Lexington, NC (October 21, 2007): It was announced recently
that C&C Racing Promotions has secured backing for the 5th
Annual John Blewett III Memorial North-South Shootout from two
very prominent corporations. Town & Country Ford, a subsidiary
of Sonic Automotive, Inc., has signed on as the presenting
sponsor of the Modified portion of the prestigious event. A
similar agreement has been reached with Wirtgen America, Inc. of
Nashville, TN, for the accompanying East-West Supermodified
Shootout.
The 5th Annual John Blewett III
Memorial North-South Shootout presented by Town & Country Ford
is scheduled for November 2&3, 2007 at Concord Motorsport Park
in Concord, NC. The best Modified drivers from both north and
south of the Mason-Dixon will do battle in 100-laps of green
flag racing on the famed half-mile tri-oval while the best
Supermodified competitors in North America will vie for
prominence in the inaugural 50-lap Wirtgen America East-West
Supermodified Shootout. The popular SK-Type Modifieds will be
part of the excitement with a 50-lapper of their own. The format
for the fifth annual event will also include time trials, heat
races, consolation race(s) and non-qualifiers event(s) for the
Modifieds, Supermodifieds and SK-Type Modifieds. Support
divisions include Crate SK-Type Modifieds, Four-Cylinder stock
cars, and Vintage Modifieds. A complete schedule of events is
available at
www.north-southshootout.com
Town & Country Ford will serve as
the title sponsor for the headlining Modifieds. Known throughout
the Charlotte (NC) area for their superior pricing, selection,
and customer service, Town & Country will play an integral part
of the race weekend festivities. Fans will be invited to check
out several brand new Ford vehicles that will be on display on
the midway during the event. Visit Town & Country’s
comprehensive website at
www.townandcountryford.com. Sonic Automotive, Inc., one the
largest automotive retailers in the United States, is owned by
Bruton Smith. Smith also owns and operates Lowe’s Motor
Speedway.
“This has major significance here locally,” said Promoter
Charles Kepley of Lexington, NC. “Town & Country Ford is a
respected company in the Concord/Charlotte area and their
involvement will bring a tremendous amount of exposure to the
event and its proud competitors.”
In similar news, C&C Racing
Promotions has reached an agreement with Wirtgen America, Inc.
to present the first annual East-West Supermodified Shootout.
The company also serves as the title sponsor for the
International Supermodified Association (ISMA), whose
competitors will play a major role in the outcome of this
first-ever event.
Wirtgen America, the world leader in
asphalt recycling and base stabilization equipment, has been a
mainstay in racing for many years. The company’s marketing
strategy has utilized motorsports successfully for nearly 20
years, traditionally in the open-wheel ranks including
associations with Mark Kinser and Danny Lasoski in the World of
Outlaws.
Wirtgen America, Inc., headquartered
in Nashville, TN, is the world’s largest manufacturer of
pavement milling machines; offering a full line of asphalt and
concrete milling machines/profilers, hot and cold recyclers, and
mixers for the pavement recycling and reconstruction industries.
Wirtgen America products are available through a network of
representatives and dealers throughout North America.
“To be affiliated with an esteemed
corporation that also has been instrumental in the development
of open-wheel racing is truly a privilege,” said continued
Kepley. “We are honored that a company with such a rich racing
tradition recognizes the significance of the John Blewett III
Memorial East-West Supermodified Shootout.”
November 2&3, 2007 marks the fifth
anniversary of the North-South Shootout. This milestone marks
more than just a passage of time, it is a celebration of racing
excellence and an homage to a racing tradition. It will be a
grand anniversary celebration with the Modifieds, Supermodifieds
and SK-Type Modifieds.
The North-South Shootout and the
East-West Supermodified Shootout are registered trademarks of
C&C Racing Promotions.
Source: Dale Wolbrink/racinpr@aol.com
Posted:
October 22, 2007
