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York Reunion Press Releases
THE HISTORY OF YORK US 30 DRAGWAY UNFOLDS AT
THE 7TH ANNUAL
MUSCLECAR MADNESS
The former York US 30 Dragway has touched many, many lives of individuals in the Central Pennsylvania area, as well as, those nationally and world wide. International visitors are expected from India, Australia, and the UK, in addition to, many from California, Arizona, New Mexico and all points east. Joining the vast display of gas coupes and sedans will be the "Tribute Car To Chuck Finders". The '33 Willys Coupe of Dave Cobb from North Ridgeville, Ohio. The car joins an elite display of "Willys Heaven" Willys coupes and sedans and is called "Finders Keepers" Ronnie Allyn a regular at Atlantic City will be presenting the program "Remembering Elvis" on Friday, July 11th at 7:30 p.m. The show will feature a display from the Ford Fairlane Club of America on Friday, a York County Corvette Club show on Saturday, and a "Tribute to Oldsmobile" which will feature some of the finest Oldsmobile entries to be assembled at one show. A unique Nostalgia Theater is presented by show sponsors York Traditions Bank and GGS Technical Publication Services during the two day show featuring highlights of many historic moments at York US 30 Dragway. Discount tickets are available at York & Hanover Weis Markets and all branches of York Traditions Bank. The show has become the annual reunion for the Legends of Drag Racing featuring Bob Harrop, Bruce Larson, Wally Bell, Wally Booth, Gordy Foust, Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, "Miss Hurst Golden Shifter" Linda Vaughn, the "Voice of Drag Racing" Jon Lundberg, Arlen Vanke, Tommy Marras and the list goes on. The charity of choice is the York County SPCA. A special auction of memorabilia supporting the organization will be held on Saturday at 6 p.m. hosted by York County auctioneers Blaine Rentzel and Fred Toomey. The "Cruisin Into Summer" cruise in on the outside will feature over 600 of the finest muscle cars and street rods. The cruise in activities go until 7 p.m. both days. The show opens on Friday, July 11th at 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 12th from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Single day admission is $15.00, two day ticket is $25.00, children under 12 are free, and there is free parking. The nostalgia weekend culminates Sunday, July 13th with the 5th Annual York US 30 Nostalgia Nationals at Beaver Springs Dragway where many of the entries will compete in special eliminations. Gates open at 8 a.m.
PACERS RETURN TO MUSCLECAR MADNESS AT THE YORK
US
30 REUNION
The Pacers Automotive car was driven at York US 30 Dragway in the mid-sixties and won the eliminator honors driven by George Snizek of Long Island. George and his son Scott will be in attendance as well. The 7th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York US 30 Reunion will be presented on July 11-12 at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds and is the only show of its type in the United States. The show is the annual reunion for the Legends of Drag Racing which will include Arnie "Farmer" Beswick, Barbara Hamilton, Linda Vaughn, Wally Booth, Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, Gordy Foust, Bob Harrop, Arlen Vanke, Sam Auxier, Jr., Bruce Larson, Tom Sneden, Joe Jacono, Bud Faubel, Wally Bell, Ed Miller, Ed Hedrick, Dave Hales, Pork Zartman, along with many, many more. Discount ticket coupons can be picked up at all York area Weis Markets and the Hanover area stores, as well as, at all branches of York Traditions Bank. York Traditions Bank and GGS Technical Publication Services are the show sponsors and will have a Nostalgia Theater during the two day event, showing movies of famous days at York US 30 Dragway. The show will feature a "Tribute to Oldsmobile" with special recognition being paid to many of the movers and shakers of the brand. Ronnie Allyn, a regular at Atlantic City will present a special on Friday evening "Remembering Elvis" at 7:30 p.m. The York County SPCA is the charity of choice for the show and will be recipient of funds from voting for the "People's Choice", from special 50-50 drawings, and a memorabilia auction on Saturday at 6 p.m. The show opens on Friday, July 11th at 1 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. Saturday hours are 10:00 a.m. until 9 p.m. with a special "Cruisin' Into Summer cruise in on the outside both days until 7 p.m. Nostalgia activities end on Sunday, July 13th with the presentation of the 5th Annual York US 30 Nostalgia Nationals at Beaver Springs Dragway where many of the entries will compete in special eliminations. Gates open at 8 a.m.
BILL "GRUMPY" JENKINS TO ATTEND YORK REUNION York, PA - Recent International Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins will return to the 7th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion on July 11th and 12th sponsored by York Traditions Bank and GGS Technical Publication Services.
A special "Tribute to Oldsmobile" will be presented with entries from across the United States appearing to participate in the recognition being paid to the marque. The show will feature a "Willys Heaven" with some of the finest gas coupes and sedans to ever be featured at one show, Paul and Pam Balash's '42 Willys coupe, Dave Schrader's '41 Willys coupe, Al Nosse's '33 Willys coupe, Dave Hale's '37 Willys coupe, Yvonne & Randy Davis' '33 Willys coupe, Mike Wales and Joe Troilo's Stone Woods and Cook '41 Willys coupe, Paul Bath's '41 coupe, Larry and Wanda Bianchet's "Filthy Forty" coupe, all coupled with an S & S Race Team display. The "Cruisin Into Summer" cruise will be held on the outside with over 600 beautiful muscle cars and street rods on display along with the Ford Fairlane Club on Friday and the York County Corvette show on Saturday. Ronnie Allyn will present a special presentation "Remembering Elvis" on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The show benefits the York County SPCA with proceeds from a special memorabilia auction on Saturday at 6 p.m., 50-50 drawings throughout the show, and money placed in the voting canisters for the People's Choice Award. The show opens on Friday at 1 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Admission is $25.00 for two days, $15.00 single day, children under 12 free, and free parking. The outstanding nostalgia weekend culminates with the York Nostalgia Nationals at Beaver Springs Dragway on Sunday. Gates open at 8 a.m.
3RD ANNUAL
MOTORSPORTS DAY AT THE CAPITOL York, PA - Many of the state of Pennsylvania's finest muscle cars and nostalgia drag racing cars will be on display at the state capitol in Harrisburg on Tuesday, June 10th at Soldiers Grove which is located on the plaza to the rear of the state capitol building. The display will feature Pennsylvania Legends of Drag Racing with a spectacular display of legendary race cars and muscle cars from the '60's and '70's. The display is presented by the Pennsylvania Motorsports Tourism Committee comprised of legislators in Harrisburg and industry promoters. The event will be attended by Pennsylvania Drag Racing Legends Bruce Larson, Bud Faubel, Ken Montgomery, and Jere Stahl who have contributed immensely to the growth of motorsports in Pennsylvania. The group will receive individual citations for their accomplishments on the house floor by their respective representatives. The event is scheuled for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will feature displays from state drag racing tracks, Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion, and numerous industry related displays.
BESWICK RETURNS
TO YORK York, PA - Arnie "Farmer" Beswick is returning to York with his "Tameless Tiger" Pontiac GTO at the 7th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion on July 11th and 12th sponsored by York Traditions Bank and GGS Technical Service Publications.
Beswick who recently celebrated his 53rd Wedding Anniversary with his wife Evelyn is still very active in drag racing and will return to York to visit with his many fans at the annual York Reunion. Arnie will be joined by Drag Racing Legends Ken Montgomery, Sam Auxier, Jr., Larry Reyes, Arlen Vanke, Joe Jacono, Ed Miller, Bud Faubel, Bruce Larson, Wally Booth, Gordy Foust, Jere Stahl, "Miss Hurst Golden Shifter" Linda Vaughn, "The Voice of Drag Racing" Jon Lundberg, Tom Sneden, Ed Hedrick, Jack Werst, Herb McCandless, Ed Hedrick, and the list goes on. Legendary race cars to be on display will be the famous "Old Reliable" Chevrolets of the late Dave Strickler, which will include the rolling chassis of his first 409 '61 Chevrolet Biscayne currently in progess of rebuild. Others in the group will include Arlen Vanke's "Tin Indian", Bud Faubel's '64 "Honker", the Jim & Alison Lee top fuel dragster, the "Tasmanian Devil II" AA/A '23T supercharged Roadster, Jerry Baltes' top fuel dragster, the "Hemi Hunter" top fuel dragster, along with many of the countries finest muscle cars of the '60's and '70's. History unfolds before you at each of the York Reunions, never to be repeated by the same legends or legendary race cars. Every show is a cherished moment as many of the Legends are departing at an alarming rate. The show is a benefit for the York County SPCA. A special memorabilia auction will be held on Saturday at 6 p.m. all proceeds going to the SPCA. A special "Remembering Elvis" musical presentation will be featured on Friday, July 11th at 7:30 p.m. by Ronnie Allyn. Hours for the show are Friday 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. with action moving to Beaver Springs Dragway on Sunday, July 13th for the presentation of the annual York Nostalgia Nationals beginning at 8 a.m.
PENNSYLVANIA
MOTORSPORTS TOURISM COMMITTEE TO PRESENT MUSCLE
CAR & DRAG RACING DISPLAY York, PA - Pennsylvania has long been a hot bed of drag racing activitiy and has provided the stepping stone to National and World Championships. It also has thousands of the countries finest muscle cars from the 60's and 70's. On Tuesday, June 10th the stage will be set for the sport of drag racing and the muscle car renaissance to highlight the impact that each has had and still has to the economy of the State of Pennsylvania with a stunning display before the decision makers at the state capital plaza to the rear of the state capital building in Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania Motorsports Tourism Committee, comprised of legislators in Harrisburg and industry promoters will present this potpourri of legendary race cars and '60's and '70's muscle cars at this public display. The event will be attended by Pennsylvania Drag Racing Legends Bruce Larson, Bud Faubel, Ken Montgomery, Jere Stahl, and Jack Werst. Others will be added to the elite group who will be introduced to state legislators on the house floor during the event. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m until 2 p.m. and will feature displays from state drag racing facilities, Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion, the York Nostalgia Nationals at Beaver Springs, and other industry related displays.
HISTORY REPEATS
ITSELF AT YORK MUSCLECAR MADNESS York, PA - The tradition continues with the presentation of the 7th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion on July 11-12, 2008 at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds. The historic events and feats at the famous York US 30 Dragway will be relived at the annual reunion by the Legends of Drag Racing and the former staff and management of the York facility will be on hand to honor the twelve new inductees into the Legion of Honor for 2008. Inductees include Jack Redd publisher of Drag Times, Jack Werst of Mr. 5 & 50 fame, Dave Reitz crew chief of Tom Sneden's Bob Banning Dodge funny car, Ed Hedrick, Shelby Cobra and Super Stock fame,Ed Miller former NHRA World Super Stock Champion, Darwin Doll former NHRA Eastern Region and Northeast Division Director, Joe McNally Drag Racing Historian and former funny car driver, Fred Gibb famous for his Chevrolet development, Herb McCandless Pro Stock and Super Stock National Champion, Dale Smith Oldsmobile racing programs, Jon Lundberg the "Voice of Drag Racing" and Ken Montgomery Super Stock standout.
Legendary race cars include Ace Wilson's '61 Pontiac Ventura that ran out of the famous Royal Pontiac from Royal Oak, Michigan and now headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. Keith Curry will debut John Troxell's GO SHOP '72 Olds Cutlass NHRA National Record Holding wagon.
Oldsmobile entries from across the United States will be converging on the Toyota Arena to join in "The Tribute to Oldsmobile". Discount ticket coupons are available at all York Traditions Bank locations good for a $2.00 off discount on general admission to the show. The show hours are Friday, 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. A special two day discount ticket is available at $25.00, single day tickets are $15.00, children under 12 are free, and parking is free. The York Nostalgia Nationals drag race will be held on Sunday, July 13 at Beaver Springs Dragway with gates opening at 8 a.m. 7TH ANNUAL MUSCLECAR
MADNESS "A TRIBUTE TO OLDSMOBILE'
2008 LEGION OF HONOR RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
YORK TRADITIONS BANK/GGS TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
SERVICES JOIN THE YORK NOSTALGIA TRADITION York, PA - The title rights sponsors for the annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion for 2008 will be York Traditions Bank and GGS Technical Publications Services, both of York. The York Reunion is the only event of its type in the United States and will be presenting the 7th Annual York Reunion & Nostalgia Nationals at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds on July 11-12, 2008.
York Traditions Bank has three locations in York and has received awards for being a top 50 fastest growing company in Pennsylvania and a finalist for the Corporate Citizen of the Year award in Central Pennsylvania, as well as, being one of the 100 best places to work in Pennsylvania. GGS Technical Publications Services has received numerous awards that include "Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania" producing innovative sales and aftermarket solutions such as technical manuals, sales support manuals, CDs, parts catalogs, magazines--even internet sites and data- bases for online e-commerce. Clients include Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks, Great Dane Trailers, Primedia, Federal Express, GE Aircraft Engines, and the list goes on. The York Reunion will feature the annual reunion for the staff and management of York US 30 Dragway, a facility that has touched the lives of many people in the York area, as well as, nationally. The event has become the annual reunion for the Legends of Drag Racing who will be on hand to meet their many fans and sign autographs for the popular two day event. On hand will be Bruce Larson, Bud Faubel, Ken Montgomery, Jim & Alison Lee, Arnie Beswick, Joe Jacono, and Jack Werst to name a few. The event has become a tradition, presented annually on the second weekend of July each year. The Motor Menders of York will oversee an outside cruise-in of 700 street driven musclecars, street rods, and special interest vehicles along with a Ford Fairlane Club of America display of their prized vehicles on Friday and a Fun Event by the York County Corvette Club on Saturday. The show opens on Friday at 1 p.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. For more information about the show please visit www.yorknostalgia.com
Show
Information:
Darwin Doll
717.757.2720,
email
darwin@yorknostalgia.com
website
www.yorknostalgia.com
Race
Information:
Bob McCardle
717.248.7676
website
www.beaversprings.com
THE TRADITION CONTINUES
December 12, 2007
York, PA - In 2002 a tradition began with the presentation of the first Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds the second weekend of July. The event has become a tradition, an annual reunion for the Legends of Drag Racing and for the staff and management of York DragOWay. The 7th Annual York Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals will be presented on July 11-12, 2008 with some exciting additions of personalities, Legends of Drag Racing, legendary race cars and participating sponsors.
Joining the lineup
of legends to attend the event will be Arnie
"Farmer" Beswick with one of his legendary GTO
race cars, Arlen Vanke, Herb McCandless, Sam
Auxier, Jr., Bud Faubel, Ken Montgomery, Jon
Lundberg "The Voice of Drag Racing", Linda
Vaughn "Miss Hurst Golden Shifter", Jungle Pam
Hardy, Joe Jacono, Jim & Alison Lee, Jack Werst,
Tom Sneden, Bob Harrop, Dave Reitz, Ed
Hedrick,,Jere Stahl, Wally Bell, Tom Raley, Ed
Miller, and the list goes on and on.
The show will
feature a special "Tribute to Oldsmobile" and an
outside display by the Ford Fairlane Club of
America on Friday. A special cameo Tribute to
Elvis will also be presented on Friday evening.
The show will
feature the Pacers Automotive AA/A 23T altered
roadster the "Tasmanian Devil II" owned by Jerry
Joaquin of Glendale, Arizona who resurrected the
car from the ground up. The car regularly
competed in the Northeast out of Long Island,
New York. The original car owner/driver
George Snizek and
his son Scott will be on hand for the debut.
Joaquin has dedicated the car to the
firefighters and officers who gave their lives
in 911 as he was a former New York fireman and
police officer.
The National
Nostalgia Drag Racing Association will present
the annual Legion of Honor awards on Friday
evening. The twelve recipients of the awards
will be forthcoming in a special release in
January.
The Central Penna.
Modelers will present their annual display of
model race cars which is a delight to young and
old alike. The detail and meticulous
presentations are marveled at each year of the
show. Special awards are presented each year.
The York Reunion is
the only show of its kind in the country -
unique with vast histories in each personality
and race car in attendance. The show is an all
inclusive show of street driven muscle cars,
street rods, legendary race cars, legends of
drag racing, and show only muscle cars of the
60's and 70's.
The charity of
choice for the show is the York County SPCA each
year. A memorabilia auction is held on Saturday
at 6 p.m., 50-50 drawings and the proceeds from
People's Choice voting are included in the
proceeds. The show raised a record $5,000 for
the York County SPCA in 2007.
On Sunday, July 13th
the action moves to Beaver Springs Dragway for
the presentation of the 5th Annual York
Nostalgia Nationals. Gates open at 8 a.m. for
an exciting day of nostalgia drag racing.
Show
Information:
Darwin Doll
717.757.2720,
email
darwin@yorknostalgia.com
website
www.yorknostalgia.com
Race
Information:
Bob McCardle
717.248.7676
website
www.beaversprings.com
7th Annual York
Nostalgia Event Announced
The Seventh Annual event
to be held at the Toyota Arena York Expo Center,
York Fairgrounds will have a special Tribute to
Oldsmobile as another trip down memory lane
unfolds. The Oldsmobile Club of America
will provide solid representation of many facets of
Oldsmobile history with racing legends and legendary
race cars in attendance.
The show is the only one
of its kind in this country and is visited annually
by racing buffs from all over the United States and
abroad. The show is featured in the December issue
of Hot Rod magazine, as well as other national
magazines.
The Legends of Drag
Racing will converge on the show for their
traditional visit to the show for their annual
reunion celebrating the many historic moments that
occurred at the York Dragway one of the nation's
greatest facilities in the '60's and '70's and site
of the largest one day drag race in 1965.
The York County SPCA is
the charity of choice for the show, receiving $5,000
in 2007 from the show through memorabilia auction,
special drawings, and from the People's Choice
voting canisters. The goal of the show is to exceed
the previous year's contributions and 2008 should be
no exception.
The Legends of Drag
Racing expected thus far for the show include Arnie
"Farmer" Beswick, the "Voice of Drag Racing" Jon
Lundberg, Linda Vaughn "Miss Hurst Golden Shifter",
Jungle Pam, Jim and Alison Lee, Ken Montgomery, Jere
Stahl, Sam Auxier, Jr., Ed Hedrick, Joe Jacono, Tom
Sneden, and the list
goes on.
The annual Legion of
Honor awards will be presented on Friday evening at
the show for twelve worthy recipients who are
recognized for their invaluable contributions to our
performance heritage. All 2008 recipients will be
announced in a future news release.
The time capsule
explodes with the opening of the event on Friday,
July 11th at 1 p.m. and running until 9 p.m.
Saturday hours will be 10 a.m. until 9p.m.
The giant two day
Cruisin' Into Summer cruise will be held both Friday
and Saturday and will be in conjunction with the
Motor Menders of York.
The show will feature
over 800 cars at both the inside and outside shows
along with a Corvette show on Saturday that is
hosted by the York County Corvette Club.
Action turns to Beaver
Springs Dragway on Sunday for the Fifth Annual York
Nostalgia Nationals turning back the hands of time
to the delight of many race fans and car owners for
a great day of nostalgia racing activity. The
premier event has become one of the country's
finest nostalgia drag racing events.
For Information:
Show:
Darwin Doll 717.757.2720
www.yorknostalgia.com or
Race:
Beaver Bob McCardle
717.248.7676
www.beaversprings.com
Legion of Honor Awards Presented York, PA The annual Legion of Honor awards were presented at the Sixth Annual York Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals car show held at the Toyota Arena, York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds on July 13-14, 2007.
The awards are in
recognition of those who made outstanding contributions
to drag racing in the '50's thru the '70's. The awards
were presented to twelve deserving recipients who
contributed to drag racing's performance heritage.
The recipients left to right
on the photo were Don Yenko (posthumously) received by
Ed Hedrick of Washington, NC; George Weiler, Birdsboro,
PA; Tom Sneden, Bryantown, MD; Wally Bell,
Fredericksburg, VA; Bernie Agaman, Eatontown, NJ; Walt
Weney, Jr., Spring City, PA; Ray Allen, Upland, CA;
Harold Ramsey, Union Park Pontiac, Chestertown,
MD;(posthumously) received by his brother Henry; Malcolm
Durham (posthumously) accepted by Mrs. Durham; Paul
Mayo, Ginter, PA; Ralph Truppi, North Branch, NJ unable
to attend due to health, accepted by Ray Allen; and
Marvin Rifchin, Waltham, MA unable to attend due to
health, accepted by Walt Weney, Jr.
Each recipient receives an
individual award and their names are placed upon a
perpetual award that appears in the Eastern Museum of
Motor Racing at the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds, York
Springs, PA.
The awards will be presented
at the 2008 show which will be presented on July
11-12th.
For Information:
Darwin Doll
717.757.2720 or darwin@yorknostalgia.com
Awards Announced for the
Sixth Annual York Reunion & Nostalgia Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - York, PA Awards for the Sixth Annual
York Reunion & Nostalgia Nationals held
at the York Expo Center,
York Fairgrounds on July 13-14th were
announced today. The
recipients of awards are as follows:
Cruisin' Into Summer Cruise-In
Street Rod
1st - Rick & Linette Snider, Jacobus,
PA '34 Ford
2nd - Mike Fitch, Maryland, '37 Chev
Coupe
3rd - Rich & Linda Long, New Providence,
PA, '37 Dodge Sdn.
Muscle Car
1 st - JR & Lori Harmon, Dover, PA '69
Mustang
2nd - Bob & Sandy Templeton, Sykesville,
MD, '64 Chevelle Malibu
3rd - Frank Bentz, Birdsboro, PA, '65
Plymouth Satellite
Special Interest
1st - Dick Sills, Maryland, '63
Chevrolet Corvair
2nd - Dan Shaeffer, Hanover, PA, '64
Minit Orange Dune Buggy
3rd - Rich Smith, York, PA, '56 BMW
Truck
1st - Jake Krone, Jr., '48 Studebaker
Coupe
2nd -Warren Brandon, 1988 Chevrolet
Pick-Up
3rd - Terry Turner, 1983 Chevrolet El
Camino
Quality Achievement Awards
Ford - Randy Space, '68 Shelby GT 500 KR
Chevrolet - Mike Laudenberger, '67
Camaro
Mopar - N. Schroll, '69 Charger
AMC - Dennis Johnston, '70 Rebel Machine
People's Choice - Dave Shrader,
'41 Willys, Chambersburg, PA
Model Awards
Central Pennsylvania Modelers
1st - Banana Split '56 Chevy, Jim
Stuempfle, Lionville, PA
2nd - Sox & Martin Barracuda, Ricky
Lorah, Adamstown, PA
3rd - Yenko Duece, Lyle Willits,
Eklkridge, MD
York Reunion & Nostalgia Nationals
Muscle Car
1st - Chris Short, Colts Neck, NJ '69
Yenko Camaro
2nd - Frank Arone/Ken Pasco, Homer City,
PA '69 Camaro
3rd - Joe Graham, Philadelphia, PA '68
Yenko Nova
Drag Racing
1st - Yvonne & Randy Davis, Hanover, PA
'33 Willys
2nd - Paul Balash III, Fairfax Station,
VA '42 Willys
3rd - Ewing Bros., New Freedom, PA '69
Camaro
Special Interest
1st - Flo & Gary Garman, Mt. Wolf, PA
'55 Chevy
2nd - Kenneth John, Lancaster, PA '40
Willys
3rd - Dave Points, Dover, PA '70
Plymouth Barracuda
First Entry for 2007 - Jim
Stuempfle, Lionville, PA
Commemorative Wrist Watch
Longest Tow Award - Roger &
Carolynn Sortino
Woodville, Washington
Media Award - Dave Bishop,
Publisher,
East Coast Drag
News
Appreciation Awards (For Outstanding
Assistance to the Show)
Ronald Roth, Schneckjsville, PA
Commemorative Watch
Matt Murphy, Marietta, GA Commemorative
Watch
Paul Mayo, Ginter, PA Commemorative
Watch
Joe McNally, Hatboro, PA Commemorative
Watch
 Gasser
Wars Magazine Presentations
Best Street Gasser
Yvonne & Randy Davis, Hanover, PA
Charlie Garrett '33 Willys Coupe
Best Nostalgia Gasser Mike Wales/Joe Triolo, Avondale,
PA Stone Woods & Cook Willys Coupe
People's Choice - Joe Sedell, Gardners,
PA
'64 Chevrolet
Impala SS 409
The Seventh Annual York Reunion
& Nostalgia Nationals is scheduled for the Toyota Arena, York Expo
Center, York Fairgrounds for July 11-12, 2008
For Information Contact:
Darwin Doll 717.757.2720, or
darwin@yorknostalgia.com
or www.yorknostalgia.com
York Announcer Jon
Lundberg to Appear at York Reunion York, PA - In 1965 Jon Lundberg was event announcer for the Super Stock Nationals at York US 30 Dragway. The event turned out to be the largest one day drag race in drag racing history and became known as "The Woodstock of Drag Racing".
announcing during the festivities.
Over 800 performance vehicles will
converge on the Toyota Arena as legendary race cars and legends of
drag racing appear at this one of a kind event. The show is the only
one of its kind in the country to feature an all encompassing lovefest
with musclecars, drag racing cars, street rods and the legends of drag
racing all in one show. History is made at each and every show.
The show is a benefit for the York
County SPCA with all proceeds from a memorabilia auction, special drawings,
and voting for your favorite car. A monetary contribution is made at
special canisters at each vehicle, the vehicle with the most money is fhe
People's Choice winner.
A Cruisin' Into Summer cruise in is held
on the west lot adjacent to the the Toyota Arena where some 650 cars
will visit in celebration of their performance heritage. The York County
Corvette Club will host a fun event on Saturday with over 60 of
the finest Corvette's in the country presented.
Personalities include "Miss Hurst Golden
Shifter" Linda Vaughn, Akron Arlen Vanke, "Ohio George" Montgomery,
"Miss Mighty Mopar" Judy Lilly, Bruce Larson, Joe Jacono, Bob
Harrop, Sam Auxier, Jr., Ken Montgomery, Ed Hedrick, the World Super
Stock Champions Ray Allen,
Bernie Agaman, and Ed Miller; Bud
Faubel, Jim & Alison Lee, Tom Sneden, Jere Stahl, Ed Kohler, Jungle
Pam, Paul Blevins, and the list goes on and on. All will be
available for autographs and one on one conversation.
The show opens Friday, July 13 at 1 p.m.
and runs until 9 p.m. Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Admission is $20.00 for special two day discount ticket, $12.00 single day,
children under 12 free, and free parking.
Sunday action turns to Beaver Springs
Dragway for the Fourth Annual York Nostalgia Nationals for the East's
finest nostalgia drag racing event. Gates open at 8 a.m.
Spectators $20 or $50 a carload, or race for $30.
Show
Information: Race
Information: York Reunion Serves up Riches of Cars and Memories July 5, 2007 York, PA - The show with millions of dollars in cars and billions in memories opens at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds on July 13-14th as the Sixth Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion takes center stage at the Toyota Arena.
Legends of Drag Racing will pay their
annual visit in celebration of the York Dragway that was site of the
biggest drag racing events in the country in its day. Legends
include Bob Harrop, Jere Stahl, Ohio George Montgomery, Paul
Blevins, Bill Izykowski, George Cureton, Paul Mayo, Bernie Agaman,
Ray Allen, Bud Faubel, Joe Jacono, "Miss Hurst Golden Shifter" Linda
Vaughn, "Miss Mighty Mopar" Judy Lilly, Akron Arlen Vanke, Ed
Hedrick, Bruce Larson, Tom Sneden, Sam Auxier, Jr., Jungle Pam, Ed
Miller, and the list goes on and on.
Barbara Hamilton, the first female
licensed by NHRA to compete in a supercharged vehicle will headline
the Gasser Reunion that will feature the Filthy Forty of Charlie
Hill, the Kohler Bros. "King Kong" Anglia, Ron Bizio's gorgeous
Willys, Jack Merkel's '33 Willys coupe, and Bob Bernardon's '39
Chevy coupe to name a few. Muscle cars of the '60's and '70's will
be featured with Yenko Camaros, and Novas from the Supercar Workshop
in Latrobe, PA, the immaculate '59 Chevy of Tony Kertulas, and
Robert and Connie Kunkle's immaculate '58 Chevy Impala and Ross
Gilbert's gorgeous '64 Chevy truck.
The show is an annual benefit to the
York County SPCA with a special memorabilia auction that will
feature a 350 turbo transmission for a Pro Street car with converter
donated by Ralph's Transmissions of Emmaus, PA. The transmission
carries a $1500 retail value. The auction is featured Saturday at 6
p.m. with many other memorabilia items donated for this worthwhile
charity.
The show opens Friday, July 13 at 1 p.m.
to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 14 10a.m. until 9 p.m. A special two
day discount ticket is $20.00, single day ticket $12.00, with
children under 12 free with an adult, parking is always free.
The York Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals
culminates on Sunday, July 15th with the York Nostalgia Nationals at
Beaver Springs Dragway with gates opening at 8 a.m.
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Hemi Honker to be
Honored
June 28, 2007
Musclecar Madness of the '60's
and '70's returns for two days at the annual reunion for the
Legends of Drag Racing and many of their legendary race
cars.
"Miss Hurst Golden Shifter"
Linda Vaughn will greet her many fans along with "Miss
Mighty Mopar" Judy Lilly, Arlen Vanke, "Ohio George"
Montgomery, "The Voice of Drag Racing" Jon Lundberg and a
host of other notables like Jere Stahl, Paul Mayo, Bernie
Agaman, Tom Sneden, Ken Montgomery, Marv Rifchin, Ray Allen,
Ed Miller, Ed Hedrick, Wally Bell, George Weiler, Walt Weney,
Jr., Joe Jacono, Bruce Larson, Jim & Alison Lee, Jungle Pam,
and the list goes on.
The Gasser Reunion will feature
newly finished race cars of Gene Altizer of S & S Racing,
Yvonne & Randy Davis of Hanover debuting Charlie Garrett's
'33 Willys Coupe at a special unveiling on Friday at 2 p.m.,
Vinnie Musicaro's Willys coupe of Jack Merkel, and the
outstanding '39 Chevy coupe of Bob Bernardon "Jolly Dolly"
owned by Charlie Gauthier to name a few.
The Central Pennsylvania
Modelers will present their outstanding display of
meticulously detailed models of famous race cars of the era
which will be a delight to young and old alike.
A two day cruise in of the areas
finest street driven muscle cars, street rods and
performance trucks will be on display at the Cruisin' Into
Summer cruise in both Friday and Saturday of the show.
Admission includes inside and outside shows. The cruise in
is hosted by the Motor Menders of York.
The Legion of Honor ceremonies
will be held on Friday evening at 6 p.m. Twelve deserving
individuals will be inducted into the Legion of Honor. They
will receive individual awards and their names placed upon a
perpetual award that will be placed in the Eastern Museum of
Motor Racing at York Springs, PA. This year's recipients
include Ralph Truppi, Don Yenko, Malcolm Durham, Ray Allen,
Bernie Agaman, Paul Mayo, George Weiler, Tom Sneden, Walt
Weney, Jr., Marvin Rifchin, Wally Bell, and Harold Ramsey.
The show opens Friday, July 13th
from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 14th from 10
a.m. until 9 p.m.
Special two day discount ticket
is $20.00, single day ticket is $12.00 children under 12
admitted free with an adult and parking is free.
Action turns to Beaver Springs
Dragway for the annual running of the York Nostalgia
Nationals. Gates open 8 a.m. The event has become the
premier nostalgia event in the area.
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Annual York Reunion & Nostalgia Nationals York, PA - The quiet summer days of South Central Pennsylvania will come alive with the sounds of high horsepower engines and the mellow tones echoing thru Flow Masters as the legendary race cars and muscle cars of the '60's and '70's converge on the Toyota Arena, York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds on July 13 and 14th for the Sixth Annual York Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals presented by Toyota.
Recent entries include Jere Stahl's '67
Hemi Plymouth RO-23 which has been restored to race condition by
Paul & Terry Weber of Ft. Myers, FL, while Bill & Suzanne Turner
also of Ft. Myers, FL will be debuting Joe Jill's Speedwin
Automotive '68 factory hemi Dart, and Donald Klumpp of Hockessin,
Delaware will have his freshly restored '65 Dodge light weight A990
"Bounty Hunters" entry.
A star studded group of Legends of Drag
Racing will be signing autographs and visiting with their fans
during the show. Paul Mayo, George Cureton, "Miss Hurst Golden
Shifter" Linda Vaughn, Ed Hedrick, Sam Auxier, Jr., Tom Sneden, Jere
Stahl, Bruce Larson, Joe Jacono, Barbara Hamilton the first woman
licensed by NHRA to drive a supercharged vehicle, Jungle Pam, Ken
Montgomery, Tom Raley, three World Super Stock Champions and the S &
S Racing Team to mention a few. The list includes many more.
The show will feature a special Gasser
Reunion with a great display of '60's and '70's gas coupes and
sedans plus the Legion of Honor awards on Friday at 6 p.m.
A special unveiling of Charlie Garrett's
'33 Willys Coupe which was recently completed by Yvonne & Randy
Davis of Hanover, PA will be held Friday at 2 p.m.
The show is an all inclusive show of
street driven muscle cars, street rods, legendary race cars, legends
of drag racing and quality muscle cars of the era.
The show benefits the Eastern Museum of
Motor Racing in York Springs and the York County SPCA. A special
memorabilia auction takes place Saturday at 6 p.m. with all proceeds
going to the SPCA. A 350 turbo transmission and converter for a pro
street drag car courtesy of Ralph's Transmissions of Macungie, PA
will be a featured item.
A two day cruise in on the outside will
feature the Year One FAST cars on Friday, as well as, a special
appearance by Gasser Wars Magazine and their race car plus over 700
of the areas finest street driven muscle cars and street rods. The
Motor Menders of York are the hosts.
The show opens Friday, July 13th from 1
p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 14th from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Special two day discount ticket is
$20.00, single day ticket is $12.00, children under 12 admitted free
with an adult and there is free parking.
Sunday, July 15th action turns to Beaver
Springs Dragway for the Fourth Annual York Nostalgia Nationals.
Gates open 8 a.m. The premier nostalgia event in the area.
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Annual York Reunion & Nostalgia Nationals Just One Month Away York, PA - It is one month and counting until the Sixth Annual York Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals on July 13-14th at the Toyota Arena, York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds. Over 800 vehicles are expected for the giant two day show that will feature a Gasser Reunion and lots of legendary race cars and Legends of Drag Racing in person. Those expected include Bob Harrop, Jon Lunberg, "Miss Hurst Golden Shifter" Linda Vaughn, "Miss Mighty Mopar" Judy Lilly, "Ohio George" Montgomery, "Akron Arlen" Vanke, Joe Jacono, the S & S Racing Team comprised of Pork Zartman, Fred Bear,Gene Altizer, and Dave Hales, Tom Sneden, Jim & Alison Lee, Sam Auxier, Jr., Marvin Rifchin, the NHRA Super Stock World Champions Ray Allen, Ed Miller, and Bernie Agaman, Dick Brannan, Ed Hedrick, Barbara Hamilton the first woman licensed to drive a supercharged vehicle in NHRA, Jere Stahl, Bruce Larson, Ken Montgomery, Jungle Pam, Ed Kohler, plus many, many more. Rows of 60's and 70's muscle cars will also be on display and a special appearance of the tv series "Happy Days" hot rod will be featured. Contributions for the memorabilia auction for the benefit of the York County SPCA on Saturday will include four $250.00 Gift Certificates from Dyer's Machine Services good for credit towards the purchase of a complete supercharger kit plus special t-shirts only available at the auction. Another contribution is a complete high performanceTurbo 350 transmission and converter for a pro street drag car courtesy of Ralph's Transmissions of Macungie, PA which carries a retail value of $1,500.00. The auction begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Ticket prices for the show are $20.00 for special two day tickets, $12.00 single day, children under 12 free w/adult, and free parking. A two day cruise in on the outside will feature the Year One FAST cars, as well as, a special appearance by Gasser Wars Magazine and their fabulous race car plus over 600 of the areas finest street driven musclecars and street rods. The cruise in is under the auspices of the Motor Menders of York. The show opens Friday, July 13th from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 14th from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday, July 15th action turns to Beaver Springs Dragway for the Fourth Annual York Nostalgia Nationals. See many of the cars from the show in action. The gates open at 8 a.m. Admission to race is $30.00, and general admission is $20.00 each or $50.00 a carload (5). Show
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Rides Confirm Attendance at York Reunion York, PA - However you look at it, it is two months, eight weeks or sixty days until the Sixth Annual York Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals on July 13-14th at the Toyota Arena, York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds. Another history lesson will unfold with Ralph Ronzello and the Chrysler Museum presenting two legendary race cars of Roger Lindamood and the famous Color Me Gone Mopars. Percy Johns will debut the MoTech ’68 Barracuda of John Tedder, Ed Kowalski will present his Model A rear engined drag coupe, and Bob Rosetty will present the original Lowell Lister “Sidewinder” dragster. A special unveiling of Charlie Garrett’s ’33 Willys Coupe recently completed by Yvonne & Randy Davis will be presented on Friday at 2 p.m. The car was recently finished and Charlie has not seen the car which will be kept under wraps until the York Reunion. The Central Penna. Modelers will present their display of model race cars which is a delight to young and old alike. The detail and meticulous presentations are marveled at each year of the show. Recent confirmations of attendance were received from Carl Bennett & Ronnie Sirianni of NED stock eliminator wars, as well as, Bill Izykowski who competed in the category in his own right and with Paul Blevins’ outstanding ’55 Chevy Nomad in Modified Eliminator and several of his own Corvettes. Izykowski was the NED Stock Circuit Champion in 1968. Charlie Gauthier will have the immaculate “Jolly Dolly” ’39 Chevy coupe of Bob Bernardon, who we recently lost, at the show as part of the Gasser Reunion. Paul Rashley will likewise present George Weiler’s ’64 Comet A/FX, and a host of Yenko Camaros, and Novas from the Super Car Workshop in the muscle car category. The York Reunion is the only show like it in the country – unique with vast histories in each personality and race car in attendance. The show is an all inclusive show of street driven muscle cars, street rods, legendary race cars, legends of drag racing, and quality show only muscle cars of the ‘60’s and 70’s. Personalities to be in attendance include the “Voice of Drag Racing” Jon Lundberg, Arlen Vanke, “Ohio George” Montgomery, Dick Arons, Wally Booth, “Miss Hurst Golden Shifter” Linda Vaughn, Joe Jacono, Tom Sneden, Bud Faubel, “Miss Mighty Mopar” Judy Lilly, Bruce Larson, Dick Brannan, the first female to be licensed by NHRA to drive a supercharged vehicle in competition Barbara Hamilton, Ed Kohler, Jungle Pam, Jere Stahl, Ken Montgomery, Jim & Alison Lee, Marvin Rifchin, three World Super Stock Champions Ed Miller, Bernie Agaman, and Ray Allen, Paul Mayo, George Weiler, Sam Auxier, Jr., Wally Bell, Ralph Truppi, Ed Hedrick, Walt Weney, Jr., Dave Reitz, Jack Werst, George Cureton, Fred Borcherdt, Tom Raley, and we’ve only just begun. Another chapter in the history books will be written as the show unfolds on Friday, July 13th from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 14th from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. The giant two day cruise in begins with the same hours and ends at 7 p.m. both days. The Fourth Annual York Nostalgia Nationals commences the following day, Sunday, July 15th at Beaver Springs Dragway. Gates open at 8 a. m. for a very memorable step back in time. Gasser Reunion, Top
Fuelers, and Movie/TV Cars to Headline York Reunion York, PA - Quoting Webster a reunion is "coming together after separation" and the Sixth Annual York Reunion will unfold on July 13-14, 2007 at the Toyota Arena, York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds where the memories of the largest one day drag race will be relived, the '65 Super Stock Nationals at York US 30 Dragway. Joining in the festivities will be Jon Lundberg the Voice of Drag Racing who announced this historic event. It was drag racing's "Woodstock" and will never be duplicated but the Legends who participated will join in the pilgrimage to York to relive the memories and feats of this monumental event and visit with fans and many drivers that they competed against. American Speed Centers of York and Lancaster has joined the York Reunion as an Associate Sponsor. Stores are located at 1714 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA and 1420 N. George St., York, PA telephone 717.299.1359 and 717.848.6272 respectively. The latest in performance products are available. On the distaff side will be appearances by "Miss Hurst Golden Shifter", Linda Vaughn; "Miss Mighty Mopar" Judy Lilly, Jungle Pam, and Barbara Hamilton the first female licensed to drive a supercharged vehicle by NHRA. Movie and TV cars will also be presented as the "Happy Days" hot rod will make its debut and the car that was featured in the movie "Two Lane Blacktop" the '55 Chevy of Walt Bailey will also be on display. In the Top Fuel category Brian Beattie will debut the newly restored "Great Expectations" Top Fueler of Jim & Alison Lee along with driver Tom Raley, Jerry Baltes will be back with his gorgeous CBL Top Fueler along with the "Hemi Hunter" Chevrolet powered Top Fueler of Dale Thierer and Gary Peters. The Gasser Reunion will feature Mike Zieminick's gorgeous '49 Ford Anglia, Todd Zieminick's '51 Henry J, Dick Long's '41 Willys, the Kohler Bros. "King Kong" '51 Anglia, Ron Bizio's '33 Willys, Jack Merkel's '33 Willys, Gene Altizer's S & S Racing Team '48 Anglia, Fred Bear's S&S Racing Team '40 Willys, the Stone, Woods, & Cook Swindler II '41 Willys, Dave Hale's S & S Racing Team '37 Willys, Paul Balash III's '42 Willys, Charlie Garrett's '56 Chev and '33 Willys, and Barbara Hamilton's '37 Willys at this writing with more to come. The show supports the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing in York Springs and the York County SPCA. The SPCA is recipient of proceeds from a special memorabilia auction, 50-50's, and from People's Choice voting canisters. The show netted over $4400.00 for the SPCA in 2006. The history lesson begins when the show opens on Friday, July 13th from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 14th from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. The giant two day cruise in begins with the same hours but ends two hours earlier both days. The 4th Annual York Nostalgia Nationals commences the following day, Sunday, July 15th at Beaver Springs Dragway. Gates open at 8 a.m. for the most enjoyable day of drag racing nostalgia bar none. Show
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History Back to Life York, PA - Websters Dictionary defines Nostalgia as “a longing for something long ago” and it has been 28 years since the York US 30 Dragway has been closed but the billions in memories and millions of dollars worth of cars that will be attending the Sixth Annual York Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals attest to the steadfast popularity of the nation’s most innovative drag racing facility at this annual reunion for the staff and management of the track and for the Legends of Drag Racing during their annual reunion. Each car that is entered has a vast history that comes alive at this love fest of performance. Some very emotional histories with both sadness and joy abound. One such history is that of the “Salty’s Shaker” ’55 T-Bird of Joey Saltimachia. Though Joey is no longer with us his memory is very much alive when his creation makes it’s first showing for his beautiful, newly restored T-bird. The car is now owned by Bob Salerno of Ridgewood, New Jersey. The car is a fitting tribute to Joey and his parents who will join in sharing their history at the show. Another car to make the show will be the Seaton Super Shaker Corvair that was built in 1966 by Jay Howell Automotive in conjunction with Pete Seaton Enterprises as a match race car. The car was driven by Delmar Heinelt and was known as the “Seaton Shaker”. The car will be at the show in its original state and will undergo a complete restoration for the ’08 show by Matt Murphy of Marietta, Georgia. Other cars to delight the history buffs will be Dickie Harrell’s ’68 Camaro Funny Car, the ’69 Dick Arons 427 Camaro Super Stock drag car, two of Charlie Garrett’s gassers, the ’56 Chevrolet and the ’33 Willys coupe, the great looking ’65 Falcon A/FX “Strip Teaser” of Greg Sullivan of Huntsville, Alabama and the “Happy Days” hot rod from the popular “Happy Days” TV series to name a few. This year’s show will be presented by Toyota and moves to the new Toyota Arena at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds on July 13-14th. A giant two day cruise-in will be hosted by the Motor Menders of York who recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary as an active car club in the York area. The Legends of Drag Racing attending the show will be Jack Werst, Ken Montgomery, Bruce Larson, Joe Jacono, Jim & Alison Lee, Bud Faubel, Ed Miller, Ed Hedrick, Dick Brannan,Marvin Rifchin, Linda Vaughn, Judy Lilly, Arlen Vanke, Wally Booth, Dick Arons, Wally Bell, Tom Raley, Tom Sneden, Dave Reitz, Jungle Pam, “Ohio George” Montgomery, Jere Stahl, Ray Allen, Walt Weney, Jr., Bernie Agaman, Paul Mayo, George Weiler, Ed Kohler and the list goes on. A “Gasser Reunion” will be an added feature to the show with many of the nation’s finest gas coupes and sedan cars to ever grace a quarter mile starting line. The show is an annual benefit to the York County SPCA with a special auction of memorabilia, 50-50’s and the proceeds from the People’ Choice voting all going to this worthwhile cause. The show opens Friday, July 13th from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 14th from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. The following day “Suddenly It’s 1969” at Beaver Springs Dragway for the Fourth Annual York Nostalgia Nationals. See many of the cars from the show in action. The gates open at 8 a.m. Without a doubt the best in nostalgia anywhere! Show
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List of Legends Slated to Appear at
6th
Annual York
Reunion York, PA - The nostalgia phenomenon continues with musclecar madness of the 60’s and 70’s as Toyota presents the Sixth Annual York R | ||||||||
York
York
Jenkins
joins a list of Legends of Drag Racing that includes
Beswick
is a true legend in drag racing and was featured
The
growing list of Legends will include Earl Wade,
The
show will feature a York Traditions Bank Nostalgia
York,
PA - Oldsmobile owners and members of the Oldsmobile Club of
America will be converging on the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds on
July 11-12, 2008 for "A Tribute to Oldsmobile" in conjunction with the
7th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion.
York, PA
- The York Nostalgia tradition continues
with the presentation of Musclecar Madness at the
York Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals for a giant
weekend of racing history on July 11-13, 2008.
York,
PA - A tribute will be paid to the
"Hemi Honker" Bud Faubel of Chambersburg when he is reunited
with his '64 Dodge Super Stock and '65 Dodge altered
wheelbase funny car "Hemi Honkers" at the Sixth Annual York
Reunion and Nostalgia Nationals at the York Expo Center,
York Fairgrounds on July 13-14th.
