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EAST COAST DRAG TIMES HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2011 INDUCTEES
The 10th Annual East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion will attract over 1,700 entries and nearly 40,000 performance enthusiasts to Henderson, NC, October 14, 15, 16, 2011. It's the largest antique/classic and nostalgia drag car event on the East Coast.
It’s where drag race legends from all over the country gather the 3rd weekend in October to reunite for the Hall of Fame induction. Planned and coordinated by Nancy Wilson, the induction ceremony honors drag race legends from the 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s.
Inductions take place on Sunday, October 16th at the Vance-Granville Civic Center (I 85 Exit 209) and is open to the public. There’s no admission fee and everyone is invited to attend.10:00 AM-12:30 PM: Drag cars displayed, scrapbook viewing, bench racing, autograph signing. 12:30 PM-3:00PM: Induction ceremony and presentation of awards with Bret Kepner as MC .3:00 PM-4:30 PM: Photo session and reception.
Inductees: Pat Bilbow (Posthumous), Francis Butler, John & Beth Collins, Bud De Boer, Bobby DiMino, Susie Koffel, Clem LaChance, Steve Reyes, Mike Valerio, Arlen Vanke Lifetime Achievement Award – Ramchargers: Thomas T. Coddington, Hartford (Mike) Buckel, Jim Thornton, Dick Maxwell (Posthumous), Dick Jones, M. Barnes Daniels, Gary Congdon, Thomas M. Hoover, David G. Rockwell, John P. Wehrly, Pete McNicholl, Dick Skoglund. Wally Parks Motorsports Statesman Memorial Award: Ernie Schorb. Ronnie Sox Memorial Award: R. Jack Ashley (Jack Strader) Woody Andrews Memorial Award: The Gusler Racing Family. Spirit of Drag Racing Award: “Hemi” Fred Ristagno
For additional information call Vance County Tourism at (866) 438-4565 (toll free) / (252) 436-2222 Ext 21 (local) or visit www.eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com
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