Custom and classic cars, hot rods, oval track race cars, drag racing cars and many things automotive are always part of the annual Frank Maratta Auto Show and Race-A-Rama at the Big E in W. Springfield, MA. (Credit: Detroit Hot Rod and Customs photos.)

 By Lou Modestino

Get ready for Frank Maratta Auto Show and Race A Rama this weekend at the Big E in West Springfield, MA. On Saturday, February 28 the doors open at 10 am-9 pm and Sunday, March 1 from 10 am-5 pm. Many New England race tracks and tours will be on hand with race cars and drivers. There will be lots of schedules available from the different tracks and tours with the possibility of getting autographs and pictures of drivers.

The show features the Pit Crew Challenge, Pin-up Pageant 2015, show cars, hot rods, drag and road racing vehicles and oval track race cars. Some of the venues represented include; Stafford Motor Speedway, Thompson Motorsports Park, Waterford Speedbowl, New England Dragway, Lime Rock Park among others. Also tours such as the NEMA Midgets, Valenti Modified Racing Series, New England Mini Stock Tour, Pro 4 Modified Tour and NEAR Vintage Race Cars along with other racing series.

Source: Frank Maratta webpage and personal notes.