FIRST ANNUAL THUNDER IN THE MOUNTAINS SCHEDULED

for immediate release
October 1, 2001


FIRST ANNUAL THUNDER IN THE MOUNTAINS SCHEDULED

PENDERGRASS, GEORGIA - The American Racing Association (ARA) today 
confirmed the First Annual Thunder in the Mountains racing extravaganza to 
be held on October 6 and October 13 at Newport Speedway, in Newport, 
Tennessee.  The first weekend of racing will showcase the super-fast ARA 
Southern Thunder cars in a 125-lap feature.  The second weekend, Octrober 
13, will feature the Kool Seal Challenge Series in a $5000 to-win 250 lap 
main event.

"Our drivers have expressed a great desire to race on the super-fast high 
banks at Newport Speedway," said Terry Treadwell, ARA President.  "This 
way, fans will have a chance to see both of the ARA touring programs on 
back-to-back weekends in big special events."

The Thunder in the Mountains weekends will allow local Newport Speedway 
drivers to showcase their talents against the ARA touring 
professionals.  The Newport Super Late Model division is comparable to the 
ARA Southern Thunder cars racing on October 6.  The Newport Late Model 
division drivers can face off against the ARA Kool Seal Challenge Series on 
October 13.

The ARA Kool Seal Challenge Series race scheduled for October 13 at Galaxy 
Kingsport Speedway was cancelled to make room on the schedule for the 
Thunder in the Mountains events.

Gates open at 4pm each Friday for special practice sessions.  On Saturdays, 
practice begins at 2pm.  Time trials are set for 5:30pm.  A special driver 
autograph session will precede the 7:30pm feature race starts.

For more information, contact Newport Speedway - 423-623-2182, or on the 
Web at http://www.newportspeedway.com

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