2006 Drive for Diversity Motorsports Testing & Evaluation Combine to Be Held At South Boston Speedway In Mid-October
WHEN: Monday, October 17 - Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Combine Evaluation - 9:00am-5:00pm
Interviews will be available from 10:00am-3:00pm both days
WHERE: South Boston Speedway - South Boston, Va.
WHO: Drive for Diversity driver candidates will compete for an
opportunity to compete in the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series with
established NASCAR team owners.
WHAT: The 2006 Drive for Diversity Motorsports Testing & Evaluation
Combine, executed by Access Marketing & Communications, where 19
ethnic and gender minority drivers from a pool of over 300
applicants will contend for the opportunity to participate in the
program throughout the 2006 season.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: There will be opportunities both days to meet
with all 19 drivers, NASCAR team owners and Drive for Diversity
officials. Journalists will have access to a workroom and
interview area with wireless internet capabilities at South
Boston Speedway. Lunch will be served at the track each day.
Drivers will be evaluated on-track through an open test session
in Late Model Stock Cars. There will also be off-track exercises
including interview sessions to help determine the candidates'
overall ability and motorsports awareness.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Kia Ervin at 704-296-6344 (office)/ 717-576-9355 (mobile) or
Pat Walsh at 541-434-7021 (office)/ 541-513-1236 (mobile).
PRNewswire -- Oct. 3
