PLATTSBURGH – Race fans and vintage car enthusiasts can preview the equipment being readied for the 2012 stock car racing season at the Mike Watts Motorsports Show Friday and Saturday April 13, 14 in Plattsburgh’s Crete Memorial Civic Center.
More than 70 race cars, street rods, go-karts and restored race cars from past decades will be displayed, including perennial Ernie’s Discount Tools Modified title contenders Patrick Dupree and George Foley of Saranac Lake, Andy Heywood of Morrisonville and Leon Gonyo of Chazy.
Competitors from Airborne Speedway’s new Adirondack Water Sportsman Modified division will attend, including former Renegade champion Lonnie Rivers of Cadyville, 2011 Bomber champion Johnmichael Bresette of Ausable Forks and Nick Heywood of Plattsburgh.
The Motorsports Show offers a wide variety of vendors and the chance for fans to informally meet with drivers, owners, sponsors and team members. Adult admission is $7. Admission for kids ages 6-12/$2.
Show hours are 6-10 pm Friday, April 13 and 10 am – 6 pm Saturday, April 14. For additional information, including exhibitor or vendor booth space, contact Andy Watts at 518-563-3581. The Crete Memorial Civic Center is located in Plattsburgh just off I-87 exit 39.
Airborne Speedway begins its 59th season Sunday, April 29 – 2 p.m.
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