By JIM O’SULLIVAN
Dual quad carburetors, port intake manifolds, high compression heads, milled heads, shimmed valve springs — these and many more innovations are what make the differ-
ence between the engine of the fastest stock cars in the country and the car you-drive. The best racing mechanics in the East have been working all winter to present the fastest drivers in the East With the fastest, cars. And they’ll be ready to go at the Norwood Arena on Saturday night.
Stock car racing has taken large strides forward at the Norwood race track in the past few years, and judging from the growing spectator Interest It hasn’t even reached its peak yet.
The Norwood track has developed into one of the most popular tracks in the country. And there’s a reason for it. The local track draws the best drivers in the business – drivers with all the known speed secrets plus a few more private secrets, and mechanics capable of making an engine put out more horsepower than it seems possible. All this, combined with the ever-present threat of instant disaster has made stock-car racing one of the largest spectator sports today.
Norwood Arena drivers have proven to be real crowd-pleasers. If you haven’t before, treat yourself to a wonderful evening of top-notch excitement.
Don’t forget opening night at the Norwood Arena is Saturday, April 27th at 8 p.m.
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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-June 24, 1899
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J. Stearns Cushing Pens Letter In Support of Norwood Brass Band-This Day in Norwood History-May 20, 1899
This Day in Norwood History-May 20, 1899-J. Stearns Cushing Pens Letter In Support of Norwood Brass Band
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Retirement of Copeland & Day from the Publishing Trade.-This Day In Norwood History-May 20, 1899
BOOKS AND THINGS The Boston book world, several weeks ago, received a surprise, the like of which it has scarcely experienced since last year when the publications of Roberts’ Brothers … Continue reading Retirement of Copeland & Day from the Publishing Trade.-This Day In Norwood History-May 20, 1899
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Retirement of Copeland & Day from the Publishing Trade-This Day In Norwood History-May 20, 1899
BOOKS AND THINGS The Boston book world, several weeks ago, received a surprise, the like of which it has scarcely experienced since last year when the publications of Roberts’ Brothers … Continue reading Retirement of Copeland & Day from the Publishing Trade-This Day In Norwood History-May 20, 1899
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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 19, 1899
These news items were the talk of the town on May 19, 1899 Some mischievous boys pushed two newly painted oars off the track and into a swamp last Wednesday … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 19, 1899
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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 5, 1899
These news items were the talk of the town on May 5, 1899 Col. Curtis Guild, Jr., who will speak in the Universalist church next Wednesday evening, was on the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 5, 1899
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Death of J. Warren Talbot-This Day In Norwood History-March 27, 1899
Norwood mourns the passing of J. Warren Talbot, one of the town’s oldest and most influential early citizens, who dies at his Washington Street home at age 87. Born in … Continue reading Death of J. Warren Talbot-This Day In Norwood History-March 27, 1899
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Richard Oldham-In Memoriam-March 10, 1899
Richard Oldham, an old resident and one who had long held the respect of friends and neighbors, died on last Tuesday evening of a clot of blood on the brain. … Continue reading Richard Oldham-In Memoriam-March 10, 1899
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Talk Of The Town-February 25, 1899
These news items were the talk of the town on February 25, 1899 Geo. E. Metcalf was called to Millis last Sunday on account of the serious illness of his … Continue reading Talk Of The Town-February 25, 1899
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Tribute To The Late Ann Maria Smith-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1899
In the death of Mrs. Ann Maria (Joy) Smith, widow of Lyman Smith, Norwood loses one of the best known of all its old ladies, a woman, in fact, who … Continue reading Tribute To The Late Ann Maria Smith-This Day In Norwood History-February 10, 1899
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