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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Norwood’s Heavy Taxpayers-This Day In Norwood History-July 25, 1892
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Need For High School Alumni Association-This Day in Norwood History-July 3, 1892
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Lady Bicyclists-This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1892
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Grade Crossing Matter to be Referred by Court to a Master-This Day In Norwood History-March 25, 1892
COSTLY CHANGES IN NORWOOD. After a lengthy discussion between counsel for the New York & New England Railroad Company and counsel for the town of Norwood, the objections filed by … Continue reading Grade Crossing Matter to be Referred by Court to a Master-This Day In Norwood History-March 25, 1892
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Norwood News of the Day – January 2, 1892
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Editorial: Is Winslow’s Tannery Shut Down Due To Tariffs?-This Day In Norwood History-September 5, 1891
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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 8, 1891
These news items were the talk of the town on August 8, 1891 —Capt. John Palmer, of New York, has been elected Commander of; the G. A. R.—General Collins will … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 8, 1891
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Norfolk County Temperance Union’s Opinion of Spotters-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1891
VOTED A NECESSARY EVIL Norwood, Mass., July 22.—The Norfolk County Temperance Union held its annual picnic at Hawes Grove, in this town, yesterday. There was quite a large crowd present. … Continue reading Norfolk County Temperance Union’s Opinion of Spotters-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1891
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Winslow Train Station Abolished, Leading to Construction of Subway Hill-This Day In Norwood History- July 17, 1891
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(All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger)
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