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NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (October 27, 2010) – Three Wilkes County companies seeking to capitalize on short-track racing’s fan appeal have signed on as race sponsors for this weekend’s Short Track Shootout at Historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, it was announced Wednesday by Alton McBride Jr., president of Speedway Associates Inc.

Lucky Dollar, a Wilkesboro wholesale liquidator that purchases various merchandise, is sponsoring the 50-lap United States Super Truck Series season finale. Saturday’s race will be known as the Lucky Dollar 50.

Tar Heel Oil Inc., a company providing fuel oil, kerosene, and propane for residences and businesses in Wilkes, Watauga, Ashe, Allegheny, Yadkin, Surry, and Caldwell counties, will be the primary sponsor of the 35-lap Allison Legacy Series event. The Addison Inn will be the race’s associate sponsor. A Wilkesboro-based business for 25 years, the Addison Inn has 115 comfortable rooms, affordable rates and a free continental breakfast. The Allison Legacy Series race will now be known as the Tar Heel Oil 35 presented by the Addison Inn.

“We are extremely happy to have these three businesses join our family of race sponsors in our first year of returning racing to the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway,” McBride said. “SONIC sponsored the PASS Labor Day Classic Limited Late Model race and, now, to have these three companies join us for our inaugural Short Track Shootout, well, needless to say we are overjoyed. We believe this shows that when racing and the fans feel connected, there are still marketing opportunities for companies wanting to promote their products.”

The Short Track Shootout begins Friday with practice and qualifying for Saturday’s events. Anyone wishing to attend the on-track activities Friday can gain admission between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. by bringing two non-perishable food items in non-glass containers to the speedway. The food is being donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank. At the end of Friday’s on-track activities there will be a drawing for a $50 Lowes Foods gift card.

Five series – Allison Legacy, USST, Late Model, Limited Late Model and Street Stock – will race on Saturday. The UCARS will kick off Sunday’s racing card with the Sunoco National Tour Kings Ransom 300 concluding the weekend. Tickets may be purchased in advance for Saturday and Sunday either online at www.historicnws.com or at the speedway’s office. Advance tickets for Saturday are $12 for adults and $6 for children, ages 10 to 15. Advance tickets for Sunday are $17 for adults and $9 for children, ages 10 to 15. Children under age 10 will be admitted free on both days.

It is also possible to purchase a two-day ticket. In advance, those are $26 for adults and $12 for children, ages 10 to 15.

Ticket prices will be higher if purchased on race day.

Pit passes may also be obtained. A weekend arm band is $50, while Saturday and Sunday arm bands are $30 each day if purchased separately.

Camping discounts also are available. RV track-side overlooking turn 3 is available, as well as back straightaway RV and tent camping.

Racing isn’t the only activity at the speedway this weekend. After the on-track activity has concluded Friday and Saturday, the Black Glass Band will perform as part of the Budweiser Fall Concert Series. Matt Dylan and his band also will perform Friday evening. Race day admission and pit passes include the concert. However, anyone wanting to attend just the concert must purchase an $8 ticket.

For more information, go to www.historicnws.com.

- Historic North Wilkesboro Speedway Press Release