Hall of Famer Billy Greco to Host NEAR Fundraiser on Sunday, August 11th
WEST HAVEN, CT — New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame member Billy Greco will host a picnic and car show on Sunday, Aug 11th at the Polish American Club located at 194 W. Spring Street in West Haven, CT.
The event serves as a fundraiser for the NEAR mobile museum.
To be held under the pavilion on the grounds of the Polish American Club, the event is a rain or shine affair which runs from noon to 6pm. Tickets are economically-priced at $20.00 for adults, and $10.00 for those 12 to 16 years of age. Purchase includes food, and a chance to win one of many door prizes which will be offered throughout the day.
A display of vintage race cars adds to the festivities. Also expected to be in attendance are many of the drivers that contributed to the rich history
of the sport in New England. It’s the perfect opportunity to do a little “bench-racing” and perhaps get an autograph from your favorite driver.
The ever-popular Greco, who in the past has hosted other successful NEAR fundraisers, was inducted into the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame in
1998 following a stellar career highlighted by multiple track championships at both the Riverside Park Speedway in Massachusetts and Connecticut’s West Haven Speedway.
Tickets are on-sale now with a purchase deadline of July 30th.
For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Billy directly at 203-378-7945. You may also buy tickets by sending payment to NEAR Vice President Bill Henry at 2 Commerce Street, Unit 2, Derby, CT. 06418. All checks are to be made-out to NEAR.
The New England Antique Racers club is a non-profit organization that supports the history of New England auto racing. NEAR has been in existence
since 1981 and has a growing membership of approx. 350-400 members and 80 antique race cars. Members live throughout New England and are available, on a no charge basis, for exhibition events at local race tracks in New England and several tracks in the New York area, with both original and
historical replica race cars.
Since 1998, NEAR has inducted 166 individuals into the New England Auto Racers Hall Of Fame, which is administered by the New England Antique
Racers. Some very notable inductees include Richie Evans, Ron Bouchard, Bugs Stevens, Rene Charland, Pete Hamilton, Fred DeSarro, Ed Flemke, Sr.
and Billy Greco.
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