Advance Auto Parts Becomes Title Sponsor Of The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series.CONCORD, N.C. -- Advance Auto Parts Founded in 1932, Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, is the second-largest retailer of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. AAP had 2005 sales of approx. $4. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AAP AAP - Association of American Publishers ) and the World Racing Group (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :DMSP DMSP Defense Meteorological Satellite Program DMSP Dimethylsulfoniopropionate DMSP Digital Media Services Platform DMSP Distributed Mail System Protocol DMSP Distributed Multimodal Synchronization Protocol DMSP Depot Maintenance Support Plan ) announced today the 2008 title sponsor agreement for the World of Outlaws The World of Outlaws (often abbreviated WoO) is an American motorsports sanctioning body. The body sanctions two major national touring series. It is best known for sanctioning a national tour of sprint cars. Sprint Car Series[TM]. The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series[TM] will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2008 with more than 85 event nights in the US and Canada beginning with the season opener at Volusia Speedway Park Volusia Speedway Park (formerly known as Volusia County Speedway) is an auto racing facility located near Barberville in Volusia County, Florida. It operates a 1/2-mile dirt oval, a 3/8-mile asphalt oval and a 1/8-mile dirt oval for karts. on February 8th and culminating in November in Charlotte, North Carolina “Charlotte” redirects here. For other uses, see Charlotte (disambiguation). Charlotte is the largest city in the state of North Carolina and the 20th largest city in the United States. , with the 2008 World of Outlaws[TM] World Finals at Lowe's Motor Speedway Lowe's Motor Speedway (formerly Charlotte Motor Speedway) is a speedway in Concord, North Carolina, north of Charlotte. It features a 1.5 mile long quad-oval track that seats 167,000 people, with room for 50,000 more spectators in the infield. . In addition to the title sponsorship announced today, Advance Auto Parts will be the 2008 Official Auto Parts Store for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series[TM] while continuing its role as title sponsor of the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series. "Over the past 10 years with the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series we have become big believers in dirt track racing
Dirt track racing is a type of auto racing performed on oval tracks. ," said Sam Hampton, Advance Auto Parts Director of Marketing. "We've watched World of Outlaws racing as fans, we know the rich 30-year history of the series and look forward to introducing Sprint and Late Model fans to Advance Auto Parts on a national basis. We've always looked forward to Modified action at the Florida DIRTcar Nationals and couldn't think of a better place to kickoff our sponsorships of all three of dirt racing's premier divisions in 2008." In 2007 the World of Outlaws[TM] brand of no holds barred racing action made its return to major national cable television with programming on SPEED reaching 74 million homes and ESPN2 reaching 92 million homes. The millions of fans tuning in at home paired with sold out crowds throughout the country marked a renaissance for the World of Outlaws[TM] in 2007 and the 2008 title sponsorship announced today continues the momentum that has attracted Quaker State, SuperClean, Mahindra Tractors, Crane Cams, Qwik Liner and Americas Best Value Inn Americas Best Value Inn is an American limited lodging hotel chain operated by Vantage Hospitality Group. The company was named the fastest growing hotel chain in America in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 by Lodging Hospitality Magazine[1]. amongst others as Official Partners. "This is a big day for the World of Outlaws[TM] and the sport of dirt track auto racing as Advance Auto Parts is making a major statement and confirming today what the leaders in our sport have known, that dirt racing is a great place for major brands to invest their advertising dollars," said World Racing Group Chief Marketing Officer Ben Geisler. "We've seen Advance Auto Parts' marketing efforts in action with the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series in the Northeast and are truly excited for the Sprint and Late Model fans, drivers and promoters across the country who will be very pleased with Advance Auto Parts as a partner who will work with us to exemplify what makes dirt track racing and the World of Outlaws[TM] truly unique." Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts is the second-largest retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items in the United States, based on store count and sales. As of October 6, 2007, the company operated 3,228 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The company serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series[TM] begins its 30th Anniversary celebration season on February 8th during the Florida DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. The series features more than 20 full-time national competitors in 850-horsepower winged sprint cars, including 2001 champion Danny Lasoski, 20-time champion Steve Kinser and 2006 and 2007 two-time defending champion and Tony Stewart Racing driver Donny Schatz. For the latest news about the 2008 Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series[TM], visit WorldofOutlaws.com. About DIRT MotorSports, Inc., d/b/a World Racing Group Based in Concord, N.C., World Racing Group (WRG) is a national sanctioning body, real-estate operator, and sports entertainment company serving the dirt racing industry. WRG sanctions sprint car racing Sprint cars are high-powered race cars designed primarily for the purpose of running on short dirt or paved tracks. Sprint car racing is popular in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. under the World of Outlaws(R) banner, late model racing under the World of Outlaws Late Model Series(SM), big block modified racing under the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series(TM) banner and sanctions more than 4,000-races a year under the DIRTcar(TM) Racing banner. In addition, WRG owns and operates seven speedways. WRG races can be heard online at DIRTVision.com(R). To learn more about World Racing Group, visit worldracinggroup.com. |
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