''This is the Biggest Launch of a Comic Book Ever''.Entertainment Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo available on BW PhotoWire/AP PhotoExpress, NewsCom, PressLink and on Business Wire's Web site at www.businesswire.com CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2000 Kid-Friendly Comic Book comic book Bound collection of comic strips, usually in chronological sequence, typically telling a single story or a series of different stories. The first true comic books were marketed in 1933 as giveaway advertising premiums. Entertains Auto Racing Fans Young and Old RaceWarrior(R), America's Racing Comic Book, makes its debut this week in more than 2,500 retailers across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The weekly action/adventure comic book about auto racing in the year 2020 appeals to race fans and comic book readers of all ages. A new collectible issue hits the shelves every week of the 38-week NASCAR racing The NASCAR Racing series of video games, developed by Papyrus, started in 1994 and ended with the release of NASCAR Racing 2003 Season in 2003. Later NASCAR games were released by Electronic Arts, who took over the official sport license. season. In a day and age when many children's reading materials are questionable, the creators of RaceWarrior(R) looked to comic books of the past in order to create a futuristic story line free of sex, drugs and graphic violence. RaceWarrior(R) comic books help combat illiteracy illiteracy, inability to meet a certain minimum criterion of reading and writing skill. Definition of Illiteracy The exact nature of the criterion varies, so that illiteracy must be defined in each case before the term can be used in a meaningful by using the ever-popular sport of auto racing to create a form of entertainment that kids enjoy. "RaceWarrior(R) is a family comic book," said John A. Powell III, creator and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "These books draw from the golden era of comic books, when parents didn't have to worry about what their kids were reading." RaceWarrior(R) comes to parents' rescue as an affordable and imaginative means of entertainment for youngsters. The comic book is easily accessible to all parents because of a unique sponsorship arrangement with 7 UP. RaceWarrior(R) will be distributed through grocery stores, CVS (1) (Concurrent Versions System) A version control system for Unix that was initially developed as a series of shell scripts in the mid-1980s. CVS maintains the changes between one source code version and another and stores all the changes in one file. drug stores, and select Wal-Mart Super Centers, Target and Kmart stores, unlike most comic books which are sold primarily through comic book dealers. "By the end of March, there will be 4,250,000 copies of RaceWarrior(R) on the stands," Powell said. "This is the biggest launch of a comic book ever." RaceWarrior(R) sells for 99 cents with the purchase of 7 UP products or $2.99 when purchased separately. Back issues will be available through the RaceWarrior(R) web site at http://www.racewarrior.com . To support the nationwide launch of the comic book, Powell held a press conference Feb. 26 at North Carolina Speedway North Carolina Speedway is a racetrack located in Rockingham, North Carolina. It is affectionately known as "The Rock" and hosted NASCAR events from 1965 to 2004, and has proposed hosting Automobile Racing Club of America series races starting in 2008. . Jay Thomas Jay Thomas (born Jon (or John) Thomas Terrell on July 12, 1948 in Kermit, Texas) is an American actor and disc jockey. He was raised in New Orleans, where he attended Jesuit High School, New Orleans. , a RaceWarrior(R) investor -- most recently known for co-hosting "Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire"-- served as the emcee, along with RaceWarrior(R) spokesperson and NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. Winston Cup driver Mark Martin and his son, Matt. The kickoff also is supported by radio remotes at RaceWarrior(R) retailers across the nation. RaceWarrior(R) comic books can be purchased in these locations across the nation. 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It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of --Wal-Mart Super Centers North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. --CVS Drug Stores --Lowes Foods Grocery Stores --Target Stores --Wal-Mart Super Centers --Winn Dixie Grocery Stores Ohio --Kroger Grocery Stores --LoBill Foods Grocery Stores --Phar-Mor Drug Stores --Wal-Mart Super Centers Oklahoma --Wal-Mart Super Centers Oregon --Rosauers Food Grocery Stores --Shop'n Kart Grocery Store Pennsylvania --Wal-Mart Super Centers South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. 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It is bordered by Pennsylvania and Maryland (N), Virginia (E and S), and Kentucky and, across the Ohio R., Ohio (W). Facts and Figures Area, 24,181 sq mi (62,629 sq km). Pop. --Phar-Mor Drug Stores --Wal-Mart Super Centers Wisconsin --Wal-Mart Super Centers Wyoming --Beverly Pz Co. Market Grocery Store --City Market Grocery Stores --Dissmore's IGA Grocery Store --Safeway Grocery Stores Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Supporting photographs, artwork, and logos available by request. Note: A Photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. 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