10/31/2003

NORTH-SOUTH SHOOTOUT EARNS A BLUE RIBBON WITH SIGNING OF NEW SPONSORS

Lexington, NC:  It was announced late Halloween night that C&C Racing Promotions, promoter of the inaugural North-South Shootout, has secured backing from two very prominent corporate entities.  Pabst Brewing Co. of San Antonio, TX and Big Show Foods, Inc. of Louisburg, NC each have committed their support to the most anticipated short-track race of the 2003 season. 

A stellar field of Modified competitors from both north and south of the Mason-Dixon Line is in place for the historic two-day Modified event scheduled for November 7&8, 2003 at Concord Motorsports Park in Concord, NC.  The first Annual North-South Shootout presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer will be highlighted by the John Boy & Billy Spring Water 100.

"John Boy and Billy are icons in the south," said race promoter, Charles Kepley. "They have done a lot for the sport of auto racing and entertainment in general.  We couldn't be more excited about the affiliation with those boys, their company, and the long-time sponsors, Pabst Blue Ribbon." 

Pabst Blue Ribbon is the flagship beer of the Pabst Brewing Co. of San Antonio, TX.  "Since 1844, the original Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer has used the choicest of nature's products to provide its prized flavor."  Today it is known as a great beer at a great value.

Much like what C&C has in for store for racers and fans, great racing at a great value.  Affordable collectible tickets for the inaugural North-South Shootout presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon are now available.  Tickets for reserved top-row seats with spacious stadium seating can be purchased for only $50.  Reserved or general grandstand admission seating is only $35 with general admission for children priced at $25.  All tickets are good for both days.

Big Show Foods, Inc., through their new product, John Boy & Bill Spring Water, will present 100-laps of green flag racing as the bad boys of the north take on the good ol' boys of the South to determine who is the best in Modified racing. The event, a throwback of sorts, is guaranteed to provide the very best that Modified racing has to offer.  Newly crowned Featherlite Modified Series champion Todd Szegedy, John Blewett III, Eddie Flemke, Jr., and Ted Christopher will be joined by the best of the best in Northern Modified racing.

The southern contingent will include the likes of 2003 S.M.A.R.T. Champion L.W. Miller, Jay Hedgecock, Junior Miller, Earl Baker, Bobby Hutchens, and many more.  For a complete roster visit www.northsouthshootout.com.  Joining the Tour-type Modifieds will be three ultra-competitive support divisions featuring Flat Head Modifieds, Four-Cylinders and Pro Trucks plus the always-entertaining Vintage Modifieds. 

Listen to the John Boy & Billy Big Show between 6 AM-10 AM (Eastern Time) daily on local affiliates nationwide for more information on the first Annual North-South Shootout presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer.  Visit www.thebigshow.com to check for a station in your area.

The pit gates of Concord Motorsports Park will swing open at 9:00 AM on Friday, November 7, 2003 with the grandstands opening at noon.  Practice for all division will be held in rotation from 12:00 to 4:00 PM.  Qualifying action gets underway on Friday at 6:00 PM with Modified time trials.  All full-day of practice kicks-off race day activities for the 1st Annual North-South Shootout presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon on Saturday.  Once again pit gates open at 9:00 AM and grandstand admission scheduled for noon.  The action heats up again on Saturday, November 8th at approximately 5:00 PM.  The John Boy & Bill Modified 100 is expected to go green at approximately 9:00 PM.   

Billy James and John Isley are John Boy and Billy, creators of The Big Show, a radio powerhouse originating in Charlotte, NC, and syndicated in 111 markets across 23 states. The Big Show is a unique and successful mix of upscale good ol' boy humor, classic rock and roll (or in some markets, country music), celebrity interviews and a dizzying array of characters delivered via side-splitting radio skits.  The Big Show's relationship with NASCAR dates back to 1988, when John Boy and Billy struck up a friendship with Rusty Wallace. Today, The Big Show is on the call-in list for NASCAR Winston Cup winners every Monday. (Information provided courtesy of www.bigfoods.com).

For interesting information about Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer visit the History page of www.pabst.com.  For more information on the North-South Shootout visit www.northsouthshootout.com or call C&C Racing Promotions at (800) 237-2536.

Sources:  Dale Wolbrink/North vs. South Shootout PR
Posted:  November 1, 2003