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Checkered Flag Racing to Provide Product Prizes in 2007 |
| Posted by CF Racing (cfracing) on Mar 02 2007 |
Seattle, WA (March 2, 2007) – Checkered Flag Racing Ltd has implemented a program to reward the drivers racing on CFR sprockets in the 2007 Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by IndyCar Series. For the 2007 season, any driver winning a Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by IndyCar Series event running on Checkered Flag Racing sprockets will receive three (3) free sprockets, any driver finishing second on CFR sprockets will receive two (2) free sprockets, and any driver finishing third on with the CFR product will receive one (1) free sprockets. Checkered Flag principal George Fellner wanted reward the pilots using his product in the series, "The Stars of Karting series represents the top level of karting in North America, and we wanted to do anything we could to show recognition for the top racers in the series that were using our product."
Fellner led Devon Sandeen to the 2006 West Division Spec Racer Championship aboard a First Kart. Series Marketing Director Jeff Swoboda was glad to see Checkered Flag Racing’s involvement, "George and his team have been great supporters of our program, and this prize package is a way that he can show his customers in our series some recognition for their achievements."
The Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by IndyCar season kicks off April 13-15 in Norman, OK at the annual Race of the Americas East-West combination event. Those wishing to learn more about Checkered Flag Racing Ltd can go to www.gokarts.org. To contact George Fellner you can call 604-787-8831 or e-mail cfracing@gokarts.org. Those wishing to learn more about the Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by the IRL can go to www.starsofkarting.com.
Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by the Indy Racing League is based out of Seattle, Washington, sanctioned by the World Karting Association (WKA) and owned and operated by 1986 Indianapolis 500 champion and IRL IndyCar Series team owner Bobby Rahal, IndyCar Series driver Bryan Herta and veteran karting promoter Paul Zalud. www.starsofkarting.com, www.worldkarting.com.
Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle manufacturers, dealerships and repair centers, as well as customers in industry, government, agriculture and construction. Products are sold through its franchisees, company-direct sales and distributor channels, as well as over the Internet. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2.5 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. For additional information on Snap-on, visit www.snapon.com.
The Indy Racing League was formed in 1994 to preserve the heritage and excitement of the Indianapolis 500 in U.S. open-wheel racing. The Indy Racing League is the sanctioning body of the IndyCar Series, the premier open-wheel racing series in the United States, and the Indy Pro Series, which serves as an essential stepping stone for drivers striving to reach the IndyCar Series. Indy Racing League events are available to a worldwide audience through a variety of multimedia platforms, highlighted by a long-term and broad-reaching partnership with ABC Sports/ESPN. The Indy Racing League is continually at the forefront of motorsports innovation with drivers, teams and tracks benefiting from major safety and technological improvements such as the SAFER Barrier, SWEMS wheel tethers, chassis enhancements, ethanol fuel and Delphi IRL Safety Team. www.indycar.com
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