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