Our single "One Foot In, One Foot Out" is now in regular rotation on Sirius Radio Channel 29 Punk.

You can request the song and others at the Sirius website: http://www.sirius.com/punk

All publicity inquiries should be emailed to our publicist, Clint Weiler, at clintweiler@verizon.net

 

American Speedway Slay With Their Ship Of Fools

Everyone has a friend that at some point "forces" you to check out a new band that they love. Usually it's crap, but you go because that's what friends do. After succumbing to peer pressure, I was +1 to check out a new band in Philly…And I was blown away. AMERICAN SPEEDWAY flat out, rocked The Khyber. They play hi-powered, hi-energy rock'n'roll and I had a smile on my face for the full 30 minute set. I picked up a copy of their new debut release Ship of Fools (It's vinyl only, but comes packaged with the cd and the vinyl - a cool touch) and after 3 listens it cemented the fact that I needed to see them again. Luckily they were playing the following night in nearby West Chester opening for Electric Frankenstein at Rex's.

The crowd at this show was much more aware of American Speedway, as the band is from nearby suburb Royersford, PA. This show had full sing-a-longs from the crowd and some fist-pumping goodness. There's definitely some Supersuckers-esque moments in their music that I truly enjoy, even some AC/DC, The Bronx and Motorhead. If you like fast paced music with subject matter including driving fast, fighting, using a banned white substance, more fighting, more drinking and America, you'll be very happy!

The Ship of Fools are heading to California for some shows in early February! Check them out at their myspace page. You can buy the album at their myspace page and/or at iTunes.

American Speedway has a new officai website. Check it out often as we'll be adding goodies only available over there.

AmericanSpeedwayRocks.com

AMERICAN SPEEDWAY featured on WNHU 88.7 radio. and made the top ten list. go hear to listen and request AMERICAN SPEEDWAY.
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thank you all for making us number 1 for the week!!! keep calling in and requesting us. thanks for all the support. thanks to all our fans.

Well, we went into the studio to record our first full length album this Memorial Day weekend and I figured I'd put up some really shitty camera phone pictures of the day.
Enjoy.

Here are Cali's drums. 16 microphones.



Mikey setting shit up in the control room or whatever it's called. He's a force.


Billy and Johnny's ROCK MAKERS!


Here's Johnny's self portrait as he lays down scratch guitar tracks. Those are headphones on my head.


What every rock star needs on recording day: Pabst, wallet, coins, gum, keys, allergy eye drops, snot rag.


Mike tuning up Billy's bass with some crazy old strobe tuner.


Here's Billy, laying down all his good takes.


Cali is all tuckered out.


A little artwork for inspiration. "Now show me on the bear where the bad man touched you."

American Speedway- music band, 3.5 stars (review)
Source: http://www.xanga.com/jleeai


A local band cranked it up at the French Quarter Bistro located on Main St. in Royersford area on Saturday, May 20, 2007. Former Red Tops, Johnny Griswold and Bill Angry ripped their guitars, collaborating with drummer, Chris Callahan and Michael Thursby (who quotes his position as being 'pick string rock machine #2'), in their newly formed band called 'American Speedway'. The four month old crew kicked started their second gig with blazing sounds of pure American, fast paced, hard core rock and roll to a good number of friends and fans, pleasuring them with their rising vibrations of rage and spiritual heat. The music mob definitely fed their audience, a taste of their originality and chaotic entertainment, expressing their way of fun in a 'roaring' song performance.

Though this type of music may not be my top choice in hearing, I must admit this is by far the best journalism experience I've encountered within the past two years. The guys were great, open and friendly, making my first journey into writing music reviews, an unforgettable one with their humorous and comical personalities. I look forward to meeting up with them again for another chat and fun any day.

You can catch the bad boy quartet performing on June 1st at the Railroad Street Pub in Linfield, PA at 10 pm. For further information about the group and hearing their featured songs, "Runaway Train", "American Speedway" and more, you may visit their band website at www.myspace.com/americanspeedway. Let me add that the music playing on their site does not do any justice to the level of impact when hearing it LIVE; wherefore, I encourage interested listeners to motivate their bodies to American Speedway's live performances (and yes, it's a must).

Here are some pictures from the French Quarter Bistro show.