NASCAR Legend Bill Elliott to Attend the 38th Annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2025 Show for Special Appearances and Autograph Sessions
Oaks, PA – The 38th Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Show is set to feature a true icon of American motorsports, Bill Elliott, who will attend the show for special appearances, autograph sessions, and stage events celebrating his incredible career.
Known as “Awesome Bill from Dawsonville,” Elliott is one of the most accomplished and beloved drivers in NASCAR history, and fans will have the opportunity to meet him in person on Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
Elliott’s storied career includes 44 NASCAR Cup Series victories, two Daytona 500 wins (1985, 1987), three Southern 500 victories, and one Brickyard 400 victory. He made history in 1985 by winning the Winston Million and recording a NASCAR modern-era single-season record of 11 superspeedway victories. His accolades also include setting the fastest qualifying speeds at both Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway, records that still stand today.
As one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers and a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame (Class of 2015), Elliott’s impact on the sport is undeniable. He won NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award a record 16 times and is regarded as one of the best and most influential drivers in the history of stock car racing.
Bill Elliott’s Special Appearances at the Motorsports 2025 Show:
– Autograph Session on Saturday, January 25, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM: Bill Elliott will meet fans, sign autographs, and share stories from his legendary career. Fans will have the chance to interact with one of the most respected drivers in motorsports history.
– Stage Show Celebrating Ray Evernham’s 50th Year in Racing on Friday, January 24 at 2:00 PM: As part of the special 50th anniversary celebration of Ray Evernham’s career, Elliott will join the 2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee and Jay Signore (his former boss of the International Race of Champions) for an exclusive stage show. The session will dive into their experiences working together, recalling their unforgettable moments on and off the track.
– Autograph Session with Ray Evernham on Friday, January 24: Prior to the stage show, Elliott will join Ray Evernham for a joint autograph session. Fans can meet both NASCAR legends and take home memorabilia from these two motorsports icons.
A Weekend of Celebrating Racing Legends and Future Stars
The Motorsports 2025 Show will also feature Erin Crocker-Evernham, the first woman to win a World of Outlaws Sprint Car race, who will be honored for the 20th anniversary of her historic win. Erin will headline a special Women in Racing seminar on Saturday, January 25, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, where she will share insights into her groundbreaking career.
This year’s show will celebrate the legacies of racing icons like Bill Elliott, Ray Evernham, and Erin Crocker-Evernham, while also providing opportunities for fans to meet up-and-coming stars and discover new innovations in motorsports.
Additional Event Highlights:
– On-Stage Interviews with Bill Elliott, Ray Evernham, and Erin Crocker-Evernham, where they will reflect on their careers and discuss their impact on the world of motorsports.
– Autograph Sessions: Bill Elliott, Erin Crocker-Evernham, and other prominent drivers will be available for autographs at various times during the show.
– Women in Racing Seminar with Erin Crocker-Evernham, focusing on her achievements and the role of women in the sport.
Competitions and Fun Activities:
The event will also feature exciting competitions and activities for fans of all ages, including:
– Aqua Duck Water Transport-sponsored Ms. Motorsports Competition, capping off Friday’s activities at 8:00 PM.
– Little Miss Motorsports Competition on Saturday afternoon, where young racing enthusiasts can show off their spirit.
– RAACE Foundation-sponsored Big Wheel Races and a thrilling Two-Man Tire Change Competition for fans to enjoy.
Tickets and Event Information:
Tickets for the 38th Annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2025 Show are available online and at the door. The event is open to motorsports fans of all ages, with something for everyone—from autograph sessions and stage shows to exhibits and displays. For full event details, ticket information, and to learn more about the weekend’s special programming, visit motorsportstradeshow.com or follow us Facebook.
To request a full-color show brochure or more information, email motorsports@aarn.com with your name, address, and phone number, or call Danny Sammons at 609-888-3618.
Ray Evernham To Celebrate 50 Years in Racing At PPB Motorsports 2025 Show
Oaks, PA— Racing icon Ray Evernham will be celebrated for his remarkable 50-year career in auto racing at the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2025 Show, set for Friday and Saturday, January 24th and 25th at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
A native of Hazlet, NJ , Evernham’s racing journey began in the Modern Stock class in his home state before progressing into the Modified division at Wall Stadium and New Egypt Speedway. His transition to the national stage brought him to NASCAR, where he cemented his legacy with three NASCAR Winston Cup Series championships with driver Jeff Gordon and his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2018.
As part of the PPB Motorsports 2025 Show, Evernham will participate in a Friday roundtable discussion with special guest Bill Elliott focused on his national efforts in the sport, where they will share stories and insights from his storied career in NASCAR.
On Saturday afternoon, Evernham will return to the stage to relive the early days of his career in racing with several of his fellow Modified competitors, including Gil Hearne, Jerry Cranmer and Charlie Kremer. The panel will provide fans with a unique opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from those who raced alongside Evernham in his early years.
Throughout the weekend, Evernham and Elliott will be available for autographs while allowing fans to meet the racing legends up close. Additionally, several special race cars from Evernham’s personal collection will be on display, showcasing the vehicles that helped shape his career including Jeff Gordon’s NASCAR Cup series No. 24 car he drove in his rookie season with Ray as crew chief. A dedicated photo wall will also be featured, celebrating his five decades in the sport.
For fans eager to learn more about Evernham’s journey, a newly published book titled “Trophies and Scars” will be available for purchase at the show. The book offers an in-depth look at his career, capturing both the triumphs and challenges that have defined his legendary time in racing.
Evernham’s influence on motorsports is unparalleled. His leadership and innovations helped Gordon win 47 Cup races and remain a dominant force in NASCAR throughout the 1990s.
Evernham later founded Evernham Motorsports , leading the team from 2000 to 2010 with several top drivers that included Elliott. Under Evernham’s leadership, the team played a pivotal role in bringing Dodge back to NASCAR.
Evernham’s expertise extended across multiple series. He co-founded the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) with Tony Stewart and last year brought back to the life vintage IROC racecars, a series he worked for early in his career in New Jersey. He’s also been a network broadcaster and host of his own televsion series.
The show will also include over 200 race cars of all kinds on display, speedway and series exhibits and a large Hard Core Racer section and collectible displays, along with a full schedule of free racer seminars.
The Aqua Duck Water Transport-sponsored Ms. Motorsports competition will cap off Friday’s activities at 8 PM. Additionally, the Little Miss competition is planned for Saturday afternoon, along with the annual RAACE Foundation-sponsored Big Wheel races and a two-man tire change competition.
For information on exhibit space for the Motorsports show, visit www.motorsportstradeshow.com
To request a full-color show brochure or more information, email motorsports@aarn.com with your name, address, and phone number, or call Danny Sammons at 609-888-3618.
Jimmy Spencer Is Coming To The Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2024 Show Jan. 19-20, 2024; Asphalt Mod Star, NASCAR Cup Standout Had Daytona, Talladega Wins
Oaks, PA – Jimmy Spencer, a winner NASCAR’s Cup, Xfinity and Truck divisions, will be making a guest appearance at the 2024 Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Race Car & Trade Show in 2024. The two-day PPB Show takes place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA on Fri., Jan. 19 and Sat., Jan. 20, 2024.
Spencer will be on stage for what promises to be a provocative, revealing in-depth interview session with PPB Motorsports Show announcer Paul Szmal on Saturday, January 20 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Jimmy Spencer followed his father Ed into racing. He started driving Late Models in Pennsylvania. He captured his first win in the Late Model division at Port Royal, PA Speedway in 1976. He moved to NASCAR Modifieds at Shangri-La, NY Speedway, then branched out to bigger events throughout the Northeast.
In 1984, Spencer, who by this time had earned is nickname, “Mr. Excitement”, won NASCAR Modified Tour titles in 1986 and 1987.
Spencer’s next move was to the then Busch, now Xfinity, Series, where in 211 starts, he won 12 times. He then moved to the NASCAR Cup series in 1989 and in 1994won the Daytona Pepsi 400 and just weeks later the Talladega DieHard 500.
Before he retired he also added a NASCAR Truck series win to his resume. Spencer then became a TV celebrity, with reoccurring appearances on several NASCAR themed magazine format programs. He’s most known on television for his “crying towel” segments.
Fans will have the opportunity to connect with Spencer one-on-one at the show from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for autographs and conversation.
Spencer, now 66, will join fellow former NASCAR Cup multi-time winner Ken Schrader at the PPB Show.
On Saturday at 12 noon, Schrader will take to the stage to talk about his career, his recently published book “Still Racing” and take questions from fans in a special One-On-One presentation.
Schrader will also be available for autographs, photos and book signing on Friday at the show from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday following the stage presentation from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Legendary car owner Bob Weikert will be remembered in a special tribute located inside the main entrance in D-Hall. Weikert’s career as a car owner will be featured with several of the famed Weikert’s Livestock No. 29 Sprint Cars on display. The exhibit will also include a 400 foot wall of photos from his career as a car owner.
Nearly 200 race cars of all kinds will once again be on display. Many speedways and organizations will use the show to announce their plans for the new season.
The Aqua-Duck Water Transport sponsored Ms. Motorsports 2024 will be held on stage starting at 8 p.m. on Friday. The 2024 winner will again receive $2,500. Following the competition, a special post-event party will be held at the stage area featuring music, food and beer specials.
The RAACE Foundation Big-Wheel races, which featured a record amount of entries in 2003, will be held in the stage area on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
The popular, free racers seminars will return on Friday and Saturday in the newly enlarged for 2023 seminar room. A complete schedule will be announced by the first of the year.
Exhibitor space, sold out in 2023, remains available by contacting Dan Sammons at 609-888-3618 or danny@aarn.com. Show information including hotel rooms and entry forms for the Ms. Motorsports competition are available at motorsportstradeshow.com.
Racing Legend Ken Schrader To Make Two-Day Appearance At Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2024
Oaks, PA – Ken Schrader, a legend in NASCAR Cup, USAC and short track racing will appear both days of the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2024 Show. The two-day show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, its home since 2010, on Friday, January 19th from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, January 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Schrader remarkably won races in all three of NASCAR (Cup, Xfinity, Trucks) and USAC (Silver Crown, Sprint, Midget) elite divisions as well as many championships. He won his first championship in the Sportsman division at a speedway near his Fenton, MO home in 1971.
Now 68 years young living in Concord, NC, Schrader’s driving career continues today on America’s short-tracks racing both on dirt and asphalt in Modified and Late Model competition. In 2023 he was a full time participant in the SRX Racing Series.
On Saturday at 12 noon Schrader will take to the stage to talk about his career, his recently published book “Still Racing” and take questions from fans in a special One-On-One presentation.
Schrader will also be available for autographs, photos and book signing on Friday at the show from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday following the stage presentation from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. The book be available for sale at the signing location near the front entrance in booth 111.
Legendary car owner Bob Weikert will be remembered in a special tribute located inside the main entrance in D-Hall. Weikert’s career as a car owner will be featured with several of the famed Weikert’s Livestock No. 29 Sprint Cars on display. The exhibit will also include a 400 foot wall of photos from his career as a car owner.
Bob passed away in 2002, but his two sons, Todd and Ike are expected to be on hand for the tribute. Weikert won over 500 feature events, over a 30 year period as a car owner. His first driver in 1971, Richard Lupo will be on hand at the show as well as his last, Dave Ely.
Other drivers already confirmed include Keith Kauffman, Paul Pitzer, Len Krautheim, Randy Wolfe, Don Kreitz Jr. and Randy Wolfe. Danny Dietrich, today’s Weikert Livestock sponsored Sprint Car driver, will also be on hand at the event.
The Weikert Tribute will also include two stage events. On Friday night a special Round Table discussion will be held on stage featuring several of the drivers telling tales from their races and dealing with the often controversial Weikert from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, drivers will take to the stage for an interview.
These drivers will also be available to sign a special autograph card at the show on Friday by the cars at the tribute area from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. and on Saturday from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Nearly 200 race cars of all kinds will once again be on display. Many speedways and organizations will use the show to announce their plans for the new season.
Following the Bob Weikert Tribute on Friday night, the Aqua-Duck Water Transport sponsored Ms. Motorsports 2024 will be held on stage just prior to the show closing at 9 p.m. The 2024 winner will again receive $2,500. Following the competition, a special post-event party will be held at the stage area featuring music, food and beer specials.
The RAACE Foundation Big-Wheel races, which featured a record amount of entries in 2003, will be held in the stage area on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m..
The popular, free racers seminars will return on Saturday in the newly enlarged for 2023 seminar room. A complete schedule will be announced by the first of the year.
The Hilton Gardens and Hampton Inn, located on the same property as the Expo Center, have been selected as this year’s show host hotel. Special room rates at the nearby Valley Forge Casino Resort Hotel are available at a discount rate at motorsportstradeshow.com.
Exhibitor space, sold out in 2023, remains available by contacting Dan Sammons at 609-888-3618 or danny@aarn.com.
Billy Pauch, Sr. Tribute At Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2023
Two-Day Show To Feature All Time Driving Great At The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center January 21st And 22nd.
Oaks, PA – Billy Pauch, Sr., whose time behind the wheel of race cars has spanned six decades with nearly 750 career feature victories, will be in the spotlight at the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2023 Show.
A celebration of the career of “Billy The Kid” will be among the featured attractions and displays at the 37th annual Race Car & Trade Show which takes place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA., on Friday and Saturday, January 21-22, 2023.
The Hall of Fame driver was most noted for his accomplishments in dirt Modified and Sprint Car competition. He did, however, shine on pavement as well. His upset victory in the Race of Champions at the then paved Flemington Fairgrounds were among his many achievements and he also made several starts on the NASCAR Truck series.
Pauch will be available during the show for autographs, pose for photos and sign copies of the recently released book, “THE LAST COWBOY: The Life and Times of Billy Pauch” which will be available for sale. Fans will also have the opportunity to reminisce with Pauch during the Show as well as join him and several of his competitors on a Stage Show where questions will be taken from the audience.
The many car owners that Pauch drove for during his 47 years are invited to be included in the celebration. Several of the cars Pauch drove to victory during his career are expected to be the backbone of a lavish exhibit that will also include a 40 foot picture wall of photos from his career.
Exhibit space is selling quickly and an early sell-out is expected. Those interested should contact show manager Dan Sammons at 609-888-3618 or danny@aarn.com. The show layout will return to the same design used since the show moved to the Oaks, PA expo center.
Show hours will run 2-9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. The show will again include the Aqua-Duck Water Transport sponsored Ms. Motorsports pageant on Friday night just prior to the show closing at 8 PM with this year’s winner receiving $2,500! Applications are available on the show web-site.
The annual RAACE Foundation sponsored Big-Wheel races, not held last year because of Covid, will return to the schedule on Saturday afternoon. Big Wheels are supplied, no pre-registration is needed, and top three in each age group will receive trophies.
The announcement of other special exhibits, autograph guests and seminars will be announcement in the coming weeks. Hotel rooms and other show information is available at www.motorsportstradeshow.com or by calling the show office at 609-888-3618
OAKS, PA December 30, 2021 . . . A roundtable discussion and several key seminars are in place for the 36th edition of Pioneer Pole Building Motorsports Trade and Race Car show taking place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA January 21 and 22.
Richard Tobias, Jr., founder of Speedway Entertainment, will help define the difference between a “Racer or just a Driver?” along with a veteran roundtable discussion panel. The group, which will go on stage in D-Hall at 4:30 for one hour, will include Hall of Fame racers Billy “The Kid” Pauch and Fred Rahmer. They’ll be joined by two of the best today, Billy Pauch, Jr. and Mike Mahaney.
Tobias, who has designed and built Slingshots and SpeedSTRs after his own successful driving career, has helped through his affordable divisions to grow the careers of many young drivers. He’s also worked to showcase these upcoming racers in their starts weekly at the Kutztown, PA Action Track he co-promotes.
Each panelist will share their views on differences between those who merely drive race cars and those who are becoming racers, and what it has taken for them to transition to a consistent up-front runner and race winner.
Is it just consistency – or are there other intangibles? It’s a discussion that promises to be time well spent for aspiring young drivers trying to make their ways in the sport, and for their parents who seek to find the most productive path for their children in the sport!
Free seminars have always been an important part of the PPB Motorsports Show. Hot topics at this year’s show will be Dirt Modified Four-Coil suspension, Dirt Sportsman A To Z, and Engine Maintenance and Tuning for carburetor and fuel injected race cars.
Chuck Schmick of Mooresville, NC, a Technical Sales Advisor for Behrent’s Performance Warehouse and a renowned suspension expert with Eibach Springs, will present an informative one hour presentation.
Beginning at 12:30 in the seminar room, Schmick will present an information seminar on the advantage of using coil springs; stacking coils; loads vs. rates; linear, progressive, digressive rates; tunning with spring rubbers; tender spring vs. helper spring; compressed vs extended load numbers and coil spring maintenance.
Schmick’s the expert and he’s will to share his knowledge and answer questions so come with your pad and pencil and have questions ready. A free drawing will also be held with the winner receiving two Eibach Springs.
Dirt Sportsman racing will be the topic in the seminar room for one hour beginning at 2:00 PM on Saturday. Matt Janczuk, the 2021 DIRTcar Sportsman champion from Oneida, NY will be the key note speaker.
Janczuk, a respected veteran of the dirt Sportsman ranks, will cover all the basics he used to win 19 features and five championships in 2021 from the work at the race shop to race day changes.
Janczuk, a nine-time champion at Utica-Rome Speedway, will cover what he feels is needed for a new race team moving up to get started. He’ll go over his weekly maintenance check-list, touch on motor maintenance, valve springs and oil. He’ll spend time on chassis set-up, shocks and springs.
As a successful driver, he’ll be able to answer questions on following an ever-changing track surface and what tire prep is needed to be successful and save money. Drivers making the move up from small cars or current Sportsman drivers wanting to up their game need to attend with questions in hand for a driver known for helping his fellow competitors!
Racing Engine, Carb & Injector Maintenance and Trouble Shooting will be the one hour topic in the seminar room on Saturday beginning at 3:30. Mark Bitner, a veteran Modified and Sprint Car racer as well as a successful engine builder at Bitner Automotive in Trenton, NJ, will offer his insight and help to race teams.
Bitner will outline the proper engine care program for race cars fueled both by carburetors or injectors a team should follow. He’ll also help prepare team members on how to trouble shoot when problems develop.
Racers often lose valuable laps and thousands of dollars trying to solve a nagging, missing engine. What Bitner has to say could come in handy on race night.
Asphalt Modified and Budget Race cars be the subject of two uniquely different seminars on Friday.
At 4:30 Asphalt Modifieds By The Book will be presented by Matt Hirschman, a 22-time 2021 winner during another Driver Of The Year season. Hirschman is also a car owner and a speed shop operater so he can cover all the bases.
Hirschman will present the proper methods of maintaining, setting up and documenting the work to help advance a team into a winner in asphalt Modified or Sportsman competition. He’ll be available to answer questions and offer driving advice, race strategy and planning that can especially benefit the young racer trying to advance in the sport.
Also on Friday night, at 6:00 PM, Roy Anderson will return for another information seminar. The owner of Anderson Race Cars will focus one hour on set-up, tire and general maintenance on Street, Pure, Factory Stock and Front Wheel Drive (asphalt and dirt) “U-Car” divisions.
Area Auto Racing News photographer Bob Yurko will take the the seminar roon on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 to offer help in taking racing photos.
The award winning racing photographer has helped others step up their game before and he’s back to do it again this year. His seminar will focus on the “amateur” photographer and the person looking to enter the business. His seminar will provide “the basics” of racing photography.
A Race Track/ Tour & Series Media Workshop will be hosted by Wayne Harper, the Lincoln, Pa., Speedway press director. This Open discussion between racing writers/ photographers and track/ series Promoters/ Managers and Press Directors is set for 2:30 on Saturday.
Planned discussion includes professionalism, credential usage and pre and post-event coverage.
A featured topic will be “Today’s Racing Social Media”, with emphasis on how tracks and 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.”
The show itself will include nearly 200 race cars of all kinds on display. Many speedways and organizations will use the show to announce their plans for the new season.
A special Penn National Speedway reunion will be held with cars that raced there over the years on display and winning drivers signing autographs.
Aqua-Duck Water Transport is returning as sponsor of the always popular Ms. Motorsports Pageant which will be held on Friday evening this year in the larger D-Hall. Cash prizes will again go to the top three with the winner receiving $1,500 and a poster deal. Applications are currently available on-line at the event web-site.
Show hours will run 2-9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
A limited amount of exhibit space remains. This information is available on line at motorsportstradeshow.com, by sending an email to Danny Sammons at danny@aarn.com or by calling the show office at 609-888-3618.
OAKS, PA DECEMBER 23, 2021 . . . When the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports presented by Sunoco and fueled by Insinger Performance will returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA on January 21 and 22nd in will truly have something for everyone. New, old, present and vintage cars will be among the over 200 racecars on display at the 37th annual edition of the popular show.
Showcasing this trend will be a display featuring the NASCAR Camping World Truck of Danny Bohn, a former resident of Freehold, NJ. Bohn, who now lives in North Carolina, will be on hand at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center to pose for photos next to the North American Motor Car NASCAR Camping World Series Truck he drove during his rookie season in 2021.
Bohn will be on hand both days of the show, Friday January 20th and Saturday, January 21st to sign autographs and meet fans. Team apparel will be available for sale along with other team merchandise.
Adding even more interest and excitement to the PPB Motorsports Show will be a Garden State Vintage Stock Club display that will feature Bohn’s grandfather Parker and his legendary car owner Tom Skinner.
Skinner and Parker Bohn, both deceased, will have their outstanding careers and impact on the sport recalled at the event. In the GSVSCC booth will be the original No. 659 GMC six-cylinder powered coupe and later version No. 659 Chevy Vega that were designed, built and owned by Skinner and driven to victory at Wall Stadium by Bohn in the era of the 1960s and 70s. The coupe and Vega are now owned by GSVSCC member Doug Megill.
A third car in the GSVSCC booth will be the North American Motorcar No. 65 Modified driven at one time by Parker, his son Eddie Bohn and most recently by his son Danny. That No. 65, built by Eddie and his friend Bill Megill in the early-1990s with input from Tom Skinner and Parker Bohn, is still competitive today. It was most-recently raced to a fifth place finish by Danny Bohn in the November 2021 Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium, and has been driven to victories at the storied NC’s Bowman Gray Stadium.
The GSVSCC display will also have historic videos and photos depicting the careers of Skinner and the Bohn family; and artwork by New Jersey racing artist Bill Force.
Many speedways and organizations will continue to use the show to announce their plans for the new season. The United Racing Club Sprint Car Series is planning a special large display showcasing cars from the series’ over 70 years and present day stars. A special Penn National Speedway Reunion will also be a big part of the two day event. Racers will find many displays showcasing the most up to date racing equipment as well as show specials on many parts and safety equipment.
Show hours will run 2-9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
All the information that exhibitors need is available on line at motorsportstradeshow.com, by sending an email to Danny Sammons at danny@aarn.com or by calling the show office at 609-888-3618.
Show information can be had at the show website www.motorsportstradeshow.com.
OAKS, PA DECEMBER 22, 2021 . . . Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports presented by Sunoco and fueled by Insinger Performance returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA on January 21 and 22nd. The 37th annual edition of the popular show dedicated to all forms of motorsports will be filled with what is new, what is old and what is happening in the business of motorsports. Many popular figures in the sport can often be found visiting the show, greeting fans and signing autographs.
One of the must see attractions will be one of the new SRX (Superstar Racing Experience) race cars that will be featured in a second year of competition at a variety of tracks around the nation during 2022.
The series is the brainchild of Tony Stewart, NASCAR Cup Series championship crew chief and car owner Ray Evernham, former NASCAR executive George Pyne and sports agent Sandy Montag. The series enjoyied a successful first season on dirt and asphalt short trracks across the country with Stewart winning the first championship.
Some of the well-known drivers that competed in the inaugural season included Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves, Marco Andretti, Bill Elliott, Willy T. Ribbs, Doug Coby, Tony Kanaan, Hallie Deegan and others. Some are expected to be back for season two with some new names being added.
Races at six different half-mile dirt and asphalt short tracks were 90 minutes long with a “halftime” break so adjustments could be made. It is possible that additional tracks will be included for the new season. Details on tracks, drivers and more will be announced shortly.
Founder Stewart compares SRX to the famous IROC Series of the past which featured identical cars being raced by an all-star cast of drivers. Early in Evernham’s career he was a key member of the IROC staff making him a key part of SRX’s first season.
The SRX car will be one of nearly 200 race cars of all kinds on display at the two day show. Many speedways and organizations will use the show to announce their plans for the new season in Pocono Raceway, New Egypt Speedway, Bridgeport Motorsports Park, Delaware Int’l and many more. A special Penn National Speedway reunion will be held with cars that raced there over the years on display and winning drivers signing autographs.
Aqua-Duck Water Transport is returning as sponsor of the always popular Ms. Motorsports Pageant which will be held on Friday evening this year in the larger D-Hall. Cash prizes will again go to the top three with the winner receiving $1500 and a poster deal. Applications are currently available on-line at the event web-site.
Show hours will run 2-9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
A limited amount of exhibit space remains. This information is available on line at motorsportstradeshow.com, by sending an email to Danny Sammons at danny@aarn.com or by calling the show office at 609-888-3618.
After the show the fun will continue, as it has in the past, at the nearby Crowne Plaza in King of Prussia. A special room rate of $98 is available and reservations can be made by phoning 610.265.7500 and asking for the special rate or using the web-link at motorsportstradeshow.com. A special post-event party will be held on Friday night with a popular DJ and beer specials being offered.
“The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks continues to be a great location in the center of the northeast motorsports world right in the suburbs of Philadelphia,” said Sammons. “It’s easy in and easy out with plenty of Free parking surrounding the Expo Center.
In respect of the current Covid-19 situation there will be no Little Miss, Big Wheel competition or autograph alley at this years show. Drivers and special guests will instead be signing autographs at booths throughout the show. Several fun activities for children will also be found throughout the show.
Show information can be had at the show website www.motorsportstradeshow.com.