This message was edited on
February 09, 2011 at
05:14:54 PM by stevenblakesley
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
USAC WESTERN STATES TO BE
REPRESENTED AT AUTORAMA
SACRAMENTO,
CALIFORNIA (February 9, 2011) – USAC Western States will team up with Calistoga Speedway
and the Golden State King of the West Sprint Car Series for a motorsports-themed
booth at the 61st Sacramento Autorama at Cal Expo this weekend.The display will be located in building C at
the popular classic car event.
Race fans
who visit the USAC Western States booth will have the opportunity to win
tickets to either the USAC Western Classic Racing Series opener at Chico on March 11 or the “Louie Vermeil
Classic” at Calistoga Speedway on Labor Day weekend.Both races will feature USAC Sprints and
Midgets in action, with the Chico event recently named the “John
Padjen Classic” in honor of the well-respected motorsports promoter.
Saturday
night, from 6 – 9 p.m. race fans will have the opportunity to meet with and get
autographs from 2010 USAC Western Sprint Car Series champion Tony Hunt.On Friday night, the King of the West will
have its young stars Kyle Larson and Zach Zimmerly available for autographs.
The
interactive racing display will include televisions playing racing highlights,
the King of the West showcar, the Walt Ross #56 vintage Sprint Car, and the
Metal Works-sponsored #56 pavement Sprint Car driven by Tony Hunt to the
championship in 2010.
Complete
2011 racing schedules for all the USAC Western States divisions will be
available as well as an informational brochure outlining the new USAC Western
Classic Racing Series “A Tribute to NARC”.
Potential
Competitors who are planning to attend the Autorama are encouraged to visit the
USAC Western States booth to talk with series officials and learn more about the
series.
The USAC
Western Classic Racing Series kicks off its 16 race slate on March 11 with the
“John Padjen Classic” at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif.The race is part of the prestigious “Mini Gold Cup” weekend with
USAC/BCRA Midgets also on the Friday night card, and the World of Outlaws
slated to race on Saturday night.
The
Autorama is one of California’s oldest and largest car shows with
more than 450 classic cars taking over the California State Fairgrounds for
three days.The show runs Friday through
Sunday
Race fans
can order their tickets in advance now for the “John Padjen Classic” on March
11 by calling (530) 350-7275.All
pre-orders will include a commemorative West Capitol Raceway general admission
ticket from 31 years ago while supplies last.This rare souvenir is only available in limited quantities so fans are
encouraged to order tickets now.
Silver
Dollar Speedway is online at www.silverdollarspeedway.com
More
information on the USAC Western Classic Racing Series is available on Facebook
at keywords “USAC Western Classic Racing Series”.The United States Auto Club is online at www.usacracing.comThe USAC Western States is available at www.usacwesternstates.com with contact information and the
latest news.
Potential
sponsors and competitors can contact Tommy Hunt at the USAC Western office for
more information.Tommy can be reached
at (916) 864-8722.
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