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Johnny Sauter Carries Hometown Pride of Karl Chevrolet on No. 13 Chevy at Iowa Speedway
Press Release
“I’m looking forward to getting back on a short track,” said Sauter, who comes from a legendary short track racing family in Wisconsin. “Local sponsors fuel this sport, and it’s what we’re built on. I’m honored that Karl Chevrolet has come on board the No. 13 for this week. We’re focused on winning races every week, and we’ve been so close here the last few. It’s time to try to bring one home.”
Carl Moyer, Dealer Principle of Karl Chevrolet, is thrilled to have his dealership align with ThorSport Racing and Johnny Sauter.
“Karl Chevrolet is proud to be associated with ThorSport Racing and Johnny Sauter for the third consecutive season at Iowa Speedway. It has been a pleasure to follow and be a part of Johnny’s career as he has developed into one of the top drivers the Series has to offer. We admire the competitive drive Johnny brings each and every lap, and the way he has fought to the top of the point standings. Excited to see what he can do here with Karl Chevrolet on the hood!”
ThorSport Racing VP of Motorsports Partnerships, Matt LaNeve, sees added value in the new association with Karl Chevrolet, a native Iowa company.
“We are excited to be able to bring Karl Chevrolet into the ThorSport Racing family of partners,” said LaNeve. “The partnership with Johnny and Karl Chevrolet gives the dealership the opportunity to showcase their company and presence in Iowa on a national stage. With a frontrunning truck all year, Johnny is poised to bring home a great finish for us all at Iowa. We’re looking forward to it.”
The Truck Series will return to Iowa Speedway on July 16th for the third time in the series’ 16-year history. Sauter will join fans at Karl Chevrolet with his teammate, Dakoda Armstrong, on Thursday, July 14th to sign autographs and be a part of their special fan festival at the flagship dealership.
About Karl Chevrolet
Since 1978, Karl Chevrolet has enjoyed continued growth in all aspects of their business including new and pre-owned vehicle sales, parts and accessory sales, along with service and collision center work. Karl Chevrolet ranks annually as one of the top General Motors and Chevrolet brand sales leaders, ending 2010 as the fourth largest volume Chevrolet dealer in the United States; including being the #1 Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned dealer in the Nation for the fifth consecutive year. More information on Karl Chevrolet can be found at www.KarlChevrolet.com.
About ThorSport Racing
ThorSport Racing, based in Sandusky, Ohio, is the longest tenured active NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team. ThorSport Racing’s first race came at the Milwaukee Mile on July 6, 1996. NASCAR’s only Ohio-based team, which has run full season schedules annually beginning in 1998, currently runs the No. 88 Menards Chevrolet Silverado driven by Matt Crafton; the No. 13 Safe Auto/Curb Records Chevrolet driven by Johnny Sauter; and the No. 98 Ferrell Gas/Agrisure Chevrolet driven by Dakoda Armstrong.
ThorSport Racing has wheeled into Victory Lane with Terry Cook, Matt Crafton and Johnny Sauter since its inception and has finished a dominating seven times within the top 10 in points with both trucks. In April 2011, Sauter wheeled into Victory Lane at Martinsville Speedway. In 2009 and 2010, both Crafton and Sauter finished in the top five in driver points. In 2011, ThorSport Racing will move into a state-of-the-art, world-class 100,000 square foot racing facility in Sandusky.
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- ThorSport Racing Press Release
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