SYDNEY SHOWGROUND BOOK CELEBRATION, SUNDAY, JUNE 9, AT THE ROYALE
A celebration of the release of the long awaited book “Ghosts in the Bull Pens” incorporating the historical retrospective of the Sydney Showground will be held on the site of the world famous speedway on Sunday, June 9, 2013 commencing at 1PM.
The gathering will take place at PJ Gallagher's Hotel featuring a static display of some of the vintage cars and bikes that raced at the historic Royale.
Contributors to the 520 page coffee table edition – including some of the biggest names in the history of the venue – have been invited, while the day is open to all who were a part or just remember the great days of the Sydney Showground.
The afternoon of nostalgia will conclude at 5PM. Race footage from days gone by will be screened during the afternoon's activities.
It will be a day to remember “the way we were” and what the hallowed Sydney Showground meant to so many people for so many decades.
“Ghosts in the Bull Pens” was co-authored by Tony Loxley and highly respected historian Dennis Newlyn and was produced through the facilities of Sydney company Printciple Source Pty Ltd.
“I am delighted we can have a gathering at the very ground that was the mecca of Australian speedway for decades as it is very fitting in keeping with this landmark publication,” Printciple Source Managing Director, Jeff Hosnell said.
“As far back as early 2012 we spoke with representatives from the Entertainment Quarter to host this day at this very special place. I want the speedway fraternity to embrace the occasion and take the opportunity to once again visit the historic Sydney Showground,” Tony Loxley stated.
“The book celebration also represents a “back to the Sydney Showground” tribute and nostalgia trip down memory lane for those who were there every Saturday night to see speedway racing that was excitement and entertainment plus. It was a time in my life I know I will never forget and this book really captures everything the great arena was for speedway fans and competitors,” Newlyn explained.
This historic book will be available for purchase, while if you have already bought a copy, bring it along for the authors and celebrities to sign.
There are also specially printed “Ghosts in the Bull Pens” T-Shirts, as well as a full range of speedway hard cover editions, including “Liverpool City Raceway – the Place of Pace 1967 – 1989” and “Just One More” (The Speedway Photography of Bill Meyer), which can be purchased on the day.
Food and beverage available.
WHAT: Celebration of “Ghosts in the Bull Pens” book release.
WHERE: PJ Gallagher's Irish Pub, EQ, Sydney Showground, Moore Park, I Bent Street, Moore Park, NSW., 2012.
WHEN: Sunday, June 9, 1pm – 5pm.
