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-July 27, 1895
These news items were the talk of the town on July 27, 1895
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Norwood, a Progressive Town, Has a Bright Future-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895
This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895-Norwood, a Progressive Town, Has a Bright Future
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New Books Added In July-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895
This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895-New Books Added In July
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Arrest For Overdriving a Horse-This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895
This Day In Norwood History-July 27, 1895-Arrest For Overdriving a Horse
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Metcalf’s Icehouse Burned Down-This Day In Norwood History-July 24, 1895
Metcalf’s ice house on Flax Pond, near Norwood’s pumping station, was burned down on Wednesday morning, between one and two o’clock. The fire is supposed to be the work of … Continue reading Metcalf’s Icehouse Burned Down-This Day In Norwood History-July 24, 1895
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Plans For High School Addition-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1895
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1895-Plans For High School Addition
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Norwood To Have a Public Library Building-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1895
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1895-Norwood To Have a Public Library Building
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Norwood Press a Valued Industry-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1895
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1895-Norwood Press a Valued Industry
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A Press With A History-This Day in Norwood History-June 22, 1895
The old-time hand press illustrated on our first page, and which was displaced in the parade last Monday by the Norwood Press, has a hallowed history, for over its frame … Continue reading A Press With A History-This Day in Norwood History-June 22, 1895
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Ben Franklin’s Press Exhibited at Norwood’s Gala Day-This Day in Norwood History-June 22, 1895
Norwood’s Flag Day celebration was held on June 17th for many years, and was a major event. In 1895, the proceedings included a “A Grand Parade of G.A.R. Post No. 169, Fire Department, N.H.S. Battalion, School Children in Barges, Leading Industries, Handsomely Decorated Carriages, etc., Sport at Prospect Park, Grand Concert.” The highlight of the…
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(All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger)
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