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Dale Earnhardt Crew Chiefs Together at 4th Annual Motorsports Industry Awards
Press ReleaseNine-Industry Companies to be Awarded
The first-ever fireside chat with former Crew Chiefs of Dale Earnhardt will be a highlight of the event. Guiding the crew chief chat will be legendary gas man and Sirius Radio host Danny “Chocolate” Myers. Winston Kelley, Executive Director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and MRN Lead NASCAR Pit Reporter, will once again MC the event. He will be supported by several celebrity presenters to include: SPEED TV’s John Roberts, Bob Dillner, Ralph Sheheen, Wendy Venturini and Bob Varsha. In addition, 2 time NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Randy La Joie, Retired Penske President, Don Miller, Retired Charlotte Motor Speedway President, Humpy Wheeler and renowned motorsports artist Sam Bass will support the event.
The awarded organizations bring a positive highlight to what was a tough economic year for the motorsports industry. The following organizations will be awarded for their outstanding achievements in 2009: NASCAR presented by Jostens; BSCI presented by Wachovia; Victory Junction Gang Camp presented by Greer & Walker LLP; Mel’s Custom Products presented by Stock Car Steel; Hoosier Asphalt Oval South presented by Society of Manufacturing Engineers; NASCAR Technical Institute presented by Racersites.com; Charlotte Motor Speedway presented by Tysinger Promotions; Safety Kleen presented by CV Products; JKS Motorsports presented by AFLAC.
Sponsorships have completely sold out for the event, but tables and individual tickets are available. For ticket information please contact the NCMA at office@motorsportsnc.org or 704-455-5606.
About the NCMA:
The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) is the voice for the motorsports industry across the state of North Carolina. The industry provides a 5.9 billion dollar economic impact and over 26,000 jobs to the state. The NCMA is involved in public policy through work with the North Carolina Legislature and the National Motorsports Coalition; Business development through the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Chambers and Economic Development Groups; Workforce Development which involves educational institutions statewide; the business community and motorsports organizations. The NCMA also provides networking opportunities and industry information and resources to its membership. The NCMA is the annual host of the North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards, which recognizes industry organizations for their achievements.
www.MotorsportsNC.org.
- The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) Press Release
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