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Advance Auto Parts becomes title sponsor of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Andrew Kunas

ORLANDO - World Racing Group made the announcement sprint car followers had been waiting years for Friday at the PRI Trade Show.

There's a title sponsor for its World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. Advance Auto Parts has signed on to be the title sponsor of the series for the 2008 30th Anniversary season, which beings in February at Volusia Speedway Park in Florida and ends in November at the Outlaw World Finals at Lowe's Motor Speedway in North Carolina.

In addition to the title sponsorship, Advance Auto Parts will also become an associate sponsor for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series while continuing its role as the title sponsor of the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series.

"This is a big day for the World of Outlaws and the sport of dirt track auto racing as Advance Auto Parts is marking a major statement and confirming today what the leaders in our sport have known, that dirt racing is a great place for major brands to invest their advertising dollars," said Ben Geisler, chief marketing officer for World Racing Group.

Two-time defending World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz, who will drive a car for NASCAR star Tony Stewart in 2008, made a few statements applauding the new sponsorship. Former series champion Danny Lasoski also made a few brief statements.

In addition to the new title sponsorhip, Lernernville Speedway, which is owned by World Racing Group, announced an increase to the winner's share in its traditional Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup race. The event, which paid $30,000 to win in the past, will now pay $40,000. It is the highest paying single day event on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series circuit.

Geisler also informed a number of people about an increase in the runner-up's share in next year's Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif. Paying on $12,000 to the runner-up last year, the event will reportedly now pay second place $20,000. The Gold Cup will again pay $50,000 to win.

According to the World Racing Group press release, Advance Auto Parts operates more than 3,200 stores across 40 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Island.

What happened to their deal with Lincoln Savings and Charles Keating?

"As long as I can have a fast boat, a margarita 
machine and can light my hair on fire, I'll be just 
fine."

Jason Giambi

Charles Keating, the rip-off king of all times! Haven't heard anything of him for a long time. Is he still in prison, where he belongs, or did he ever even go to prison? I guess that I was one of the more fortunite victims of his scams. I only lost about $100,000 when Western Savings folded, all of which probably went to Lawyers. 

That money was long gone before it ever made it to his legal team!

Western Savings was a Driggs family debacle.....what I do not get is why, when their risky investments obviously cost them and their investors millions of dollars, did the good people of AZ elect Adam Driggs to the AZ House of Representatives.

And before you go blaming lawyers for the S&L failures, you need to research Reagan era modifications to our savings and loan institutions and their affect on said.

"As long as I can have a fast boat, a margarita 
machine and can light my hair on fire, I'll be just 
fine."

Jason Giambi

"This is a big day for the World of Outlaws and the sport of dirt track auto racing as Advance Auto Parts is marking a major statement and confirming today what the leaders in our sport have known, that dirt racing is a great place for major brands to invest their advertising dollars," said Ben Geisler, chief marketing officer for World Racing Group.

That's great news, just needed to get the "man bag carrying Butcher" out of the way.

Nobody bitch'in yet?? Give it awhile the dooms-dayers will most likely respond soon..

Give it time, the end of the day has yet to arrive. 30 years and still traveling and racing along despite a couple of ruts along the way.

David Smith Jr.
www.oklahomatidbits.com

someone has to pay these salaries:

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/793041/000141588907000006/pre14a.htm

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"I didn't move to PA from El Paso in search of better 
weather." Van May

Advance Auto Parts Becomes Title Sponsor of the World of Outlaws

Orlando, FL— December 7, 2007--By: Chris Dolack, VP Media/PR

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) and the World Racing Group (OTC BB: DMSP) announced today the 2008 title sponsor agreement for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series™. The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series™ will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2008 with more than 85 event nights in the US and Canada beginning with the season opener at Volusia Speedway Park on February 8th and culminating in November in Charlotte, North Carolina, with the 2008 World of Outlaws™ World Finals at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

In addition to the title sponsorship announced today, Advance Auto Parts will be the 2008 Official Auto Parts Store for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series™ while continuing its role as title sponsor of the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series.

"Over the past 10 years with the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series we have become big believers in dirt track racing," said Sam Hampton, Advance Auto Parts Director of Marketing. "We've watched World of Outlaws racing as fans, we know the rich 30-year history of the series and look forward to introducing Sprint and Late Model fans to Advance Auto Parts on a national basis. We've always looked forward to Modified action at the Florida DIRTcar Nationals and couldn't think of a better place to kickoff our sponsorships of all three of dirt racing's premier divisions in 2008."

In 2007 the World of Outlaws™ brand of no holds barred racing action made its return to major national cable television with programming on SPEED reaching 74 million homes and ESPN2 reaching 92 million homes. The millions of fans tuning in at home paired with sold out crowds throughout the country marked a renaissance for the World of Outlaws™ in 2007 and the 2008 title sponsorship announced today continues the momentum that has attracted Quaker State, SuperClean, Mahindra Tractors, Crane Cams, Qwik Liner and Americas Best Value Inn amongst others as Official Partners.

"This is a big day for the World of Outlaws™ and the sport of dirt track auto racing as Advance Auto Parts is making a major statement and confirming today what the leaders in our sport have known, that dirt racing is a great place for major brands to invest their advertising dollars," said World Racing Group Chief Marketing Officer Ben Geisler. "We've seen Advance Auto Parts' marketing efforts in action with the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series in the Northeast and are truly excited for the Sprint and Late Model fans, drivers and promoters across the country who will be very pleased with Advance Auto Parts as a partner who will work with us to exemplify what makes dirt track racing and the World of Outlaws™ truly unique."

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.

The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series™ begins its 30th Anniversary celebration season on February 8th during the Florida DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. The series features more than 20 full-time national competitors in 850-horsepower winged sprint cars, including 2001 champion Danny Lasoski, 20-time champion Steve Kinser and 2006 and 2007 two-time defending champion and Tony Stewart Racing driver Donny Schatz.

For the latest news about the 2008 Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series™, visit WorldofOutlaws.com.

Long Live  20 Time  World Of Outlaws Champion Steve 
Kinser #11 

Great news!!!

No doubt TV packages are tremendous to our sport.

Congratulations to everyone!

"Just the facts ma'am", Sgt. Joe Friday, Detective, 
LAPD

Will do my shopping at Advance Auto Parts. They are now big in my two favorite motor sports NHRA and sprint cars (wings preferred, but like both).

Adding $6 trillion of debt in his 1st term and now if 
elected again he wouldn't have to worry about an 
electorate in 2016 so the sky is the limit.And his EPA 
would continue to put the screws to oil drilling and 
mining for coal.Can you say bankruptcy.

# Date Day Track Location 1. Feb. 8 Friday Volusia Speedway Park Barberville, Fla. 2. Feb. 9 Saturday Volusia Speedway Park Barberville, Fla. 3. Feb. 10 Sunday Volusia Speedway Park Barberville, Fla. 4. Feb. 15 Friday Pike County Speedway Magnolia, Miss. 5. Feb. 16 Saturday Houston Raceway Park Baytown, Texas 6. Feb. 22 Friday TBA 7. Feb. 23 Saturday Manzanita Speedway Phoenix, Ariz. 8. Feb. 29 Friday Thunderbowl Raceway Tulare, Calif. 9. March 1 Saturday Thunderbowl Raceway Tulare, Calif. 10. March 7 Friday TBA 11. March 8 Saturday TBA 12. March 14 Friday Volunteer Speedway Bulls Gap, Tenn. 13. March 15 Saturday Volunteer Speedway Bulls Gap, Tenn. 14. April 4 Friday TBA 15. April 5 Saturday I-55 Raceway Pevely, Mo. 16. April 11 Friday Eldora Speedway Rossburg, Ohio 17. April 12 Saturday Eldora Speedway Rossburg, Ohio 18. April 18 Friday Attica Raceway Park Attica, Ohio 19. April 19 Saturday Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt, Ind. 20. April 25 Friday Huset’s Speedway Brandon, S.D. 21. April 26 Saturday Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, Iowa 22. May 2 Friday U.S. 36 Raceway Cameron, Mo. 23. May 3 Saturday Lake Ozark Speedway Lake Ozark, Mo. 24. May 9 Friday Tri-City Speedway Pontoon Beach, Ill. 25. May 10 Saturday Paducah International Raceway Paducah, Ky. 26. May 13 Tuesday Lernerville Speedway Sarver, Pa. 27. May 15 Thursday Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, Pa. 28. May 16 Friday Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, Pa. 29. May 17 Saturday Orange County Fair Speedway Middletown, N.Y. 30. May 20 Tuesday Grandview Speedway Bechtelsville, Pa. 31. May 23 Friday The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway Concord, N.C. 32. May 24 Saturday Virginia Motor Speedway Saluda, Va. 33. May 26 Monday Rolling Wheels Raceway Elbridge, N.Y. 34. May 30 Friday Sharon Speedway Hartford, Ohio 35. May 31 Saturday Eldora Speedway Rossburg, Ohio 36. June 3 Tuesday Missouri State Fair Speedway Sedalia, Mo. 37. June 6 Friday Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, Iowa 38. June 7 Saturday Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, Iowa 39. June 13 Friday Huset’s Speedway Brandon, S.D. 40. June 14 Saturday Eagle Raceway Eagle, Neb. 41. June 20 Friday Dodge City Raceway Park Dodge City, Kan. 42. June 21 Saturday Dodge City Raceway Park Dodge City, Kan. 43. June 27 Friday River Cities Speedway Grand Forks, N.D. 44. June 28 Saturday Red River Valley Speedway Fargo, N.D. 45. June 30 Monday Cedar Lake Speedway New Richmond, Wis. 46. July 3 Thursday TBA 47. July 4 Friday TBA 48. July 5 Saturday I-55 Raceway Pevely, Mo. 49. July 9 Wednesday Limaland Motorsports Park Lima, Ohio 50. July 11 Friday Eldora Speedway Rossburg, Ohio 51. July 12 Saturday Eldora Speedway Rossburg, Ohio 52. July 15 Tuesday Lernerville Speedway Sarver, Pa. 53. July 17 Thursday Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, Pa. 54. July 18 Friday Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, Pa. 55. July 19 Saturday Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, Pa. 56. July 20 Sunday Lebanon Valley Speedway West Lebanon, N.Y. 57. July 22 Tuesday Ohsweken Speedway Ohsweken, Ontario 58. July 23 Wednesday Ohsweken Speedway Ohsweken, Ontario 59. July 25 Friday I-96 Speedway Lake Odessa, Mich. 60. July 26 Saturday K-C Raceway Chillicothe, Ohio 61. Aug. 1 Friday TBA 62. Aug. 2 Saturday Charter Raceway Park Beaver Dam, Wis. 63. Aug. 14 Thursday Gillette Thunder Speedway Gillette, Wyo. 64. Aug. 16 Saturday TBA 65. Aug. 17 Sunday Nodak Speedway Minot, N.D. 66. Aug. 19 Tuesday TBA 67. Aug. 22 Friday Castrol Raceway Edmonton, Alberta 68. Aug. 23 Saturday Castrol Raceway Edmonton, Alberta 69. Aug. 29 Friday Skagit Speedway Alger, Wash. 70. Aug. 30 Saturday Skagit Speedway Alger, Wash. 71. Sept. 1 Monday Grays Harbor Raceway Elma, Wash. 72. Sept. 2 Tuesday Cottage Grove Speedway Cottage Grove, Ore. 73. Sept. 4 Thursday Silver Dollar Speedway Chico, Calif. 74. Sept. 5 Friday Silver Dollar Speedway Chico, Calif. 75. Sept. 6 Saturday Silver Dollar Speedway Chico, Calif. 76. Sept. 12 Friday Clay County Fairgrounds Spencer, Iowa 77. Sept. 13 Saturday Heartland Park Topeka Topeka, Kan. 78. Sept. 14 Sunday Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland, Mo. 79. Sept. 19 Friday Eldora Speedway Rossburg, Ohio 80. Sept. 26 Friday Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, Pa. 81. Sept. 27 Saturday Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, Pa. 82. Oct. 3 Friday Princeton Speedway Princeton, Minn. 83. Oct. 4 Saturday Princeton Speedway Princeton, Minn. 84. Oct. 11 Friday TBA 85. Oct. 12 Saturday TBA 86. Oct. 17 Friday Ocean Speedway Watsonville, Calif. 87. Oct. 18 Saturday Thunderbowl Speedway Tulare, Calif. 88. Oct. 24 Friday TBA 89. Oct. 25 Saturday Manzanita Speedway Phoenix 90. Oct. 30 Thursday The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway Concord, N.C. 91. Oct. 31 Friday The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway Concord, N.C. 92. Nov. 1 Saturday The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway Concord, N.C. _________________ Long Live The 20Th Time World Of Outlaws Champion Steve Kinser

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Long Live  20 Time  World Of Outlaws Champion Steve 
Kinser #11 

Nobody bitch'in yet?? Give it awhile the dooms-dayers will most likely respond soon..

and we have a winner!

yep, those comp. packages are WINNERS alright...investing in the future of the sport!

Lincoln 1845 ft/.35 mile T1=118MPH 
Eldora 2287 ft/.43mile T3=135MPH
Port 2716 ft/.51 mile T3=TBD
Grove 2792 ft/.53 mile T3=135MPH
Selinsgrove 2847 ft/.54 mile T1=136MPH
"I didn't move to PA from El Paso in search of better 
weather." Van May

sorry, we already had a winner. please try again next time.

Do you really care about their paychecks as long as they are paying the drivers and racing as often (maybe more) as the drivers want?

Save your butt, get a colon screening TODAY

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DIRT/WRG paid Schatz more in one night at the WoO banquet than they paid as salary to any of the DIRT employees all year. Stocks are another thing - the more the officers increase the worth of the company - the more they stand to earn - is that a bad thing?

Phil Taylor

home-theater-systems-advice.com

Mike "Pencil" Priefer

LOL LOL LOL The more they increased the value of the company???? Thanks for the biggest laugh i have had in years. The company's stock has lost 95% of it's value from the IPO in Aug 2003 to this past week. Not a single financial advisor is reconmending the stock it is a strong sell across the board. This past year alone the stock value dropped 82% of it's value to $0.45 a share. 2007 was the best year so far for WRC and they still lost millions in the first three quarters and that is not taking in account the 4th quarter operating losses. Shall i quote their own SEC filing.

"Since inception in 2003, we have incurred substantial operating losses from continuing operations and used substantial cash in our operations. These operating losses have been funded principally through the sale of equity securities, including preferred stock. These issuances have complicated our capital structure, and have served as an impediment to engaging in corporate transactions deemed beneficial to our stockholders."

Now they are talking about recapitalization and reverse stock splits. Both are things that a company in any type of decent financial shape would never consider. The board room is looking like a chinese fire drill with people being forced out, reassigned or leaving on their own. This puppy is in deep trouble.

If you do not have trouble sleeping after reading a horror novel may i suggest this bit of reading. Very frightening indeed.

http://biz.yahoo.com/e/071114/dmsp.ob10qsb.html

Who is that supposed to be scary to? The guys getting paid after every night they race? The ones collecting the championship point money? Everyone that enjoys the shows they put on all over the country.

Some people crack me up. Pissed and moaned about how TJ was destoying the WOO and now how the WRG is doing the same. Yet the races keep happening and people keep getting paid.

While I will agree they don't do everything right, T-Shirt sales for example, I have yet to see only one person offer serious competitive alternative.

Maybe all you folks that can not stand them should send a letter to Advance Auto Parts and tell them they are wasting their money.