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August 6, 1948August 4, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Arena, This Day In Norwood History

Four Race Cars In Bay State Competition Locally Owned-This Day In Norwood History-August 6, 1948

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

July 31, 1948July 29, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Arena, This Day In Norwood History

Bronco Bill Schindler At Norwood Arena Monday-July 31, 1948

Legendary midget auto racing star "Bronco" Bill Schindler and teammate Mike Nazarach headlined the upcoming Monday race card at Norwood Arena on Route 1.

June 14, 1948August 7, 2026 georgenhs Gone But Not Forgotten, Norwood Arena, This Day In Norwood History

Grand Opening of Norwood Arena-This Day in Norwood History-June 14, 1948

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

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