Industry leader to present ‘Hard Luck” award during marquee event
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – February 26, 2015 – Sometimes, luck makes all the difference in the racing world.
With that in mind, KoltenGouse Promotions has teamed up with Maxwell Industries, a manufactuer of shock dynos, to present the National Open Hard Luck award. The prize, a $2,000 gift certificate towards the purchase of a shock dyno, will be given to a driver who is determined to have had some hard luck during the feature event on Saturday, October 3rd.
“I want to thank Steve Watt from Maxwell Industries for coming on board and putting together this program with us to give back to our race teams,” said KoltenGouse, operator ofKoltenGouse Promotions. “Our charity event has always been geared towards Injured drivers charities, and to have Steve come on board and want to put together awards to help race teams is a huge credit to his dedication to our sport".”
Also the National Open Benefit will award a $2,500 gift certificate or two $1,250 gift certificates to the driver that finishes 5th in the B-main or the first 2 non-qualified drivers from multiple B-mains (depends on car count/event format) Those certificates will be good towards the purchase of a shock dyno.
Lisa and Vince Magaro started the National Open Benefit in 2008 shortly after sprint car driver John Westbrook was involved in a vicious crash at
Williams Grove Speedway. The proceeds went to help Westbrook and his family with medical expenses.
The money raised from this year’s extravaganza will go to the York County Racing Club Injured Driver's Fund, the World of Outlaws Benevolent Fund, Steve King Foundation, the Kevin Gobrecht Memorial Fund and the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. KoltenGouse took became involved with the event in 2011.
For more information, please visit www.nationalopenbenefit.com
About the York County Racing Club: The York County Racing Club created its Injured Driver's Fund to help any member driver that suffers an injury and loss of income while racing. Much of the club's time is devoted to the various fundraisers needed to help injured drivers. For more information, please visit www.ycrc.org.
About the World of Outlaws Benevolent Fund: The World of Outlaws Benevolent Fund was created three years ago by legendary car owners Jack Elden along with Beverly and Casey Luna. Additionally, Amy Swindell and Dana Kinser, the wives of drivers Sammy Swindell and Steve Kinser, also were instrumental in the funds’ creation. The fund has helped drivers and their families in need after an accident or loss of income for over 25 years.
About the Steve King Foundation: The Steve King Foundation's primary purpose is to assist drivers, pit crew members, officials and track operation personnel who are involved in dirt-track racing and are seriously ill, injured or killed. Named after Steve King, a driver that lost his life due to injuries suffered from a crash during a 2006 Knoxville Nationals qualifying night, the foundation also assists dirt-track organizations and facilities with obtaining and maintaining safety equipment or implementing safety measures to enhance and improve dirt-track racing. For more information, please visit www.stevekingfoundation.org.
About R&R Enterprises: R&R Enterprises, located in Valley Park, Mo., is an industry leader in racing apparel and merchandise for drivers, teams, tracks sanctioning bodies and more. From silk-screened shirts to custom embroidery to novelty sublimation, R&R has the tools and resources to complete any job. For more information, please visit www.r-rracewear.com or call 1-877-730-6953.
About FK Rod Ends: FK Rod Ends came onto the racing scene quietly over 30 years ago. The Connecticut based company quickly won customers over with fair pricing and plenty of inventory. To further assure timely delivery, F.K. Rod Ends set up two regional warehouses. Filled to the brim with inventory, these warehouses offer localized service for emergency orders. For more information, please visit www.fkrodends.com or call 1-800-662-4003.
About KoltenGouse Promotions: KoltenGouse Promotions has handled promotion or co-promotion of the National Open Benefit since 2011. Founded by Kasey Kahne Racing crewmember, KoltenGouse, KGP focuses many resources each year on events that raise awareness and funds for racing related charities.
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Event sponsors: R&R Enterprises, FK Rod Ends, All Pro Heads, Engler Machine & tool, Wings Unlimited, Indy Race Parts, Organo Gold, ABC West Bowling, Weld Racing, Looks Like Gold Saloon, DB3 Imaging, Astro Titanium, Fragola, Drop of Ink Tattoo, Rider Engines, Factory Kahne, Moose Bar and Grill, Zemco Headers, Wonders Canopy Rental, Pig Tails BBQ, Wildwood, Speedway Motors, Maxim Chassis, FAST SIGNS, Middelsworth Chips, Sage Fruit, J&K Salvage, Premier Auto works, Joe Gravino, Charparral Hunting, CJB Motorsports, Driverwebsites.com, KSE Steering, Moose Blocks, DURST, Schaeffer Oil (Doug Smith), Waterman, Racing Optics, Lelands.com, HRP, Hoosier Tires, All-Star Performance, Roth Motorsports, Fastener Specialties, Hanks Performance, Baker Carburation, Kelly Fuels, Highlands Tire, Blazers Body Shop, Pancho Racing Products, GW Signs, Rucker Computers, S&S Enterprise, Wes Irwin Entertainment, Sams Club, Capitol Renegade, Custom Metal Coating, Pomco Marketing, Big Al’s Kids, Maxwell Industries, Saldana Racing Products, Dan Olsen Racing Products and Rockwell Security.
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- Article Date: 2/26/2015