‘On the Edge’ Excitement with
Outlaw Figure 8, Demolition Derby, Flybys, Fireworks and BECCA highlight
partnership with Matich Corporation for “A Race to Remember”
to honor military during the National Orange Show Festival
San Bernardino, CA – As a part of the family
fun and entertainment of the 92nd National Orange Show Festival, Orange
Show Speedway will host stock car racing on Saturday May the 26th. Admission
to the Speedway that evening is free, compliments of the Matich Corporation,
for all paid fair admissions. The night’s great racing at the
ASA sanctioned track will include exciting action from the BSR West
Late Models, Leno’s Rico Taco Legends and ASA Stock Ponies, culminating
with ‘edge of your seat’ excitement with the Lucas Oil Outlaw
Figure 8s, Demolition Derby and Fireworks.
The
Speedway also announced that the days racing festivities would be dedicated
to the unselfish sacrifices made by the proud men and women of the United
States Military. The day’s activities at the speedway have been
titled;
“A Race to Remember–Honoring our
Heroes.”
This event is an addition to an already existing yearlong
tribute by the speedway to the armed forces. At the start of 2007 Race
Season, Orange Show Speedway Director of Motorsports, Joseph A Ganino
Jr, announced that all servicemen and servicewomen, whether active,
retired or veterans need only show identification to receive complimentary
admission to any race of the 2007 season. Dan Jimenez, NOS Events Center
CEO/General Manager, has guided this year’s efforts for the Festival
to encourage more patriotism and focus on honoring those on who’ve
sacrificed so much;
“This community and region will always be strongly
affected by the state of our military. We felt that the 26th (May 26th
race) would be a wonderful opportunity to take a moment, and, in a small
way, say thank you for the freedoms we enjoy each and every day as proud
Americans.”
As part of the celebration, military facilities across
Southern CA have been contacted with invitations to all military personnel,
including civilian support. Military and families in attendance will
be provided with complimentary admission to the night’s races
as well as Fair admission. The Marine Corp Air Combat Center has been
instrumental in coordinating a military aerial flyby to kick off the
festivities Saturday night.
In addition, local offices for the USO, Riverside
National Cemetery and other military support organizations have also
been reached to provide every opportunity for our brave soldiers to
attend. The USO office at the Ontario Airport as well as representatives
from Riverside National Cemetery will also be in attendance providing
information to fans and military on their variety of ways of supporting
the troops. Gunnery Sgt. Chris W. Cox, Public Affairs Chief, Marine
Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, CA. is encouraged by
the continued growth in patriotism and appreciates the efforts of the
NOS Events Center and the Orange Show Speedway;
"In these times, every American is working together
for a common cause.
Regardless of politics, social status, race or religion, we all stand
together when it comes to loving and serving this country. Those of
us serving in the armed forces have become the focal point of patriotism
recently for the work we're doing. The attention, thank you's and recognition
-- like this great event the NOS Events Center, Orange Show Speedway
and their supporting agencies are putting on -- mean so much to us.
This particular event is an opportunity for some of
the Marines, sailors and
their families stationed at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine
Palms, Calif., to spend time together and enjoy some quality entertainment."
For those unable to attend the races or out of the
area can still be apart of the action and celebration. Orange Show Speedway
LIVE broadcasts every race evening from 8-9pm PST locally on 1350AM
KTDD with an Internet simulcast on WWW.NIXACOUNTRY.COM. With special
thanks to Toyota of San Bernardino, KTDD 1350 AM ‘The Toad’
and Nixa Country, Orange Show Speedway LIVE will air the entire “A
Race to Remember” tribute with a very special broadcast that will
air the May 26th race evening from 6:30pm – 9:30pm.
The Toyota of San Bernardino family appreciates the
opportunity to support the Orange Show Speedway & "A Race To
Remember" and salutes all of the brave men and women of the United
States Armed Forces.
-Clayton Kong, General Sales Manager, Toyota of San Beranrdino
The evening intermission will also be one to remember
with tributes to our troops and an unforgettable performance by #1 Indie
Country Artist BECCA who will perform ‘God Bless America’
for the troops and wasted no time to join the festivities;
"When I was asked to participate in this program,
there was no decision to be made! I immediately wanted to be involved
and do anything I could to support our brave men and women who risk
their lives everyday to preserve our freedom and way of life!"
– INDIE Country Music Artist BECCA
92nd Annual National Orange Show Festival gates
open at 11am on Saturday, May 26th with festivities at the Speedway
getting underway at 5pm. For more information on the Orange Show Speedway
or for more details, visit WWW.NOSEVENTS.COM or call the NOS Events
Center at (909) 888-6788, extension 441
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