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Two Significant Richard Petty NASCAR Stock Cars To Be Displayed At Motorsports 2017
By HERB ANASTOR
OAKS, PA – The excitement of Richard Petty’s appearance at the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2017 Race Car and Trade Show Fueled by Sunoco Distributed By Insinger Performance on Jan. 21 from 1-3 p.m. here at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center will be added to throughout the weekend by the display of two of his most-significant NASCAR Cup Series cars.
Each of these No. 43 Petty Enterprises-built racing machines – his 1967 Plymouth Belvedere and 1972 Dodge Charger – mark a special point in Petty’s long and colorful driving career (1958-1992) and they also help to tell important parts of the NASCAR story.
The Petty Blue No. 43 1967 Plymouth Belvedere holds a special place in Petty Enterprises and NASCAR history as it was the car that Petty used to win 27 then-NASCAR Grand National races, including an amazing and never-duplicated 10 victories in a row.
These efforts, of course, took place when NASCAR’s premier touring series raced on several dirt and asphalt short tracks, asphalt speedways of various sizes and on a road course or two. And this Stock Car is also unique in that Petty used it during the year that he became “The King.”
Although Petty started out 1967 with three brand new cars, they just didn’t perform as expected. So, after a few races Richard, his engine-building brother Maurice and patriarch Lee decided to hang some new sheet metal on one of their 1966 chassis and things quickly turned around.
Richard had done very well with his 426-cubic-inch Hemi-powered 1966 chassis and that continued once the 1967 sheet metal was added to it. But certainly no one expected the kind of results that the car recorded once the season was over.
With his “face-lifted” Petty Blue Plymouth, Richard competed in 41 of the season’s 48 races and won 20 poles, was in the top-5 an amazing 38 times and in the top-10 on 40 occasions.
The 1967 season was also special for the family operation from the small rural town of Level Cross, North Carolina, as Richard’s Rebel 400 win with the car at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway on May 13 was the first time a Petty had ever won on “The Track Too Tough To Tame.” Plus, it was his 55th victory, one more than his father’s previous career-record of 54.
Then, to show his Darlington win was not a fluke, Richard – who used a de-stroked 404-cubic-inch Hemi to save 200 pounds of weight and tires – won the pole for the September 4th Labor Day Southern 500 (143.437 mph) and led 345 of 364 laps to win the race by five laps over a very strong 44-car field in 3 hours 50 minutes and 15 seconds at an average speed of 130.423 mph.
As might be expected, Richard won the second of what would eventually be his seven (1964, 1967, 1971-1972, 1974-1975 & 1979) NASCAR Cup Series Championships with a car that ran under some different rules from previous years.
Now: the minimum weight of a NASCAR Grand National Stock Car was 3,500 pounds, a drop of some 500 pounds; the frames could be reinforced or altered for safety; and, cars with unit-body construction (like the 116-inch wheel-based Plymouth Belvedere) could have a purpose-built frame as long as the body’s original dimensions remained.
In addition: the hood height was lowered to 27 inches from the ground; engines had to use a production intake manifold, but the 426 Hemi could only use one 4-barrel carburetor; disc brakes were allowed; fuel cells were required; and, two sidebars were mandatory on the passenger side of the roll cage. And, interestingly enough, 1967 was also the second year that NASCAR made seat belts, crash helmets and shoulder harnesses mandatory.
Overall, the chassis under this historically-significant Plymouth Belvedere won 30 races in two years (the last part of 1966 and all of 1967). And when he was once asked what made it so special, Dale Inman – Richard’s cousin and crew chief – simply said, “Damned if we know.”
While the Petty Enterprises 1967 Plymouth Belvedere gets the gold star for its fantastic number of victories, its 1972 No. 43 STP Dodge Charger is rather noteworthy for the sponsorship that it had which forever changed the business model of American motorsports.
As the Pettys and all other teams knew prior to the end of 1971, 1972 was going to be a difficult year as all of the manufacturers were officially withdrawing from factory-backed racing. So how to move forward under such conditions was going to be a considerable task.
But something took place at the old 2-mile Texas World Speedway in College Station in early December which would help the Pettys with regard to their approaching lack of support from Chrysler Corporation.
There, while preparing for his December 12 victory in the last 500-mile race of the season, Richard had a casual Garage Area conversation with STP Corporation CEO Andy Granatelli.
Granatelli was an ex-racer and colorful character with lots of famous friends who was also a master self-promoter and promoter of his company’s products, especially at the Indy 500 where his pit crews wore pajama-like coveralls covered with STP logos.
But on a more-serious side, he and his brothers Vince and Joe were knowledgeable racers and mechanics who had been involved at the Indianapolis 500 for years, most famously in 1967 with the Parnelli Jones-driven four-wheel-drive No. 40 STP-Paxton Turbine that had victory in hand until a $6 transmission bearing failed with just three laps to go.
So, the day after their Texas talk, Granatelli called Richard and asked him to come to Chicago to discuss STP being the No. 43’s sponsor. And this plan was readily accepted, especially since Petty Enterprises was looking for more financing than what might come from local sources.
When Granatelli and Petty got together in the Windy City, they easily agreed on their initial $250,000 deal, plus a $50,000 bonus for winning the championship. But the flamboyant Granatelli wanted the car painted entirely in STP’s Day-Glo Red; a situation that Richard firmly resisted even though it would get him an extra $50,000. So the Petty Blue/STP Red color scheme was created and it is still one of the most famous paint jobs in auto racing history.
It must be understood that Petty Blue was something that was very important to Richard and his family. And it came about quite simply when Lee once didn’t have enough blue to paint one of his cars, so he mixed some white with what he had and the distinctive hue was born.
Now that the Petty Blue and STP Red livery was agreed to, things were able to move forward and Petty’s STP sponsorship proved to be a major motorsports milestone as it was the first such lucrative funding that was given to what was then a NASCAR Grand National team.
But the first car to be decorated in the iconic two-tone design was not the 1972 No. 43 STP Dodge Charger as Richard began the year in his 1972 No. 43 STP Plymouth Road Runner.
However, even though the Plymouth was doing quite well, on May 7 the STP Dodge – with a restrictor plate on its 426-cubic-inch Hemi engine – ran its first race at the Alabama International Motor Speedway in Talladega where Richard started third and finished seventh. And he went with the Charger body style as he felt that it had a slight aerodynamic advantage over the Plymouth; a brand that he had successfully raced for 14 seasons (1959-1972).
To that end, a look at the Charger shows that it is cleaner than the Road Runner with a smoother roof line and a sort of rear spoiler built into its deck lid, all of which helped with handling the air and corning at high speeds.
Originally built as a 1971 Dodge Charger for teammate Buddy Baker, Richard raced this 3,800-pound entry – with “The Racer’s Edge” in Petty Blue on its white front chin spoiler – 11 times during the 31-race 1972 NASCAR season. Yet while he did not win any races with it, he: won the pole (157.608 mph) at Michigan (August); was second in 500-milers at Dover (June) and Atlanta (July) and in the 400-miler at Daytona (July 4th); and, was third in the 400 at Michigan (June) and in the 500s at Darlington (September) and Texas (November).
With these results and the eight wins and two poles that he got in his Plymouth, Richard won the Winston Cup – the fourth of his eventual seven (1964, 1967, 1971-1972, 1974-1975 & 1979) NASCAR Cup Series titles – and that was a great way to start his association with STP.
STP’s Oil Treatment – and its other aftermarket products – was Richard’s primary sponsor for an unprecedented 21 seasons (1972-1992) as a driver (64 wins) and later through 2000 as a team owner. And that relationship continues today on a personal level with the seven-time (1964, 1966, 1971, 1973-1974, 1979 & 1981) Daytona 500 winner.
Plus, STP is an associate sponsor on the Ford Focus NASCAR Cup Series racers for Aric Almirola (No. 43) and Brian Scott (No. 44) and on Jeb Burton’s No. 43 Ford Focus NASCAR Xfinity Series ride that all come from Richard Petty Motorsports in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Ron Bouchard drove this Race Hill Farms NASCAR Cup car to victory in the Talladega 500 in 1981
Bouchard began his NASCAR career in 1981 in the No. 47 (Race Hill Farm team). He captured the 1981 NASCAR Rookie of the Year title even though he only raced in 22 of 31 events.
He posted 12 top 10 finishes in the 22 races, including his only career win, in the Talladega 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Running third to Darrell Waltrip and Terry Labonte on the last lap, he swooped under both of them as they battled side-by-side out of the final turn. The three cars crossed the finish line nearly simultaneously, with Bouchard winning in a photo finish.
After the race, Waltrip, who had been watching Labonte and not seen Bouchard pass him, asked, “Where the hell did he come from?”
Waltrip has stated in interviews over the race that part of the reason he lost was because he did not try to block Bouchard as he believed that Bouchard was a lap down.
Bouchard’s victory is considered by many as the biggest upset in NASCAR history and the win essentially clinched the Cup Series rookie of the year award for Bouchard.
OAKS, PA December 14, 2016 . . . The memories of Allentown, PA’s Dorney Park Speedway live on despite the track being long gone. Many of the yesteryear stars that raced at the popular facility will be part of the Dorney Park Reunion which will be a big part of the three day (January 20-22) Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2017 Fueled by Sunoco Race Fuels and Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car and Trade Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
Even Mario Andretti, the Indy 500 winner in 1969, raced midgets at Dorney Park back in the early sixties. The track, operated by the late Jerry Fried, was displaced by the theme park when the space was needed to expand the amusement park facility.
Dorney Park Reunion organizers Bob and Dale Snyder have been working overtime in recent weeks to round up former drivers and race cars to be part of the event.
“We have about 35 drivers and at least 15 cars lined up and the list is growing,” said Bob Snyder.
The Reunion will feature such outstanding racers as Tony Hirschman, Floyd Santee, Ward Crozier, George Wambold, Hal Renninger, Jack Follweiler, Eric Beers, Russ Frantz, Roger Heffelfinger and a long list of others. And cars that will be on display include the Wambold #81 Sportsman, Tom Arntz Three Quarter Midget, Lorin Arthofer’s #71 Sportsman, Preston Henry Jr. #48 Coupe and more.
Well known photographers Henry and Sue Wilt will have their Dorney Park Memorabilia Collection on display.
Motorsports 2017 show promoter Len Sammons said, “The interest has been outstanding for the Dorney Park Reunion. It will be a huge part of our show. The Park display will include three quarter midgets, sportsman, late models, midgets and much more. This is going to be a must see part of the show.”
An autograph and interview session will take place on Saturday, January 21.
Snyder has also indicated that he is working on a major surprise to be added to the event.
A featured guest at Motorsports 2017 will be seven time NASCAR Premier Series champion Richard Petty considered the King of NASCAR.
Many other well-known racers and personalities will be appearing at the show with details to be announced.
The 3-day show will again fill 250,000 square feet of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center with just about everything imaginable in motorsports available for attendees to see.
Over 250 race cars, representing many different segments of the sport, will be on hand. In addition hardcore vendors will be part of the show along with many racing facilities offering information on their 2017 season.
Again, as in the past, free industry seminars will be offered.
Exhibit space is filling quickly so now is a good time to reserve a display area. Call Danny Sammons at 609.888.3618 or danny@aarn.com.
For complete show details, ticket prices and more check in at www.aarn.com and go to the Motorsports link.
OAKS, PA – It has always been the goal of Len Sammons Productions to present something new and different at the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2017 Race Car and Trade Show Fueled by Sunoco Distributed By Insinger Performance here at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
Well, when the show takes place from Jan. 20-22, visitors will see something along with that thinking as on display for the entire weekend will be the 2016 dark-grey, light-grey and red-toned Ferrari-powered/Dallara-chassied Haas F1 VF-16 Grand Prix Race Car.
And what makes this high-tech racing machine such an important item is that it was the first car to be entered in the Formula One World Championship by an American team since 1986.
The Haas F1 Team was created in April 2014 after a lot of research and consideration by industrialist Gene Haas who has an impressive résumé in the business and motorsports world.
In the first case, Haas founded the Oxnard, California-based Haas Automation in 1983 that designs and manufactures a variety of precision machine tools and specialized accessory tooling with its main focus on computer numerically controlled (CNC) items such as vertical machining centers and horizontal machining centers, lathes/turning centers and rotary tables and indexers.
Yet while Haas Automation has operations in Belgium, China and India, most of its production and manufacturing process occurs at the company’s main facility in Oxnard and it is one of the largest tool builders in the world.
The second interest that Haas has is Stewart-Haas Racing that he co-owns with three-time (2002, 2005 & 20011) NASCAR Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart who retired from NASCAR competition at the end of 2016.
Originally founded in 202 as Haas CNC Racing, in 2009 Haas offered Stewart a 50-percent ownership in his team in return for his driving services. And this year Stewart-Haas Racing will provide Ford Fusion/Roush-Yates Engine-powered entries in NASACR’s premier touring series for Kevin Harwick (No. 4), Danica Patrick (No. 10), Clint Boyer (No. 14) and Kurt Busch (No. 41), and the No. 00 Ford Mustang for Cole Custer in NASCAR’s Xfinity Series.
The Haas motorsports operation has an interesting organizational plan. Although the Haas F1 Team does have a shop in Banbury, England, in order to be closer to the European center of Formula One Racing, both it and Stewart-Haas Racing are officially headquartered on the same sprawling campus in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
As far as the Haas F1 VF-16 Grand Prix Race Car that will be on display at Motorsports 2017 goes, it represents the two cars that were used last year in 21 Grand Prix races by a pair of veteran drivers – Frenchman Romain Grosjean and Mexican Esteban Gutiérrez.
The car has a carbon-fiber and honeycomb composite-structure chassis that was built by Dallara Automobili in Parma, Italy, which also builds the IndyCar chassis. And it is powered by a $200,000 Ferrari 061 turbocharged 1.6-liter V-6 hybrid engine – with an Energy Recovery System (ERS) – that is limited to 15,000 rpm and lubricated by Shell Oil products.
The ERS dramatically increases the overall mechanical and fuel efficiency of the 900-plus-horsepower engine by harvesting and redeploying heat energy from the exhaust and brakes that would usually go to waste. Plus, it accounts for an additional 160 brake horsepower.
Carbon fiber also makes up the bodywork on the 1,544.4-pound/702-kilogram (with driver) single-seat, rear-engined racing machine. While its quick-shift transmission – with eight gears plus reverse – features a Ferrari servo-controlled hydraulic limited-slip differential with a semi-automatic sequential gearbox all controlled by a standard ECU (Electronic Control Unit).
The car also has four-wheel independent suspension, Ferrari steering and instrumentation and a carbon fiber driver’s seat that is custom-molded to each driver’s contours. An integral roll hoop protects the cockpit and a six-point Sabelt safety harness secures the driver.
Any of five 13-inch-wide dry-weather slick Pirelli P ZERO tire compounds – as well as grooved intermediate and grooved wet-weather tires used under appropriate conditions – are mounted on 13-inch OZ Racing Wheels while Brembo carbon-fiber disc brakes, pads and six-piston calipers handle the stopping chores.
And there is one more thing about this car that is very interesting.
Formula One World Championship Races are held on some of the most-historic, beautiful and interesting road-racing and street circuits in the world. But no matter where these events take place each one is approximately 305 kilometers/190 miles in length and they are run under a strict competitive time limit of two hours.
There is also no refueling during these races; scheduled three-second pit stops are only for tires. So the Haas F1 VF-16 racers – which have a top speed of 225 mph – started each event with 100 kilograms (36.6 gallons) of unleaded Shell Racing Gasoline in their ATL fuel cells.
In 2016, the Haas F1 Team was cited for its outstanding effort as a new operation in what is the most technically-sophisticated automobile racing series in the world. And this was highlighted by Grosjean scoring an impressive 29 Formula One points; an effort that helped Haas F1 to finish 8th in Team Standing and Grosjean to finish13th in Driver Standings.
The car to be seen at Motorsports 2017, though, is now really a museum piece as this year the “more aggressive” Formula One racers will be a little wider, a little longer and a little lower. Plus, in the interest of improving lap times, the tires will be 2-3-inches wider.
And there will be another change to Haas F1 when the season begins on March 26 in Melbourne, Australia, as Grosjean will have a new teammate, veteran Danish driver Kevin Magnussen.
OAKS, PA October 21, 2016 . . . “The King” is returning to the Motorsports Race Car and Trade Show. After a 30 year absence Richard Petty, the winningest driver in the history of NASCAR Sprint Cup racing, will be appearing at the hugely popular Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2017 Race Car and Trade Show Fueled by Sunoco Distributed By Insinger Performance which takes place at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA January 20-22, 2017.
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.
Petty will be doing an interview in front of the fans talking about his long career in motorsports and will be signing autographs, free of cost to ticketholders. Richard has one of the most artful autographs of any sports figure and it is very much sought after.
The exact time and location of his appearance will be announced shortly.
Many other well-known racers and personalities will be appearing at the show with details to be announced.
The 3-day show will again fill 250,000 square feet of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center with just about everything imaginable in motorsports available for attendees to see.
Over 250 race cars, representing many different segments of the sport, will be on hand. In addition hardcore vendors will be part of the show along with many racing facilities offering information on their 2017 season.
Again, as in the past, free industry seminars will be offered.
Exhibit space is filling quickly so now is a good time to reserve a display area. Call Danny Sammons at 609.888.3618 or danny@aarn.com.
For complete show details, ticket prices and more check in at www.aarn.com and go to the Motorsports link.
TRENTON, NJ September 23, 2016 . . . The 32nd annual Motorsports Racecar and Trade Show dates have been set for Friday, January 20 thru Sunday, January 22nd. Labeled as the mid-winter motorsports happening the show again takes place at the popular Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
The Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2017 Racecar and Trade Show Fueled by Sunoco and Distributed by Insinger Performance is again expected to fill all 250,000 square feet of available show space making it even more important for those planning to participate to reserve their space now.
Interest is again running high as the popularity of motorsports is increasing and interest in what is new in the business of motorsports peaks the interest of attendees.
A large percentage of exhibitors from the 2016 show have already made their plans for 2017.
Again this year show attendees will have the opportunity to meet many top name racers and personalities from local, regional and national motorsports. Exhibitors will have what is new in the sport on display. Of course there are many collectible dealers willing to share their treasures with fans.
Of course racers and personalities will be signing autographs, posing for photos and just chatting with show attendees. And it all happens for no additional charge. Buy an admission ticket and you are part of all the actitivies.
Again in 2017 the show avoids conflicts with major sporting events.
The official show hotel will be the Crowne Plaza located in nearby King of Prussia, PA. Special hotel rates are available and it will also be the site of the popular show party.
Information on exhibiting at the 2017 Motorsports Show is available by telephoning Danny Sammons at 609.888.3618.
Those wishing to benefit from marketing through the Motorsports 2017 show can obtain complete details by contacting Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com
PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS MOTORSPORTS 2017 FUELED BY SUNOCO AND DISTRIBUTED BY INSINGER PERFORMANCE RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW SET FOR JANUARY 20-22, 2017 OAKS, PA – Pioneer Pole Buildings and Sunoco Distributed by Insinger Performance have renewed their sponsorship of the hugely popular Motorsports Race Car and Trade Show that is now in its 32nd year. Both sponsors have extended their contract for three years. The three day show is set for Friday – Sunday, January 20-22nd, 2017 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
Anyone wishing to purchase exhibit space should do so quickly, the floor plan is officially open to the public and filling up quickly. “Interest is already running high and we anticipate that the show spaces will fill quickly,” said show promoter Len Sammons. “We do expect that the 250,000 square feet of show space will again sell out.”
Pioneer Pole Buildings and Insinger Performance along with Sunoco will have prime locations at the show.
“The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center is a great facility that is easy to reach and the ample free parking is a great plus for show attendees. It is such a good location we are happy to be able to continue our relationship with the facility which continues to be improved. The addition of LED lighting last year was well received.”
For those who like to plan well in advance the 33rd edition of the show is set for January 19 thru 21, 2018.
Again the Crowne Plaza will remain as the host hotel. Room reservations can be made at www.aarn.com or telephone 610.265.7500 and mention the special Motorsports 2017 deal of $94 per night. The very popular Saturday post-event party, a show tradition, will continue at the Crowne Plaza.
Information on being a part of the 2017 show can be had by visiting the show link at www.aarn.com , dropping an email to motorsports@aarn.com or telephoning 609.888.3618. A colorful show brochure giving all exhibitor information is available upon request.
Photo: Bob Yurko
OAKS, PA – The third and final day of the PPB Motorsports 2016 Race Car & Trade Show Presented By Insinger Sunoco was a day dedicated to the youthful race fans with all children entering the show free. Events for kids, sponsored by Mark Blackwell’s Metal Fab of Pennington, N.J., included two pageants, Little Ms. Motorsports, and Tiny Ms. Motorsports and Big Wheel racing competitions for various age brackets.
Arynne Moody, Ms. Motorsports, began her official reign this day, greeting the various award winners in this year’s show as selected by a panel of judges after show closing Saturday.
Outstanding exhibitors were honored Sunday morning, as chosen by a panel of Show judges.
Best Commercial Booth was awarded jointly to Art’s Radiator and Jones Racing Products. The two companies work closely with one another in developing products to both cool and maximize engine efficiency. Art Lentini and CJ Jones’ booths were opposite one another and were joined overhead by a connector that straddles the aisleway, a first for the Motorsports Show.
Best Race Car Display was awarded to Troyer Race Cars. Front and center in the Troyer booth were Jimmy Blewett’s new Asphalt Modified and Mike Mahaney’s new Dirt Modified. Neither car had been unveiled prior to the show opening Friday. Troyer’s Bill Colton drew large crowds of curious, among them many existing customers.
Blackbird Speedway, Delaware’s Quarter Midget track, was recognized as having assembled the Best Quarter Midget booth.
The TSRS 305 Sprint Car group and its President Joe Grandinetti were lauded for creating the Best Speedway / Sanctioning Organization booth.
Race Car award winners were Matt Campbell’s No. 16 Sprint Car that was part of the Susquehanna Speedway booth, Brett Kressley’s No. 19K Dirt Modified that was set up Brett Deyo’s Short Track Super Series exhibit, and the Mike Clayboss Chevelle dragster that was part of the Insinger Sunoco display.
Vintage car awards were presented to the artfully restored No. 14 Dirt Modified driven by the late Bob Toreky, to the unrestored 100 year old Open Cockpit machine that had been handled with tender loving care in the hands of a succession of owners for over a century and is now owned by Norman Hutton of Franklin Lakes, N.J., and to Tri State Vintage for Vintage Club display excellence.
Photo: Jim Smith
First time exhibitor Jason Leindecker of Leindecker Racing Engines, Center Valley, Pa., spoke for many exhibitors with his comments.
“I came to this show years ago as a kid and dreamed one day I might do something in racing that would be in the show. This year, I have, and it has been a great experience. We sold engines the first night and it’s kept on building,” Leindecker said. “I’m ready to come back next year.”
Haylie Hammond, 11, was named Little Miss Motorsports with Sydney Mancini, 10, first runner-up. Payton Rogers, 5, was named Tiny Miss Motorsports with Jayde Pratt, 4, first runner-up.
In Big Wheel racing action, Logan Watt, won for the fourth straight year in Big Wheel racing, this year in the 7 to 9 age bracket. Travis Ford and Abby Petter were second and third. TK Gursky won the 5 to 6 year age group feature ahead of Brian James Pickell and Lane Anderson. Kendall Maccarone outran Bowen Pickell and Shane Sammons in the 3 to 4 age group feature.
Event producer Len Sammons was pleased with the Show. “This year’s show had more cars than ever before, and, to me, looked great, even with a couple of late cancellations. I am also very happy with the job the Expo Center did with snow removal Sunday morning,” Sammons said.
Dates for the PPB Motorsports Race Car & Trade Show Presented By Insinger Sunoco will be announced shortly.
(Photo: Ace Lane Jr.)
PPB Motorsports Race Car & Trade Show News Release Saturday, January 23, 2016
Arynne Moody Crowned Ms. Motorsports Saturday At PPB Motorsports Show, Presented By Insinger
OAKS, PA – Arynne Moody, 29, of Etters, Pa., is the new Ms. Motorsports. She was crowned Saturday on day two of the three day PPB Motorsports Race Car & Trade Show Presented By Insinger Sunoco.
“I kind of thought it might be my year,” Arynne admitted, particularly after having been recognized by judges for having aced the Interview portion of the competition. “I just wanted to have fun in the competition, be myself.”
Arynne holds a doctorate in physical therapy, earned from Arcadia University after earning her undergraduate degrees in biology and health services from Shippensburg University.
Her reign as Motorsports begins Sunday on the final day of the three day Show and will continue January 29-30 at NAPA Know How Racing Weekend inside Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall for the Len Sammons Motorsports Productions Indoor auto races.
Her prizes included $1,500 in cash, a poster opportunity and a Ms. Motorsports jacket.
Tim Hogue, Motorsports Show Manager, was recognized by the Sammons family for his consistent pursuit of excellence, conveyed by his receiving the Joe Pratt Memorial Award. Hogue succeeded Pratt as the Show Manager of the Motorsports Show after Pratt passed away. He is advertising manager of Area Auto Racing News.
(Photo: Ace Lane Jr.)
The Sammons family annually makes the Pratt award presentation at the Motorsports Show.
Jordan Lynch was named pageant First Runner-up. She will serve as Ms. Area Auto Racing News and, if Arynne is unable to serve in her role, would succeed her as Ms. Motorsports. She earned $500. Kaitlyn Puccio was second runner-up, earning $250.
Other pageant award winners were Nicole Flood, Ms. Congeniality; Dylanne Hodge, Most Photogenic; Jordan Lynch, Swimsuit Fans Choice and Swimsuit Judges Choice; and Kaitlyn Puccio, Sportswear.
Despite weather issues, the Show opened on schedule at 11:00 AM. A robust gathArynneg of former Syracuse Super DIRT Week winners was on hand to sign a commemorative poster. Area Auto Racing News’ Winningest Drivers, the top performers from the 2015 season, signed a specially commissioned color poster for fans in attendance.
The third and last day of PPB Motorsports starts at 11:00 AM Sunday, January 24. The show ends its run at 4:00 Sunday afternoon.
