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Advance Auto Parts Partners with Super DIRTcar Series
For 10th Consecutive Season
CONCORD, N.C. — Nov. 18, 2007 — For the 10th consecutive season, Advance Auto Parts will be title sponsor of the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series for Big-Block Modifieds in 2008, continuing one of the longest-running annual partnerships in motorsports.
“For 10 years we’ve seen how valuable it is to partner with the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series,” said Mike Paris, Advance Auto Parts Motorsports Marketing Supervisor. “It continues to be one of the most popular and financially rewarding championships in racing. With its tremendous competitors and devoted fans, the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series is a perfect platform to showcase our auto parts stores. We’re excited for our 10th season as title sponsor of the series and looking forward to dropping the green flag on 2008 at the Florida DIRTcar Nationals in February at Volusia Speedway Park .”
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.
Advance Auto Parts has held title sponsorship of the world’s premier Modified tour since 1999.
“With the great relationship we’ve enjoyed, it’s exciting to have Advance Auto Parts back for its 10th season with the Super DIRTcar Series,” said Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series Director of Competition & Track Sanctioning Cory Reed. “As such a highly regarded nationwide automotive company, Advance has been a great partner for us, our teams and our fans.”
The Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series kicks off its 29th consecutive season at the 37th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park . The mighty Big-Block Modifieds will compete Feb. 13-16 in non-points events before launching the championship battle March 22 at Hagerstown Speedway. Historic premier events such as Super DIRT Week and Eastern States Weekend will return with their traditional October dates.
For the latest news about the 2008 Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series season, visit SuperDIRTcarSeries.com throughout the winter.
The Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series for Big-Block Modifieds is brought to fans across the Northeast by several sponsors and partners, including series sponsors Advance Auto Parts, Hoosier Racing Tire and Sunoco Race Fuels. Promotional partners include AMB i.t., Rite Aid Corporation and the University of Northwestern Ohio and the contingency sponsors are Bert Transmission, Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein Shocks, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Crane Cams, Integra Shocks, MSD Ignitions, Motorsports Safety Systems, Penske Shocks and Wrisco Industries. |
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