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11th Annual Norwood Arena/New England Dragway South Reunions are set for Sunday, June 7, 2015

 

Denny Zimmerman at the wheel of his NASCAR Modified when he raced up-and-down the East Coast with the Eastern Bandits.  (Credit: Shaney Lorenzet photo.)

Denny Zimmerman at the wheel of his NASCAR Modified when he raced up-and-down the East Coast with the Eastern Bandits. (Credit: Shaney Lorenzet photo.)

By Lou Modestino

One of the famed Eastern Bandits, Denny Zimmerman of Connecticut, has committed to attend the 11th Annual Norwood Arena/New England Dragway South Reunions set for Sunday, June 7, at Bezema Motors on US Rt. 1 in Norwood from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. He was among three other members of that group that traveled the eastern seaboard back in the 60’s.

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Al Hanna’s Queen of Diamonds jet dragster will be at the Performance Race Car and Trade Show

Al Hannh's Queen of Diamonds Jet Dragster will be the centerpiece of the upcoming Performance and Trade Show at the Philidelphia Expo in January.  (Credit: Al Hannah photo)

Al Hannh’s Queen of Diamonds Jet Dragster will be the centerpiece of the upcoming Performance and Trade Show at the Philadelphia Expo on January 23-25. (Credit: Al Hannah photo)

By Lou Modestino

Drag racing, jet dragsters and the name Al Hanna all seem to go together so well. Hanna and his “Queen of Diamonds II” 300 MPH Jet Dragster will prove to be a popular attraction at the three day Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2015 Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car and Trade Show set to take place at the huge Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, January 23-25, 2015. Continue reading

NHRA Motorsports Museum New England Hot Rod Reunion was a success

Tony Bartone Tony Bartone won the NHRA Nostalgia AA Fuel Dragster final at the New England Dragway. (Credit: NHRA photo)

By Lou Modestino

The NHRA Motorsports Museum New England Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance concluded on Sunday with racing taking center stage. Eliminations in each of the categories were contested with winners crowned during the course of the thrilling day. Continue reading

10th Annual Norwood Arena/New England Dragway South at Bezema Motors goes Sunday, June 1

Pete Hamilton was one of the more prominent drivers to hit the big time after racing at Norwood Arena and won the 1970 Daytona 500. Credit: NASCAR photo

Pete Hamilton was one of the more prominent drivers to hit the big time after racing at Norwood Arena and won the 1970 Daytona 500. Credit: NASCAR photo

 

By Lou Modestino

Bezema Motors on US Route 1, the AutoMile in Norwood, is pleased to host the Norwood Arena/New England Dragway South Reunions for the tenth year in a row. For the past decade on the first Sunday in June, the Bezema family has hosted this event for the well known Norwood Arena/New England Dragway South. The Bezema family will once again serve lunch to attendees courtesy of Norwood’s newest restaurant, Boston’s Baddest Burgers and Sandwich Co.

This year’s celebration will be another opportunity to meet legendary competitors who raced at the long-shuttered racing venue. New this year trophies will be awarded to the top three classes for oval race cars, drag racing cars, classic cars and motorcycles. Attendees will be able to to share their memorabilia, programs, pictures and autographs. They will also get the opportunity to take photos of race cars, hot rods, classics and motorcycles featured at this event. It’ll also be a chance to get autographs for those picture and programs that are unsigned.

Brendan King will bring his ’63 Dodge Coronet facsimile Norwood Arena pace car, and all race cars, muscle cars, classic cars and motorcycles are welcome. There will be fun and memories of one of the greatest short oval tracks and the 1/8 mile drag strip in the northeast. In the midst of the socializing, DJ Jay will play nostalgic music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. The Norwood Arena operated from 1948-1972, while the New England Dragway South drag strip operated in later years. Vendors are welcome to this event free of charge.

Last year notable drivers such as 1970 Daytona 500 winner Pete Hamilton, Leo Cleary, Don McCollough, Jerry Capazzolli, Bob Healey, Bill Singersen, Jack Malone and others came to meet and greet their fans.

The first 110 vehicles to attend the event will receive a souvenir dash plaque, while trophy awards will be awarded for best in show. The 10th Annual Norwood Arena/New England Dragway South Reunions will get underway at 10 a.m. and will run to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, rain or shine.

For further information call Bezema Motors at 781-769-4700 or the event organizer at 781-784-7857.