12,000 Jam Arena At Midget Racing Inaugural Monday ACTION AT ARENA AS MIDGETS MAKE BOW—High speed (1/10,000 sec) strobe-flash stops New England Champion Joe Sostilio of Natick, driving a borrowed … Continue reading Grand Opening of Norwood Arena-This Day in Norwood History-June 14, 1948
Grand Opening of Norwood Arena-This Day in Norwood History-June 11, 1948
Start your engines! On June 11, 1948, the highly anticipated Grand Opening of the brand-new, half-million-dollar Norwood Arena on Route 1 was finalized after a week of rain delays. Promising an elite lineup of over 40 midget-auto racing cars, the event marked the Eastern debut of Ohio's famous Pollack team—Bob Harmon and Jim Florien—alongside top New England drivers at what was hailed as the safest and fastest track in the country.
Half-Million-Dollar Sports Arena On Route 1 Set For Grand Opening-This Day in Norwood History-June 4, 1948
June 4, 1948-Half-Million-Dollar Sports Arena On Route 1 Set For Grand Opening The Norwood Arena, Inc, Norwood's newest enterprise and the most elaborate recreation park of its kind in the entire United States, will make its official bow to the public at the Grand Opening next Monday evening when the first of a series of Monday night midget auto races will be presented at the half-million dollar sports plaza.....