New England Summer Nationals Explained

Begins:July 4, 2013
Ends:July 7, 2013
Frequency:Annual
Location:Worcester, Massachusetts
Years Active:22
Participants:75,000+
Patron:Bob Moscoffian
Website:http://www.summernationals.com/

The New England Summer Nationals was a popular, annual, four-day-long automotive festival in Worcester, Massachusetts. It usually occurred on the July 4th holiday weekend. The 2012 show was on July 5–8.[1] In 1980, the first such festival attracted 2,000 visitors; since then, attendees have peaked at 200,000, drawn from both New England and the rest of the United States.[2] According to the Central Massachusetts Convention and Visitors Bureau, it is the largest automotive event on the East Coast.[3] Since 1991, it has generally drawn at least 75,000 visitors.[4]

Events

The Summer Nationals has many events including drag racing,[5] controlled burnouts,[6] and stunt motorcycle riding.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Central Massachusetts Convention and Visitors Bureau. The City of Worcester Welcomes the 18th Annual New England Summer Nationals. 2011-03-15. Centralmass.org. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110725035851/http://www.centralmass.org/media-center/releases/city-worcester-welcomes-18th-annual-new-england-summer-nationals. 2011-07-25.
  2. Web site: Kush, Bronislaus B.. Summer Nationals Weekend Revs Up. 2011-03-15. Worcester Telegram.
  3. Web site: Central Massachusetts Convention and Visitors Bureau. July 1 - 4: 20th Annual New England Summer Nationals celebrates in Worcester. 2011-03-15. Centralmass.org. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110725035824/http://www.centralmass.org/media-center/releases/july-1-4-20th-annual-new-england-summer-nationals-celebrates-worcester. 2011-07-25.
  4. Web site: New England Summer Nationals. Extreme Stunt Bikes. 2011-03-15. www.summernationals.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100630162746/http://www.summernationals.com/09history.html. 2010-06-30.
  5. Web site: New England Summer Nationals. Drag Racing. 2011-03-15. /www.summernationals.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100724034001/http://www.summernationals.com/09dragracing.html. 2010-07-24.
  6. Web site: New England Summer Nationals. Controlled Burnouts. 2011-03-15. www.summernationals.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100711000826/http://www.summernationals.com/09burnouts.html. 2010-07-11.
  7. Web site: New England Summer Nationals. Extreme Stunt Bikes. 2011-03-15. www.summernationals.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100317112625/http://www.summernationals.com/09stunt_bikes.html. 2010-03-17.