Fun for Families and Hobbyists at Speedway

Just when you thought a Speedway was just for racin’ - think again! Just in the last two weeks, Lowe’s Motor Speedway has hosted two non-racing events that appeal to hobbyists but also attract folks looking for affordable family fun.

The Food Lion Auto Fair, April 3-6, had to battle a few raindrops, but that didn’t stop many thousands of car enthusiasts from descending on the Speedway for a 4-day love affair with the automobile. If you’re wondering what this amazing car show looks like, check out the Comet East Car Club’s Flickr Gallery, or the Lowe’s Motor Speedway Photo Gallery.

The following weekend, on April 12, the Speedway hosted the Flying Aces Pilot’s Association Spring Fly-in, a great event for miniature aircraft enthusiasts as well as families and fun-seekers. More than 75 miniature aircraft and their owners came from across the state to participate in this event in it’s first year at the Speedway. Again, rain dampened the event, but not the spirits of the spectators participants whose planes included vintage “warbirds” and acrobatic planes.

The Food Lion Auto Fair takes place twice a year: in the spring and in the fall. More information is already available at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Each fair includes:

• a car show featuring various makes and models from more than 50 clubs
• more than 10,000 vendor spaces that offer a plethora of automotive parts and memorabilia
• a collector car auction
• a car corral, which completely circles the 1.5-mile superspeedway, featuring nearly 1,500 vehicles of all makes and models available for sale or trade.

More information about the Flying Aces Pilot’s Association can be found on their website. No future dates at the Speedway have been announced, but I hope they will return. My son was sick that day, and we wanted to go!