CHRYSLER CLASSIC INVADES COLUMBUS

More than 23,000 Mopar maniacs are expected this coming weekend, May 16-18, for the 11th Annual Chrysler Classic at National Trail Raceway, just outside Columbus, Ohio. Up to 500 racecars and 800 show cars, as well as a sizable swap meet and cars-for-sale corral, are expected to fill the grounds. Festivities are scheduled to go rain or shine.

Spectator admission is $15 per day, or $25 for the weekend. Racer and show participant rates, as well as directions, event rules and hotel information are available online here.

Following the Columbus event, Chrysler Classic will visit Tri-State Dragway at Hamilton, Ohio, June 21-23, then Kansas City Int'l Raceway a week later. (Photo courtesy of Classic Events) [5-13-2003]

TRYING TO SAVE A TRACK

DRO received this letter: "My name is Tony D. I'm the general manager of Island Dragway, Great Meadows, NJ. Our local zoning officer, combined with two local residents and an attorney, are trying to close us down. Their latest attempt is a summons claiming an 'expansion of a non-conforming use.' Basically, in 1960, Island opened on a set piece of property. Shortly after, it was found additional pit space was needed. To make a long story

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short, we need proof that prior to April of 1965 Island was already using the property on the other side of the 'canal.' I am also trying to contact Brian Beattie, the original track photographer for E-town back in the 1960s and '70s. Time is critical. Any help would be most appreciated."

If you have any old photos of the track or know how to reach Brian Beattie, send an e-mail to id1320@nac.net. [5-13-2003]

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