Winner of 200 Cup races, the last one at the 1984 Firecracker 400 at Daytona International Speedway with then President Ronald Reagan in attendance, Petty continues to be one of the most popular figures in motorsports.
Now a NASCAR Sprint Cup car owner, fielding the Smithfield Foods Ford for Aric Almirola and Goody’s Powder Ford for Brian Scott, Petty is presently involved in a yearlong celebration of his 80th birthday which will conclude on his actual birthday, July 2, 2017.
During the peak of his career Petty was able to do something that most likely will never happen again and that was in 1967 when he drove to victory in 27 Cup races, 10 of them in a row. That car will be one of two of Petty’s famous race cars on display all three days of the show.
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OAKS, PA – One of the most successful and popular racers in the history of the United States Auto Club, Dave Darland, will be a big part of The Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2016 Fueled by Sunoco Race Fuels and Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car and Trade Show set for Friday, January 22 through Sunday, January 24th. The show fills 250,000 square feet of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA with motorsports displays and over 200 race cars of all kinds.
Named by fans “The People’s Champ” Darland has enjoyed an outstanding career. Back in August he won his 100th USAC career victory taking a Sprint car win at Amsoil Speedway in Wisconsin. Darland is one of just five drivers that have been able to win championships in USAC sanctioned Sprint, Midget and Silver Crown divisions. Darland is currently third in the Amsoil USAC National Sprint standings and has four wins to his credit during the season which will be ending shortly.
The popular Midwesterner will be involved in autograph sessions on both Friday and Saturday during the three day show. In addition Darland will have his book, “The People’s Champ: A Racing Life” available at the show in the Coastal 181 display. The book, penned by well-known journalist Bones Bourcier, has received rave reviews and Darland will be autographing copies during the show. In addition the popular racer will be interviewed in the stage area on Saturday along with the author.
Publisher Coastal 181 will have a large selection of their motorsports books available at their display during the show.
Darland and Bourcier will be joining a long list of personalities and racers during the show. Unique at the 31st annual edition of the show is the fact the all personalities and racers participate in autograph sessions with no extra charge once the admission ticket has been purchased.
Included in the show will be more than 600 exhibitor booths offering products and services for the racers along with items of interest for fans including a huge array of collectibles. Many speedways and sanctioning organizations will be offering information on their events planned for the 2016 season with several using the show to release their schedules.
More than 200 motorsports vehicles representing drag racing, NASCAR Sprint Cup and everything in between including dirt track racers, motorcycles and more will be on display throughout the show. Race teams looking to gain great exposure for their team and sponsors are invited to contact Tim Hogue at 609.888.3618 to have their race car included.
Exhibit space, very limited, remains available and information, including a color show brochure, can be had at motorsports@aarn.com or telephone 609.888.3618.
The very classy Crowne Plaza Valley Forge will serve as the host hotel and will again offer a discounted rate. The hotel is located just 7.5 miles from the Expo Center and is within walking distance of the popular King of Prussia Mall, the nation’s second largest retail complex with over 350 stores and close to 100 restaurants.
Again this year the Saturday night post show gathering will continue and will be held in one of the large ballrooms at the hotel with music by DJ Sound and Lighting and bar specials from show sponsor Miller Lite.
For information on the show check in at www.aarn.com.
OAKS, PA October 29, 2015 . . . The great memories of the New York State Fairgrounds “Moody Mile” will be a huge part of The Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2016 fueled by Sunoco Race Fuels and Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car and Trade Show set for Friday, January 22 thru Sunday, January, 24th.
The 31st edition of the popular motorsports trade show will take place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA which is easy to reach and offers thousands of free parking spaces convenient to show attendees.
Each year a special reunion area is set aside in the 250,000 square foot show area and features an expanded display space and special autograph sessions. In 2016 the New York State Fairgrounds “Moody Mile” will be featured as the 100-year history of racing at the legendary facility is remembered.
With the last event on the “Moody Mile” just recently completed and the facility scheduled to be home to other attractions in the future, show attendees will have the opportunity to relive some of the history making auto racing events that took place there.
During the course of the three day show attendees will be able to see, up close, a display of the noted race cars that took part in the races, not only during the popular Super DIRT Week, but down through the track’s entire history. And there would be a great amount of memorabilia on display.
Autograph sessions are being planned, featuring many past competitors and a winner or two, which will take place on both Friday and Saturday nights of the show. Buzzie Reutimann, the winner of the first two Schaefer 100s held as part of Super DIRT Week in 1972 and 193, has confirmed his plans to attend the weekend event.
Those interested in having their race car, those having competed at the “Moody Mile”, on display or drivers that have raced on the “Moody Mile” that would like to be a part of this very special reunion and autograph session should be in touch with show organizer Len Sammons at lhs@aarn.com.
As the dates of the show move closer there will be many more details released.
Included in the show, in addition to the memories of the “Moody Mile”, will be just about everything imaginable in motorsports with more than 600 exhibitor booths offering products and services for the racers along with items of interest for fans including a huge array of collectibles.
Many speedways and sanctioning organizations will be offering information on their events planned for the 2016 season with several using the show to release their schedules.
Fans will have the opportunity to meet many well-known racers and personalities at the show and collect autographs FREE.
More than 200 motorsports vehicles representing drag racing, NASCAR Sprint Cup and everything in between including dirt track racers, motorcycles and more will be on display throughout the show. Race teams looking to gain great exposure for their team and sponsors are invited to contact Danny Sammons at 609.888.3618 to have their race car included.
Exhibit space, very limited, remains available and information, including a color show brochure, can be had at motorsports@aarn.com or telephone 609.888.3618.
The very classy Crowne Plaza Valley Forge will serve as the host hotel and will again offer a discounted rate. The hotel is located just 7.5 miles from the Expo Center and is within walking distance of the popular King of Prussia Mall, the nation’s second largest retail complex with over 350 stores and close to 100 restaurants.
Again this year the Saturday night post show gathering will continue and will be held in one of the large ballrooms at the hotel with music by DJ Sound and Lighting and bar specials from show sponsor Miller Lite.
For information on the show check in at www.aarn.com.
TRENTON, NJ – Save the date of January 22, 23 and 24, 2016! That Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the 31st Annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2016 Race Car and Trade Show fueled by Sunoco Race Fuels and distributed by Insinger Performance will once again fill the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
With the completion of the very successful PPB Motorsports 2015 event this past January and no plans for changes to the floor plan, Len Sammons Productions is currently working on completing the 2016 Exhibitor Information package.
The show will once again feature just about everything there is to be seen that relates to motorsports. The 2015 event featured over 250 race cars, including showcase vehicles from Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon.
Exhibitors from this past January’s event should look for that package to arrive at their doorstep in the coming weeks and will have the opportunity to renew their same space for 2016 show until Friday, May 1, 2015.
Those wishing to reserve their same booths are encouraged to contact Tim Hogue at 609-888-3618 or via e-mail at tim@aarn.com.
Starting on May 4, the floor plan will be open to the public!
For information on the show, check in at www.aarn.com.
Shelby Harper a 22 year old beauty from Milford, N.J, who is a bodybuilder, is a hair stylist and races 600cc Micro Sprints, was named Ms. Motorsports 2015 Saturday night at the 30th Annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2015 Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car & Trade Show held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa Friday through Sunday.
Shelby pledged to be an active Ms. Motorsports. “This year is the opportunity of a lifetime. I go to the races all the time and to represent the Motorsports Show will be a great honor.”
Dylanne Hodge, 21 of Oriskany Falls, N.Y. was first runner-up in the pageant and becomes Ms. Area Auto Racing News for 2005.
A ‘Fans Choice’ Swimsuit competition, distinct from the overall contest, was won by Cait Ross.
The pageant was presented by Oliver Construction Enterprises
In pre pageant ceremonies, Keith Rocco, Matt Sheppard, Ricky Elliot, Dale Blaney and Tyler Walton were honored by Area Auto Racing News as the Northeast Winningest Drivers in 2014
Rocco, with 31 wins, was the overall Winningest Driver. Rocco also won the most Asphalt Modified and most Asphalt Late Model features last season. Sheppard claimed the greatest number of Dirt Modified checkered flags, Elliott was the most prolific Dirt Late Model winner Blaney top open cockpit victor and Walton claimed the greatest number of 600cc Micro Sprint tallies.
Rocco, Elliott and Walton were on stage to receive their laurels from Cassi Pinder, Ms. Motorsports 2014. Sheppard and Blaney were unable to be present to receive their awards though Sheppard sent a message of acceptance.
On Sunday, Jayden Gursky, 11, and Hannah Kormann, 4, were named Little Ms. Motorsports and Tiny Ms. Motorsports.
Best Booth Awards were received by Gary Mondschein for Best Open Cockpit display, Mike Geroni for Best Appearing Drag Car, Raymond Boissoneau for Best Appearing Vintage Open Cockpit Car, Kutztown Action Track USA for Best Speedway or Club display, Lehigh Valley Quarter Midget Racing Association for Best Quarter Midget Display, Tri State Racing Memorabilia for Best Vintage Display, Teo Pro Cars for Best Commercial Display, Guy Germano’s 4 Star Lettering Modified for Best Appearing Modified, Ray Evernham’s restored Jerry Cook Modified for Best Appearing Vintage Stock Car and Kevin Nouse for Best Appearing Open Cockpit car. More than 200 race cars representing all forms of the sport were on display.
Ed Whitehouse, a loyal employee of Len Sammons Motorsports Productions who was present at each of the 30 prior Motorsports Shows, was presented the Joey Pratt Award Of Excellence. The award has been presented for the past several years in honor of the late Joe Pratt, who served as Show Manager for many years prior to his passing.
Andy Bachetti won an afternoon electric indoor go kart celebrity race run on the new-for-2015 oval kart track.
The 2015 PPB Motorsports Racecar & Trade Show completed its 30th annual presentation on Sunday.
The 2016 PPB Motorsports Racecar & Trade Show is set for January 9, 10, 11, 2016.
Metal Fab Pro Race Shop will continue what has become a tradition. The popular dealer providing championship racing cars equipped and constructed with the most effective and performing performance parts will again sponsor the Sunday Family Day that is a big part of the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2015 Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car and Trade Show. The three day show, offering just about everything imaginable in motorsports, runs from Friday, January 23rd thru Sunday, January 25th and takes place at the huge Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
On Family Day presented by Metal Fab children under 12 are admitted free.
Activity gets underway on Sunday as the public, those holding tickets for the show, are invited to enter the D-Hall Stage Area one hour before the rest of the show opens. This will allow those people easy access to the show when it officially opens at 11 a.m.
The popular Victory Lane Chapel will take place in the D-Hall Stage Area at 10:15 a.m.
At noon in the E-Hall Stage Area entertainer Kirsten Sowers will entertain with some songs while Bridgeport Speedway mascot “The Bandit” and New Egypt Speedway’s “Ralphie” will be on hand to greet fans. There will also be face painting and balloon art for the youngsters.
From 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. the immensely popular Little Miss Motorsports Pageant will take place featuring young ladies in two age groups, “Tiny” 4-7 and “Little Miss” 8-11 competing for the two crowns. There is no entry fee and it takes place in the E-Hall Stage area. Applications for the competition are available at www.aarn.com.
Topping off the Sunday Metal Fab Family Day activities will be the exciting Big Wheel Races sponsored by the RAACE Foundation and taking place in the E-Hall Stage area. The competition will be broken down into three age categories that include 3-4, 5-6, and 7-9. Competitors are reminded that Big Wheels are supplied and no one is allowed to bring their own. There will be prizes and beautiful trophies awarded. There is no entry fee and everyone can enter the races starting at noon. Racing starts at 2 p.m.
“We are happy to be a part of the show for another year,” said Metal Fab owner Mark Blackwell. “It is our way to give back to the sport that has been so good to us over the years.”
Metal Fab is located in Pennington, NJ and can be reached at 609.730.0096.
The services offered include Penske Shock Rebuild, Rear End Build and Rebuild, Transmission Rebuild and Repair, Chassis Setup and Diagnostics, At Track Support and Consulting and Full Weekly Maintenance.
Complete details about PPB Motorsports 2015 can be had at www.aarn.com or telephone 609.888.3618. Adult admission price is $14.00, children 6 to 12 are $5 except on Sunday when they are free.
(Schedule is Subject to Change)
Friday, January 23: (Show Hours 2 to 9 p.m.)
5:00 – 6:00 PM: (Room 1) “The Basics of Racing” – Set-up, tire and general maintenance on Street/Pure/Factory Stock and Front Wheel-Drive (asphalt and dirt) “U-car” divisions. Presented by Roy Anderson of Anderson Race Cars.
6:15 – 7:15 PM (Room 1): “The State Of Crate Racing” — a detailed overview of this fast-growing racing concept, with a Q & A session. Presented by Stan Lester, founder of the FASTRAK Series
6:15 – 7:15 PM: (Room 2): “Pavement Modified 101 With Troyer Engineering’s Billy Colton and Brad LaFontaine” – They will offer set-up, general maintance tips and advice to pavement Modified drivers and teams; with a Q & A session. Bring your questions, they will have the answers!
6:30 -7:15 PM: (Room 3) “Legal Issues in Racing, and with the Racing Business” – Presented by attorney Meri Van Blarcom-Gupko of Wiley, Malehorn, Sirota and Raynes legal firm. A practicing lawyer with an auto racing background, she will answer racing-related legal questions that you may have, such as sponsor liability, insurance and what
responsibilities you need to be aware of as a racer and/or track operator. Open to racers and promoters/track managers.
(Note: Legal questions will be answered at no charge during the presentation).
Saturday, January 24: (Show Hours 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
12:00 – 1:00 PM: (Room 1) “Race Saver/TSRS 305 Sprint Cars” – Region Director Joe Grandinetti outlines the basics of the TSRS series, and 305 Sprint Cars and general information on the group’s 2015 schedule
1:00 – 4:00 PM: (Room 2) PROMOTERS SEMINAR presented by Speedway Benefits (you must be pre-registered With Speedway Benefits to attend). Topics will include social media, sponsorships and concession management. Legendary driver KENNY WALLACE, the successful co-owner of Macon Speedway in Illinois and recently launched Dirt Racing Experience at tracks nationwide will be the keynote speaker.
1:00 – 2:00 PM: (Room 3): “Dirt Modified/ Sportsman 101 With Troyer Engineering’s Billy Colton and a special guest” – They will offer set-up, general maintance tips and advice to dirt Modified and Sportsman drivers and teams; with a Q & A session. Bring your questions, they will have the answers!
1:15 – 2:15 PM: (Room 1): : “Race To Win Sprint Car EZ Set Up” – Pancho Lawlor of Pancho’s Racing Products along with a special guest speaker will start your year off on the right foot, the gas pedal, with invaluable setup, driving and maintence seminar. Learn the best set ups for different tracks and conditions. Driving technique, mental and physical preparation and team communication plus a successful mainteance schedule.
2:15 – 3:15 PM: (Room 3) “Dirt Late Model Set-ups and Chassis Tuning” — presented by Jim Bernheisel of Bernheisel Race Components/Lazer Chassis. Let one of the sports experts in dirt Late Model competition point you in the winning direction.
2:30 – 3:30 PM:(Room 1): “ENGINE TUNING” with Frankie Good, founder of Good Motorsports in Mooresville, NC. He will address reading Spark Plugs, handling changing weather conditions and so much more. In addition to his own company catering to short-track racing, Good also works for Tommy Baldwin’s NASCAR Sprint Cup team.
3:30 – 4:30 PM: (Room 3) “URC 360 Sprint Car Club” – Management of the rebirth of the United Racing Club including Bill Gallagher, Curt Michael, Robbie Stillwaggon and Pat Palladino will outline their 2015 plans, schedule, rules and future direction.
3:45 – 4:45 PM: (Room 1): “The Basics of Race Team Sponsorship” – Presented by race team Media Relations
consultant and motorsports journalist John Snyder. The basics you need from writing proposals and who do send them to is covered from an expert who has had winning success.
4:30 – 5:30 PM: (Room 2): “Pavement Modified 101 With Troyer Engineering’s Billy Colton and Brad LaFontaine” – They will offer set-up, general maintance tips and advice to pavement Modified drivers and teams; with a Q & A session. Bring your questions, they will have the answers!
4:45 – 5:30 PM: (Room 3) “Taking Photos at the Track” – For the “amateur” or the person looking to enter the business, this seminar provides “the basics” of racing photography. One attendee will get a chance to take photos at the Ms. Motorsports competition, with the professionals! Hosted by award winning racing photographer Bob Yurko of Area Auto Racing News
5:00 – 6:00 PM (Room 1): “Super Late Model Racing, The ULTIMATE Way” — The background, present and future of the Ultimate Super Late Model Series, which is expanding to the northern tracks. Technical rules and the season schedule will be discussed, with a Q & A session. Presented by Kelly Carlton, Ultimate Series Director.
5:15 – 6:15 PM: (Press Room) Race Track/Tour & Series Media Workshop — Open discussion between racing writers/photographers and track/series Promoters/Managers and Press Directors as to professionalism, credential usage and pre and post-event coverage. A featured topic will be “Today’s Racing Social Media”, with emphasis on how tracks/organizations are using Facebook, Twitter and related “social media” in publicizing their events; and “credential approval by tracks in the new era of social media.” Hosted by Lincoln, Pa., Speedway media staff members Wayne Harper (press director) and Bill Meyer (webmaster).
5:45 – 6:30 PM: (Room 3) “New Sprint Car Fuel Tank” presented by Drew Barney of Fuel Safe. Get the low down from the source on the new bladderless Enduro fuel cell for Sprint Car Racing.
SUNDAY, January 25th: (Show Hours 11 to 4 p.m.)
Noon – 1:30 PM: (Room 1) Quarter-Midgets of America (QMA) Region II Meeting
1:45 – 2:45 PM: (Room 1) “How To Get Started In Quarter-Midget Racing” presented by Stephen Boyd of Quarter Midgets USA – What you need to know, purchase and do to get your child into racing from the technical, rules and safety aspects.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23th – SHOW HOURS 2 TO 9 PM
1:00 PM – Box Office Opens at A-Hall Entrance only.
1:00 PM – PRE-SHOW EXHIBITS & INFORMATION: (A-Hall Entrance Only) – The public is invited to enter the D-Hall Stage Area starting one-hour before the rest of the show opens. You must have a ticket for the show which opens at 2 PM. This will allow you easy entrance to the show when it is officially opened.
2:00 PM – show opens to the public
2:15 – 9 PM – GO-KART RACEWAY OPENS: (C Hall Raceway) – Race your racing buddies on an oval track for bragging rights in fast electric go karts. It’s just $10 a race. Tickets are available at the speedway location. You must be at least 12 years old and over 54 inches in height to take the green flag.
5:30 – 7 PM – MOVIE PRESENTATION: “THE BIG WHEEL” (E Hall Stage) – A brash young Midget car race driver lives in the shadow of his famous father, a drunken womanizer, who was killed in an accident years earlier. This 1949 racing film stars: Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Mary Hatcher, Michael O’Shea, Spring Byington. Even if you don’t like old movies, you owe it to yourself to see this film for its historical racing content. It’s an early day Days of Thunder! Run time: 92 minutes
6:30 – 7 PM – PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS CELEBRITY GO-KART RACE: (C Hall Raceway) – Check out top drivers from several different divisions racing head to head in electric go-karts in a celebrity race for bragging rights.
7:00 – 8:00 PM – AUTOGRAPHS – (Sunoco/ Insinger display – Booth No. 111): Ms. Motorsports 2015 CASSI PINDER will be available to sign autographs and pose for photos!
7:00 – 8:00 PM – SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: MIDGET CAR RACING HISTORY! (E Hall Stage) Hear stories from great championship drivers and car owners and see rare footage and photos from the early days of racing when Midget Car Racing was born. The movie “The Big Wheel” will be discussed along with its impact on Midget Car racing.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th – SHOW HOURS 11 AM – 9 PM
10:00 AM – BOX OFFICE OPENS, PRE-SHOW EXHIBITS & INFORMATION – (A-Hall Entrance Only): The public is invited to enter the D-Hall Stage Area starting one-hour before the rest of the show opens. You must have a ticket for the show which opens at 11 AM. This will allow you easy entrance to the show when it is officially opened.
11:00 AM – show opens to the public
11:00 – 9 PM – GO-KART RACEWAY OPENS: (C Hall Raceway) – Race your racing buddies on an oval track for bragging rights in fast electric go karts. It’s just $10 a race. Tickets are available at the speedway location. You must be at least 12 years old and over 54 inches in height to take the green flag.
11:00 – 1:00 PM – AUTOGRAPHS – (Sunoco/ Insinger display – Booth No. 111): TBA
12:30 PM – Q and A: Dr. DICK BERGGREN (E Hall Stage), national television broadcaster, writer and magazine publisher will be talking about his career as well as his part in the new book “A History of Auto Racing in New England” and the formation of a racing museum in New England.
1:00 to 2:00 PM – AUTOGRAPHS – (Pioneer Pole Buildings Display – 104): Philadelphia Eagles legendary running back BRIAN WESTBROOK
1:00 – 2:00 – AUTOGRAPHS/ PHOTOS: Ms. Motorsports 2015 contestants are welcome to sign autographs, pose for photos and mingle with fans. (Area Auto Racing News booth No. 224)
1:00 to 3:00 PM – AUTOGRAPHS – READING REUNION: DIZZY DEAN, BOBBY BRAXTON, RON KEHL, BRUCE YOUNG, WHITEY KERSHNER, RUSS SMITH, LEE BRYSON, TIM HIGGINS, DON ESKAY and BLANE SADLER.
1:00 – 2:30 PM – AUTOGRAPHS – (Racing For Jesus display): NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour 2014 winners Justin Bonsignore and Woody Pitkat will be signing autographs along with NC’s Bowman-Gray Stadium track champion DANNY BOHN!
1:00 – 1:15 PM – Q and A -(E Hall Stage): NASCAR Sprint Cup Series super star JOEY LOGANO!
1:15 – 3:00 PM – AUTOGRAPHS -(E Hall Stage): NASCAR Sprint Cup Series super star JOEY LOGANO!
1:00 – 2:00 PM – AUTOGRAPHS – (BD Motorsports Media Display (216-218): STSS 2014 champion ANDY BACHETTI, plus top series runners MIKE MAHANEY, ANTHONY PERREGO, BRETT KRESSLEY and more.
1:00 – 2:00 PM – PHOTO OPT/ AUTOGRAPHS – KEN BRENN RACING REUNION featuring the team’s recently restored Indianapolis Car, one of the team’s Midgets and Modified! Meet KEN BRENN SR. and several of his drivers!
1:00 – 3:00 PM – AUTOGRAPHS/ BOOK SIGNING – (Coastal 181 Booth No. 816): Dr. DICK BERGGREN, national televsion broadcaster, writer and book publisher will be signing the new book “A History of Auto Racing in New England”.
2:00 – 4:00 PM – MIDGET RACING REUNION – (E-Hall Reunion Area – Booth No. 1804): Special Autograph session to include multi-time champions and rookie of the year winners including Leigh Earnshaw Jr., Bob Cicconi, Lenny Boyd, Hank Rogers Jr., Billy Hughes, Lou Cicconi Jr., Phil DiMario, Bryan Kobylarz, Ray Bull, Andy Martin, Steve Buckwalter, Drew Heistand, Tim Buckwalter, Trevor Kobylarz, Steven Drevicki, Jimmy Maguire, Frank Fiore Jr., Drew Fornoro, NOKI FORNORO, ED STIMELY, Jim Whitman, Ken Brenn Sr., Michele Miller and Mares Stellfox.
3:00 to 4:00 PM – AUTOGRAPHS – (Pioneer Pole Buildings Display – 104): Northeast dirt racing legends Fred Rahmer Sr., Billy Pauch Sr, and Craig Von Dohren.
3:00 to 4:00 PM – AUTOGRAPHS – (New Egypt Speedway display Booth No. 404-504): Johnny Cornell, Chris Grbac, Phil Meisner, Ryan Simmons, Adam Cox, Brian Papiez, John Snook, Aaron Weaver, Jimmy Amato and Miss New Egypt Speedway!
3:30 – 5:00 PM – OPEN FORUM: RACE PROMOTION (E Hall Stage): Race driver KENNY WALLACE is also a race promoter. Kenny will discuss the issues a race promoter deals with while accepting questions from the paying race fans in the audience. This is an open discussion where both sides will have a chance to discuss their views of a night at the races. The program will end with an autograph session.
5:30 -6:30 PM – AUTOGRAPHS – (E Hall Stage): STEVE PARK and TOMMY BALDWIN JR. Park has won races in NASCAR’s two top Northeast touring series (Modified and K&N East) and all three national divisions (Camping World Truck, Nationwide, and Sprint Cup). A multi-car owner on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Baldwin won the 2002 Daytona as a crew chief with driver Ward Burton.
2:00 – 3:00 PM – MS. MOTORSPORTS AUTOGRAPH SESSION – (Area Auto Racing News booth No. 224): Several Ms. Motorsports winners will be signing autographs and posing for photos including Ms. Motorsports 1991- Midi Miller, 2005 – Ashley Diehl, 2007 – Chelsea Miller, 2009 – Alyssa Sharman, 2008 – Tiffany Skias, 2012 – Samantha La Gas, 2013 -Katie TODOROW, 2014 – Cassi Pinder.
4:00 – 5:00 PM – TOP NORTHEAST WINNERS AUTOGRAPH SESSION – (Area Auto Racing News booth No. 224): Top 2014 feature race winner KEITH ROCCO (asphalt Modified and Late Model) and other divisional top victors including MATT SHEPPARD (Big-Block Modified) and RICKY ELLIOTT (Dirt Late Model).
4:00 -5:00 PM – AUTOGRAPHS – (Flemington Speedway Historical Society display): – TBA
6:30 – 7:00 PM – STAGE PRESENTATION – (E- Hall Stage Area): KIRSTEN SOWERS will enterain with song.
7:00 PM – SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – (E Hall Stage): Prior to the 2015 Ms. Motorsports competition, several former winners will come to the stage for a reunion and photo presenation! Expected to be on hand are Ms. Motorsports 1991- Midi Miller, 2005 – Ashley Diehl, 2007 – Chelsea Miller, 2009 – Alyssa Sharman, 2008 – Tiffany Skias, 2012 – Samantha LaGas, 2013 -Katie Todorow, 2014 – Cassi Pinder.
7:30 PM – SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – (E Hall Stage): Several important announcements will be made and awards presented. Among those in the spotlight on stage at this time will be the 2014 Northeast Top Feature Winners, as determined by Area Auto Racing News.
8:00 PM – MS. MOTORSPORTS COMPETITION sponsored by Oliver Construction – (D Hall Stage): Finals of the Ms. Motorsports competition!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25th – SHOW HOURS 11 AM – 4 PM
FAMILY DAY AT THE SHOW presented by Metal Fab
CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE
10:00 AM – BOX OFFICE OPENS, PRE-SHOW EXHIBITS AND INFORMATION – (A-Hall Entrance Only): The public is invited to enter the D-Hall Stage Area starting one-hour before the rest of the show opens. You must have a ticket for the show which opens at 11 AM. This will allow you easy entrance to the show when it is officially opened.
10:15 AM – VICTORY LANE CHAPEL – The Racer’s Church, presented by Racing with Jesus Ministries (D-Hall Stage)
11:00 AM – Show Opens to the public
11:15 – 9 PM – GO-KART RACEWAY OPENS: (C Hall Raceway) – Race your racing buddies on an oval track for bragging rights in fast electric go karts. It’s just $10 a race. Tickets are available at the speedway location. You must be at least 12 years old and over 54 inches in height to take the green flag.
12:00 PM – STAGE PRESENTATION – (E- Hall Stage Area): KIRSTEN SOWERS will enterain with song and Bridgeport Speedway mascot The Bandit and New Egypt’s Ralphie will be on hand greeting the youngsters. There will be face painting and balloon art for the youngsters as well.
12:30 to 2:00 PM – LITTLE MISS MOTORSPORTS – (E- Hall Stage Area) – Girls in two age groups (“Tiny” 4-7 and “Little Miss” 8 -11) will compete for two crowns! There is no entry fee.
2:00 PM – KIDS BIG WHEEL RACES sponsored by RAACE Foundation (E- Hall Stage Area) – Children in three age groups (3-4, 5-6, 7-9) race for prizes and large trophies! Big Wheels are supplied (no one can use their own); and there is no entry fee, or need to pre-enter. Just sign up at the show before 12 Noon on Sunday.
OAKS, PA December 13, 2014 . . . The Ms. Motorsports Pageant, a major part of the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2015 Presented by Sunoco Racing Fuels Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car and Trade Show, is taking on a new sponsor.
Oliver Construction Enterprises, owned by Modified stock car racer P.J. Oliver, will be the primary sponsor of the very popular pageant.
As part of the sponsorship Oliver will have his green No. 13 Modified on display at the stage area and it will be used as a photo prop by the ladies taking part in the Pageant.
Oliver Construction Enterprises is a growing company servicing the telecommunications industry. They provide a complete line of telecommunication cabling services from project engineering through final testing. The installation includes voice, data, audio, video, running copper, fiber, coax, or any type of media required. They also install both inside and outside plant projects that go from Directional Drilling, Excavation, Bucket Trucks and Fiber Splicers. Oliver Construction Enterprises is a one stop shop for all telecommunication needs and is located at 2547 Old York Road, Bordentown, NJ 08505 and they can be reached on the telephone at 609.324.1753.
The winner of the Oliver Construction Enterprises Ms. Motorsports Pageant will take home $1,500 and represent the Motorsports show throughout the season at various races and other events. $500 goes to the first runner-up while the second runner-up earns $250.
Show attendees will have the opportunity to vote for the best swimwear contestant and she will earn $500.
With this being the 30th anniversary of the show several of the past winners of the Ms. Motorsports Pageant will be attending.
Applications are still being accepted for the 2015 Pageant.
More information on the three day show, that runs from January 23rd through January 25th and takes place at the huge Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, can be had at www.aarn.com or telephone 609.888.3618.