall Show sponsored by IRCO Community Federal Credit Union at
the Phillipsburg NJ Mall.
An event t-shirt and program book is already in the design stages and a list of
special activities for the show will be announced shortly. Some of the most
knowledgeable folks in short track racing are on board to make this show a
success. Popular racing columnists Ken Kuhlman and Earl Krause along with long
time friend, Mark Kenyon and radio show hosts Steve and Ed Pados, will be part
of the event planning.
The Phillipsburg Mall is located on Highway 22 East in Phillipsburg, NJ. Show
hours are 11 AM through 6 PM on Sunday and 10 AM to 9 PM Monday through
Saturday. Anyone interested in displaying a restored race car or a current day
race car should contact Donna Miller by calling 215-860-5631 and please be
specific that you are signing up for the Phillipsburg Mall Show. There is also
a show entry form at:
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com. Please complete the form and just
send it!
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