10/31/2003

RAIN SHIFTS LONG ISLAND SWAP SHOP TO NOVEMBER 16

    Just as the Long Island Automotive Swap Shop was kicking into gear on Sunday October 26th light rain began to fall over Riverhead Raceway and get heavier as time passed forcing the event to be postponed until Sunday November 16th. Also lost in the rain was the Custom Car and Hot Rod Show and Eastern Kart Racing Association Go-Kart event, both also will be run November 16th.
    After waiting nearly two hours for the rain to let up Bill Denniston threw in the towel on the events scheduled. Those in both the Swap Shop and Custom Car Show portion of the show who already paid entry fees on Sunday will be re-admitted on November 16th as officials took their names down. If you also still have your wristband it's recommended you bring it with you as back up, but it's not required.
    As for the Eastern Kart Racing Association which was attempting to make-up two race dates on October 26th, the November 16th weekend is now a doubleheader. On Saturday November 15th the races that remained to be made up from Columbus Day weekend will be run, with a full regular card of racing on Sunday the 16th. A busy two days indeed for the E.K.R.A. troops.
    Vendor space remains $20 for the Swap Shop, while it's just a $10 entry fee for the Custom Car and Hot Rod Show on November 16th. Admission for those just coming in to look around will be $5.
    For further information please call the Riverhead Raceway office at 631-842-RACE or visit our website at www.riverheadraceway.com.

Sources:  Bob Finan/Riverhead Raceway PR
Posted:  October 31, 2003