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Fiberglass for First Plastic Sports Car Developed in Connecticut 65 Years Ago

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Post published:April 21, 2015
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Naugatuck, CT - Bill Tritt and his company Glasspar were growing in the fiberglass boat business by leaps and bounds, and while the bulk of their business was always boats…

Automobile Industry Started in Hartford in 1891

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Post published:February 17, 2015
Post category:Blog

New Britain, CT - “Hartford does not claim to have made the first automobile but does claim to have started the automotive industry,” This statement was made by pioneer auto…

Scene from Opening Day at the Thompson Speedway, May 26, 1940

Historic Racing Returns to Thompson Speedway’s Oval Track May 13-16

Post author:Media
Post published:January 28, 2015
Post category:Blog

Thompson, CT - The 2015 season will mark the 75th anniversary of Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, so it is fitting that it would also see the return of historic racing…