Supernats operators unhappy over mayor's announcement

SALEM — The future of a summer event offering racing, vintage cars and food in Salem is undetermined.

Corey Ward and partner Brian Caiazza had a press conference Tuesday at the Stadium GM Superstore to give their side of the story.

The men ran the Steel Valley Super Nationals for four years and wanted to sign a new pact for five years with Dan Swindell, owner of Quaker City Raceway north of the city.

Swindell and Mayor Jerry Wolford last Friday announced a new alliance in which Swindell plans to offer the “Quaker City Super Nats” starting in 2010 at his racetrack.

Ward said Tuesday, “We will not have the opportunity to bring the Super Nationals event back to Salem.”

Barbara Weikart-Kuder, coordinator of the Supernats “After Party,” said, “It’s very underhanded.”

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