Rolex Series, Grand-Am Cup Drivers Kickoff Racing Weekend with 2 Hours of Go-Kart Racing
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Rolex Series, Grand-Am Cup Drivers Kickoff Racing Weekend with 2 Hours of Go-Kart Racing What: Watkins Glen International will kickoff the Sports Car Grand Prix weekend of racing with the 2 Hours of Go-Kart Racing, featuring drivers from the Rolex Sports Car Series and Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series facing off against local fans, SPEED Channel personalities and Watkins Glen officials. Admission to the event is open to the public to attend and free of charge. When: Thursday, June 20th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Where: K.G. Slick Track in Horseheads, N.Y. Who: Twenty drivers from the Rolex Series and Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series are slated participate in the 2 Hours of Go-Kart Racing. Leading the lineup are - · Two-time Rolex 24 At Daytona winner Didier Theys - Doran Lista Racing #27 Judd Dallara · 2001 SportsRacing Prototype II champion Andy Lally - G&W Motorsports #07 BMW Picchio · 2001 GT champion Darren Law - G&W Motorsports #07 BMW Picchio · 2001 GTS champion Chris Bingham - Park Place Racing #5 Saleen S7R · 2001 Grand Sport I champion Devon Powell - Powell Motorsports #11 Corvette Z06 Why: To give fans a chance to meet some of the best road racers in the world before they take to Watkins Glen International's 3.4-mile road course this weekend for the Sports Car Grand Prix, featuring the 6 Hours of The Glen. Notes: Tickets for the 2002 season at Watkins Glen International, including the Sports Car Grand Prix weekend, June 21-23, are still available. For tickets, reserved camping, and additional information, please contact the Watkins Glen ticket office at 607-535-2481 or log on to the official Watkins Glen web site at www.theglen.com. Contact: Additional information on the Rolex Sports Car Series and Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series is available online at www.grand-am.com or by contacting Public Relations Coordinator Christie Hyde at 386-795-1189.