To look at this whole pandemic with a glass half full mentality, I have engaged in a lot of different activities this year that I otherwise probably wouldn t do!
As much as I would love to go to a holiday party with a bunch of friends indoors, it isn t a great idea. Therefore I have been searching for safe and fun alternatives.
I went to check out the Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this past Saturday night. They transformed the racetrack into a winter wonderland, and it did not disappoint.
We had so much fun driving though and taking in the amazing displays while jamming out to our favorite Christmas music.
Have you heard of the Bright Nights at Forest Park in Springfield, Massachusetts? This may be a road trip drive you'll want to add to your holiday light show list to attend.
Drag racing in Orange
Photos from drag racing events at the Orange Municipal Airport: top left, Bill Thorp in his drag racer waits for the green flag; bottom left, after the start flag; top right, the race begins; bottom right, Thorp s car in the Pits; bottom center, a dash plaque racers received when they raced. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS/DONNA THORP
Modified: 12/11/2020 4:02:30 PM
The sounds of planes landing and taking off can often be heard at the Orange Airport. However, in the ’50s, ’60s and early ’70s, there was also a different sound at the airport: the sound of drag racing.
According to Bill Thorp, a resident of Athol and a former Orange drag racer, the racing began at the airport in 1954. The races were held once a month, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, and were sanctioned by the National Hot Rod Association.