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Center Conversation: “Oswego Supers – A Legacy of Speed at The Steel Palace”
May 11
“Oswego Supers: A Legacy of Speed at The Steel Palace” Featuring special display car The Purdy Deuce
The International Motor Racing Research Center presents a very special Center Conversation event on Saturday, May 11. We’ll discuss the history of the famed Oswego Speedway and the evolution of the unique car that races there – the supermodified.
Learn about the History of Oswego Speedway on this Break/Fix Podcast episode.
The talk will be moderated by Roy Sova, beginning his 58 th year announcing at the track, Dick O’Brien, longtime PR Director, and past and present drivers including Bentley Warren, Warren Coniam, Eddie and Brandon Bellinger, Alison Sload, Otto Sitterly and others will discuss their experiences racing at The Steel Palace.
The legendary Purdy Deuce that competed at the Speedway from 1964-1974, with 25 feature wins, a track championship, and a victory in the 1969 International Classic will be on display courtesy of Chris Purdy.
The Center will open for visitors at 9am on the 11 th and the talk will begin at 1pm. The event is free and open to the public. The IMRRC is located at 610 South Decatur St. in Watkins Glen. Phone number is (607) 535-9044 For more details please contact Kip Zeiter at kip@racingarchives.org