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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

New England Hot Rod Reunion at New England Dragway set for Sept.12-14

 

 

 

Dragsters like the  Eastern Raider Funny Car driven by Al Hanna will be part of the Hot Rod Reunion at New England Dragway the weekend of Sept.12-14. Credit: Al Hanna photo

Vintage drag racing cars like Al Hanna’s Funny Car will be part of the Sept. 12-14 Hot Rod Reunion. (credit: Al Hanna photo)

By Lou Modestino

Legendary drag racing announcer Bob Frey will be honored as the grand marshal for the NHRA Motorsports Museum New England Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance at New England Dragway and Motorsports Park, Sept. 12-14. Continue reading

NEAR HOF Class of 2014 to be inducted on Sunday, Nov. 16

 

 

Turner, Maine's Mike Rowe has been racing for many decades in NASCAR, PASS and ACT. His sterling efforts have resulted in earning an entrance into the NEAR Hall of Fame.(Credit: PASS Tour photo)

Turner, Maine’s Mike Rowe has been racing for many decades in NASCAR, PASS and ACT. His sterling efforts have resulted in earning an entrance into the NEAR Hall of Fame.(Credit: PASS Tour photo)

By Lou Modestino

Drivers Deke Astle, Jim Martel, Mike Rowe, Fred Schulz, Ron Wyckoff, drag racing icon Bob Tasca, historian R.A. Silvia and car builder/mechanic Dave Tourigny make up the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame’s class of 2014. Continue reading