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.
More Norwood Arena Stories
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Should Norwood Hire a School Superintendent?-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1890
June 8, 1890- The question of hiring a superintendent was raised at a lively town meeting. The following March, town meeting, empowered Mr. Maurice J. O’Brien , principal of the Everett School, to act in the capacity of Norwood’s first superintendent of schools.
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Dedication of Norwood’s First High School, The Beacon School-This Day in Norwood History-May 24, 1890
Norwood’s first High School, the Beacon school, was dedicated on this day in Norwood history in 1890. The article includes excerpts from speeches made by dignitaries present that day and gives a history of the building project- a process which took almost 20 years to complete.
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Inception and Growth of the Baptist Society in Norwood-Part II-This Day in Norwood History-May 23, 1890
Authentic Facts upon The Inception and Growth of the Faith in Norwood Part II The first public meeting upon the Sabbath under the immediate direction of the Baptist denomination was … Continue reading Inception and Growth of the Baptist Society in Norwood-Part II-This Day in Norwood History-May 23, 1890
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Inception and Growth of the Baptist Society in Norwood-Part I-This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1890
Part I A meeting of the friends of Baptist sentiments residing in South Dedham was held at the house of Addison Boyden, July 19, 1858 at 8 o’clock p.m, for … Continue reading Inception and Growth of the Baptist Society in Norwood-Part I-This Day in Norwood History-May 18, 1890
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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 17, 1890
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 17, 1890 These news items were the talk of the town on May 17, 1890 Pictured: The F Holland Day house while undergoing renovations in 1890
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Pendergast & Callahan Announce Business-This Day In Norwood History-December 28, 1889
Notice. We, the undersigned, having purchased the grocery business ot Mr. T. J. Casey, desire to make the following announcement to the trade and public in general: on and after … Continue reading Pendergast & Callahan Announce Business-This Day In Norwood History-December 28, 1889
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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 17, 1889
These news items were the talk of the town on August 17, 1889
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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 10, 1889
These news items were the talk of the town on Saturday, August 10, 1889
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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 25, 1889
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 25, 1889 Pictured: The F Holland Day house, before the 1890-1892 renovation
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This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-April 6, 1889
These news items were the talk of the town on April 6, 1889 —Miss Jennie Alden is sick with a severe cold. —Mr. Frank Moreno is very ill with pneumonia. … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-April 6, 1889
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(All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger)
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