Chillicothe, OH (11-13-09)- When the green flag drops for 2010 season at KC Raceway it will be teaming up with Goodyear. Today KC Raceway announced an agreement that they will be with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber company to be the official tire supplier for the track. As the season unfolds for the 2010, sprint car drivers will be required to run a Goodyear Tires on both the left and right rear wheel positions.

“Goodyear recognizes Sprint Car racing as one of the elite forms of motorsports,” said Justin Fantozzi, Goodyear’s Marketing Manager of Global Race Tires. “We have a history in sprint car racing and we look forward to building on that tradition with KC Raceway in 2010.”

“I think it will be a new experience with Goodyear getting back in the dirt track world, I am excited and looking forward to working with Goodyear as they have rich history in the dirt track industry.” Stated KC Raceway promoter and owner Jeff Schrader. “Being with Goodyear ensures us that our purses will remain stable and point’s funds will stay competitive.”

KC Raceway is scheduled to have several dates for sprint cars on its schedule in 2010. After taking ownership at KC Raceway, Schrader is very pleased on how well his first year went. Schrader states, “Our first year went really well, building up our crowd counts, and providing the best racing surface for fans and our drivers.” Schrader has plans to continue making improvements to KC Raceway to ensure that it is one of the best dirt tracks in the country.

As the 2010 season begins, you can be sure it will be a competitive one on the wings of Goodyear. Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs approximately 70,000 people and manufactures its products in more than 60 facilities in 25 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information on Goodyear, please www.racegoodyear.com.

For all of the latest news and action about KC Raceway be sure to visit the website at www.kc-raceway.com



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