News from the 27th Annual Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show
For Immediate Release/January 29, 2012
Entries Pouring In For 27th Annual Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show At Fairgrounds Square Mall Feb. 19-25; Nightly Schedule Of Activities Planned
READING, PA - Entries are pouring in for the 27th annual Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show.
The showcase of auto racing's past, present and future is planned for Feb. 19-25 at the Fairgrounds Square Mall of Reading, Pa. - the former site of the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway. More than 100 race vehicles are expected to jam the mall on 5th Street Highway in Muhlenberg Township for the weeklong event. Entries have been brisk as the show approaches. Space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show offers FREE admission and an opportunity to showcase auto racing, its participants and sponsors to the general public. The show is open to all racers, speedways, clubs and sanctions. All types of racing vehicles, ranging from Quarter Midgets to Sportsman, Late Models, big- and small-block Modifieds, SCCA cars, Micro-Sprints, Slingshots, XCel 600 Modifieds and more will be on display.
Vendors will be on hand selling racing collectibles and novelties, while the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway Racing Historical Society draws up memories of a speedway that will never be forgotten.
Vendors will be on hand selling racing collectibles and novelties, while the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway Racing Historical Society draws up memories of a speedway that will never be forgotten.
Bridgeport (N.J.) Speedway, under the direction of Doug and Gena Hoffman for the 2012 season, will be represented at the Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show. The Hoffmans will speak to racers and divulge their plans as they begin a two-year lease agreement at the South Jersey facility.
Each night of the show will feature a theme: Open Wheel Excitement featuring ARDC, URC, TSRS and more (Monday, Feb. 20), Modified Madness showcasing the stars of the region's big- and small-block Modified ranks (Tuesday, Feb. 21), Sportsman/Late Model Showcase (Wed., Feb. 22) and Small Car Spotlight (Thurs., Feb. 23).
On Friday night (Feb. 24), the annual 'Home of Champions' Reading Fairgrounds Speedway Reunion is joined by a Grandview (Pa.) Speedway 50th Anniversary celebration at center court beginning at 7 p.m. Dave Kelly, the winner of the historic final event at the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway, will return north from his home in Florida to participate in Friday's festivities.
A number of past heroes from the Reading Fairgrounds and key figures from the history of Grandview Speedway will be recognized at the show. To participate in the Grandview 50-year celebration, contact Donna Miller by e-mail at TOTH98@aol.com or via phone: 443.513.4456.
The annual BASH Racing Party is planned for Friday night following the completion of the show to hand out show awards and the third annual Don Marks Memorial Contribution to Motorsports Award. The Don Marks Memorial honor is named in memory of the late Grandview Speedway and Area Auto Racing News photographer and is presented to an individual who contributed greatly to local auto racing. BASH party details will be announced shortly.
The final day of the show - Sat., Feb. 25 - is reserved as a 'Family Fun Day' and showcase of the future stars in racing: go-karts, Quarter Midgets and more.
Mike Feltenberger, publisher of Strapped In magazine and host of the Strapped In television show, will organize alley model racing during the show. Contact Feltenberger at STARTERONE@aol.com for details.
Bob Hilbert Sportswear of Boyertown, Pa., will produce eye-catching show apparel to be sold during the week.
To register for the 27th annual Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show, contact Brett Deyo by phone at 845.728.2781 or via e-mail: Deyo99H@aol.com. A registration form is posted on www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com.
27th Annual Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show Schedule
Sun., Feb. 19 - Opening Day
Mon., Feb. 20 - 7 p.m. - Open Wheel Excitement
Tues., Feb. 21 - 7 p.m. - Modified Madness
Wed., Feb. 22 - 7 p.m. - Sportsman/Late Model Showcase
Thurs., Feb. 23 - 7 p.m. - Small Car Spotlight
Fri., Feb. 24 - 6:30 p.m. - Reading Fairgrounds Speedway Reunion & Grandview Speedway 50th Anniversary Celebration
Fri., Feb. 24 - 9 p.m. - BASH Awards Party (details TBA)
Sat., Feb. 25 - Family Fun Day!
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