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| November 18, 2008 News |
| All-Stars Karting Classic to Broadcast on Fox Sports |
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The Snap-on Stars of Karting Series is pleased to announce that the 2008 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) All-Stars Karting Classic will be televised on Fox Sports. With support from Bridgestone Tires, Masters Entertainment and the PRI show, karting will once again be brought to the forefront of the mainstream media with a half-hour televised broadcast in April of 2009.
“This is the third consecutive All-Stars Karting Classic that we have televised,” stated Snap-on Stars of Karting Series President Paul Zalud. “The ’08 event will also be the fifth time out of the last six racing seasons that our Series has brought karting to the medium of television, this time on a network that can be seen on more than 93 million households. With a stellar driver lineup already in place and more announcements to come, this year’s event is sure to exceed all expectations.”
Slated for the first week of April 2009, Fox Sports will air a half-hour television broadcast featuring racing action from both the Karter and Masters Divisions at this year’s event. With Bridgestone taking the lead role in advertising support for the event and eKartingNews.com’s Rob Howden as part of the on-air color commentary team, karting will be prominently displayed on one of the biggest television networks in all of North America.
“As strong supporters of auto racing and karting, we think the All-Stars Karting Classic at the PRI Show is a great venue to showcase Bridgestone product underneath some of today’s top drivers from the IndyCar Series and tomorrow’s future champions,” explained Bridgestone Motorsports Kevin Hunley. “We hope this broadcast can widen the reach and appeal of Bridgestone and the event nationwide.”
“Having this exciting Stars of Karting event being produced to be shown on Fox Sports really shows the magnitude and scope of this exciting race,” explained PRI’s Steve Lewis. “All of the excitement seen by thousands at the event will be viewed by millions worldwide on television.”
“Masters Entertainment Group is excited to be working with the Snap-on Stars of Karting and to be producing the All-Stars Karting Classic from the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Orlando, Florida” said Butch McCall, Executive Vice President. “The event will be featured as part of our newest television series ‘On The Track’ which will be seen on the Fox Sport Network nationwide in April of 2009.”
With names such as Cristiano Da Matta, Oswaldo Negri, Buddy Rice, Scott Speed, Townsend Bell, Jamie McMurray, Nelson Phillipe, Jan Heylan, Michael Valiante and Ryan Hunter-Reay already confirmed for the event, further driver announcements are forthcoming for this prestigious race. Any karting competitors looking to have the chance to battle with today’s motorsports stars are asked to contact Sydney Musch at Sydney@StarsofKartng.com
With a host of driver announcements and news coming in the next few weeks, please stay tuned to http://www.StarsofKarting.com for your up-to-date information. The PRI show takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from Thursday, December 11 to Saturday, December 13 with the All-Stars Karting Classic taking place on the evening of December 11. Admission to the event is free along with your PRI show credential. |
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