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History Through A Camera Lens

While John Grady may not be the man with the most name recognition at this past weekend¹s SpeedwayEXPO, the annual racing trade show that takes place each March in West Springfield, Mass. He certainly seems to have the most fans, who all flock to his booth to see his photos. A Schenectady, New York resident, Grady’s life work has borne a vast collection intrigues generations of racing fans, both young and old.  A quick flip through the albums on display and one can find virtually anything their heart desires.  Middle-aged racing fans are there to rekindle a childhood memory of a bygone racing hero or to add to their collection.

 

There are photos from tracks in the 1950s right through to the current decade.  Even better is the ability to reminisce about past drivers, whose attire and safety equipment pale by today’s standards.

 

[John Grady Photo Gallery]

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TC in the Hot Seat at EXPO; Courchesne to Get Wet

On Saturday, SpeedwayEXPO will be hosting a Toast ‘n Roast and the featured guest is none other than Ted Christopher. You won’t want to miss TC in the hot seat beginning at 6:00 PM on Saturday Night.

Another fun SpeedwayEXPO event you wont’ want to miss… The reporter you love or love to hate, Shawn Courchesne will get in the dunk tank to help raise money for the Racing Against Cancer Program. The “Anger Management” Charity Event will take place on Friday Night at 7:00 PM.


New Hampshire Motor Speedway to Appear at SpeedwayEXPO ’08

Loudon, NH — New Hampshire Motor Speedway will be one of the prominent exhibitors at this weekend’s SpeedwayEXPO ’08.

The region’s largest motorsports trade show runs from Friday through Sunday in the Mallary Complex at the Eastern States Exposition Center in West Springfield, Mass.  The speedway’s booth will feature a diverse display of competitors and race cars scheduled to compete on the 1.058 mile oval throughout the 2008 season.

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Logano Set for SpeedwayEXPO

NASCAR phenom and 2007 NASCAR Camping World Series East champion Joey Logano will be at SpeedwayEXPO on Saturday, March 1. The 5PM autograph session will feature the Connecticut native and the reigning champions from the top series in the Northeast.

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Ron Hornaday Jr. Coming to SpeedwayEXPO

Three-time and defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday, Jr. will be coming to SpeedwayEXPO for an appearance on Saturday, March 1st  from 3-5PM.  Mike Skinner was originally scheduled, but is unable to attend because of his driving duties in Bill Davis’ Sprint Cup car.


Informative Seminars Set at SpeedwayEXPO

Salisbury, MA — With the help of experts in sponsorship, media relations and racing technology, SpeedwayEXPO presented by Sunoco will offer a full line-up of educational seminars for local and regional racers over the weekend of February 29-March 2. Seminars will begin on Saturday morning and run throughout Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2. A conference center has been set up in the Mallary Building at the Eastern States Exposition grounds and will be clearly marked. Seminars are free to all SpeedwayEXPO attendees.

Racing journalists Shawn Courchesne of the Hartford Courant and Travis Barrett of the Kennebec Journal & Central Maine Morning Sentinel will join writer and publisher Lenny Sammons of Area Auto Racing News and Speedway Illustrated Editor Karl Frederickson on Saturday from 11:00 to noon for “Media Relations: Grabbing Headlines.”

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Speedbowl’s Tom Fox Among Award Nominees At Speedway Expo 08’

Waterford, CT —  Veteran Speedbowl competitor Tom Fox has been named among the nominees to receive a “Speedy Award” at Sunoco Speedway Expo 08’.

Slated for February 29 – March 2 at The Big E, Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA., Speedway Expo serves as a showcase for New England motorsports.

Fox joins fellow nominees Ted Christopher (Stafford Motor Speedway), Ron Bolduc (All-Star Speedway), Keith Rocco (Thompson & Stafford Speedways), JR Heffner, (Lebanon Valley Speedway), Roger Brown (ACT), Travis Adams (Oxford Plains), and, JR Baril: (Lee USA Speedway).

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Tony Stewart’s Custom Hearse on Display at SpeedwayEXPO

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Will Castro from SpeedTV’s Unique Whips to Appear

 

Salisbury, MA — While Tony Stewart is racing in Vegas, his fans and auto enthusiasts will enjoy what “Smoke” sent to SpeedwayEXPO presented by Sunoco on February 29-March 2. The 1984 Cadillac Brougham hearse often referred to as one of Tony’s prize possessions will be on display throughout the weekend.

 

The tricked-out hearse was restored and customized by Will Castro’s Unique Autosports of Long Island for the Speed Channel show Unique Whips. Castro will also appear at SpeedwayEXPO and sign autographs from noon to 5:00 on Sunday, March 2.

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Auto Celebs Set for Speedway Expo

SpeedwayEXPO ’08 will have some interesting people from the automotive world during the event held February 29 – March 2 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA.

Former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion and 2007 runner-up Mike Skinner will be making an appearance with the date to be determined.  Hall of Famer and former NASCAR Modified championship owner Art Barry will be debuting his Richie Evans tribute car.  Will Castro, host of the popular Unique Whips tv show on SPEED Channel, will be in attendance as well and he’ll be bringing Tony Stewart’s custom hearse along for the trip.

This year’s show has it all: from racing cars and stars to seminars.  Saturday night will be busy with two major events.  The inaugural Toast and Roast is set for 5PM while the Pit Crew Challenge is set for 7PM.  The second-annual SPEEDY Awards to honor racing’s best are also set for Sunday.  For more information, please visit SpeedwayEXPO.com.


SpeedwayEXPO to Make $5,000 Racing Excellence Award

Salisbury, MA — SpeedwayEXPO will present a $5,000 recognition award to a deserving race team during the second annual SpeedwayEXPO presented by Sunoco, February 29-March 2 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA. All racers who compete weekly in the Northeast will be eligible for the “Race to Excellence” Award and the cash prize of $5,000.

The strength of SpeedwayEXPO lies in the strong network of people who provide the excitement of short-track racing. The future of racing also lies with those same individuals, who compete weekly at tracks in the northeast. From Modifieds to Late Models, Street Stocks to Mini Sprints and from Lebanon Valley Speedway to Whip City from Twin State to Thompson and everywhere inbetween, the families who work hard all week to play hard on the weekend help make SpeedwayEXPO and short track racing special.

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Sunoco Named Title Sponsor of SpeedwayEXPO 2008

 

Salisbury, MA — Performance Media has reached an agreement to make Sunoco the presenting sponsor of SpeedwayEXPO, its motorsports exposition. On February 29-March 2 the Eastern States Exposition, in West Springfield, MA, the “Home of the Big E,” will become the home of the largest racing show in the Northeast. SpeedwayEXPO will take over the 130,000-square-foot Mallary Complex with exhibits from local and regional race tracks and sanctioning bodies, vendors of performance parts and accessories, retailers of collectibles and memorabilia and much more.

The sponsorship was a perfect fit for both national companies, who have strong ties to the Northeast and share an interest in the strength and longevity of professional and grassroots motorsports. Performance Media also publishes Speedway Illustrated Magazine.

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SpeedwayEXPO’s SPEEDY Award Nominations now On-line

Salisbury, MA — SpeedwayEXPO, proudly presented by Sunoco, will again recognize the talent, competitive spirit, and dedication of the Northeast’s racing community with its annual SPEEDY Awards, honoring racers, fans and others who excelled during the 2007 season.

The nominees and winners in 11 categories will be honored at the SPEEDY Award ceremony at EXPO on March 2 at 3:00PM, hosted by Speedway Illustrated Editor Karl Fredrickson. SpeedwayEXPO takes place on the weekend of February 29-March 2 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA.

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SpeedwayEXPO Names Official Show Hotel

Salisbury, MA — SpeedwayEXPO ‘08 has arranged for the Hampton Inn of West Springfield, MA, to discount its rates to patrons of the upcoming motorsports trade show and exposition. SpeedwayEXPO ’08 vendors and attendees will pay just $72.00 per night (plus applicable taxes) while supplies last. Reservations must be booked prior to February 14.

The Hampton Inn is on Route 5 (Riverdale Road), just off I-91 and I-90, in West Springfield, Massachusetts, only four miles from the Eastern States Exposition grounds, the site of SpeedwayEXPO. The first-rate hotel offers free breakfast from 6am to 10am, free parking and free high-speed Internet access. In-room features include microwaves, refrigerators, coffeemakers and more.

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Impact of EXPO ’07 Still Being Felt as SpeedwayEXPO 2008 Approaches

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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SpeedwayEXPO Recognized for Excellence

Salisbury, MA — While things have been progressing behind the scenes for the 2nd Annual SpeedwayEXPO, some of its team members have been very much in the limelight lately. Dick Berggren recently was honored with the Bobby Isaac Memorial Award and SpeedwayEXPO itself was recognized by Racing Against Cancer™ for its involvement with the program in 2007.

On October 12, Berggren received the Bobby Isaac Award during pre-race ceremonies for the Busch Series race at Lowe’s. The award is presented annually by Lowe’s Motor Speedway to an individual in recognition of outstanding contribution to short-track racing.

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