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| Date: 2/28/2009 6:21:59 PM | ||||||
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- - - THANK YOU
Racing Reunion Continues. . . . . HUGE CROWD SALUTES MORE THEN THIRTY LEGENDS IN FRIDAY NIGHT REUNION AT FAIRGROUNDS SQUARE MALL The Friday night Reunion of Legends once again attracted a capacity crowd as the NAPA Auto Parts 24th Annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show presented by Lee Myles Transmissions continues at the Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading. More then thirty legend drivers who once competed at the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway took part in this annual celebration. There was an endless list of stars, led by the "Everett Express" Gerald Chamberlain who made the trip to Reading from his Western, PA home. Chamberlain, one of the all time leading feature winners at Reading was a big hit for with the thousands of people who filled the Mall. Jimmy Keppley, Glenn Fitzcharles, Freddy Adam, Earl Derr, Bobby Braxton, Dizzy Dean, Russ Smith, Russ Delp, Del Bitting, Alan Carter, Curt Weller, Red Coffin, Mark Weaver and Bobby Eppiheimer were just a few of the drivers interviewed. Dave Kelly, winner of the grand finale at the Reading Fairgrounds some thirty years ago was interviewed by phone. Kelly, who had an outstanding career in both the modifieds and sprint cars fondly remembers that historical win at Reading. Although he was not present at the show, the capacity crowd provided Dave Kelly was an enormous round of cheers and applause as the call ended. The Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show will continue today (Saturday) with numerous events and activities. Saturday, February 28 1 PM Go-Karts & Quarter Midget Drivers Meet & Greet Shellhammer's Speedway Day at the Mall Randy's Raceway Sanctioned HO Race Night Pennsylvania Tyco Oval Championship 2 PM Find the Landmarks. Take a guide walk of the Mall to identify landmarks of the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway. We'll find Victory Lane, each turn, the backstretch and the Flag Stand. Join us at Center Court. Mall Hours Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM Monday - Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM Fairgrounds Square Mall 5th Street Highway Reading, PA For more information, please contact Donna Miller at 443-513-4456. |
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