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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John Gillin Wants Children Carried to School-This Day In Norwood History-January 8, 1895
Their Father Now Wants Damages Because Their Conveyance is Not Suitable. NORWOOD, Jan 8— Three suits, aggregating $15,000, have been brought by Mr. John Gillin, who resides in the Ellis … Continue reading John Gillin Wants Children Carried to School-This Day In Norwood History-January 8, 1895
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Tyler Thayer Tells of Hard Times in 1837-This Day In Norwood History-January 4, 1895
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Dedication of the Norwood Press-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1894
A Great Success Nearly two thousand people gathered Thursday night to help dedicate the Norwood Press Building. It was the largest gathering ever seen in our town, and the enjoyment … Continue reading Dedication of the Norwood Press-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1894
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Norwood Press to be Dedicated on December 20-This Day In Norwood History-November 25, 1894
NORWOODS JOLLIFICATION. Will Dedicate Its New Industrial Plant, “The Norwood Press,” Dec 20, with a Reception to the Governor. NORWOOD. Nov 25—This town is preparing to let itself loose for … Continue reading Norwood Press to be Dedicated on December 20-This Day In Norwood History-November 25, 1894
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People of Norwood Never Better Satisfied Than at Present-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1894
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Boston Club Visits George H. Morrill’s New Home, “The Pines”-This Day in Norwood History-October 19, 1894
The members of the Boston club held their annual fete champetre at Norwood, as the guests of George H. Morrill Jr, yesterday, and it was the consensus of opinion of all present that it was one of the most enjoyable outings of the club since Its organization. The members left the New England depot on…
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Fred Holland Day Presents A Monument To The Poet Keats-This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1894
Fred Holland Day was an enthusiastic collector of the English poet John Keats. Day led the campaign which resulted in the first memorial to Keats being placed in Hampstead Church in 1894.
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Obituary-Mary Colburn Wheelock-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1894
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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 18, 1894
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Arrested, Tried, Convicted, and Sentenced In 24 Hours-This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1894
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