FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Darwin Doll
Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion
Ph: 717-757-2720
darwin@yorknostalgia.com
York Nostalgia - York Reunion & Nostalgia Nationals
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF AT YORK MUSCLECAR
MADNESS
York, Pennsylvania, April 11, 2008
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.
The growing list of Legends will include Earl Wade,
Tommy "Moonshot" Marras, Wally Booth, Gordy Foust,
Larry Reyes, Arnie "Farmer" Beswick, John Troxell,
Sam Auxier, Jr., Tom Sneden, Bruce Larson and the
list goes on.
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.
The completely restored Olds 442 race car of
Paul Mayo
will be displayed at the 7th Annual Musclecar Madness
at the York Reunion on July 11-12, 2008. His friend,
Ron McHugh restored Paul's car. Paul was killed in a
freak accident last year, but he had been very excited
about this year's Reunion.
The show will feature a York Traditions Bank Nostalgia
Theater where movies of historic events will be presented
both days.
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.
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Race Information:
Bob McCardle 717.248.7676
beaverbob@beaversprings.com
Beaver Springs Dragway - IHRA Summit Drag Racing
Musclecar Madness at York Reunion
