10/01/2004

RIVERHEAD ANNOUNCES NOV 14 SWAP SHOP

    The annual Long Island Automotive Swap Shop, a staple in the fall season in auto racing since its days at the former Islip Speedway will return for 2004 at Riverhead Raceway on Sunday November 14th. The swap shop is a racers' flea market for the local oval racer, as well as drag racers and off road enthusiasts.
    Bill Denniston who will present the event announced that the $20 per vendor space fee, which has been the price for over 25-years will not increase for the 2004 edition. For $20 per spot race teams can load up all-their unwanted inventory and turn it into cold hard cash to put towards their 2005 racing budgets. A nominal $5 fee will be charged to those just coming out and doing some shopping for their 2005 efforts.
    "We want to also let our friends know in New England and New Jersey that they are welcome to come out and sell some of their cars, trailers and racing related equipment" Bob Finan of the Riverhead staff encouraged. "The complete cars that race at tracks in the area might not be legal at Riverhead, but many of their spare parts might be just what someone on Long Island is looking for.
    Aside from the Long Island Automotive Swap Shop there will be some on-track racing with the Eastern Kart Racing Association go-karts who will have their second to last race meet of the 2004 series on the quarter mile oval. Other special activities will be disclosed in coming weeks.
    For additional information please dial 631-842-RACE or visit www.riverheadraceway.com.

Sources:  Bob Finan/Riverhead Raceway PR
Posted:  October 1, 2004