A DECADE OF NOSTALGIA MEMORIES

March 31, 2011

YORK, PA – A decade of performance heritage unfolds at the 10th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion on July 8th and 9th at the York Expo Center with the original “Hellzapoppin” Dragmaster dragster, Fred Carrillos Bonneville roadster that was featured at the Detroit Auto Show, the late Dave Stricklers Ammon R. Smith Auto Co. sponsored 62 and 63 Old Reliable Chevrolets, Jungle Jim Libermans Vega Funny Car and Pro Stock Vega, Doug Thorleys Javelin Funny Car, the Lynch Brothers top fuel dragster, Joe Amatos top fuel dragster, Wally Booths Gremlin and AMX Pro Stock entries, along with World Champions Bruce Larson and Carol “Bunny” Burketts funny cars plus a whole host of legendary race cars.

Above is just one of many cars entered this year and belongs to Richard Venza of Suwanee Ga and was taken at Beech Bend Ky. Dont you just love competition coupes?

The annual event features a reunion for the world renowned York US 30 Dragway that closed in 1979. The show has also become the annual reunion for the Legends of Drag Racing who attend each year to visit with their many fans from throughout the world. The charity of choice for the event is the York County SPCA who has realized over $40,000 in support from the show.

The show will also support the Springettsbury Township K-9 unit for the second straight year with a sizeable donation going to Petro their new dog in pet supplies.

Legends attending the show include the popular Linda Vaughn “Miss Hurst Golden Shifter”, Carol “Bunny” Burkett former Funny Car World Champion, Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, Wally Booth, Arlen Vanke, former World Champion Ed Miller, Joltin’ Joe Jacono, top fuel standout Tom Raley, and Jim & Alison Lee to name a few.

Friday’s activities include the induction of the 2011 class to the Legion of Honor. Each recipient receives an individual award and is placed upon a perpetual award that is on display at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing in York Springs, PA in perpetuity. The popular memorabilia auction is held on Saturday at 5 p.m. with the proceeds supporting the SPCA. The Cruisin Into Summer cruise in is held on the West Plaza from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday. With the annual awards ceremony culminating the show at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 9th.

The trip down memory lane continues on Sunday, July 10th with the annual York Nostalgia Nationals at Beaver Springs Dragway with a full day of nostalgia drag racing beginning at 8 a.m.

Show Information: 717-757-2720, York Nostalgia or Darwin Doll

Race Information: Beaver Springs Dragway or Beaver Bob or 570-5689-9601

A DECADE OF NOSTALGIA MEMORIES

York, PA – March 8, 2011

A decade of presenting nostalgia memories unfolds at the 10th Annual Musclecar Madness at the York Reunion to be presented at the York Expo Center, York Fairgrounds, on July 8-9, 2011. The popular show/reunion will feature drag racing legends Carol “Bunny” Burkett, Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, Linda Vaughn “ Miss Hurst Golden Shifter”, Wally Booth, Arlen Vanke, Bruce Larson and a whole host of legendary race cars that will converge on the York area for the annual York Reunion for the internationally famous York US 30 Dragway.

The track has been closed for thirty two years but the memories and outstanding feats that were performed at the legendary raceway still linger in the spotlight for those who had the opportunity to compete there. To those who didn’t, the history lesson is one that will remain for years to come.

Legendary race cars will include the Carillo Bonneville Roadster, the Wally Booth Gremlin and Hornet Pro Stockers, the Doug Thorley Javelin Funny Car, the Lynch Brothers top fuel dragster, and a Lyndwood Eliminator Reunion of early Bilbow dragsters to name a few.

The Central Penna. Model Car Club will present a Make It and Take It model building FREE to kids 12 and under. Friday 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

The Cruisin Into Summer cruise in will be held on the West Plaza on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. by the Cruisin Columbia staff.

The show benefits the York County SPCA with proceeds from an annual memorabilia auction on Saturday at 5 p.m. Contributions to the organization directly attributed to the show exceeded the $40,000 mark in 2010.

Show hours are Friday, July 8th 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, July 9th 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Admission is $15.00 which includes both inside and outside shows. Children 12 and under free. Free parking. SHOW INFORMATION: 717-757-2720 www.yorknostalgia.com or darwin@yorknostalgia.com