Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed Announces Plans for Expansion
Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed announced today their plans for a 90,000 square foot expansion of their Museum at 599 Oakcreek Dr. in Lincoln, Neb. The $10 Million project will be completed in two phases commencing Fall 2021. Recognized earlier this year as the #1 Attraction for Car Lovers in USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice awards, Speedway Motors Museum
Speedway Motors Named National Street Rod Association Manufacturer of the Year
Speedway Motors was named National Street Rod Association (NSRA) Manufacturer of the Year at the 52nd Annual Street Rod Nationals held in Louisville, KY. Aug. 5-8. Founded in 1970, the NSRA is the foremost street rodding organization in the country and provides leadership, guidance, and fun events for enthusiasts across the country. The Manufacturer of
Speedway Motors Launches Cover Car Contest
Speedway Motors has announced it will celebrate customers and their cars during Customer Appreciation Week, July 26-30, with giveaways and a contest to be on the cover of their Race, Street or Muscle catalog. “Customer Appreciation Week is our way of recognizing all of the hours, blood, sweat and tears our customers are putting into
Speedway Motors Promotes Four Within Company
Speedway Motors, a manufacturer, retailer and distributor of high-quality automotive parts and racing products, announced four recent promotions within the company. “Over the past year, we’ve experienced unprecedented growth,” said Betsy Grindlay, director of marketing and people operations. “As we continue to add new products and new retail and distribution centers, these promotions will help position us to
Reflecting on ‘Speedy’ Bill Smith’s Impact on the Performance Industry
I met “Speedy” Bill Smith while on a magazine assignment for a former hot rodder magazine back in April of 1999. The magazine editor called early one Monday morning… “I know you only write technical articles for the magazine but we need somebody to go interview “Speedy” Bill Smith in Lincoln, Nebraska. You are the
Speedway Motors Founder “Speedy” Bill Smith Dead at 84
Victory Lane fell silent in late May as the performance automotive community lost a pioneering racer, hot rodder and entrepreneur. “Speedy” Bill Smith, founder and owner of Speedway Motors, died May 30 at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska just weeks before his 85th birthday. He is survived by four sons, their wives, ten grandchildren, and
