MOTORSPORTS 2011 RACE CAR SHOW PROVES TO BE A WINNER
OAKS, PA January 23, 2011 . . . Another Motorsports show is in the history books.
Thousands of people filled the aisles of the 26th edition of the Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Race Car and Trade Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA this past weekend.
Despite bone chilling cold weather and some snow/ice conditions the show drew an impressive crowd with NASCAR Hall of Fame David Pearson, 15 time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force, Nationwide racer Kenny Wallace, former NASCAR Cup champion Rusty Wallace, Hall of Fame sprint car racing legends Rick Ferkel and Shane Carson, Partridge Family member Danny Bonaduce along with former Roger Penske Motorsports executive Don Miller attracting long lines of autograph seekers.
Many well known local and regional racers were in attendance mixing with fans and participating in autograph sessions.
“It was great to see the support given the show. We were very pleased with the fan turnout,” said show organizer Len Sammons. “Many vendors reported that they had a lot of traffic at their booths generating a large number of sales. Some have already requested their display space for the next show. All of us involved with the show were happy to see so much interest. We are all anxious to get started on plans for the 27th annual show.”
Always a highlight of the show the BPG Racing Ms. Motorsports Pageant had 23-year-old Karin Heisey of Middletown, PA being crowned the new Ms. Motorsports. The lovely lady represented Four Star Lettering. Her favorite track is Williams Grove Speedway and sprint racer Cody Darrah is her favorite racer.
As Ms. Motorsports she will represent the show in appearances at speedways and special events throughout the year. She won $1,500, a beautiful custom jacket from Design 500, jewelry from Golden Pleasures Jewelers in Bordentown, NJ and flowers from Jen Moore Florals.
First runner-up was 19-year-old Kelsey Johnson of Elmer, NJ. She will also represent national racing publication Area Auto Racing News at a variety of races and events throughout 2011.
Arynne Moody, a 24-year-old beauty from Ambler, PA, was the second runner-up.
Kimmie Trout of Reading, PA was tops in the interview portion while Arynne Moody was the top pick of judges in sportswear.
Heisey took top honors in swimwear while congeniality honors were earned by Moody and Kelsey Johnson was the most photogenic.
Kasey Missimer, granddaughter of Grandview Speedway owners Bruce and Theresa Rogers, earned $500 from A-1 Racing Productss. The attractive 20-year-old was the Fans Choice award winner.
During the course of the evening Donna Miller, wife of Thunder on the Hill Series co-promoter Bob Miller, was presented with the prestigious Joey Pratt Award named in honor of the popular former show manager who passed away back in 2008. Ms. Miller has been an important part of the Motorsports show running the BPG Racing Ms. Motorsports pageant for a number of years.
On Friday evening Ms. Tiffany Skias of Reading, PA and Stephanie Reid, Macungie, PA each earned $500 as winners in the Pioneer Pole Building Model Search contest.
During the Metal Fab sponsored Sunday Family Day activities Alexis Nyce was able to win the 3-4 year old Big Wheel competition with Colin James and Julianna Exner following.
In the 5-6 year old division Christian Bruno brought his big wheel home first in front of Ryan Brown and Bryce Smith. Evan Rothmann won the 7-9 year old big wheel race over Nicole Tobey and Becky Yerk.
The Silver Spring Speedway Reunion display earned the top award in the Vintage Car display competition. The Keizer Wheels Mark Bitner No. 15 sprint car took the top award for Open Cockpit displays. Radical Design’s Mike Iles No. 711 Modified earned the first place award for Stock Car displays.
First place in the Drag Car displays went to Derrick Townes’ 1969 Camaro while the Kenny Weld No. 91 Modified got top honors in amongst the Vintage Stock Car displays. The Phoenixville, PA Quarter Midget Club won the best display award for Quarter Midget organizations and the Vargo Offy No. 3 midget was the top display in the Vintage Open Cockpit division.
First place in the Speedway and Club division went to Brett Deyo Motorsports Media and the Overall Best Race Car display went to CJ Modifieds.
Thousands of show attendees were able to visit a variety of speedway display areas to learn what will be happening at their favorite speedway, get up close to more than 200 motorsports vehicles that were on display throughout the 250,000 square feet of show space, attend close to 20 different seminars (free) throughout the show weekend and see what is new in the sport by visiting with large number of vendors that were offering a variety of products and services.
Plans for the 2012 edition of the Motorsports 2012 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuel Race Car and Trade Show will be announced in the near future.
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SHOW SPACE SOLD OUT AT MOTORSPORTS 2011,
LOTS TO SEE AND DO AT THE SHOW
OAKS, PA January 17, 2011 . . . With 270,000 square feet of show space gone that means the Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuel Race Car and Trade Show will be like a huge motorsports candy store with something for just about everybody when the show takes place Friday, January 21 thru Sunday, January 23 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
“Show space has been sold out and we are still working to try to squeeze in a few late arrivals,” said show organizer Len Sammons. “This show could very well be a record setter and that fact that we have such stars coming in to meet fans and sign autographs should mean record crowds.”
Pioneer Pole Buildings has just signed on to sponsor the Model Search that will take place on Friday night at 8 p.m. Those entering the Search must be at least 18 years of age. Two ladies will be selected by a panel of judges as winners and each will receive $500. In addition the Pioneer Pole Building Girls will be required to do Saturday and Sunday appearances at the show.
From 11 - 2 PM and 3 - 4 PM on Saturday the Pioneer Pole Buildings Models will be signing autographs at the Pioneer display in booth No. 616. The second Saturday autograph session will also include Billy Pauch Sr., Craig VonDohren and Jonathan Swanson.
Show attendees will have the opportunity to meet and collect autographs from such well known figures in motorsports as 15-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force, past NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Rusty Wallace who is now a popular member of the motorsports broadcast team for ABC-ESPN, Nationwide racer and SPEED TV personality Kenny Wallace, NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson, former Partridge Family TV star and now Philadelphia area radio (WYSP) personality Danny Bonaduce, Hall of Fame sprint racing legends Rick Ferkel and Shane Carson plus a long list of other national stars along with numerous local and regional racing stars.
Rusty Wallace’s visit is being sponsored by Miller Lite, which adorned Wallace’s cars for a few years on the NASCAR Cup Series.
More than a dozen free NASCAR-sponsored seminars covering a variety of helpful subjects for race car drivers, owners, pit crew members and others will be presented on Friday and Saturday. Subjects covered range from The Basics of Racing to The Basics of Race Team Sponsorship.
Don Miller, who has done just about everything in the sport ending up as a major part of the Roger Penske Motorsports operations, will show off his new book “Miller’s Time” along with co-author Jim Donnelly.
The RAACE Foundation Casino Night action continues throughout the weekend. Casino Night will be a featured attraction from 9-11 PM in the D-Hall Stage area Friday, opening night.
More than 200 motorsports vehicles of all types will be on display along with a long list of vendors offering just about everything imaginable in motorsports and some items that are not part of motorsports.
Many area speedways will have displays at the show and offer a great opportunity for fans to meet some of their standout performers and pick up a schedule of events for the 2011 season.
Old timers will have interest in visiting the Silver Spring Speedway Memories Display along with the Flemington Speedway Historical Society and the Reading Fairgrounds Historical Association. Many former greats will be on hand to talk with fans and sign autographs.
Always a highlight of the show is the BPG Racing Ms. Motorsports Pageant on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Adult admission for the show is $14 each day or a three day pass may be purchased for just $30. Youngsters 6 thru 12 are admitted for $5 and a three day pass is available for $10. All three days of the show children under 6 will be admitted free. The Metal Fab Family Day will include a long list of activities for youngsters including Big Wheel Racing and youngsters 12 and under will be admitted free on that special day. There are more than 4,000 free parking spots.
$2.00 off coupons are available at participating area McDonald’s restaurant. Motorsports 2011 will donate $1 to Ronald McDonald Houses for each coupon that is redeemed.
Show hours run from 2 pm to 9 pm on Friday, 11am to 9 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday.
A great idea for show attendees is to purchase one of the Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuel Race Car and Trade Show program books. The fact filled book offers some great articles, ample information on the show and a list of show participants that will help guide attendees through the show.
Complete show information can be had by telephoning 609.888.3618 or check in at www.aarn.com.
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SILVER SPRING SPEEDWAY MEMORIES WILL BE PLENTIFUL
AT MOTORSPORTS 2011 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW
OAKS, PA January 10, 2011 - Fifty-three years of auto racing excitement will be on display at the Motorsports 2011 presented by SEF Small Engine Fuel Race Car and Trade show, which takes place January 21-23 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa.
Former track promoter Alan Kreitzer and his staff has been diligently working to produce a diverse group of race cars, a great cast of drivers to sign autographs and memorabilia from the storied history of the speedway.
“We are proud of the history that was produced at Silver Spring Speedway since it opened in 1953,” said Kreitzer. “Our exhibit with race cars that made the track a success for competitors and fans will bring back a lot of memories.”
Race cars and memorabilia will add to the long list of drivers who plan to sign autographs during designated times throughout the weekend.
Fans will be able to get autographs from the following drivers:
Jim Bernheisel, (1987 and ’91 Late Model champion)
Carl Billet, (1990, ’93, ’94, 2003, ’04 and ’05 Late Model champion)
Mark Billet, (1995, ’96 and ’98 champion)
Don Comerer, (1976, ’77, ’78, ’79, and ’81 Late Model champion)
John Ebersole, (1973 and ’74 Late Model champion)
Bob Fannasy, (27 time Super Sportsman feature winner)
Elvin Felty, (1973 Super Sportsman champion)
Smokey Frye, (1992 Late Model champion)
Danny Hager, (1995 Super Sportsman champion)
Frankie Herr, (2002, ’03 and ’04 Super Sportsman champion)
Sterling Kinard, (Final Late Model feature winner)
Howie Locke, (1985, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’97 and ’98 Super Sportsman champion)
John Murphy, (1977, ’77, ’81, ’82 and ’86 Super Sportsman champion)
John Stoner, (1996 Super Sportsman champion)
Kramer Williamson, (1969 Super Sportsman champion)
Gary Wolford, (All-time Super Sportsman feature win leader with 86)
Jerry Wolfe, (1975 Super Sportsman champion)
In addition, several cars including the Neiswender No. 31 (1970 Late Model champion), Class A Sportsman No. 17 (1961 Super Sportsman champion), Nick Lorenzo No. 71 (entered first ever Silver Spring race), Fred Putney No. 9 (1976 Super Sportsman champion), Lynn Paxton No. 1 (won first ever Sprint Car race at Silver Spring Speedway), Paul Orendo No. 3 (Late Model) and Gary Wolford No. 3 (Super Sportsman) will be on display throughout the weekend.
Fans of Silver Spring Speedway and those who want to learn more about the speedway are encouraged to attend and stop by the large 50’x60’ display over the three days.
“We want to share the great memories of our speedway,” Kreitzer said. “We have always viewed Silver Spring Speedway as a great race track for friends and family to meet ever Saturday night, and we hope to have the same happen at Motorsports 2011.”
The track, which opened in the fall of 1953, transgressed the boundaries of dirt track racing, offering thousands of fans a weekly gathering point that featured many different classes albeit the more commonly known Super Sportsman being the most popular.
Ground was broken on Silver Spring Speedway in the fall of 1953, a 3/8 mile semi-banked clay oval after the Penn-Mar Racing Club approached Cumberland County businessman Ray Garver Sr. about building an auto track for the club.
By the following summer, the new speedway was ready for action. The club intended to offer a regular schedule of Wednesday night races. But, that strategy was changed after just one event, with the action moving to Saturdays. A few shows later, feeling it had a less than spectacular debut, the club abandoned Silver Spring Speedway.
After the 1954 season Ray Garver, a successful market operator, hired W.A. Kreitzer Jr. as speedway manager.
The jalopies that were raced in the early days gave way to the stock car in 1962 and evolved into the Sportsman cars. The Sportsman were allowed to have overhead cam engines starting in 1969, and in 1978 saw the introduction of torsion bar suspensions to the division, the cars of today feature an open cockpit like the sprinters, but have less power. They use carburetors, clutches, and starters unlike the sprinters.
The division during their running at track was the most competitive of any, with an average of 50 cars vying for the 26 spots in a regular 25-lap feature. The Sportsman became so popular that a touring division was formed in 1986, giving the teams the chance to race at other local tracks. Also, in 1962, a new class, the Hobby Division, was formed. A car could be claimed for $129. The Hobby cars were renamed Early Modifieds in 1973 and progressed into the Limited Late Models. 1982 saw the start of the Street Stock division.
The track also would hold other types of racing (Go-Karts, 410/358 Sprint Cars, Midge Carts, Micro Sprint Cars, 4-Cyl. Cars and others).
Many drivers raced at Silver Spring Speedway, with some families having brothers, cousins, uncles, nephews, dads, sons and even daughters racing over the years.
Exhibit space for the Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuel Race Car and Trade show continues to fill at a record pace and everyone is reminded to be in touch with Tim Hogue to make their show space reservations before the show has all 250,000 square feet spoken for.
Also race teams are reminded that if they are planning to have their race cars on display and gain some excellent exposure for their sponsors in front of the thousands of show attendees they should be in touch with Hogue to make arrangements. Hogue can be reached at 609-888-3618 or tim@aarn.com.
The official show website located at www.aarn.com offers up-to-date information on the show. Additional information is available at 609-888-3618.
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THE KING OF DRAG RACING, JOHN FORCE,
TO BE AT MOTORSPORTS 2011 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW
OAKS, PA January 3, 2011 . . . Considered by many to be the greatest drag racer of all time, John Force, a 15-time NHRA Funny Car champion, will be appearing at the hugely popular Motorsports 2011 Presented by Small Engines Fuel (SEF) Race Car and Trade Show. Force, one of the most popular figures in motorsports, will be at the three day show, set at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, on Saturday, January 22nd.
The 61-year-old, known for his fast driving, fast talking and often times outlandish comments, won the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car World Championship in 2010 and is anxious to get started on his quest for a 16th title.
Force will spend time, starting at 2 p.m., addressing the show visitors and taking questions. That session will be followed by a 90-minute autograph session with all of this happening in the stage area of the 250,000 square foot show.
The 2010 season was also the 25th consecutive season that Force has carried the Castrol sponsorship on his Ford Mustang Funny Car.
Force just recently was named to the American Auto Racing Writers And Broadcasters Association All America Auto Racing Team and was the winner of the Driver of the Year Award for the fourth quarter of 2010.
This will be the first appearance for Force at the show in several years, the last appearance being when the show was still being presented in Fort Washington, PA. It will be one of the highlights of the three day weekend and sure to attract a huge crowd.
The 26th edition of the Motorsports Presented by SEF Race Car and Trade Show will run from 2 p.m. on Friday, January 21st through until 4 p.m. Sunday, January 23rd.
Offering just about everything imaginable in motorsports the show will feature more than 250 motorsports vehicles on display.
Former NASCAR Sprint Cup champion and now ESPN broadcaster Rusty Wallace will be there as will NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson, Nationwide racer and SPEED-TV personality Kenny Wallace, Hall of Fame sprint car racers Rick Ferkel and Shane Carson, along with a long list of regional and local racing stars.
Much of the show is dedicated to the hardcore racers with many vendors catering to the needs of racers having display areas at the show along with many speedways.
The Ms Motorsports pageant always proves to be a popular event and entries for the pageant are still being accepted. And the presentation of awards to the top competitors in the Northeast is a crowd pleaser. Both of those events take place on Saturday evening.
Free industry seminars will cover a variety of subjects. The complete schedule will be released shortly.
The show, offering something for everyone, is now in its 26th year. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for youngsters 6 through 12 and under six are admitted FREE. There is ample free parking.
Metal Fab, a major supplier to local short track racers, will host the special Family Day (Sunday, January 23) with admission being just $10 for adults and all children admitted free. This is the second year that the Pennington, NJ speed equipment business has hosted Family Day.
Complete details of the show and the latest schedule of activities can be found at www.aarn.com or telephone 609.888.3618.
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MOTORSPORTS CLASS ROOMS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
AT MOTORSPORTS 2011 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW
OAKS, PA December 30, 2010 . . . The instructors are ready and the class rooms will be open for business when the NASCAR sponsored series of motorsports seminars are presented at the Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Race Car and Trade Show.
Thousands of people are expected to make their way through the three day show that will offer just about everything imaginable in motorsports with the show opening at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 21st and continuing until 4 p.m., Sunday, January 23rd. It all happens at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA and the show will cover all 250,000 square free of exhibit space.
One of the highlights of the show is the FREE seminars that are presented for show attendees.
New to the NASCAR classrooms this year will be “Race Car Braking” presented by Wilwood Engineering’s Carl Bush. Everything that racers need to know about brakes and braking will be presented by Bush.
The first Modern Motor Racing Oil Update will be hosted by Lake Speed Jr. and Joe Gibbs Racing Oil. He will discuss changes in today’s racing oils, their performance and proper use.
A third new seminar for this year at Motorsports 2011 will be “Race Tire Prep” presented by representatives of Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic. They will show racers how to gain the best performance from preparing race tires properly.
Additional seminars being presented during the first two days of the three day show include a variety of seminars covering subjects such as “Dirt Late Model Set-Up and Chassis Tuning”, “Getting Started, The Basics of Racing”, “Safer Racing Tour” covering racing safety in all forms of auto racing, “The Basics of Race Team Sponsorship” offered for the 26th consecutive year; and "Legal Issues in Racing and with the Racing Business."
Show attendees have the opportunity to learn more about auto racing and there is absolutely no cost to attend the seminars other than the $12 show admission fee.
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WYSP’s DANNY BONADUCE TO GREET FANS
AND LEARN ABOUT AUTO RACING AT MOTORSPORTS 2011
OAKS, PA December 27, 2010 . . . The popular host of morning drive time radio on WYSP (94.1 FM, Philadelphia) Bonaduce will be making an appearance at the Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Race Car and Trade Show. The former child actor who gained fame as a member of TV’s Partridge Family will be greeting fans and signing autographs in the SEF Small Engines Fuel display (Booth No. 104) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 22nd.
Bonaduce returned to Philadelphia over two years ago to continue a radio career that started here. His unique experiences along the rollercoaster ride that is Hollywood have brought a fresh perspective to Philadelphia radio. As he says, he’s made every mistake in life, so who better to give you advice each morning.
Thousands are expected to fill the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA when the show covers all available space from 2 p.m. Friday, January 21st until 4 p.m. Sunday, January 23.
Bonaduce has spent a lifetime in show business. His radio career began in Philadelphia and brought him to Chicago, Detroit, New York and Los Angeles. Bonaduce starred in the series The Partridge Family, and his other television credits include Eight is Enough, That 70’s Show, The Drew Carey Show, as well as his self-produced and critically acclaimed reality series, Breaking Bonaduce, the game show, I Know My Kid’s A Star, Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling and he regularly tapes interviews for TruTV’s The Smoking Gun Presents: World’s Dumbest.
Bonaduce joins an impressive list of celebrities appearing at the three day show that offers just about everything imaginable in motorsports including more than 250 racing vehicles on display. Former NASCAR Sprint Cup champion and now ESPN broadcaster Rusty Wallace will be there as will NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson, Nationwide racer and SPEED-TV personality Kenny Wallace, drag racing legend John Force, Hall of Fame sprint car racers Rick Ferkel and Shane Carson, along with a long list of regional and local racing stars.
Much of the show is dedicated to the hardcore racers with many vendors catering to the needs of racers having display areas at the show along with many speedways.
Free industry seminars will cover a variety of subjects. The complete schedule will be released shortly.
The show, offering something for everyone, is now in its 26th year. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for youngsters 6 through 12 and under six are admitted FREE. There is ample free parking.
Metal Fab, a major supplier to local short track racers, will host the special Family Day (Sunday, January 23) with admission being just $10 for adults and all children admitted free. This is the second year that the Pennington, NJ speed equipment business has hosted Family Day.
Complete details of the show and the latest schedule of activities can be found at www.aarn.com or telephone 609.888.3618.
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A MAN OF MANY TALENTS,
DON MILLER IS COMING TO THE MOTORSPORTS 2011 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW
OAKS, PA December 20, 2010 . . . Don Miller has done just about everything that there is to do in auto racing. He has been a professional drag racer, racing official, hard parts distributor, mechanic and fabricator, and the top salesman of performance engines in America.
That all happened before he met Roger Penske. As a key executive with Penske he became one of the most instrumental figures in modified auto racing. He discovered Rusty Wallace. He co-founded Penske Racing South with Wallace and the Captain (Penske). He recaptured the Midwest’s short tracks for Goodyear because of his expertise in racing tires. He is credited with creating today’s motorsports marketing program and also the traveling souvenir trailer and show car. Miller was also instrumental in Ryan Newman’s career growth.
Miller with the capable assistance of journalist Jim Donnelly has created a book titled “Miller’s Time - A Lifetime At Speed” that gives the reader the complete story of his life and accomplishments.
Miller and Donnelly will be part of the Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Race Car and Trade Show taking place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, Friday, January 21st through Sunday, January 23rd.
The duo will be signing autographs and talking about the book at the Coastal 181 booth No. 816 on Saturday, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.
Miller and Donnelly will also be on the stage from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to talk about the book and answer questions from attendees.
Coastal 181 has published "Miller’s Time - A Lifetime At Speed" and all proceeds from the book go to organizations that support the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Other well known names in the sport making appearances at the show include NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson, former NASCAR Cup champion and ESPN broadcaster Rusty Wallace, Nationwide racer and TV personality Kenny Wallace, Nationwide racer Steven Wallace, ARCA champion Patrick Sheltra and others.
Exhibit space for the show is now at a premium and everyone is reminded to be in touch with Tim Hogue to make their show space reservations.
Racers wanting to have their race cars on display and gain some excellent exposure for their sponsors in front of the thousands of show attendees should be in touch with Hogue to make arrangements. Hogue can be reached at 609.888.3618 or Thogue@aarn.com.
Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuels is a Race Car and Trade Show filling close to 250,000 square feet of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. The show includes appearances by popular NASCAR racers and other national motorsports personalities, regional and local racers along with more than 250 motorsports vehicles on display. The show, offering just about everything imaginable in motorsports, opens on Friday, January 21 and runs through Sunday, January 23.
The official show website located at www.aarn.com offers up-to-date information on the show. Additional information is available at 609.888.3618.
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TOP NORTHEAST FEATURE DRIVER WINNERS TO BE HONORED
AT MOTORSPORTS 2011
By JERRY REIGLE
TRENTON, NJ - Keith Rocco and Stewart Friesen took it down to the wire.
Literally.
Both drivers did their best to claim supremacy in the Northeast overall feature win category, as maintained by Area Auto Racing News, as each entered two events in last month’s Turkey Derby XXXVII at Wall Stadium, but both fell short of winning.
Therefore, both will be honored at Motorsports 2011 presented by SEF Race Car and Trade Show on January 22 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
Rocco and Friesen have confirmed their plans to attend the event along with Josh Richards (dirt Late Models), Gene Knaub (dirt Late Models), Tim Shaffer (open cockpit) and Sean McAndrew (Micro Sprint Cars). Asphalt Late Model category winner Wayne Helliwell Jr. will be unable to attend due to the ACT banquet being held on the same night.,
“It is quite an honor to win something this big,” said Friesen, who also won the dirt Modified category. “This has been a dream season for me and I am so fortunate to have great car owners. This title is just as much about them as it is about me.”
Rocco, who also won the asphalt Modified category, had similar thoughts about this respective honor.
“You get so caught up during the season with racing, preparing cars, etc. and you tend to forget about what it all means,” Rocco said. “Winning that many features is incredible and it’s quite a statistic, when you sit back and think about it.”
Rocco’s superb season in the asphalt Modified circuit included 24 victories, five more than Ted Christopher. The Meriden, Conn., driver added another win to his season with an asphalt Late Model win, which came on July 9 at Stafford Motor Speedway.
Rocco, who won the SK-Modified track titles at Stafford Motor Speedway and Waterford Speedway, earned pivotal SK-Modified wins at New Smyrna Speedway in February and Concord Motorsports Park in November.
In between those victories, Rocco grabbed checkered flags at and 10 wins each at Stafford Motor Speedway and Waterford Speedbowl, and another two at Thompson International Speedway.
Friesen of Niagara-on-the-Lakes, Canada, captured his first career 360 Sprint Car main in ’10 with an ASCS Patriot Sprint victory at Ransomville Speedway.
However, it was his Outlaw-type Modified schedule that made him a fan favorite this past racing season. He won 24 dirt Modified mains, two more than Matt Sheppard. Friesen didn’t commit to any series, opting for an all-out assault to the season, which included track titles at the Utica-Rome Speedway and Five Mile Point Speedway.
Friesen opened ’10 with a Super DIRTcar Series win at Volusia Speedway Park. His other SDS wins came at Cayuga County Fair Speedway and the prestigious SEF 200 at the New York State Fairgrounds.
He dominated at Five Mile Point Speedway by claiming 10 feature events, with five coming at Utica-Rome Speedway, two at Ransomville Speedway, two at Fonda Speedway and one each at Penn Can Speedway and Grandview Speedway.
Shaffer of Aliquippa, Pa., is returning to the Motorsports show for the second consecutive year.
After a successful ’09 season, Shaffer had a career-making season with his 21-win season, two more than Pat Cannon.
Shaffer’s banner win season started with an ASCS 360 Sprint Car win at East Bay Raceway Park in February and it concluded in October with an All Star Circuit of Champions win at Lawrenceburg. Shaffer won his second consecutive ASCoC title.
Shaffer’s season was highlighted with the $150,000 Knoxville Nationals, which he captured in mid-August. His 21 wins came in 10 different states and Canada, He also won with the ASCoC, WoO, ASCS and two unsanctioned events.
Knaub of Dover, Pa., and Richards of Shinnston, W.Va., tied with 15 countable dirt Late Model victories.
Knaub dominated the 358 Late Model scene with track titles coming at Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway and Trail-Way Speedway.
He captured main events at Williams Grove Speedway (seven), Trail-Way Speedway (three), Susquehanna Speedway Park (three) Central Pennsylvania Speedway (one) and Lincoln Speedway (one).
Richards became the first driver in the modern history of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series to win back-to-back titles.
Richards kicked off the season with a January victory at Golden Isles Speedway. His other wins came at Winchester Speedway (four), Hagerstown Speedway (two), Delaware International Speedway, the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Eriez Speedway, Fayetteville Motor Speedway, Mohawk International Raceway, Ohsweken Speedway, Pennsylvania Motor Speedway and Volusia Speedway Park.
Helliwell of Dover, N.H., narrowly won the asphalt Late Model win category with his 10 win season. Austin Kochenash finished with nine victories, while Woody Pitkat was third with eight.
Nine of Helliwell’s 10 victories came at Lee USA Speedway with another coming at Canaan Fair Speedway.
In ’11, Helliwell will drive a small-block Supermodified at Lee USA Speedway. The small-block Supermodifieds are the headline division at the track.
In the Micro Sprint Car category, McAndrew of Apollo, Pa., had a banner season with 22 feature wins, four more than runner-up Phil Durham.
McAndrew piloted his No. 15 to 15 wins at Path Valley Speedway, three at Blanket Hill Speedway, two at Deerfield Speedway and one each at Clinton County Raceway and Sportsman’s Speedway.
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A LEGEND AND A RISING STAR ADDED TO MOTORSPORTS 2011 LINEUP
OAKS, PA - December 13, 2010 - A NASCAR legend and a rising star will be part of the impressive lineup of racers and personalities that will be part of the three day Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Race Car and Trade Show set for the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA January 21-23.
Former NASCAR Sprint Cup champion and winner of 55 Cup events Rusty Wallace, now a popular ABC- ESPN-TV motorsports broadcaster and NASCAR Nationwide Series car owner, will be making another appearance at the show to meet fans and sign autographs. Joining him will be his young son Steven, a rising star in NASCAR Nationwide racing.
The duo will will be signing autographs at the show starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, January 21st. The autograph session runs two hours. In past appearances Wallace, the 1989 Cup champion, proved to be very popular with show attendees drawing long lines of autograph seekers.
Rusty’s son, Steven, had an impressive 2010 Nationwide season finishing 10th in the final standings driving for his dad.
Other popular motorsports figures already signed to appear at the show which fills all available space in the Expo Center, include David Pearson who was recently inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Kenny Wallace, a popular SPEED-TV personality, will join Pearson signing autographs in the stage area on Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
An impressive schedule of events is being finalized for the three day show that offers everything imaginable in motorsports including close to 250 motorsports vehicles on display. The schedule, subject to change, can be found at www.aarn.com.
Many speedways and sanctioning organizations will have displays at the show and offer fans the opportunities to meet some of their top racing talents and collect schedules as they plan their 2011 season.
Budget conscious fans will want to consider the Sunday, January 23rd, Family Day with adult tickets available for just $10 and children under 12 being admitted FREE.
Show hours run from 2 p.m. to 9 a.m. on opening day, Friday, January 21st; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, January 22nd and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, January 23rd.
Free parking is offered on the grounds of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
For show information telephone 609.888.3618 or check in at www.aarn.com
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TOP NORTHEAST FEATURE WINNERS TO BE HONORED
AT MOTORSPORTS 2011 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW
OAKS, PA - December 9, 2011 - Keith Rocco and Stewart Friesen took it down to the wire. Literally.
Both drivers did their best to claim supremacy in the Northeast overall feature win category, as maintained by Area Auto Racing News, as each entered two events in last month’s Turkey Derby XXXVII at Wall Stadium, but both fell short of winning.
Therefore, both will be honored at Motorsports 2011 presented by SEF Race Car and Trade Show on January 22 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
Rocco and Friesen have confirmed their plans to attend the event along with Josh Richards (dirt Late Models), Gene Knaub (dirt Late Models), Tim Shaffer (open cockpit) and Sean McAndrew (Micro Sprint Cars). Asphalt Late Model category winner Wayne Helliwell Jr. will be unable to attend.
“It is quite an honor to win something this big,” said Friesen, who also won the dirt Modified category. “This has been a dream season for me and I am so fortunate to have great car owners. This title is just as much about them as it is about me.”
Rocco, who also won the asphalt Modified category, had similar thoughts about this respective honor. “You get so caught up during the season with racing, preparing cars, etc. and you tend to forget about what it all means,” Rocco said. “Winning that many features is incredible and it’s quite a statistic, when you sit back and think about it.”
Rocco’s superb season in the asphalt Modified circuit included 24 victories, five more than Ted Christopher. The Meriden, Conn., driver added another win to his season with an asphalt Late Model win, which came on July 9 at Stafford Motor Speedway.
Rocco, who won the SK-Modified track titles at Stafford Motor Speedway and Waterford Speedway, earned pivotal SK-Modified wins at New Smyrna Speedway in February and Concord Motorsports Park in November.
In between those victories, Rocco grabbed checkered flags at and 10 wins each at Stafford Motor Speedway and Waterford Speedbowl, and another two at Thompson International Speedway. He is the NASCAR Whelen All American Series National champion.
Friesen of Niagara-on-the-Lakes, Canada, captured his first career 360 Sprint Car main in ’10 with an ASCS Patriot Sprint victory at Ransomville Speedway. However, it was his Outlaw-type Modified schedule that made him a fan favorite this past racing season. He won 24 dirt Modified mains, two more than Matt Sheppard. Friesen didn’t commit to any series, opting for an all-out assault to the season, which included track titles at the Utica-Rome Speedway and Five Mile Point Speedway.
Friesen opened ’10 with a Super DIRTcar Series win at Volusia Speedway Park. His other SDS wins came at Cayuga County Fair Speedway and the prestigious SEF 200 at the New York State Fairgrounds.
He dominated at Five Mile Point Speedway by claiming 10 feature events, with five coming at Utica-Rome Speedway, two at Ransomville Speedway, two at Fonda Speedway and one each at Penn Can Speedway and Grandview Speedway.
Shaffer of Aliquippa, Pa., is returning to the Motorsports show for the second consecutive year. After a successful ’09 season, Shaffer had a career-making season with his 21-win season, two more than Pat Cannon.
Shaffer’s banner win season started with an ASCS 360 Sprint Car win at East Bay Raceway Park in February and it concluded in October with an All Star Circuit of Champions win at Lawrenceburg. Shaffer won his second consecutive ASCoC title.
Shaffer’s season was highlighted with the $150,000 Knoxville Nationals, which he captured in mid-August. His 21 wins came in 10 different states and Canada, He also won with the ASCoC, WoO, ASCS and two unsanctioned events.
Knaub of Dover, Pa., and Richards of Shinnston, W.Va., tied with 15 countable dirt Late Model victories.
Knaub dominated the 358 Late Model scene with track titles coming at Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway and Trail-Way Speedway.
He captured main events at Williams Grove Speedway (seven), Trail-Way Speedway (three), Susquehanna Speedway Park (three) Central Pennsylvania Speedway (one) and Lincoln Speedway (one).
Richards became the first driver in the modern history of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series to win back-to-back titles.
Richards kicked off the season with a January victory at Golden Isles Speedway. His other wins came at Winchester Speedway (four), Hagerstown Speedway (two), Delaware International Speedway, the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Eriez Speedway, Fayetteville Motor Speedway, Mohawk International Raceway, Ohsweken Speedway, Pennsylvania Motor Speedway and Volusia Speedway Park.
Helliwell of Dover, N.H., narrowly won the asphalt Late Model win category with his 10 win season. Austin Kochenash finished with nine victories, while Woody Pitkat was third with eight. Nine of Helliwell’s 10 victories came at Lee USA Speedway with another coming at Canaan Fair Speedway.
In ’11, Helliwell will drive a small-block Supermodified at Lee USA Speedway. The small-block Supermodifieds are the headline division at the track.
In the Micro Sprint Car category, McAndrew of Apollo, Pa., had a banner season with 22 feature wins, four more than runner-up Phil Durham. McAndrew piloted his No. 15 to 15 wins at Path Valley Speedway, three at Blanket Hill Speedway, two at Deerfield Speedway and one each at Clinton County Raceway and Sportsman’s Speedway.
The awards presentations are part of the huge three day (January 21-23) Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Race Car and Trade Show. The show fills all available floor space at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA and offers just about everything imaginable in motorsports.
Complete information on the show may be had at www.aarn.com or telephone 609.888.3618.
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ONCE POPULAR SILVER SPRING SPEEDWAY WILL BE REMEMBERED
AT MOTORSPORTS 2011 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW
OAKS, PA (December 2, 2010) - It’s gone but far from forgotten.
The famed Silver Spring Speedway, which was located in Mechanicsburg, Pa., hosted great auto racing action for 53 years, before the facility and adjacent grounds were razed in 2006.
The track, which opened in the fall of 1953, transgressed the boundaries of dirt track racing, offering thousands of fans a weekly gathering point that featured many different classes albeit the more commonly known Super Sportsman being the most popular.
When Motorsports 2011 presented by SEF Race Car and Trade Show takes place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa., on January 21-23, Silver Spring Speedway will again be in the spotlight as the history of the speedway will be a key attraction of the weekend.
“It is a true honor to have Silver Spring Speedway remembered during the Motorsports 2011 weekend,” said Alan Kreitzer, former promoter of Silver Spring Speedway. “We are excited to have a professional presentation of cars and drivers who made Silver Spring Speedway popular among the racing fraternity.”
During the Motorsports 2011 weekend of the race cars that were seen in action at Silver Spring Speedway will be on view. Plans are in the works to have a number of drivers and team members who participated there at the show to meet and sign autographs for the fans.
Fans and racers are encouraged to bring Silver Spring Speedway-related memorabilia such as scrapbooks, photos and programs.
“Silver Spring Speedway was an important part of the dirt track industry and I, along with everyone who attends Motorsports 2011, am looking forward to seeing the cars and drivers who made the track popular,” said Motorsports 2011 producer Len Sammons. “The track operated successfully under the Kreitzer family and that that family-value system is one of the key ingredients for its success and continued legacy.”
Ground was broken on Silver Spring Speedway in the fall of 1953, on the 3/8 mile semi-banked clay oval after the Penn-Mar Racing Club approached Cumberland County businessman Ray Garver Sr. about building an auto track for the club.
By the following summer, the new speedway was ready for action. The club intended to offer a regular schedule of Wednesday night races. But, that strategy was changed after just one event, with the action moving to Saturdays. A few shows later, feeling it had a less than spectacular debut, the club abandoned Silver Spring Speedway.
After the 1954 season Ray Garver, a successful market operator, hired W.A. Kreitzer Jr. as speedway manager.
The jalopies that were raced in the early days gave way to the stock car in 1962 and evolved into the Sportsman cars. The Sportsman were allowed to have overhead cam engines starting in 1969, and in 1978 saw the introduction of torsion bar suspensions to the division, the cars of today feature an open cockpit like the sprinters, but have less power. They use carburetors, clutches, and starters unlike the sprinters.
The division during their running at track was the most competitive of any, with an average of 50 cars vying for the 26 spots in a regular 25-lap feature. The Sportsman became so popular that a touring division was formed in 1986, giving the teams the chance to race at other local tracks. Also, in 1962, a new class, the Hobby Division, was formed. A car could be claimed for $129. The Hobby cars were renamed Early Modifieds in 1973 and progressed into the Limited Late Models. 1982 saw the start of the Street Stock division.
The track also would hold other types of racing (Go-Karts, 410/358 Sprint Cars, Midge Carts, Micro Sprint Cars, 4-Cyl. Cars and others).
Many drivers raced at Silver Spring Speedway, with some families having brothers, cousins, uncles, nephews, dads, sons and even daughters racing over the years.
An important part of the show will be large number of area speedways that will be part of the Motorsports 2011 show which means many of the local racing stars will be making appearances. Close to 250 motor sports vehicles of all types will be on display during the weekend.
Exhibit space for the show continues to fill at a record pace and everyone is reminded to be in touch with Tim Hogue to make their show space reservations before the show has all 250,000 square feet spoken for.
Also race teams are reminded that if they are planning to have their race cars on display and gain some excellent exposure for their sponsors in front of the thousands of show attendees they should be in touch with Hogue to make arrangements. Hogue can be reached at 609-888-3618 or tim@aarn.com.
The official show website located at www.aarn.com offers up-to-date information on the show. Additional information is available at 609-888-3618.
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KENNY WALLACE RETURNS TO MOTORSPORTS 2011 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW
OAKS, PA November 18, 2010 . . . Somewhat outlandish and always energetic NASCAR Nationwide racer and SPEED television personality Kenny Wallace will be greeting fans and signing autographs at the Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Race Car and Trade Show on Saturday, January 22.
The veteran racer, just finishing a full season on the Nationwide circuit also was a regular on dirt tracks across the nation driving the Jegs sponsored modified.
“Herman”, as he is known by many, is a popular part of the SPEED NASCAR Raceway television show seen before each NASCAR Sprint Cup race.
Wallace will do a full autograph session along with a session at the Coastal 181 display area where he will be signing copies of his “Inside Herman’s World” book.
In addition to his Nationwide and dirt track racing efforts, Wallace, the younger of three Wallace brothers (all involved in motor sports), has had close to 350 starts in NASCAR Sprint Cup racing. Brother Rusty is a past NASCAR Sprint Cup champion and now an important of the ESPN broadcast team. Mike Wallace continues to test his talents in NASCAR racing.
The 47-year-old racer/broadcaster has made appearances at the show in the past and he is expected to be a very popular addition to the star studded lineup of racers and personalities that will be part of the 26th annual show. David Pearson, just recently voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, will also be at the show on Saturday, January 22nd.
Additional announcements regarding appearances by national, regional and local racers and personalities will be made as the show dates, January 21-23, draw closer.
An important part of the show will be large number of area speedways that will be part of the show which means many of the local racing stars will be part of the show. Close to 250 motor sports vehicles of all types will be on display during the weekend.
Exhibit space for the show continues to fill at a record space and everyone is reminded to be in touch with Tim Hogue to make their show space reservations before the show has all 250,000 square feet spoken for.
Also race teams are reminded that if they are planning to have their race cars on display and gain some excellent exposure for their sponsors in front of the thousands of show attendees they should be in touch with Hogue to make arrangements. Hogue can be reached at 609.888.3618 or tim@aarn.com.
Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuels is a Race Car and Trade Show filling close to 250,000 square feet of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. The show includes appearances by popular NASCAR racers and other national motor sports personalities, regional and local racers along with more than 250 motorsports vehicles on display. The show, offering just about everything imaginable in motor sports, opens on Friday, January 21 and runs through Sunday, January 23.
The official show website located at www.aarn.com offers up-to-date information on the show. Additional information is available at 609.888.3618.
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EXCITEMENT BUILDING FOR MOTORSPORTS 2011, NEW SPONSOR NAMED FOR SHOW
OAKS, PA November 8, 2010 . . . The excitement is building and a new sponsor name makes for even more excitement as the 26th edition of Motorsports 2011 approaches.
SEF Small Engine Fuels produced by VP Racing Fuels will be the sponsor of the three day show that is set for January 21-23, 2011 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA and the show will now officiallly carry the name of Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF.
“It is very exciting for VP to continue their long relationship with Len Sammons and his popular Motorsports show,” said Jim Kelly, VP’s Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing. “We are happy to be able to have our SEF Small Engine Fuels as the sponsor of such a great event.”
VP’s SEF is a problem solver for ethanol-laden street gas. The ethanol-free unleaded fuel is able to degrade the fuel systems in portable gasoline-powered equipment. SEF has become the choice of many Fire & Rescue departments where gas-powered emergency equipment need to start quickly.
“It really means a lot to us that a respected company like VP would agree to continue their involvement with the Motorsports show,” said show producer Len Sammons. “A great product such as SEF Small Engine Fuels will get a lot of attention from the show attendees and the show participants.”
Exhibit space for the show is going quickly and everyone is reminded to be in touch with Tim Hogue to make their show space reservations before the show is sold out.
“We are particularly impressed by the increased number of speedways and race car parts dealers that are planning to be part of the show,” said Hogue. “The success of last year‘s show back in the Philadelphia area has helped sell the space at a record pace.”
Racers wanting to have their race cars on display and gain some excellent exposure for their sponsors in front of the thousands of show attendees should be in touch with Hogue to make arrangements. Hogue can be reached at 609.888.3618 or tim@aarn.com.
Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuels is a Race Car and Trade Show filling close to 250,000 square feet of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. The show includes appearances by popular NASCAR racers and other national motorsports personalities, regional and local racers along with more than 250 motorsports vehicles on display. The show, offering just about everything imaginable in motorsports, opens on Friday, January 21 and runs through Sunday, January 23.
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