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KENNY WALLACE TO BE PART OF MOTORSPORTS 2011 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW
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MOTORSPORTS 2011 PRESENTED BY SEF RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW
Promoter/Organizer: Len Sammons @609.888.3618
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie Saxton @ 215.752.7797
Cell: 267.934.7286
Esaxton144@aol.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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KENNY WALLACE RETURNS TO MOTORSPORTS 2011 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW
OAKS, PA November 18, 2010 . . . Somewhat outlandish and always energetic NASCAR Nationwide racer and SPEED television personality Kenny Wallace will be greeting fans and signing autographs at the Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Race Car and Trade Show on Saturday, January 22.
The veteran racer, just finishing a full season on the Nationwide circuit also was a regular on dirt tracks across the nation driving the Jegs sponsored modified.
“Herman”, as he is known by many, is a popular part of the SPEED NASCAR Raceway television show seen before each NASCAR Sprint Cup race.
Wallace will do a full autograph session along with a session at the Coastal 181 display area where he will be signing copies of his “Inside Herman’s World” book.
In addition to his Nationwide and dirt track racing efforts, Wallace, the younger of three Wallace brothers (all involved in motor sports), has had close to 350 starts in NASCAR Sprint Cup racing. Brother Rusty is a past NASCAR Sprint Cup champion and now an important of the ESPN broadcast team. Mike Wallace continues to test his talents in NASCAR racing.
The 47-year-old racer/broadcaster has made appearances at the show in the past and he is expected to be a very popular addition to the star studded lineup of racers and personalities that will be part of the 26th annual show. David Pearson, just recently voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, will also be at the show on Saturday, January 22nd.
Additional announcements regarding appearances by national, regional and local racers and personalities will be made as the show dates, January 21-23, draw closer.
An important part of the show will be large number of area speedways that will be part of the show which means many of the local racing stars will be part of the show. Close to 250 motor sports vehicles of all types will be on display during the weekend.
Exhibit space for the show continues to fill at a record space and
everyone is reminded to be in touch with Tim Hogue to make their show
space reservations before the show has all 250,000 square feet spoken
for.
Also race teams are reminded that if they are planning to have their
race cars on display and gain some excellent exposure for their
sponsors in front of the thousands of show attendees they should be in
touch with Hogue to make arrangements. Hogue can be reached at
609.888.3618 or Tim@aarn.com.
Motors ports 2011 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuels is a Race Car
and Trade Show filling close to 250,000 square feet of the Greater
Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. The show includes appearances by
popular NASCAR racers and other national motor sports personalities,
regional and local racers along with more than 250 motorsports
vehicles on display. The show, offering just about everything
imaginable in motor sports, opens on Friday, January 21 and runs
through Sunday, January 23.
The official show website located at www.aarn.com offers up-to-date
information on the show. Additional information is available at
609.888.3618.
Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Motorsports Marketing
215.752.7797 - office
267.934.7286 - cell/text
Esaxton144@aol.com
www.saxtonsponsormarket.com
NEW SPONSOR ANNOUNCED FOR POPULAR MOTORSPORTS 2011 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW
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MOTORSPORTS 2011 PRESENTED BY SEF RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW
Promoter/Organizer: Len Sammons @609.888.3618
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie Saxton @ 215.752.7797
Cell: 267.934.7286
Esaxton144@aol.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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EXCITEMENT BUILDING FOR MOTORSPORTS 2011, NEW SPONSOR NAMED FOR SHOW
OAKS, PA November 8, 2010 . . . The excitement is building and a new sponsor name makes for even more excitement as the 26th edition of Motorsports 2011 approaches.
SEF Small Engine Fuels produced by VP Racing Fuels will be the sponsor of the three day show that is set for January 21-23, 2011 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA and the show will now officiallly carry the name of Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF.
“It is very exciting for VP to continue their long relationship with Len Sammons and his popular Motorsports show,” said Jim Kelly, VP’s Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing. “We are happy to be able to have our SEF Small Engine Fuels as the sponsor of such a great event.”
VP’s SEF is a problem solver for ethanol-laden street gas. The ethanol-free unleaded fuel is able to degrade the fuel systems in portable gasoline-powered equipment. SEF has become the choice of many Fire & Rescue departments where gas-powered emergency equipment need to start quickly.
“It really means a lot to us that a respected company like VP would agree to continue their involvement with the Motorsports show,” said show producer Len Sammons. “A great product such as SEF Small Engine Fuels will get a lot of attention from the show attendees and the show participants.”
Exhibit space for the show is going quickly and everyone is reminded to be in touch with Tim Hogue to make their show space reservations before the show is sold out.
“We are particularly impressed by the increased number of speedways and race car parts dealers that are planning to be part of the show,” said Hogue. “The success of last year‘s show back in the Philadelphia area has helped sell the space at a record pace.”
Racers wanting to have their race cars on display and gain some excellent exposure for their sponsors in front of the thousands of show attendees should be in touch with Hogue to make arrangements. Hogue can be reached at 609.888.3618 or Thogue@aarn.com.
Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuels is a Race Car and Trade Show filling close to 250,000 square feet of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. The show includes appearances by popular NASCAR racers and other national motorsports personalities, regional and local racers along with more than 250 motorsports vehicles on display. The show, offering just about everything imaginable in motorsports, opens on Friday, January 21 and runs through Sunday, January 23.
The official show website located at www.aarn.com offers up-to-date information on the show. Additional information is available at 609.888.3618.
Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Motorsports Marketing
215.752.7797 - office
267.934.7286 - cell/text
Esaxton144@aol.com
www.saxtonsponsormarket.com
CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY NEWS
Posted by: | CommentsAllentown, PA: CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Welcomes Whelen Tour Champion Bobby Santos, Young Driving Stars Kody And Tanner Swanson And Mary Etta Weld To Tonight's Show
By:Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media
The extremely popular and nationally acclaimed CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Internet Show cranks up the airwaves on Monday evening with another fabulous edition of their show on Monday evening, November 1st as they play host to another blockbuster lineup of talented racing stars and personalities who join the Gang for the fastest, funniest, and most informative racing show in the country today. The show airs from 6 to 8 PM every Monday evening on channels 103 and 137 and worldwide on the Internet. The Gang has been serving the racing world for the past eight years on the airwaves and is well noted for their well noted "theme" show format and will host the 498th edition of their show since they hit the airwaves and their 286th show since joining forces with the party channel at WALN Digital Cable and "Happy Jack" Burns on Channels 103 and 137. The Gasoline Alley Team of Ed and Steve Pados is looking forward to more of the same great format they have been following since the inception of their show back in 2002.
With this edition of the show the Gang will welcome a very diverse and talented group of driving stars and personalities who help make up the latest racing news in the world of motorsports. Joining the Gang for this edition of the show will be another pair of sensational young guns in the racing world as USAC driving stars Kody and Tanner Swanson pay the Gang a visit to talk about their 2010 racing seasons as the California hot-shoes continue their ascent into stardom. Both drivers have won in USAC competition in 2010 and Tanner won a Silver Crown event in Berlin, Michigan while Kody was triumphant in Silver Crown action at at DuQuoin. Both drivers have brilliant careers ahead of them in racing. Mary Etta Weld, the wife of legendary Hall of Fame racer and builder Kenny Weld, rejoins the Gang to talk about her late husband's driving career, the building of Weld Race cars and the infamous "Batmobile" and the early start and subsequent success of Weld Tech. With the recent interest in Weld racing cars and the appearance of "Batmobile" racing legend Gary Balough on the show, the Gang through Mrs Weld will add to the legacy of one of the greatest drivers to ever sit behind the wheel of a race car. Bobby Santos, the recently crowned champion in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, will join the Gang to talk about his great season in racing and his pairing with the famous Bob Garbarino
owned "Mystic Missile" race car team.
Miss WALN Cable Radio Vickie Kidd will join the Gang for this edition of the show.
The popular award winning TV/Internet show offers a live internet video feed to all of the Internet subscribers to view the wide assortment of the many racing videos that are played while the show is in progress and to enjoy the chat sessions with the many great personalities from within the racing community who pay the Gang a visit to discuss racing. As always, a surprise or two will be expected as the Gasoline Alley Gang continues to bring the racing community the fastest, funniest and most informed racing show on the airwaves today. All shows produced by GA Motorsports Media are carefully researched, authenticated and fully scripted to produce for our loyal sponsors, guests and racing fans the best show on the airwaves today.
CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues with its outstanding line-up of talented guests with this week's edition of the show. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com for the Audio portion and: livestream.com/walncableradio/old for the video portion. The Show is available on Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 103, and 137 and is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.
Join the Gasoline Alley broadcasting team of Ed and Steve Pados every Monday evening November 1st as they take you on a two-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.
Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@ptd.net
RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE
Jeffrey Earnhardt makes superspeedway debut at Talladega
Posted by: | CommentsArticle by Heather Baggett
Oct 29, 2010
TALLADEGA – When it comes to NASCAR and superspeedway racing the name Earnhardt has been synonymous with winning.
Dale Earnhardt, known as the Intimidator, placed his stamp on Talladega Superspeedway and Daytona International Speedway. His son Dale Earnhardt Jr. followed in his footsteps, finding victory lane at both tracks multiple times.
There is now a new generation of the Earnhardt family making his debut at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday in the Camping World Truck Series’ Mountain Dew 250.
Jeffrey Earnhardt, son of Kerry Earnhardt, grew up watching the men in his family race cars for a living. He’s now doing the same thing and has worked his way up to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. After competing in a few truck races this season, Earnhardt is now preparing for his Superspeedway debut at Talladega.
To help get his name out, Earnhardt has spent the past month in Alabama, speaking to children about fire safety and making the rounds at various civic groups. While he admitted to being a little nervous about the idea of basically living in Alabama for a month leading up to the race, Earnhardt said he’s had fun with the experience.
“At first I wasn’t real sure how it was going to go because I’ve never really done much of it,” he said. “I’ve enjoyed it. I’m really glad we did it.”
As for racing at Talladega Superspeedway, Earnhardt said he has mixed emotions entering the race weekend.
“It’s exciting and nervous at the same time,” he said. “I’ve never done it (Superspeedway racing). I’ve played it on the racing simulator. I race Talladega about every night with a bunch of online people. I do good on there or I do decent on there anyway, when I’m not getting wrecked or wrecking somebody.”
In respect to the wrecks, the real experience may not be much different than the video game. Talladega is known for spectacular crashes.
“I think it’s going to be a learning experience,” Earnhardt said. “The biggest thing at Talladega is just getting people to work with you. You can be dead last and you can be in the front in three laps. It’s a matter of who you get to work with you and who you make alliances with. It all comes down to the last lap and who stays out of the big wreck.”
The young Earnhardt said he’s gotten a lot of racing advice from his father, who also races. But when it comes to learning he’ll take advice wherever he can get it.
“My dad’s been a big help,” Earnhardt said. “My dad’s always been there from the start and really taught me a lot about being patient and just doing what your car’s capable of. That’s really the biggest thing I’ve learned in racing. If you’re patient and there at the end, you’re going to make yourself look like a lot better driver.
“A lot of other veterans in the series have helped a lot. I’ve talked to Austin Dillon; he’s been a big help to me at the races. (I take advice) from wherever I can get it. If someone’s willing to help me, I’m willing to take the advice and hear them out.”
Heather Baggett is the Sports Editor for The Daily Home
http://www.dailyhome.com
You can contact her at hbaggett@dailyhome.com
Hendrick Motorsports announces 2011 sponsors
Posted by: | CommentsDUPONT EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP
OF JEFF GORDON'S NO. 24 TEAM
NEW CONTRACT WILL TAKE HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS RELATIONSHIP INTO THIRD DECADE
CONCORD, N.C. (Oct. 28, 2010) -- Hendrick Motorsports announced today that DuPont will continue its longstanding relationship with four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon with a three-year agreement to remain a primary sponsor of the No. 24 Chevrolet team through the 2013 season.
DuPont, which has maintained a presence on Gordon's cars since his Sprint Cup debut in November 1992, will have primary paint schemes in 14 races annually beginning next season. The agreement will extend one of NASCAR's most enduring sponsor-driver relationships into its third decade.
"I can't remember what it was like to race without DuPont on board," said Gordon, 39, who with 82 Sprint Cup victories is sixth on NASCAR's all-time wins list. "We've had such an incredible ride together, and I've learned so much about how DuPont applies science and innovation to make a positive difference in the world. It means a lot to me to keep it going for at least another three seasons.
"DuPont has supported me throughout my Cup career, and I feel like we have more wins and championships ahead."
DuPont, which will have prominent brand placement on the No. 24 Chevys in every Sprint Cup race in 2011, 2012 and 2013, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports in November 2012.
"We are proud to continue our relationship with Jeff, Hendrick Motorsports and the No. 24 car. This continues to be a unique opportunity to showcase DuPont innovations," said Cynthia C. Green, chief marketing officer, DuPont. "We look forward to putting the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet on the racetrack for another three years and winning more championships with Jeff and Hendrick Motorsports."
With the exceptions of only auto manufacturer Chevrolet (1984) and tool supplier MAC Tools (1986), DuPont is Hendrick Motorsports' longest-standing corporate partner. The 2011 Sprint Cup campaign will mark the company's 19th full season with a presence on the No. 24 Chevys.
"I firmly believe Hendrick Motorsports would not be where we are today without DuPont's commitment to our company and our sport," said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. "They took a leap of faith by sponsoring Jeff and the No. 24 team back in 1992, and the relationship has been unbelievable ever since. They are terrific people, and it's extremely gratifying to continue into our 19th full season together (in 2011)."
Hendrick Motorsports and Jeff Gordon have teamed with AARP and AARP Foundation on the Drive to End Hunger, an unprecedented three-year initiative to address the growing problem of hunger among older Americans, including 6 million over the age of 60. Drive to End Hunger will be the majority sponsor of Gordon's #24 Hendrick Motorsports team in 2011, 2012 and 2013, with primary paint schemes in 22 Sprint Cup races annually. The #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevy, which will be unveiled at a later date, will race in the next three Daytona 500 events. With Gordon as its spokesperson, Drive to End Hunger will help the millions of older Americans who are facing hunger across the United States. The effort will engage the NASCAR fan base, corporations and charitable organizations via a text-to-donate program; activation at racetracks across the country; further research on the causes and consequences of hunger in older Americans; and an innovative national grant program that will provide resources to address the problem at a local level. Donations from Drive to End Hunger will benefit the hunger programs of AARP Foundation.
-source: Hendrick Motorsports
CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY NEWS
Posted by: | CommentsAllentown, PA: CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Welcomes Young Driving Stars Dylan Capello, Sammy Piazza And Clinton Mills To Tonight's Show
By:Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media
The extremely popular and nationally acclaimed CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Internet Show cranks up the airwaves on Monday evening with another fabulous edition of their show on Monday evening, October 25th as they play host to another blockbuster lineup of talented racing stars and personalities who join the Gang for the fastest, funniest, and most informative racing show in the country today. The show airs from 6 to 8 PM every Monday evening on channels 103 and 137 and worldwide on the Internet. The Gang has been serving the racing world for the past eight years on the airwaves and is well noted for their well noted "theme" show format and will host the 497th edition of their show since they hit the airwaves and their 285th show since joining forces with the party channel at WALN Digital Cable and "Happy Jack" Burns on Channels 103 and 137. The Gasoline Alley Team of Ed and Steve Pados is looking forward to more of the same great format they have been following since the inception of their show back in 2002.
With this edition of the show the Gang will welcome a very diverse and talented group of driving stars and personalities who help make up the latest racing news in the world of motorsports. Joining the Gang for this edition of the show will be a couple of young guns in the racing world as 14 year old Arizona hot shoe Dylan Capello and Garden State based racing talent Sammy Piazza will interview to talk racing. Capello is known as the "Hitman" and will talk about his great season in racing in the Arizona Modified Midget Association as well as he being chosen by the famous Nine Racing Team to race for them on Turkey Night at Irwindale in their Ford Focus race car. The "Italian Stallion" Sammy Piazza rejoins the show to talk about his resounding triumph at the Eastern States Sportsman event at the OCFS on Saturday evening and his focus on racing for the 2011 racing season. "The Monster" Clinton Mills joins the Gang to talk about his fabulous run at the OCFS Weekend as he went from 36th starting spot to capture a strong runner-up performance and accomplishing the mission with his low budget, hard working race team.
Miss WALN Cable Radio Vickie Kidd will join the Gang for this edition of the show.
The popular award winning TV/Internet show offers a live internet video feed to all of the Internet subscribers to view the wide assortment of the many racing videos that are played while the show is in progress and to enjoy the chat sessions with the many great personalities from within the racing community who pay the Gang a visit to discuss racing. As always, a surprise or two will be expected as the Gasoline Alley Gang continues to bring the racing community the fastest, funniest and most informed racing show on the airwaves today. All shows produced by GA Motorsports Media are carefully researched, authenticated and fully scripted to produce for our loyal sponsors, guests and racing fans the best show on the airwaves today.
CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues with its outstanding line-up of talented guests with this week's edition of the show. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com for the Audio portion and: livestream.com/walncableradio/old for the video portion. The Show is available on Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 103, and 137 and is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.
Join the Gasoline Alley broadcasting team of Ed and Steve Pados every Monday evening October 25th as they take you on a two-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.
Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@ptd.net
RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE
Sweet to make Nationwide debut at Gateway
Posted by: | CommentsNASCAR Official Release
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Braun Racing, which was recently acquired by Turner Motorsports, announced USAC star and Camping World Truck Series driver Brad Sweet will make his Nationwide Series debut Saturday at Gateway International Raceway.
The 24-year-old will pilot the No. 11 Toyota in the series' final visit to the 1.25-mile St. Louis-based oval.
Sweet drives for Kasey Kahne Racing and he's eighth in the USAC national Midget championship point standings. He has made eight Truck Series starts for Stringer Motorsports.
Sweet made a name for himself driving USAC Midgets and Sprint cars for KKR before making his Truck debut at Phoenix in 2009. Sweet has claimed such prestigious wins as the Belleville Midget Nationals, the Knoxville Midget Nationals and both the Sprint car and Midget "Four Crown Nationals" at Eldora Speedway during his open-wheel racing career. In 2009, he was the runner-up in the USAC national Midget championship.
Sweet will make the transition into Nationwide with the continued guidance and support of Kahne, who is now not just his owner but his teammate as well.
The young driver is excited to have the opportunity to make the jump into Nationwide.
"I'm looking forward to making my Nationwide Series debut," Sweet said. "I'm really looking forward to taking the next step in my racing career. I would like to thank everyone at Great Clips, Braun Racing and Turner Motorsports for this opportunity."
Doug Stringer, owner of Stringer Motorsports, is proud to see his young driver moving up the NASCAR ranks and into Nationwide.
"I think that this is a great opportunity for Brad to showcase his talents at the next level. Having watched his progress in the Truck Series for the last two seasons, I am excited to watch him make his Nationwide Series debut this weekend."
