Tuesday, September 06, 2011

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series heading to Barrie Speedway on Saturday

BARRIE, ON - NASCAR racing has become one of the most popular spectator sports in North America, drawing millions of television viewers and hundreds of thousands of fans to single race events all over North America. On September 10th the Wild Wing 300 Presented by Independent Electric Supply, one of 12 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Races in 2011, will be hosted at Barrie Speedway.

“We are very pleased to be hosting the Wild Wing 300 presented by Independent Electric Supply on September 10th at Barrie Speedway. We would like to thank Wild Wing and Independent Electric Supply for their support and we encourage all of our drivers, crews and fans to support their businesses with your patronage whenever possible,” said Diane Cunningham of Barrie Speedway.

This marks the second straight year that Wild Wing will be the title sponsor.

“We are thrilled to be the title sponsor of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race at Barrie Speedway,” said Rick Smiciklas of Wild Wing. “Our company and staff are excited to be part of such an exciting event. The Wild Wing brand is becoming well known and our customers are some of the most enthusiastic NASCAR fans in Canada and we’re looking forward to seeing them at the NASCAR race in Barrie,” added Mr. Smiciklas.

Independent Electric Supply has come on board as this year’s presenting sponsor and are excited to be part of the event.

“Independent Electric Supply is very excited and honoured to be a part of this event,” said Owner of Independent Electric Supply Bob Branscombe.  “We invite the community, our vendor partners and our customers to come out and enjoy a great day of racing and support a very worthwhile cause.” 

“The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series has been growing steadily over the past few years and is delivering an impressive national audience on TSN,” said Steve Hutcheon of Independent Electric Supply. “We are so excited about being the presenting sponsor for this event, and are very happy to help raise money for such a great cause like Easter Seals.”

This year Barrie Speedway will be donating part of the proceeds of all VIP tickets to Easter Seals, there will also be a silent auction with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Easter Seals which “Helps Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed”.

If the success of last year's race is any indication, this year promises to be even better.  The Wild Wing 300 presented by Independent Electric Supply takes place at Barrie Speedway on Saturday, September 10th. Gates Open at 2 pm, racing starts at 3pm. and the Wild Wing 300 presented by Independent Electric starts at 8pm. VIP tickets are available for purchase at Independent Electric Supply in Barrie at 680 Huronia Road.

From Diane Cunningham – Barrie Speedway

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