Some interesting news, courtesy of Kevin at the Danbury-Racearena message board:
The Golden Age of Trucking museum has asked me to put on another Racearena seminar about the history of the Danbury Racearena and the SNYRA. We have set the date for April 12,2008 from 11-3PM. The museum currently has a display of 3 former Danbury cars and a display case full of memoribilia. If you get a chance, it’s a great way to spend a few hours. There is also a restored boat that raced at Danbury in 1949 when they had the boat races. Please pass the word. We are looking for fans and drivers to attend. The museum is located off exit 16 on I-84 and is open Thurs.-Sat. 10-4PM. Sun. 12-4PM.
Sources: Kevin/ Danbury-Racearena.com
BSA Troop from Western MA Benefits from EXPO Invovlement
Salisbury, MA — The staff of Speedway Illustrated is hard at work preparing for their 2nd annual SpeedwayEXPO. With a new building at the Eastern States Exposition and the same flair for excitement, the February 29-March 2 event is already shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the 2008 racing season.
No success was more gratifying or more motivating than that experienced by one of EXPO’s charter guests. Last March SpeedwayEXPO provided promotional and fund-raising opportunities to several worthy charities, including the Boy Scout Venture Crew 35. Seven months later this non-profit organization is still realizing the benefits of its SpeedwayEXPO participation.
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“Big Phil” Was Loyal Crew Member on Vic Miller’s #11
Long time crew member of the Miller-Perley race team lost his long battle with heart disease on Tuesday 12/04/2007. Phil started working with Vic Miller back in the 1980’s when Larry Record was driving the #11. He was the truck driver and fuel man for more than 20 years until his ailing health caused him to cut back on his travel with the team.
Rest In Peace Big Guy, you will be missed.
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There’s still time to reap the benefits of Waterford Speedbowl’s “Super Savings” Plans for 2008 grandstand and pits season passes.
The Speedbowl will open its 58th consecutive season with the nine-division Modified Nationals on April 12-13. The season will run through the Finale Oct. 4-5 and again feature the SK-Modifieds, Late Models, Sportsman, Mini Stocks and Legends.
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