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Courtesy
of Carowinds
JUNE 13, 2007
Charlotte, N.C. (June 13, 2007) –
They’re both essential to the economy
of the Carolinas, drawing millions of visitors
to the area each year. On June 27, Carowinds
and the motorsports industry come together
for the first time as the park presents
A Salute to Motorsports, featuring the Future
Stars in Racing Training and Development
Academy.
Drivers ages 9 to 18 from nine states will
be on hand at the park all day signing autographs,
posing for photos and answering questions.
Their cars, which also will be on display
from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., include Late
Model Sportsman, Late Model Supertruck,
Midget, Legends and Bandoleros.
“We’re thrilled to partner with
Future Stars in Racing to present the park’s
first salute to the motorsports industry,”
said John Shanrock, general manager of Carowinds.
“Charlotte has long been the hub of
racing and Carowinds has been entertaining
guests in the Carolinas for more than 35
years, so it’s a natural partnership
that’s long overdue”
At races leading up to the Future Stars’
appearance at Carowinds, the young competitors
will hand out autograph cards that allow
the recipients to receive a discount admission
to the park on the event day. The discount
also will be valid on June 28 and 29. The
tracks where the Future stars will be competing
in June include Lowe’s Motor Speedway
in Concord, N.C.; Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway;
Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Speedway, and Caraway
Speedway near Asheboro, N.C. Guests not
able to attend one of these events to pick
up a discount coupon can come to the front
gate of the park on event day and ask for
the “motorsports day” discount.
“It’s going to be a great day,”
said Future Stars Academy founder Rolfe
Schnur. “These are some of the finest
young drivers in the nation. All of the
kids we have in the academy are the kind
you’d be proud to have as your neighbors.”
Future Stars in Racing Academy helps prepare
young drivers for success outside the car
in public speaking, sponsor presentations,
working with the media and behavior on-and-off
the track. Future Stars in Racing is the
exclusive driver development partner with
the ASA Late Model Series. Marketing partners
include Safety-Kleen, Awesome Racewear,
Jeff Gordon Racing School and Sunbelt Web
Solutions. The Academy features a staff
with decades of experience in all aspects
of motorsports. To learn more about the
academy, go to www.futurestarsinracing.com.
The Future Stars drivers scheduled to appear
have a total of 129 championships and 1,469
race wins in eight different forms of motorsports,
giving fans the opportunity to gaze into
racing’s crystal ball to see the names
that will become legendary in the sport
in the years to come.
Carowinds has 108 action-packed acres featuring
more than 60 world-class rides, shows and
attractions. Open daily during the summer;
weekends in the spring and fall. For more
information, guests can call Carowinds at
704/588-2600, 803/548-5300, or 800/888-4386
or visit the Park’s Web site at www.carowinds.com.
Carowinds is located off I-77 (Exit 90)
on the NC/SC border.
Carowinds is owned and operated by Cedar
Fair Entertainment Company
Carowinds Currently is open daily through
Aug. 26. Sat. – Sun. operation resumes
Sept. 1 – Oct. 28. The park also is
openSept. 3. The park is closed to the public
on Sept. 29. For a complete operating schedule,
visit www.carowinds.com.
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