A token $1 deal turned into a high-stakes legal battle. In June 1969, the owners of the iconic Norwood Arena threatened to sue the town, claiming a new drag racing ban and a massive power line easement were designed to force them out of business.
Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad-September 6, 1956
Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad-This Day In Norwood History-September 6, 1956
Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad-August 25, 1956
This Day In Norwood History-August 25, 1956-Norwood Arena Stock Car Racing Ad
Stock Car Standouts-September 21, 1955
Stock Car Standouts-This Day In Norwood History-September 22, 1955
Norwood Stock Car Racing-This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1949
This Day in Norwood History- August 22, 1949-Norwood Stock Car Racing
Norwood Stock Car Racing-This Day in Norwood History-August 22, 1949
Early 1950s: Ray Janelle raced Stock Cars like this one late in his career after a long tenure as a champion motorcycle racer. Janelle was a regular competitor at the … Continue reading Norwood Stock Car Racing-This Day in Norwood History-August 22, 1949
High-Speed Daredevilry Set to Roar Into town-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1949
An Indy 500 racing icon brings a roaring congress of daredevils to Norwood Arena for a night of mid-air flips and high-speed crashes.