VanderBeek
1 of 5 to receive
2008 Casey's General Store Sponsorship!
United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) officials revealed today the drivers that will comprise the Casey's Crew - five competitors that represent the best of the best in O'Reilly USMTS National Tour history.
Al Hejna, Jason Hughes, Mark Noble, Kelly Shryock and Zack VanderBeek were selected based on their series-leading attendance during the first nine seasons of the USMTS. All five will carry sponsorship from Casey's General Stores www.caseys.com and their associated vendors for at least 10 races each during the 2008 season.
An historic marketing partnership was formed last month between the USMTS and Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY), which owns and operates more than 1,450 convenience stores in nine Midwestern states: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
As part of the agreement, Casey's General Stores - the Official Convenience Store of the USMTS - will reign as the Title Sponsor of "The Hunt for the O'Reilly USMTS National Championship" and four O'Reilly USMTS National Tour events, with marketing objectives to drive incremental sales at Casey's General Stores retail locations and execute brand reinforcement at O'Reilly USMTS National Tour events, including driver sponsorships and appearances.
In what may be a first in motorsports, the agreement also directly impacts the bottom line of USMTS competitors' racing budget. Throughout the racing season, fans can enjoy appearances by these drivers at local Casey's General Stores locations, as well as related branded spin-off merchandise such as apparel, die-cast, autograph cards and more.
Each driver will utilize a branded Awesome Race Suit www.awesomeracesuits.com during their sponsorship period. While all five drivers will be among the most loyal USMTS drivers over the past decade, they're also among the fan favorites. Each driver's racecar will be professionally detailed with the latest vehicle wrap technology from New Vision Graphics www.newvisiongraphics.cc to give a bright, multi-colored and stand-out appearance.
Zack VanderBeek, from New Sharon, Iowa, will take the stage on June 17 when the O'Reilly USMTS National Tour visits the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The curtain call for the 2005 Rookies Rockin' Sports Bar Rookie of the Year will be Aug. 2 at the 24 Raceway in Moberly, Mo. VanderBeek will steer the wicked-looking CHEETOS Cheese Snacks #33z Skyrocket Chassis at the following events:
• Tue Jun 17 - Mineral City Speedway, Fort Dodge, IA
• Wed Jun 18 - Park Jefferson Speedway, Jefferson, SD
• Thu Jun 19 - Thunderhill Speedway, Mayetta, KS
• Tue Jun 24 - Buena Vista Raceway, Alta, IA
• Wed Jun 25 - Huset's Speedway, Brandon, SD
• Thu Jun 26 - Casino Speedway, Watertown, SD
• Fri Jun 27 - Rapid Speedway, Rock Rapids, IA
• Tue Jul 29 - Cresco Speedway, Cresco, IA
• Wed Jul 30 - Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, IA
• Thu Jul 31 - Knox County Fairgrounds, Knoxville, IL
• Fri Aug 01 - Bloomfield Speedway, Bloomfield, IA
• Sat Aug 02 - 24 Raceway, Moberly, MO
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