Building And Repairing Of Racing Cars Means Plenty Of Hard Work 1949 Norwood Arena Program Although midget auto racing is a comparatively new sport to hundreds of local residents who … Continue reading Four Race Cars In Bay State Competition Locally Owned-This Day In Norwood History-August 6, 1948
Bronco Bill Schindler At Norwood Arena Monday-This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948
This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948-Bronco Bill Schindler At Norwood Arena Monday
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.