2008 Atlantic City Motorsports Show

The Checkered Flag Auction results are still being tallied. Preliminary reports show that donations to the 2008 auction to benefit The RAACE Foundation rose to over $8,000 and still counting.

The top dollar items included: a 1/16th scale diecast GMP 1965 sprint car autographed by AJ Foyt which went for $275, a race used piece of sheet metal from Carl Edwards No. 60 Busch car at $300, a 1/43rd scale diecast 1955 modified autographed by Mario Andretti raised $155, Butlerbuilt’s barstool from the movie "Cars" premier was a bargain at $155.00, and a burly piece of race used Tony Stewart sheet metal recorded a sound $205 donation.

"The RAACE Foundation or The Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere launched its 2008 fundraising campaign at Motorsports 2008 entitled 'The RAACE to $2,000,000' and those funds donated by Ron Hubscher and his team are a great start" says Outreach Director Brad Brickel.

"Reaching the goal is very important to The RAACE Foundation as 60% of the funds we raise in The RAACE to $2,000,000 will go back into local Child Advocacy Centers for use on their own awareness materials. The other 40% will be used by The RAACE Foundation to continue its awareness campaign at race tracks, trade shows and other motorsports events throughout the country," Brickel added.

"Child Advocacy Centers (CAC’s) are child-friendly facilities where child victims of maltreatment may be interviewed, undergo medical examinations, and receive therapy. A CAC coordinates medical, law enforcement, social services, prosecution, mental health, and victim advocacy resources which work together in the investigation, treatment, management and prosecution of child abuse cases. The main goal of any CAC is to ensure that children are not re-victimized by the very system designed to protect them," says Victoria Brooks, Programs and Services Director at The RAACE Foundation.

The RAACE Foundation celebrating its fourth anniversary wants to acknowledge all of the companies, race teams and drivers which contributed to the 2008 Checkered Flag Auction. They appreciate your continued support and would like to announce that once again the 2009 Checkered Flag Auction will benefit The RAACE Foundation. It will take courage, determination and the efforts of many like those at Motorsports 2008 to make a difference in the fight against child sexual abuse.

The RAACE Foundation needs your continued support, because it is the right thing to do. To make a donation of services, event tickets, vacation packages; race used helmets, driver suits, or sheet metal; autographed memorabilia or collectible merchandise to the 2009 Checkered Flag Auction to benefit The RAACE Foundation contact Ron Hubscher at 609-575-8138 anytime.

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The RAACE Foundation (Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere) is a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to fighting the epidemic of child sexual abuse by raising public awareness.

An estimated 39 million survivors of child sexual abuse exist in America today. Statistics indicate that 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys are sexually abused before the age of 18. In 90% of reported cases, the abuser is someone the child knows and trusts.

By bringing to light the prevalence of child sexual abuse, The RAACE Foundation hopes to lessen the social stigma associated with addressing this troubling and destructive social issue. Only when the problem of sexual abuse is faced openly can we hope to protect our children. For more information on The RAACE Foundation, please visit www.raace.org or call 1-800-755-KIDS.

Until Every Child Is Safe our Race has No Finish Line!

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One of the hugely popular attractions during the show was the Friday morning (January 18th) stage show featuring Kenny Wallace and Kenny Schrader responding to questions from the large number of fans on hand.
In the always popular U.S. Tobacco Ms. Motorsports contest Miss Tiffany Skias, an 18-year-old Millersville, PA University student, was the winner.

Representing the Skias family the Math Education major was a popular winner in the 23rd edition of the Ms. Motorsports contest.
The 5’2”, 102 pound beauty, making just her first try in the contest, resides in Wernersville, Pa and is the daughter of 270cc/600cc Micro Sprint racer Pete Skias. Her grandfather, Chris Skias, was a popular Modified stock car racer at the old Reading, PA Fairgrounds Speedway.

Tiffany was a rookie racer in 270 Micro Sprints at Linda’s Speedway in Jonestown, PA. “I am working my way up. I was able to get a third place finish for my best effort in 2007, “said Skias. “We are looking at running other tracks this season in addition to Linda’s.”

Her favorite driver is her boyfriend, Cody Darrah, who is also an outstanding Micro racing talent.
Other hobbies for the new Ms. Motorsports include dancing and cheerleading.

“I am very excited about winning and really looking forward to representing the show at personal appearances throughout the season,” Skias said. “I would love it if this could lead to other career opportunities in the sport.”
Skias also took first place honors in the Swimwear competition.

First runner-up was Alyssa Sharman with Loralyn Brinster taking second runner-up honors.
Lindsay Clynne was named Miss Congeniality.

Most Photogenic honors went to Clara Henson while Sportswear honors went to Lindsay Clynne giving her top honors in two divisions of competition.

Tiffany Skias earned $1,500 in cash as Ms Motorsports along with $500 from FantaSea Resorts for her win in the Swimwear competition. In addition she took home a Design 500 jacket and a poster deal, worth $1,000, courtesy of Area Auto Racing News.
Long time Ms. Motorsports Master of Ceremonies Ernie Saxton announced his retirement from that position after 22 years on the job.

“It was time,” said Saxton. “I have had a wonderful time MCing the event. I have met a lot of wonderful young ladies and really got a kick out of entertaining the show attendees. However my duties with the Promoter’s Summit and my show public relations work just does not allow me the amount of time needed to do a proper job.

“Don’t get me wrong, I am not leaving the show I am just devoting my efforts to other areas. The Ms. Motorsports pageant is in good hands with new MC Shane Andrews.”

Saxton was presented with a plaque recognizing his 22 years of service.

The three day show, Friday thru Sunday, at the A.C. Convention Center offered more than two dozen seminars covering a variety of subjects,

Special “Best of Show” awards were presented to:
* Vintage Car Club Display - Harmony Speedway
* Drag Racing Display - Screamin’ Insanity Funny Car
* Quarter Midget Display - Phoenix Raceway, Phoenixville, PA
* Speedway Display - New Egypt, NJ Speedway
* Race Car Display - Steve Smith RAACE Foundation
* Open Cockpit Car - Frankie Herr
* Stock Car - Jeff Strunk’s #126 in Gold Rush Trailer booth
* Commercial Booth - Radical Design Group
* Vintage Stock Car - Ferraiulo Brothers No. 73 Modified
* Vintage Open Cockpit Car - Van May car as part of Eastern Museum of Auto Racing.

In the Sunday afternoon Big Wheel racing competition Ethan Bill won in the 3-4 year old division, Jacob Mueller was tops in the 5-6 year olds and Tyler Massie took home the victory in the 7-9 year old division.

“We had a lot of our exhibitors tell us that it was a great show. There was a lot of sales activity for the vendors,” said show organizer Len Sammons. “We are already well underway with our plans for the 2009 show and information will be announced in the near future.”

Motorsports 2008 presented by VP Racing Fuels is scheduled for January 17-19, 2009 with the SoBe Life Water Indoor racing events set for January 17-18.
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MEDIA NOTE: On behalf of all of us involved in presenting Motorsports 2008 please accept our thanks for your great support. We will be in touch with you soon with news about 2009. THANK YOU.
Ernie Saxton

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The atmosphere of the gathering was upbeat with a lot of idea sharing going on amongst the attendees representing tracks and organizations in 13 different states.

“We feel it was a great first time event. We had good reviews from the attendees,” said Summit organizer Ernie Saxton. “We can see some areas that we need to change. There were suggestions made by attendees that will help us in our planning for next year. It was exciting to see the exchange of information that went on between attendees and the various experts that served on the various panels.”

There was a lot of participation by attendees as they filled their Promoter’s Summit notebooks and asked the long list of seminar presenters many, many questions.

NASCAR, ASA, WSIB Insurance, K&K Insurance and VP Racing Fuels sponsored hospitality events that offered networking opportunities.

Keynote speakers were Dennis Huth of ASA and Jim Hunter of NASCAR. Both spoke on the state of the short track auto racing industry and responded to questions by attendees.

Some of the subjects included during the two day Summit included:
“It’s easier to steal a good idea than to think it up yourself.”
“A racer’s viewpoint.”
“Working with the media.”
“Race track legal issues”
“Community Relations.”
“Track Management Software Program.”
“Promoters Speak.”
And more.

Plans for the 2009 edition of the Promoter’s Summit are already on the drawing board with new subjects to be covered and other activities to be added. Vendor space will be offered for companies interested in reaching the Summit attendees. Additional information on the Promoter’s Summit is available by contacting Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or at Esaxton144@aol.com.
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NEWS FROM
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SPONSORSHIP SEMINAR
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FREE SPONSORSHIP SEMINAR AND $5,000 SPONSORSHIP CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT SET FOR MOTORSPORTS 2008

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ January 12, 2008 . . . A lucky racer will walk off with a $5,000 sponsorship package at Ernie Saxton’s FREE sponsorship seminar being presented at the Motorsports 2008 Race Car Show presented by VP Racing Fuels.
The seminar is set for 12:30 pm on Sunday, January 20th at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
“More than 150 entries were received for the contest,” said Saxton. “There were entries from as far off as California. And I will tell you that the judges had a tough time deciding the winner. There was some excellent sponsorship proposals submitted.”
The winner of the contest will be announced at the FREE seminar and he or she will walk off with $4,000 in cash courtesy of Chad Sinon/BPG Racing and Joe Bertothy. The winner will be required to carry their name/logo on their race car for the 2008 season.
In addition the winner will receive a $250 package of photo cards courtesy of Racerboy Marketing/Chris Budihas Photography, a custom paint job for a racer’s helmet compliments of Four Star Lettering/Brian Hirthler and a sponsorship package that includes telephone consultation from Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Just added to the list of prizes is the creation of a racer’s website courtesy of Radical Design Group, LLC/Jay Dugan. That is an award winning graphic design and lettering studio specializing in the motorsports industry. The company is located in Hamilton, New Jersey.
The FREE seminar will give attendees the basics in sponsorship marketing.
“It is not possible to teach attendees everything they need to know in such a short period of time but we will at least get them headed in the right direction,” said Saxton. “We will talk about creating the proposal, finding the potential sponsor, what to offer the sponsor, how to get the media involved and so much more.”
This will be the 23rd year that Saxton has offered the FREE seminar as part of the show.
Saxton will also offer a very special price on a sponsorship marketing kit that includes generic proposals, a DVD on creating proposals, the outstanding Andrew Waite book titled “Winning Sponsorship, “A Hodgepodge of Sponsorship Tips,” contracts, and a one year subscription to Saxton’s Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News. Orders will have to be placed at the seminar and credit cards will be accepted.
Ernie Saxton is considered an expert on the subject of sponsorship marketing and offers sponsorship representation and sponsorship consulting services. He can he reached at 215.752.7797 or by e-mail at Esaxton144@aol.com.
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NEWS FROM MOTORSPORTS 2008 PRESENTED BY VP RACING FUELS
“THE MID-WINTER MOTORSPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA”, PROMOTER’S SUMMIT
AND THE GAMBLERS CLASSIC INDOOR AUTO RACING EVENTS
EVENT ORGANIZER: Len Sammons @ 609.888.3618
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
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NASCAR WILL HAVE A MAJOR PRESENCE AT MOTORSPORTS 2008 RACE CAR SHOW PRESENTED BY VP RACING FUELS

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ January 11, 2008 . . . NASCAR, considered the premier sanctioning organization in motorsports, will have a major presence in the huge Motorsports 2008 Race Car Show presented by VP Racing Fuels. The show, filling close to 300,000 square feet of the Atlantic City Convention Center, opens at noon on January 18th and continues through until 5 pm Sunday, January 20th.
The NASCAR display will cover 3,000 square feet of the show. It is the first time in a number of years that the Daytona Beach, Florida based sanctioning organization has been part of the show and it is the first time that they have taken a major role in the 23 year history of the show.
“We are honored to have NASCAR participating in Motorsports 2008 with such an expansive display,” said event promoter Len Sammons. “While they are a leader in the motorsports industry, their effort shows they are still working hard to promote racing at the grassroots level.”
All of the NASCAR developmental series will be represented in the display with eight different race cars.
Included in the display will be the “new” spec engine that will be legal in both the Camping World Series and both Whelen Modified Tours.
Ted Marsh’s Camping World Series car will be on display along with Jeff Earnhardt’s DEI Camping World Series car along with the No. 84 Camping World Series car. All will have the new spec engine while Marsh’s Camping World car will have the new composite body.
There will be two Whelen Tour Modified cars that run in the Northern Series.
The Whelen All-American Series will be represented by a Chad Sinon owned BPG Racing Modified that is driven at NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway by Duane Howard. In addition there will be a NASCAR Late Model stock car.
Topping off the display will be Andrew Ranger’s NASCAR Canadian Tire Series entry. Ranger is the 2007 champion.
Several key people from NASCAR will be on hand at the display and participating in the two day Promoter’s Summit that will be part of the big motorsports weekend. Representing NASCAR will be Brett Bodine, Bob Duvall, Richard Buck, Chad Little and a number of other key personnel.
Jim Hunter, Vice President of Corporate Communications for NASCAR, will be delivering a “State of the Sport” presentation at the Promoter’s Summit. Hunter is a huge supporter of short track auto racing.
Anyone looking for hotel rooms for the show weekend can check in at the show website which can be found at www.aarn.com or telephone ACCentral room reservations at 1-866.790.9934. There are still some good rates available for the big motorsports weekend that includes Motorsports 2008, the SoBe Life Water Gambler’s Classic Indoor races and Promoter’s Summit.
Complete information on tickets and event schedules is available at www.aarn.com or telephone 609.888.3618.
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CATCH THE GLEN AT ATLANTIC CITY MOTORSPORTS SHOW
Lindsay Clynne Will Represent WGI in Ms. Motorsports 2008 Pageant
Race Tickets Will Be On Sale at The Show

Watkins Glen, NY (January 09, 2008) – Watkins Glen International will join a wide variety of automotive exhibiters at the 23rd Annual Motorsports Racing Car Show being held at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ, January 18-20, 2008. The historic road course will feature its NASCAR Nationwide Series show car as well as one from the IndyCar® Series at its display. Lindsay Clynne, a regular national anthem singer at The Glen, will represent WGI in the Ms. Motorsports 2008 pageant on Saturday, January 19.

Fans that visit the WGI display will have several ways to feed their need for racing. First, they can get up-close and personal with the #33 Camping World show car driven by Kevin Harvick and Cale Gale in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the #7 Motorola Andretti Green Racing IndyCar Series show car driven by Danica Patrick. Second, they can hop into one of two racing simulators and challenge the twists and turns of The Glen just like their favorite NASCAR driver. Third, they can pick-up the most up-to-date information about The Glen and speak to several WGI staff members about the upcoming season. Finally, Ms. Motorsports 2008 contestant Lindsay Clynne will make appearances throughout the weekend. The booth will be open to fans 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Friday, January 18, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Saturday, January, 19, and 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 20. Fans will be able to find the booth just inside the main entrance. The price of admission at the show is $15 for a one-day pass and $34 for a weekend pass.

Lindsay Clynne is no stranger to the spot light as she has regularly performed “The Star Spangled Banner” and “O’ Canada” during pre-race ceremonies at The Glen since 2002. Her rendition of the Canadian National Anthem, prior to the 2007 Centurion Boats of The Glen, was broadcasted on ESPN. Fans will be able to catch the 23 year old, Oriskany, NY native and the other contestants on the Motorsports Show main stage for the finals of the Ms. Motorsports 2008 competition on Saturday, January 19 at 4:00 PM.

The Ms. Motorsports 2008 pageant is open to females between the ages of 18 and 35. Contestants will be judged in five areas – sportswear attire, swimsuit competition, photo pose with a race car, personal interview with the judges and answering a question on stage. Judging will be based on the contestants’ personality, poise, appearance, choice of swimwear, choice of sports attire and their photo pose with the race car.

Tickets for the racing action at Watkins Glen International are on-sale now and can be purchased at the Atlantic City Motorsports Show all weekend. This year the season kicks-off with the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, June 6-7 paired with the Camping World Series’ East Division on Sunday, June 8. Open-wheel racing returns for the 4th of July holiday during the Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen, July 4-6, and the Centurion Boats at The Glen NASCAR Sprint Cup and Zippo 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series weekend highlights the summer action, August 9-12. For more tickets and more information, please contact the Watkins Glen International ticket office at 866-461-RACE or log on to the official website www.TheGlen.com.

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NEWS FROM MOTORSPORTS 2008 PRESENTED BY VP RACING FUELS
“THE MID-WINTER MOTORSPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA”, PROMOTER’S SUMMIT
AND THE GAMBLERS CLASSIC INDOOR AUTO RACING EVENTS
EVENT ORGANIZER: Len Sammons @ 609.888.3618
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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HOMETOWNER MARTIN TRUEX JR, A NASCAR CUP STAR, JOINS ARRAY OF NASCAR TALENTS AT MOTORSPORTS 2008

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ January 4, 2008 . . . Martin Truex Jr., the number one driver for the Dale Earnhardt Inc. team, is quickly becoming one of the most popular racing talents on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit.
The 27-year-old racer, who grew up in nearby Mayetta, NJ, will be visiting with many of his fans when he visit’s the huge Motorsports 2008 Race Car Show presented by VP Racing Fuels at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The show opens at noon on January 18th and continues through until 5 pm on Sunday, January 20th.
Truex, who had one win to his credit on the Cup circuit in 2007 and finished 11th in the Chase for the Cup Championship, will visit with fans and sign autographs along with a number of other NASCAR stars. Truex will sign autographs at 5:00 pm on Friday, January 18th (opening day for the three day show).
Truex kicked off his career in go-kart racing while still attending grade school. He moved on to modified racing at Wall Township (NJ) Speedway where he was a feature winner and then to NASCAR Busch North Series competition where he was a winner.
The Mayetta, NJ racer is a two time past champion of the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday will be part of the show that covers close to 300,000 square feet of the Convention Center and includes just about anything imaginable in motorsports. More than 200 motorsports vehicles will be on display.
In addition to Hornaday and Truex other NASCAR stars appearing at the show include Elliott Sadler, Casey Mears, Kenny Wallace and Ken Schrader.
On opening day Wallace and Schrader will present the “Kenny and Kenny Show” as they talk about their racing careers and their involvement in short track racing across the nation. Fans having opening day tickets for the show will be allowed to attend the “Kenny and Kenny Show” with seating available at 10 am.
Along with appearances of the NASCAR racers and a host of other well known talents in the sport, show attendees will be able to attend a variety of educational seminars (FREE) covering subjects from setting up race cars to learning about legal issues.
The very popular US Tobacco Ms. Motorsports Pageant will be a big attraction on Saturday.
Kids will be able to take part in Big Wheel competition on Sunday with Big Wheels provided by the show.
The three day show offers a variety of things for attendees to see and do that relate to national, regional and local motorsports.
In addition to the show many fans will be attending the Sobe Life Water Gambler’s Classic Indoor racing events at the nearby Boardwalk Hall on the nights of Friday, January 18th and Saturday, January 19th.
A large number of Eastern short track racing promoters will also be taking part in the Promoter’s Summit that has been set for January 18th and 19th. Featured speakers will be NASCAR’s Jim Hunter and ASA’s Dennis Huth. Details may be had by telephoning Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797.
Complete details on all events can be had at www.aarn.com or telephone (609) 888.3618.
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Warminster, Pa.-based A-1 Racing Products has signed on to present Qualifying Night during the two-day, Fri.-Sat. Jan. 18 &19 indoor racing spectacular at Atlantic City, N.J.‘s Boardwalk Hall. The M&R Products TQ Midgets/600cc Micro-Sprints, Slingshots and Champ Karts will all participate in the preliminary action.

Contributing to the excitement of “A-1 Qualifying Night” will be an appearance by NASCAR star Ken Schrader, who will strap into Alan Mollott-prepared No. 51 TQ Midget for the evening. It will be the first Boardwalk Hall attempt by the versatile Fenton, Mo., native.

For the race fans, A-1 Racing Products will supply “ThunderStix” noise-making clappers, which will be available in the A-1 display at Motorsports 2008 presented by VP Racing Fuels, taking place at the nearby Atlantic City Convention Center during the daytime hours Jan. 18- 0. The A-1 Racing Products booth will be adjacent to the food court and adjacent to the stage where Ms. Motorsports will be held.

“I think the “A-1 ThunderStix” will be a great way to get the race fans involved in the racing,” said Rob Pierce of A-1 Racing Products. “Last year, we went to the Indoor Race and the action was so good, we wanted something that would make some noise to cheer for our favorite drivers.

“We’re proud to be part of the Indoor Race and contribute to its excitement.”

At the Motorsports 2008 Race Car Show, A-1 Racing Products will be having a major safety equipment sale, including Simpson, Bell, HANS and Ringers. Also, Kelly Hale - sales manager for Longacre Racing Products - will be in the A-1 booth with new Longacre products, including the Wireless Scale Systems. A-1 will have over$10,000 in Longacre inventory.

On the card for “A-1 Products Presents Qualifying Night” will be M&R Midget Time Trials, three M&R Midget “Triple Roaring 20s” qualifiers, four Champ Kart 11-lap qualifiers and two Slingshot “Dirty Dozens.” Time trials will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday night, with racing at 8 p.m.

Saturday night’s program will begin with the Fan Fest on the track at 6:30 p.m., followed by pre-race ceremonies at 7 p.m. A pair of M&R Midget C-Mains will get underway at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Slingshot 25-lap A-Main, the M&R Midget B-Main, the Champ Kart 25-lap main and the night’s headline 40-lap M&R Midget A-Main. Also part of Saturday’s show will be a special 10-lap Behrent’s Performance Warehouse Dash for Cash

For further information on the “Gambler’s Classic,” contact Danny Sammons by phone at: (609) 888-3618 or via e-mail at: danny@aarn.com. On the web: www.aarn.com. Select lap sponsorships are now available. Tickets are on sale now and can be obtained by calling: (609)-888- 3618 (please have a MasterCard/Visa/American Express card ready) or by calling Ticketmaster at (800)-736-1420.

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MEDIA NOTE. Deadline for media credential requests is January 5th. E-mail me at Esaxton144@aol.com or telephone 215.752.7797. Thank you. Ernie Saxton

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

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The sixth running of the Len Sammons Motorsports Productions-promoted event will include racing for the M&R Products Three Quarter Midgets/600cc Micro-Sprints, Slingshots and Champ Karts.

In the M&R Midget ranks, the entry list of over 90 includes past event winners Joey Payne of Fairlawn, N.J., (2004 & 2007), Jeff Heotzler Sr. of Wallkill, N.Y., (2005) and Aston, Pa.‘s Lou Cicconi Jr. (2006).

Once again, the field boasts unmatched talent and diversity, highlighted by a driver known for his versatility, NASCAR star Ken Schrader of Fenton, Mo., who will drive an Alan Mollott-prepared No. 51 on Friday night only.

Local talent ready for action includes asphalt Modified standout Ted Christopher of Plainville, Conn., fellow pavement racers Marc Rogers of Brick, N.J., a regular at N.J.‘s Wall Township Speedway, Connecticut-based SK racer Frank Ruocco and Ransomville, N.Y., teenager Erick Rudolph, grandson of the legendary Charlie Rudolph, who has made his name by winning in asphalt Modifieds and TQ Midgets in Western New York.

Red Lion, Pa.‘s Cody Darrah, one of the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Car circuit’s most promising young drivers, will again be in competition. Darrah was victorious in a “Triple Roaring 20” during the 2006 running of the “Gambler’s Classic,” then a 16-year-old Micro-Sprint racer. Harrah’s uncle, World of Outlaws Late Model star Rick Eckert of York, Pa.; will fill the seat of the Mollott No. 51 vacated by Schrader on Saturday night.

Trenton, N.J.‘s Mark Bitner, a frontrunner on the United Racing Company (URC) 360 Sprint Car tour, has filed an entry as well.
Joining Heotzler as a leading representative from the dirt Modified circuit is Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.‘s Stewart Friesen, a 13- ime winner in 2007 and the Utica-Rome (N.Y.) Speedway 358-Modified champion. The 24-year-old will pilot the famed Harry Macy No. 9 in the event. Always a frontrunner, Friesen is in search of his first A-Main triumph at Boardwalk Hall. Other dirt Modified contenders include Frenchtown, N.J.‘s Billy Pauch, the winner of over 630 races in his career, his son, young up-and-comer Billy Pauch Jr. (who races regularly on dirt and pavement), Adams, N.Y.‘s Ryan Bartlett, a leading contender in New York’s North Country, Bridgeport (N.J.) Speedway regular Mike Iles of Medford, N.J., fresh off a Delaware State Dirt Track Championships win in November and second-generation racer Jeff Heotzler Jr.

Youthful Supermodified racer Mike Lichty of Innerkip, Ont., a dark-horse favorite, will be in action again this season, along with another rep from the Supermod ranks, Matt Seavey. Other open-wheelers include NEMA Midget racer Jeremy Frankoski, a winner during his freshman NEMA schedule, fellow NEMA talent Randy Cabral, Jimmy “Bubba” Broderick, a 1200cc Mini-Sprint winner on dirt, ARDC Midget 2007 Rookie of the Year Ryan Smith and Micro-Sprint winner Pat Bealer.

In the Slingshot division, 2007 National Slingshot champion Billy Van Inwegen Jr. of Port Jervis, N.Y., is among those pre-entered. Van Inwegen is set to embark on his rookie season driving a SpeedSTR Midget in Œ08. Familiar names on the entry list include former Rite Aid 200 Super DIRT Week winner and Slingshot by Tobias founder Rich “Toby” Tobias of Annville, Pa., two-time and defending event winner Ryan Smith of Kunkletown, Pa., Accord(N.Y.) Speedway’s leading 2007 Modified rookie Jamie Yannone of Newburgh, N.Y., Grandview (Pa.) Speedway NASCAR 358-Modified racer Brad Missimer, Orange County (N.Y.) Fair Speedway DIRTcar big-block Modified veteran Dave Werber, Iselin, N.J., dirt Mod driver Chris Grbac, Big Diamond (Pa.) portsman racer Ray Woodall Jr. and NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour racer Rich Kuiken Jr. (who will do double-duty; he’ll also wheel a Champ Kart).

The largest field in “Gambler’s Classic” history registered for Champ Kart competition. Included are DIRT MotorSports Hall of Fame crew chief Mike Burdick, Wall Township Speedway 2007 Sportsman champion Kevin Eyres and SK Modified racer Frank Ruocco.

The action begins on Fri., Jan. 18 with “A-1 Products Presents Qualifying Night,” featuring M&R Midget Time Trials, three M&R Midget “Triple Roaring 20s” qualifiers, four Champ Kart 11-lap qualifiers and two Slingshot “Dirty Dozens.” Time trials will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday night, with racing at 8 p.m.
Saturday night’s (Jan. 19) program kicks off with the Fan Fest on the track at 6:30 p.m., followed by pre-race ceremonies at 7 p.m. A pair of M&R Midget C-Mains will get underway at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Slingshot 25-lap A-Main, the M&R Midget B- ain, the Champ Kart 25-lap main and the night’s headline 40-lap M&R Midget A-Main. Also part of Saturday’s show will be a special 10-lap Behrent’s Performance Warehouse Dash for Cash.

For further information on the “Gambler’s Classic” contact Danny Sammons by phone at: (609) 888-3618 or via e-mail at: danny@aarn.com. On the web: www.aarn.com. Select lap sponsorships for the event are now available.

Tickets are on sale now and can be obtained by calling: (609)-888-3618 (please have a MasterCard/Visa/American Express card ready) or by calling Ticketmaster at (800)-736-1420.

The SoBe Life Water “Gambler’s Classic” at the Boardwalk Hall (January 18th and 19th) is part of a huge motorsports weekend in Atlantic City that includes Motorsports 2008 Race Car Show presented by VP Racing Fuels (January 18-20) at the Atlantic City Convention Center and the first time ever Promoter’s Summit (January 18-19) which is part of Motorsports 2008.
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MEDIA REMINDER. Media credential request deadline is January 5th. We can not guarantee that credentials will be available after that date. Please be in touch with your credential needs at Esaxton144@aol.com or 215.752.7797. Thank you for your consideration. ERNIE SAXTON

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1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047-7417
215.752.7797 (9 am to 6 pm), 215.752.2392 (home)
CELL: 267.934.7286 - FAX: 215.752.1518 - EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
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PRESIDENT: Eastern Motorsport Press Association
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP MARKETING

A ticket to the show offers some wonderful rewards and educational opportunities that could cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

A full list of FREE seminars covering a wide range of subjects have been scheduled during the three day show that offers just about everything imaginable in motorsports including free autograph opportunities with some of the major names in the sport.

The show, filling close to 300,000 square feet of the plus Atlantic City, NJ Convention Center, is set to open at 12 noon on January 18th and closes at 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 20th.

Ever wonder what Billy Colton, Jim Bernheisel or Scott Jeffery are thinking at race time? Find out by attending Colton’s “Dirt Modified Chassis Set-Up” seminar, Bernheisel’s “Dirt Late Model Set-Ups and Chassis Tuning” or Jeffrey’s “Reading A Dirt Track/Communicating With Your Driver.” For the entry-level set, there is Sleepy Gomez’s “Engine and Chassis Tips For Low-Buck Dirt Racers.” NASCAR racer Randy LaJoie will present the “Safer Racer Tour,” covering racing safety in all divisions.
Looking to start out in racing or climb up the ladder? Try “How To Get Your Child Started In Racing,” “A Young Driver’s Next Step Up,” or “What You Need To Know To Move Up To An Open-Division” presented by Matt and Tony Hirschman.
Looking to increase exposure for your team or land a major sponsor? Try “How Do You Get Good Media Exposure?” or Ernie Saxton’s “The Basics of Race Team Sponsorship.”

Have a passion for Vintage Car racing but don’t know where to start? Try “Race Car Restoration” hosted by Ray Shea of the Garden State Vintage Car Club.

Small-car enthusiasts can participate in the “600 Micro-Sprint Roundtable Discussion” of the “Quarter Midgets of America Region Two Meeting.”

Work at a speedway? There will be plenty of information at Motorsports 2008 including “Race Car Handicapping,” hosted by Lincoln (PA) and Williams Grove (PA) handicapper Bryan Householder, a “Race Announcer Forum” led by Shane Andrews, a “A Race Track Public Relations/Media Workshop” hosted by Lincoln Speedway’s Wayne Harper, and “Proper Extrication of an Injured Driver,” led by George McElvey and Rick Toretala, two noted track safety specialists.

Aspiring photographers can get an in-depth lesson from award-winning photographer Bob Yurko in an “Amateur Auto Racing Photography Workshop,” while those established in the trade can participate in a “Professional Auto Racing Photographer Workshop.”
A full seminar schedule with times and locations is listed below.

Though there is no diploma offer, participation in the Motorsports University will certainly go a long way toward making attendees better at what they do in the sport.

For complete information on Motorsports 2008, the SoBe Water Gambler’s Classic Indoor Races and the Promoter’s Summit check in at www.aarn.com or telephone 609.888. 3618

3:15-4:15 p.m.: (Room 201) Professional Auto Racing Photographer Workshop -
Open discussion and a sharing of knowledge between racing photographers.
Topics include the latest in equipment, digital photography, changes in the
sport, the internet, etc. All photographers covering the Indoor Racing at
Boardwalk Hall are urged to attend to discuss shooting locations. Tips will
be given to help everyone get better photos inside the building. Hosted by
photographers Bob Yurko and Dave Dalesandro.
3:30-4:30 p.m.. (Room 202) “Reading A Dirt Track/ Communicating With Your
Driver” - Presented by Scott Jeffrey (Chief Mechanic of Gypsum Express
Racing driven by Billy Decker)
4:30-5:30 p.m.: (Room 201) Race Car Restoration: How do I get started? The
do’s and the don’ts. Racing or just show? Where to find hard parts?
Preserving the car’s history. Hosted by Ray Shea of the Garden State Vintage
Car Club.
4:45 -5:45 p.m. (Room 202) - Sleepy Gomez’s “Engine and Chassis Tips for
Low Buck Dirt Racers’

Saturday, January 19: (Show Hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. (Room 305) - Race Car Handicapping: Point handicapping, blind draws, time trials, group time trials, passing points . . . What’s best for the racers? What’s best for the fans? Got a better idea, bring it and let’s discuss it. Hosted by Bryan Householder the Williams Grove and Lincoln Speedway handicapper.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Room 201) -Sleepy Gomez’s “Engine and Set-Up Tips for Low-Buck Asphalt Racers.”
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Room 305) - Proper Extrication Of An Injured Driver From A Crashed Race Car presented by George McKelvey and Rick Toratela, two noted race track safety specialists. This seminar is a must for all track crew members, flagmen, officials and promoters. Races and crew members could also benefit from this presentation.
10:45 p.m. - 11:45 a.m. (Room 202) “Tuning Your Car With Shocks” - Bob DeBois of Shadow Race Products
12:00 - 1:00 p. m. (Room 201) “Safer Racer Tour” presented by Randy LaJoie of LaJoie Seating. He will cover racing safety in all divisions.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (Room 305) -Race Announcer Forum - A must for all track and organization announcers and racing radio show hosts. Shane Andrews will moderate this open forum. Topics include: General information to fans explaining facility, events and cars; making heroes and villains; nicknames, fun and games; when silence is golden; handling a bad situation; the use of music or theme songs; proper use of race and car sponsors and much more.
12:15 - 1:00 p.m. (Room 202) Amateur Auto Racing Photographer Seminar - Get tips on getting better race track photographs. One lucky attendee will get a chance to take photos at the Ms. Motorsports competition at 4 PM up front with the professionals. Hosted by award winning photographer Bob Yurko.
1:15 - 2:15 p. m. (Room 201) Dirt Modified Chassis Set-up- Billy Colton of Troyer Engineering
1:30- 3:00 p.m. (Room 305) 600cc Micro Sprint roundtable discussion, presented by 600scene.com, on the current state of this class and an outline of the new proposed rules.
1:15- 2:15 p.m. (Room 202) “What you need to know to move up to an Open Wheel Modified Division” - Presented by winning Asphalt Modified Drivers Tony and Matt Hirschman of Hirschman’s Speed Shop. What you need to know to move up to a full blown or limited open wheel modified division. From a NASCAR type modified to an IMCA/UMP Modified and everything in between.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Room 312) Quarter Midgets of America Region Two Meeting.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Room 201) “Dirt Late Model Set-ups and Chassis Tuning” -- presented by Jim Bernheisel of Bernheisel Race Components/Lazer Chassis 2:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m. (Room 202) How Do You Get Good Media Exposure? - Our experienced panel can give you the inside information regarding talking with the press and getting them good materials. The use of emails and thank you
notes. When ³no comment” isn’t a bad idea. Proper handling of a bad situation. If you’re looking to get your driver, race team, sponsors, race track or sanctioning body some publicity, this is a must event!
3:45-4:45 p.m.: (Room 202) Race Track Public Relations/ Media Workshop -- Open discussion between racing writers and track/series Press Directors as to professionalism, credential usage, event coverage. Hosted by Lincoln Speedway press director Wayne Harper.
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. (Room 201) “Street Stock/4-cyl. Stock Car Chassis set-up & Tires” - Presented by Roy Anderson of Anderson Race Cars

Sunday, January 20: (Show Hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

10:00 a.m. (Room 201) Chapel Service - Rev. Dan Petfield & Rev. Don Rivers of Racing with Jesus Ministries
11:30 - 12:15 pm (Room 202) Sleepy Gomez’s “All About Low Buck Racing (Street, Hobby, Pure and Factory” Stocks”
12:15 - 1:15 p. m. (Room 201) “How to get your Child started in racing.”
From a test drive, to novice school to purchasing a race car. Jill Forrester, multi-term president of Garden State (Wall, N.J.) Quarter-Midget Club)
12:30 - 1:30 pm (Room 202) “The Basics of Race Team Sponsorship” - Presented by Ernie Saxton
1:30 - 2:30 p. m. (Room 201) A Young Driver’s Next Step Up: Making the transition from Quarter Midgets and Go-Karts into larger race cars. - Jill Forrester, Director of Wall Township Speedway’s Teenager Racing Series

1:45 - 2:45 pm (Room 202) “Legal Issues in Racing, and with the Racing Business” - Chaired by Meri Van Blarcom-Gupko and Eugene Huang of Wiley, Malehorn and Sirota Attorneys; and “Tax Advice for Racers” -- Chaired by George Grasic and Ann Donley, CPA. Those speakers will answer your questions relating to racing, legal and tax situations your team, racing-related
business or track may encounter.
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MEDIA NOTE: LAST CALL FOR MEDIA CREDENTIALS. The deadline for media credentials is January 5, 2007. E-mail your request or telephone me on my cellphone to make arrangements. Those who have requested credentials and have not received a notice rejecting the request will be able to find their credentials at the credential sign-in area for Motorsports 2008. The Motorsports 2008 credential does not automatically entitle you to admission to the Promoter’s Summit. Thanks for the consideration. ERNIE SAXTON

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. December 21, 2007 - Len Sammons Motorsports Productions announced today that SoBe Life Water will serve as the lead sponsor of the 2008 "Gambler's Classic" Indoor Auto Racing event as well as a supporting sponsor of Motorsports 2008 presented by VP Racing Fuels.

Two events will offer something for every motorsports enthusiast to enjoy in Atlantic City in January. The 23rd edition of Motorsports 2008 presented by VP Racing Fuels will take place at the Atlantic City Convention Center, January 18-20, while the sixth running of the 'Gambler's Classic' Indoor Auto Racing is set for historic Boardwalk Hall, January 18 and 19. The three day Motorsports Expo will include just under 300,000 square feet of exhibit space featuring 200 of the hottest motorsports vehicles. Inside Boardwalk Hall’s arena, the Three-Quarter Midgets/600cc Micro-Sprints will serve as top billing, while Slingshots and Champ Karts will fill out the two-day racing menu.

"This is an incredible weekend for racing fans to come to Atlantic City and delve into everything motorsports," said Len Sammons, who is organizing both events. "We're proud to have SoBe Life Water on board as the lead sponsor. We feel there is a strong positive association between the SoBe brand and the excitement of our weekend."

The Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) is the world's largest manufacturer, seller and distributor of Pepsi-Cola beverages. Its U.S. brands include Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi ONE, Wild Cherry Pepsi, Diet Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Sierra Mist Free, Mug, Tropicana Twister, Aquafina, Tropicana Juice Drinks and SoBe. The company also makes and markets North America's best-selling ready-to-drink iced teas and coffees, respectively, via joint ventures with Lipton and Starbucks. Pepsi is the official soft drink for Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center.

The show at the Convention Center will open at 12 noon on Friday, January 18 and close at 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 20. Show will be 12 noon to 8 pm of Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. One-day adult tickets are $15 and children, ages 6 through 12 will be admitted for just $5. For group rate information call 609.888.3618.

Gates open for Friday’s Indoor Auto Racing event at 7 p.m. and racing begins at 8 p.m. On Saturday, gates open and prelim events start at 4:30 p.m., followed by the on track fanfest at 6:30pm, and the main Events at 7:30pm. Tickets for Friday’s race are $22 for reserved seats, $17 for general admission, and $10 for children (ages 12 and under). Tickets for Saturday’s race are $25 for reserved seats, $20 for General Admission and $12 for children (ages 12 and under).

Fans can save by purchasing their tickets for the indoor races in advance. Ticket prices will increase by $2 when purchased on show days. Group rates are available by calling 609.348.7021.

For complete information on both events visit www.aarn.com or call 609-888-3618.

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MEDIA NOTE: Additional information, photos, credentials for the show and races (limited because of space) can be arranged by telephoning Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797, cell 267.934.7286, fax to 215.752.1518 or e-mail us at Esaxton144@aol.com. DEADLINE FOR MEDIA CREDENTIALS IS JANUARY 5TH. We will have a pressroom up and operating at both Motorsports 2008 and the Gamblers Classic Indoor Auto Races. For additional information on these events, visit www.aarn.com.

ERNIE SAXTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047-7417
215.752.7797 (9 am to 6 pm), 215.752.2392 (home)
CELL: 267.934.7286 - FAX: 215.752.1518 - EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
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PRESIDENT: Eastern Motorsport Press Association
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP MARKETING

NEWS FROM MOTORSPORTS 2008 PRESENTED BY VP RACING FUELS
“THE MID-WINTER MOTORSPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA”, PROMOTER’S SUMMIT
AND THE GAMBLERS CLASSIC INDOOR AUTO RACING EVENTS
EVENT ORGANIZER: Len Sammons @ 609.888.3618
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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NASCAR SPRINT CUP STAR ELLIOTT SADLER SET TO BE PART OF HUGE MOTORSPORTS 2008 RACE CAR SHOW IN A.C.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ December 14, 2008 . . . Veteran NASCAR Sprint Car racer Elliott Sadler will be part of the huge Motorsports 2008 Race Car Show presented by VP Racing Fuels. The three day show, set to open at noon on January 18th, will take place at the Atlantic City, NJ Convention Center and is expected to attract in excess of 30,000 people.
The show, filling close to 300,000 square feet of the Convention Center, will offer just about everything imaginable in motorsports including more than 250 motorsports vehicles on display.
Sadler, who will drive a Dodge for GEM Motorsports in 2008 and carry sponsorship from Best Buy, will be visiting with fans and signing autographs from 2 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, January 19th. Considered one of the most engaging personalities in the sport Sadler has a wonderful rapport with media and fans.
Sadler is coming off a season that saw him finish 25th in final Sprint Cup standings. His best effort was a sixth place finish in the season opening Daytona 500.
The veteran racer has become a fan favorite in part because of his involvement with the popular Trackside show on SPEED Channel.
He joins an impressive list of NASCAR racing talents that will be participating in the show. Included with Sadler is Craftsman Truck Champion Ron Hornaday along with Kenny Wallace, Kenny Schrader, and Casey Mears.
Schrader and Wallace will be discussing their own careers in NASCAR and give their thoughts on the state of short-track racing nationwide in their roles as racers and promoters. The Kenny and Kenny presentation will take place at 10:45 am on Friday, January 18th. Those with Motorsports 2008 tickets will be admitted to the A-Hall entrance at 10 am to see and hear these industry speakers.
Schrader is also scheduled to participate in the Gambler’s Classic indoor auto racing events at the nearby Boardwalk Hall Friday evening. The nine event program consists of the Roaring 20s for the Midgets (Three Quarter Midgets and 600 Micro-Sprints), Dirty Dozens for the Slingshots and the 7 come 11 for the Sr. Caged Karts. Gates open at 6:30 pm.
Motorsports 2008 offers more than 600 exhibit booths offering everything from safety equipment, race car parts to racing collectibles.
In addition close to two dozen FREE seminars covering subjects from sponsorship to legal issues and on to setting up race cars will be presented during the three days.
Again this year the very popular US Tobacco Ms. Motorsports Pageant will be presented with the winner walking off with a $1,500 cash prize plus a personal appearances deal.
Complete information on Motorsports 2008, the Gambler’s Classic at Boardwalk Hall and the new Promoter’s Summit can be had by telephoning 1-609.888.3618 or visit www.aarn.com.
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ERNIE SAXTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047-7417
215.752.7797 (9 am to 6 pm), 215.752.2392 (home)
CELL: 267.934.7286 - FAX: 215.752.1518 - EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
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PUBLISHER: Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News PUBLISHER: Grandview Groove, track magazine for NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway COLUMNIST: Bucks County, PA Courier Times, Area Auto Racing News, Inside Track Motorsports News and AutoLocator Magazine CO-HOST: LOW DOWN & DIRTY on WGPA-1100AM ,Easton, PA at 6:05 pm on Mondays and Racer's Roundtable (Saturday, 11 a.m.) on WGPA-1100 AM, Bethlehem, PA - Available on the Internet at www.wgpasunny1100.com
PRESIDENT: Eastern Motorsport Press Association
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP MARKETING

NEWS FROM MOTORSPORTS 2008 PRESENTED BY VP RACING FUELS
“THE MID-WINTER MOTORSPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA”, PROMOTER’S SUMMIT
AND THE GAMBLERS CLASSIC INDOOR AUTO RACING EVENTS
EVENT ORGANIZER: Len Sammons @ 609.888.3618
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 - Fax: 215.752.1518 - Cell: 267.934.7286 - Email: Esaxton144@aol.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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DENNIS HUTH TO KICK OFF PROMOTER’S SUMMIT AT MOTORSPORTS 2008 PRESENTED BY VP RACING FUELS

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ December 14, 2007 . . . Motorsports promoters from more than a dozen states representing more than 50 auto racing facilities will be taking part in the first annual Promoter’s Summit which will be part of the huge Motorsports 2008 Race Car Show presented by VP Racing Fuels.
Dennis Huth, president of Racing Speed Associates which owns the American Speed Association, will kick off the two day Summit on Friday, January 18th at 9am as a keynote speaker. Huth, who is given credit by many for getting the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series started when he was a NASCAR executive, will share some of his thoughts on the state of the short track racing industry.
The American Speed Association Member Track program is comprised of 27 short tracks around the United States, as well as a variety of regional and national touring series.
Just this past week Huth, along with WSIB Motorsports Insurance, announced new insurance coverage for members while they travel to and from ASA-sanctioned competition. ASA members in good standing will be eligible for a $500,000 Excess Medical Benefits policy along with a $20,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit.
ASA and WSIB Motorsports Insurance have signed on as a sponsor of the Promoter’s Summit and will entertain promoters at a reception at the end of the first day of the Summit before they head to the Gambler’s Classic Indoor Racing Events at the nearby Boardwalk Hall as guests of show promoter Len Sammons.
Huth’s presentation will be followed by the Kenny and Kenny show when NASCAR Sprint Cup racers Kenny Wallace and Kenny Schrader talk about the sport, their careers and their involvement in short track racing across the nation. Those with tickets for Motorsports 2008 will be able to take seats for this exciting event at 10 am on Friday, January 18th with the presentation beginning at 10:45 am. Wallace and Schrader will do an autograph session at 1 pm and Schrader will be racing in the Gambler’s Classic indoor racing events at Boardwalk Hall that evening.
The Promoter’s Summit will offer a variety of seminars and panel discussions on a variety of subjects from safety to promotion to scoring and more.
“It is exciting to all of us who are involved to see the interest in this first Summit,” said Promoter’s Summit director Ernie Saxton. “We have full activities planned for both Friday and Saturday plus we will allow attendees time to visit the show floor.”
The Summit is part of the three day Motorsports 2008 Race Car Show presented by VP Racing Fuels which opens on Friday, January 18th and continues through Sunday, January 20th at the huge Atlantic City, NJ Convention Center.
Complete information on the Promoter’s Summit is available by telephoning Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797.

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Sprint car racer Stevie Smith along with his car owner father Steve Smith, a legend in Central Pennsylvania sprint car racing, will have their familiar RAACE Foundation yellow and purple sprint car and hauler on display.

Stevie Smith was a winner several times this past season as he competed in a true “Outlaw” schedule of sprint car racing events throughout the nation.

The RAACE Foundation has been chosen as the charity that will benefit from the annual auction presented at the show. Ron Hubscher, who worked with the Burn Foundation and Racing For Smiles in their auction efforts at the show in the past, will be putting together the auction and is working on a strong list of auction items.

In addition to being a part of the three day Motorsports 2008 show Stevie Smith will be participating in the Gambler’s Classic Indoor Auto Racing events taking place at the nearby Boardwalk Hall on Friday and Saturday nights, January 18th and 19th. Smith will be at the wheel of a race car owned by noted car builder Lou Cicconi.

Joining the RAACE Foundation display will be celebrity custom bike builder Doug Keim of Creative Cycles (Wall, NJ). They will be promoting the 3rd Annual Rally for RAACE to be held on August 17th, 2008.

Trump Plaza, a sponsor of the Gambler’s Classic at the Boardwalk Hall, is inviting fans to visit on January 18th from 10 pm until 2 am and again on Saturday, January 19th from 3 pm to 11 pm.

Fans visiting the Trump Plaza and listening to the sounds of Trump Plaza’s DJ will have the opportunity to sign up for a Trump One Card and have a chance to win a GPS system.

The Motorsports 2008 Race Car Show presented by VP Racing Fuels offers something for just about everyone with close to 300,000 square feet of the Convention Center being devoted to everything motorsports. Attendees will have the opportunity to collect autographs from some of the top names in the sport. More than 200 motorsports vehicles will be on display with more than 600 exhibit spaces devoted to everything from race car equipment to racing collectibles.

More than 20 FREE seminars will be presented during the three day show covering subjects from sponsorship to race car setups.
In addition to the Motorsports 2008 show Len Sammons Productions will be presenting two nights of indoor auto racing events featuring three quarter midgets/600cc sprints, slingshots and champ karts at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall. The racing action will take place on Friday night, January 18th and Saturday night, January 19th making Atlantic City the place to be for all auto racing fans.

Information on tickets, show exhibit space, hotel rooms and more is available at www.aarn.com or telephone 609.888.3618.
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MEDIA NOTE: Time is running out for credentials. Credential arrangements deadline is January 5th. Please let us know what you need on media letterhead by fax to 215.752.1518 or mail to 1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047. Freelancers must have proof of assignment. Thank you. ERNIE SAXTON

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PRESIDENT: Eastern Motorsport Press Association
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP MARKETING

NEWS FROM MOTORSPORTS 2008 PRESENTED BY VP RACING FUELS
“THE MID-WINTER MOTORSPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA”, PROMOTER’S SUMMIT
AND THE GAMBLERS CLASSIC INDOOR AUTO RACING EVENTS
EVENT ORGANIZER: Len Sammons @ 609.888.3618
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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THE “KENNY AND KENNY SHOW” COMES TO MOTORSPORTS 2008 PRESENTED BY VP RACING FUELS IN ATLANTIC CITY

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ December 5, 2007 . . . Two of the most colorful and respected figures in the sport will be part of the huge Motorsports 2008 Race Car Show presented by VP Racing Fuels scheduled for Atlantic City’s Convention Center January 18th through January 20th.
NASCAR Nextel Cup veterans Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace will make up the “Kenny and Kenny Show” when they are the featured speakers in a special pre-show industry presentation at 10:45 am on Friday, January 18th. Exhibitors, promoters and fans (holding a Friday ticket or Exhibitor pass) may enter the A-Hall only for this very special presentation at 10 am.
Schrader, who has driven just about anything in racing with wheels, will also participate in the “Gambler’s Classic” presented by Pepsi Three Quarter Midget/600cc Sprint races at the nearby Boardwalk Hall on Friday evening only.
Schrader and Wallace, both popular figures on the SPEED Channel, will talk about their long racing careers that have covered Cup, Busch, Truck and local short track racing events. Both are currently involved in ownership of Midwestern short track racing operations.
Kenny and Kenny will talk about the current state of the sport including local short track racing and will answer questions from fans if time allows. Both will sign autographs at 1 pm.
If you have seen the two of them on SPEED then you have an idea of how interesting and informative their presentation will be on Friday, January 18th.
The Motorsports 2008 Race Car Show presented by VP Racing Fuels offers something for just about everyone with close to 300,000 square feet of the Convention Center being devoted to everything motorsports. More than 200 motorsports vehicles will be on display with more than 600 exhibit spaces devoted to everything from race car equipment to racing collectibles.
More than 20 FREE seminars will be presented during the three day show covering subjects from sponsorship to race car setups.
In addition to the Motorsports 2008 show Len Sammons Productions will be presenting two nights of indoor auto racing events featuring three quarter midgets/600cc sprints, slingshots and champ karts at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall. The racing action will take place on Friday night, January 18th and Saturday night, January 19th making Atlantic City the place to be for all auto racing fans.
Information on tickets, show exhibit space, hotel rooms and more is available at www.aarn.com or telephone 609.888.3618.
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MEDIA NOTE: Requests for media credentials should be sent on media letterhead by fax to 215.752.1518 or mail to ESC, Inc. 1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047. Deadline for all media requests is January 5th. ERNIE SAXTON

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1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047-7417
215.752.7797 (9 am to 6 pm), 215.752.2392 (home)
CELL: 267.934.7286 - FAX: 215.752.1518 - EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
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PUBLISHER: Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News PUBLISHER: Grandview Groove, track magazine for NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway COLUMNIST: Bucks County, PA Courier Times, Area Auto Racing News, Inside Track Motorsports News and AutoLocator Magazine CO-HOST: LOW DOWN & DIRTY on WGPA-1100AM ,Easton, PA at 6:05 pm on Mondays and Racer's Roundtable (Saturday, 11 a.m.) on WGPA-1100 AM, Bethlehem, PA - Available on the Internet at www.wgpasunny1100.com
PRESIDENT: Eastern Motorsport Press Association
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP MARKETING

NEWS THE GAMBLERS CLASSIC INDOOR AUTO RACING EVENTS
EVENT ORGANIZER: Len Sammons @ 609.888.3618
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392
Fax: 215.752.1518
Cell: 267.934.7286
Email: Esaxton144@aol.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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SECOND ANNUAL 600SCENE.COM ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION SET FOR MOTORSPORTS 2008 PRESENTED BY VP RACING FUELS AT A.C.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ December 5, 2007 .. . . 600Scene.com is pleased to announce the Second Annual 600cc Roundtable Discussion to be held at Motorsports 2008 presented by VP Racing Fuels in Atlantic City, N.J., on Sat., Jan. 19. The discussion will be held from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the Atlantic City Convention Center.

The discussion will be on the current state of the class and an outline of the new universal rules package. This year¹s panel will include industry anufacturers Mike Dicely (Hyper Racing), Terry Schaeffer (RTS Chassis), Brett Schoenly (SB3 RaceCars) and a representative from Stallard Chassis. Engine Builder Jim Dunckley (Speep Equipment Corp.) and industry representative Kevin Steele (600Scene.com) will also be on the panel. Track owners will be represented by Brad Hostetter (Pa.‘s Trail-Way Speedway) and John Winsett (Pa.‘s Path Valley Speedway). New to this year’s roundtable, Warren “Trip” Kone, familiar to all 600cc competitors in the area will serve as the moderator of the discussion.

“It will be an open forum like last year, with “Trip” moderating being the only difference. I am sure a variety of topics will be discussed. The new “universal engine” rules will probably be a large area of focus, but I want everyone to understand that any and all topics are up for discussion. I believe this year’s event is a half-hour longer than last year’s. “It is going to be a great venue to bring everybody up to speed on some of the gray areas that may still exist with the adoption of the new universal engine rules. I know the connecting rod issue and the use of different year wiring harnesses have been hot topics and this will be the time for those issues to be addressed,” stated Kevin Steele of 600Scene.com.

Motorsports 2008 presented by VP Racing Fuels is a Len Sammons Motorsports Production and will be held on Jan. 18-20 in conjunction with the Jan. 18 & 19 "Gambler's Classic" Atlantic City Indoor races at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., featuring M&R Midgets (TQ Midgets and 600cc Micro-Sprints), Slingshots and Champ Karts.

600Scene.com is the foremost go to online source for 600cc Micro-Sprint racing throughout the country. For more information about the event or 600cc Micro-Sprint racing, log onto: 600Scene.com.
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MEDIA NOTE: Don’t forget your media credential requests. Fax us at 215.752.1518 or write, on media letterhead, to ESC, Inc. 1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047. Thanks for your consideration. ERNIE SAXTON

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1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047-7417
215.752.7797 (9 am to 6 pm), 215.752.2392 (home)
CELL: 267.934.7286 - FAX: 215.752.1518 - EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
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PUBLISHER: Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News PUBLISHER: Grandview Groove, track magazine for NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway COLUMNIST: Bucks County, PA Courier Times, Area Auto Racing News, Inside Track Motorsports News and AutoLocator Magazine CO-HOST: LOW DOWN & DIRTY on WGPA-1100AM ,Easton, PA at 6:05 pm on Mondays and Racer's Roundtable (Saturday, 11 a.m.) on WGPA-1100 AM, Bethlehem, PA - Available on the Internet at www.wgpasunny1100.com
PRESIDENT: Eastern Motorsport Press Association
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP MARKETING

NEWS THE GAMBLERS CLASSIC INDOOR AUTO RACING EVENTS
EVENT ORGANIZER: Len Sammons @ 609.888.3618
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392
Fax: 215.752.1518
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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MORE EXCITEMENT ADDED TO “GAMBLER’S CLASSIC” INDOOR AUTO RACING EVENTS AT AC BOARDWALK HALL

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, December 3, 2007 . . . The “Gambler’s Classic” Indoor Auto Race presented by Pepsi will be even more exciting in 2008, thanks to Behrent's Performance Warehouse.

Complimenting an already-thrilling program on the concrete floor of Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, Florida, N.Y.-based Behrent's Performance Warehouse will sponsor a Dash-for-Cash event for the headline M&R Products Three Quarter Midgets/600cc Micro- sprints.

The Slingshots and Champ Karts will also be in action during the Jan. 18 & 19 event, run in conjunction with Motorsports 2008 presented by VP Racing Fuels held at the nearby Atlantic City Convention Center. The Behrent’s Dash for Cash will be a highlight of Saturday night’s program. The 10-lap event will feature the top-three drivers in time trials from Friday night and the three heat- ace victors, also from the Friday preliminary program.

The race will offer up a $500 top prize, with $150 going to second. Gift certificates worth $25 to Behrent’s will be handed out to the drivers who place third through sixth.

“Last year’s classic battle between Joey Payne and Lou Cicconi Jr. left the fans wanting more,“ said event promoter Len Sammons, referring to the down-to-the-wire finish of last year's feature. ‘The Behrent’s Dash for Cash should only produce more thrilling memories in 2008!” M&R Products TQ Midget/600cc Micro-Sprint entries have been pouring in for the sixth running of the Len Sammons Motorsports Productions-presented event, including asphalt Modified standout Ted Christopher, up-and-coming asphalt star Erick Rudolph, dirt-track Modified standouts Jeff Heotzler Sr., Billy Pauch Sr. and Jr., Mike Iles and Ryan Bartlett, Sprint Car racer Cody Darrah, past race winner Lou Cicconi Jr., and Canadian Supermodified talent Mike Lichty.

Over 50 drivers have already registered for the weekend’s Champ Kart event. Friday night’s program is scheduled to consist of M&R Midget time trials at 7 p.m., with 8 p.m. signaling the start of three Champ Kart “7-Come-11” qualifiers, followed by alternating M&R Midget Triple “Roaring 20s” and Slingshot “Dirty Dozen” qualifiers. The ‘08 “Roaring 20s” are being presented by WeeBee Audio, the RAACE Foundation and SpitFire Chassis. The Saturday-night program will begin with Fan Fest on the track at 6:30 p.m., followed by pre-race ceremonies at 7 p.m., a pair of M&R Midget C-Mains at 7:30 p.m., the Slingshot 25- ap A-Main, the M&R Midget B-Main, the Sr. Champ Kart 25-lap A-Main and the M&R Midget A-Main. Also part of Saturday night's show will be the aforementioned Behrent's Dash for Cash. Tickets for the “Gambler's Classic” are on sale now by calling the Area Auto Racing News office at: (609) 888-3618 (please have a Mastercard/Visa/American Express card ready). A $10 per order ticket fee will be in place regardless of the quantity of tickets ordered. Reserved, lower-level tickets are $22 for Friday night and $25 on Saturday night. General admission tickets are on sale for $17 (Adult, Friday); $10 (Child, Friday); $20 (Adult, Saturday) and $12 (Child, Saturday). Child tickets are good for ages 2-12.

All tickets purchased at the door on the night of the event will be $2 more. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling: 1-800-736-1420. For further information on the “Gambler's Classic,” contact Danny Sammons by phone at: (609) 888-3618 or via e-mail: danny@aarn.com. “Gambler's Classic” info is online at: www.aarn.com.
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