INDOOR AUTO RACING RETURNS
TO AC BOARDWALK HALL IN 2010
TRENTON, NJ (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) ... July 29th, 2009 – Thrilling indoor auto racing is returning to Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall on January 30-31, 2010.
High-powered, TQ Midget race cars will headline the two-day card for the eighth consecutive year. Some 100 drivers are expected to contend for the Gambler’s Classic title.
Indoor racing is considered one of the most-competitive forms of motorsports. It is common for the cars to be separated by inches throughout an entire race.The exciting environment of racing indoors in front of several thousand fans attracts many top drivers. For the fans, the action is right in front of their eyes, not miles away, with replays shown on the hall's video screens.
Current and defending NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Ted Christopher of Plainville, Conn., won the most recent Gambler’s Classic feature. “Racing indoors is so intense for a driver, and it is just as intense for the spectators,” Christopher said. “I know race fans will want to experience the speed and tight competition that happens when you are racing indoors.”
Dirt Modified standout Billy Pauch of Frenchtown, N.J., who has more than 700 victories to his credit, is a regular entry in the Gambler’s Classic. Pauch captured the Friday night race this past January.
Ryan Truex of Stafford Twp., N.J, was a last-minute entry indoor entry in January. Truex, the younger brother of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Martin, has won NASCAR Camping World East Series races as a driver with Michael Waltrip Racing this year.
And the speed of indoor racing is getting quicker. In January, Lou Cicconi Jr., posted a record-setting 8.982-second lap at Boardwalk Hall.
Last winter on the indoor Midget circuit, Cicconi defeated NASCAR Sprint Cup star Tony Stewart in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Details for the eighth annual A.C. Boardwalk Hall race are still be finalized. However, it’s confirmed that the powerful and thrilling TQ Midget race cars will be in competition on both nights. Each program will be highlighted by a main event, with 24 drivers competing.
The Slingshot and Champ Kart race cars, which provide just as much entertainment as the TQ Midgets, will be on the card each night as well. Defending champions are Paul Lotier Jr. of Lebanon, Pa. (Slingshots) and Ryan Kendall of East Greenbush, N.Y. (Champ Karts).
Tickets will go on sale through Ticketmaster on Wednesday, August 19 at noon. Ticketmaster can be reached by calling (800)-736-1420 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Information on the event is available at aarn.com or by calling (609)-888-3618.
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GREAT DEALS ON HOTEL ROOMS FOR MOTORSPORTS 2010
AND ATLANTIC CITY INDOOR RACING EVENTS
TRENTON, NJ April 11, 2009 . .
. Don’t get left out!! Those are the key words for those who are
planning to attend Motorsports 2010 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo
Center in Oaks, Pa. (January 22-24) and the 8th annual Gambler’s
Classic at the Atlantic City (N.J.) Boardwalk Hall (January 29-30).
Event-host hotels have been named for both events.
The Radisson Valley Forge Hotel in King of Prussia, Pa., which hosted
the inaugural Motorsports Show in 1986, is offering reduced room rates
until December 23rd or as long as rooms are available in the room
block. Cost per room is $119 per night.
The hotel is conveniently located off of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania
Turnpike and five miles from the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Free
parking is available at the hotel and Expo Center. Those staying at the
Radisson Valley Forge will find after-event activities.
The phone number for the Radisson Valley Forge is 1-800-333-3333. You
must ask for the special Motorsports rate. Also, reservations can by
made online at www.radisson.com. Guests need to write MOTORSPORTS in
the PROMO code box.
Racers and attendees for the Atlantic City Indoor Race will find The
Chelsea located on the famous Boardwalk as the host hotel for the 2010
running of the Gambler’s Classic indoor Three-Quarter Midget races. The
hotel is located just 3/4s of a mile from Boardwalk Hall where the
races will be held and across the street from the Tropicana Casino.
Special room rates at the completely remodeled Chelsea are just $89 for
Annex Lite and $119 for Chelsea Luxe.
The hotel staff has planned a post-race party on the 5th floor
featuring a late-night menu and bar specials on Saturday night. A
special link to both of the special hotel rates is available at
aarn.com.
Those wanting to call for reservations at the Chelsea can dial
1-800-548-3030 and mention code: SAMMOTO to receive the racer’s
discount.
Deadline for the above-listed prices is December 23, but hotel staff
has encouraged those planning to attend to call as soon as possible as
a sell-out is predicted.
Additional information on any Len Sammons promoted events, including
Motorsports 2010 and the indoor races, are available at aarn.com, by
calling 609-888-3618, or by email at motorsports@aarn.com.
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