10/29/2006

Kids on Track for North-South Shootout Pedal Car Challenge This Weekend

Lexington, NC (October 30, 2006):  Big guns like John Blewett III and Woody Pitkat will not be the only ones to vie for dominance at the famed tri-oval at Concord Motorsport Park during the running of the 4th Annual North-South Shootout TM this weekend.  The "cap guns" of the Shootout will get their opportunity to race for the pride and prestige of a Shootout win as well. 

Rather than horsepower, these young racers will use pedal-power.  For the third year, C&C Racing Promotions proudly presents the "Little Shootout".  A handful of children ranging in age from three- to seven-years of age (depending on their size) will be invited to race vintage pedal cars on the front stretch. 

These nostalgic pedal cars are replicas of "Ole Blue" the legendary Boehler Racing #3, the Hillbilly Racing #79 being driven by Chuck Hossfeld, the #41 of Jay Hedgecock, Tim Brown's beautiful Hayes Jewelers #83, Junior Miller's Advance Auto Parts #69, and the Brady Bunch #00 driven this year by Ted Christopher.  There are also replicas of "throwback versions" of the Modifieds of L.W. Miller, Brian Pack's Sponge Bob Square Pants Tribute and the #711 dedicated to Bob Polverari's "Last Ride" at the Shootout back in 2004.  

"We are hoping to unveil the Blewett Brothers cars for the 2006 competition," said Chad Kepley of C&C Racing Promotions, car chief for the entire Little Shootout fleet. 

Children of fans and competitors alike are encouraged to participate in the event.  The "Posse" will meet at the start finish line at approximately 2:00 PM at the conclusion of the pit party on Saturday, November 4. 

The race will commence at the start/finish line and will end at a designated point a few hundred feet down the racetrack.  The racer who reaches the finish first will be declared the 3rd Annual Little Shootout winner.

Children's names are being taken to fill the nine seats that are available for the pedal car race by calling (336) 250-4383 or (508) 847-0565.  Entries for the 3rd Annual Little Shootout will be taken on the race weekend as well.  Visit the red race operations trailer located in the infield pit area or the red C&C Racing Souvenir trailer located in the grandstand area.  The spots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Children must fit inside the pedal car to participate. 

A new champion will undoubtedly be crowned as the reigning and dominating "sharp shooters" Ashley and Shawna Crowley, twin daughters of accomplished Whelen Modified Tour crew chief Kevin Crowley, have both outgrown the competition.  The Crowley Family will retire undefeated. 

The pedal car race is only one event planned for the two-day racing extravaganza that is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 3&4, 2006.  The 4th Annual North-South Shootout TM will feature the Hoosier 100.  The best Modified drivers from both north and south of the Mason-Dixon Line will battle in 100-laps of green flag racing on the famed half-mile tri-oval of Concord Motorsport Park. The popular SK-Type Modifieds will be part of the excitement with a 50-lapper of their own. The format for the fourth annual event will boast time trials, heat races, consolation and non-qualifiers event(s) for both the Modifieds and SKs.  Support divisions include a combination event for the Pro-Four Modifieds and the Four-Cylinders along with two divisions of authentic vintage racing. 

To learn more about the North-South Shootout TM log on to www.northsouthshootout.com. 

"C&C Racing Promotions is proud to continue with the tradition of the pedal car race," added Kepley. "It is definitely a crowd favorite."

Source: Dale Wolbrink/North South Shootout PR
Posted:  October 29, 2006