Pioneers of Drag Racing Converge on York In July (1 Viewer)

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PIONEERS OF DRAG RACING CONVERGE ON YORK

York, PA - June 24, 2009

A multitude of pioneers of drag racing will converge on
the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds for the presentation
of the 8th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion
brought to you by York Traditions Bank and GGS Technical
Publications Services.

Top fuel veterans Jim and Alison Lee and their popular
driver Tom Raley will reunite and visit with a whole host
of drag racing legends who will be in attendance for the
two days. Pioneers who provided the impetus for today's
championship drag racing will be in abundance including
Jerry Baltes, Wally Booth, Gordy Foust, Bob Tasca, Sr.,
John Healey, Earl Wade, Bob Harrop, Jack Werst, Wally
Bell, Hubert Platt, Phil Bonner, Sam Auxier, Jr., Al Joniec,
Jere Stahl, Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, "Miss Hurst Golden
Shifter" Linda Vaughn, "The Voice of Drag Racing" Jon
Lundberg, Arlen Vanke, Bruce Larson, Joe Jacono,
Bob Chipper, George Snizek, Jerry Jardine
and the list
goes on.

The show is dedicated to "Precious" the loving pet cat
of the show promoters that was lost this week to illness.
The show, since inception, supports the York County SPCA
and has contributed over $31,000 in direct benefit from the
annual show. The goal is to exceed the $5500 that was
contributed from last year's show.

A Salute to Ford will highlight many of the blue oval legends
to appear, as well as, many of their legendary race cars.
A who's who of Ford personalities will be available for
autographs and bench racing for the two days.

The Cruisin' Into Summer cruise in will be presented both
days at York by the Cruisin' Columbia staff. Hours are
Friday, 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10a.m. to 5 p.m.
First thru Third Place Awards will be presented in Street
Rod, Muscle Car, Truck and Special Interest categories,
Long Distance and People's Choice. Door prizes and
goodie bags will be featured. Entries can be registered
on the day of the show.

Admission to the show is $25.00 for discount two day
ticket. (July 10-11, 2009) $15.00 single day, children under 12 free and
free parking. All active service men and women will
be admitted free upon presentation of their active
military i.d.

The great nostalgia weekend concludes at the Sixth
Annual York Nostalgia Nationals at Beaver Springs
Dragway on Sunday, July 12 beginning at 8 a.m.
Info: Beaver Springs Dragway - IHRA Summit Drag Racing
 
Gee, coun't they get anybody famous to attend???
(WOW; what a lineup!!!)

Thanks foer the info, Jackee... sounds like an earth-shaking event!!!

Bill
 
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