Thursday, June 25, 2009

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. $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 .m. Info: www.beaversprings.com

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