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This past weekend, Atlantic City hosted the Motorsports 2008 Show and Gambler's Classic Indoor Races. Fans came out by the thousands to partake in both events, and they were not dissapointed.
The autograph sessions were a big hit with many great personalities making apperances throughout the Motorsports 2008 show, including: Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Casey Mears, Martin Truex Jr., Bubba the Love Sponge, Ron Hornaday Jr., Doug Wolfgang, Steve Smith, Dave Blaney, Patrick Sheltra, & Kory Rabenold to just name a few. I was able to meet Craftsman Truck Series driver Ron Hornaday Jr. (#33 Camping World Chevrolet) who is probably one of the nicest drivers I've ever met. Bubba "The Love Sponge" (Sirus Satellite Radio) signed for hundreds of fans throughout the weekend and was nice enough to pose for a picture on my way by his display.
The Jeffrey Earnhardt Busch East Car display was a popular stop for the thousands of fans throughout the show.
ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Kory Rabenold was signing autographs throughout the weekend, and was holding a fan appreciation contest for anyone that stopped by the booth. Fans could win a variety of prizes, including: GRAND PRIZE - 2 Pit and Garage Passes to June ARCA Pocono 200,
2 Pit and Garage Passes to August ARCA Pennsylvania 200;
1st Place - 2 Rabenold Racing/Interstate Batteries Driver's Helmet autographed by Kory Rabenold, 1 Rabenold Racing Driver's Helmet autographed by Kory Rabenold; 2nd Place - Autographed Race Used Hoosier tires ; 3rd Place - 8x10 Photo of the #63 Rabenold Racing/Interstate Batteries of Allentown PA Chevrolet autographed by Kory Rabenold.
There were also some very informative seminars going on throughout the show including; The "Safer Racer Tour" seminar presented by Randy Lajoie of Lajoie seating, "How To Get Good Media Exposure", "Race Track Public Relations/Media Workshop" hosted by Lincoln Speedway press director Wayne Harper, "The Basics of Race Team Sponsorship" - Presented by Ernie Saxton. There's some great information provided in these seminars, make it a point to attend seminars like these during next year's show.
The winner of the U.S. Tobacco Ms. Motorsports contest was 18-year-old Miss Tiffany Skias. Tiffany comes from a long line of racers, her father is 270cc/600cc Micro Sprint racer
Pete Skias, and she's the grandaughter of Chris Skias, a former Modified Stock car racer. Her brothers Nick and Mike are Micro Sprint Racers, and Tiffany herself competes in Micro Sprints at Linda's Speedway in Jonestown, PA.
First runner-up: Alyssa Sharman
Second runner up: Loralyn Brinster
Miss Congeniality: Lindsay Clynne
Most Photogenic: Clara Henson
Sportswear: Lindsay Clynne
Over at Boardwalk Hall, the action was fierce and the fans came out in droves for the Gambler's Classic Indoor Races presented by Sobe Life Water. Estimated attendance was 10,000.
Saturday's winners included:
M&R Midget Feature: Winner - Mike Tidaback
Top 5: Mike Tidaback, Joey Payne, Tim Adams, Bobby Santos III, Frank Polimeda
Slingshot Feature: Winner - Rich Tobias
Top 5: Rich Tobias, Ryan Smith, Bobby Butler, Bill Van Inwegen Jr, Steven Intravaia
Champ Cart Feature: Winner - Chris Daley
Top 5: Chris Daley, Bob Baker, Nick Herriven, Timmy Solomito, Shawn Solomito
Fans who weren't able to attend the Motorsports 2008 Show and Gambler's Classic need to have it on thier schedules for 2009, it's a do-not-miss! A special thanks to everyone involved in the show for making it such a great experience.
Until Next Time Everyone.......Drive Fast, Turn Left!
Bethann@insidethepitbox.com
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