Kasey Kahne,Kyle Busch to race charity @ Williams Grove!

[ronmcc]

KASEY KAHNE AND KYLE BUSCH TO RACE CHARITY EVENT AT WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet “Battle at the Grove” race on August 5 to benefit Kasey Kahne Foundation and other local charities

MOORESVILLE, NC (June 30, 2009) -- Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and discount retailer Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, have teamed up to present the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet “Battle at the Grove” charity race on August 5 at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. All net proceeds from the event will be donated to charities designated by the Kasey Kahne Foundation and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet.

“We’ve hosted several benefit races at Williams Grove Speedway because of the great fan support,” said Kahne, a 10-time winner on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. “Ollie’s has also been a great supporter of these events and of short track racing in general, so teaming up on this event again to give back to the community just makes sense.”

Advance tickets are on sale through August 3, for $25 adult general admission at Ollie's / KKF " Battle at the Grove" with discounts for non-adults. Advance ticket buyers who purchase by July 21 will be entered into a drawing for an exclusive 100-person autograph signing session with Kasey Kahne and select drivers. A portion of the net ticket proceeds will be donated by the Kasey Kahne Foundation to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities in nearby Hershey, Pa. and Charlotte, N.C.

As in past events sponsored by Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in cooperation with the Kasey Kahne Foundation at Williams Grove, URC-sanctioned 360/358 Sprints will be the main feature of this year’s race. The Super Late Model class will also be a major attraction, expected to include several NASCAR drivers, including Kyle Busch and David Stremme. The 24-year-old Busch has already won 52 races within NASCAR’s top three touring series, including 15 wins in the top Sprint Cup Series. Additional drivers will be announced as the event approaches. Driver line-up is subject to change.

“It’s great to return to Williams Grove with another spectacular event to raise money for charity,” said Ollie’s President and CEO Mark Butler. “This year’s format adds something new to the schedule that I think will appeal to all racing fans in the region.”

Williams Grove Speedway is a half-mile clay oval that hosts sprint car racing events on a weekly basis for much of the year. Opened in 1939, the “Grove” is regarded as one of the most historic dirt track venues in the country and has hosted legendary racers such as A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, and Tony Stewart.

Williams Grove Speedway is located 13 miles southwest of downtown Harrisburg, Pa. at 1 Speedway Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. For more information on Williams Grove Speedway, call 717-697-5000, or visit Williams Grove Speedway.

EVENT DETAILS
Date
Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Time
Event starts at 6:30 pm ET

Venue
Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA (SW of Harrisburg) - Williams Grove Speedway

Schedule
Event and race schedule to be posted at Ollie's / KKF " Battle at the Grove"

Tickets
Advance tickets for sale only at Ollie's / KKF " Battle at the Grove" through Aug. 3
Day of event tickets and pit passes only at Williams Grove Speedway ticket gate
$25 Adult General Admission (ages 21+)
$18 Child General Admission (ages 13-20)
$8 Child General Admission (ages 6-12)
$35 Pit Passes

[harley2001]

I think I'll try & take a vacation day to go this year.

[beanboy89]

Ohh, wow. Williams Grove is really close to here. I might just have to go.