DRIVER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2009 CHILI BOWL

Tulsa, OK November 30, 2008: "The Business of Racing" Driver Development Seminar is set for Tuesday, January 13, 2009, from 10:00 AM-3:30 PM, held in conjunction with the 2009 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. This learning experience, held at the Hicks Community Center (approximately five miles from the QuickTrip Center's Tulsa Expo Raceway where the Chili Bowl is held), is designed for race car drivers in the beginning stages of pursuing a professional auto racing career, although all ages and levels of experience are welcome.

Drivers attending or participating in the Chili Bowl who choose to attend the Seminar will receive all of the tools necessary to know how to approach "the business of racing," and will be able to apply those tools directly and immediately in preparation for the 2009 racing season. One parent of each driver will also be invited to attend the Seminar to learn about the important role they will play in the development of their child's career (parent's attendance is not mandatory).

Seminar topics will include: Marketing - how to get and keep sponsors; Public Relations and the Media - what to say to whom and when to say it; Presentation - first impressions count, on and off the track; Materials Development - how to put together an impressive portfolio to follow you through your career; Fitness and Nutrition - getting and keeping a fit mind and body specifically designed for racing; Legal / Insurance / Protecting Yourself / Salary - how to protect yourself and make the most out of your career from start to finish; Speaking - representing the people and organizations who allow you to race; Fan Relations - dealing with the demands of being a role model and taking care of your fans; On-Track - internal focus and external communication to get the job done right; Team Relations - working within a true team environment and contributing to their overall success; Driver Safety - making sure you take the checkered flag each time you strap in; Communications - how to relate to each person in your racing career effectively.

“The Business of Racing” Driver Development Seminar will include in-depth information on a variety of subjects intended to give any driver the tools he or she needs to succeed as a professional in auto racing, as well as an extensive Q & A after each seminar topic, materials/handbook/CD of all seminar information, lunch, snacks, beverages, PLUS one 30-minute personal coaching session via the telephone for the driver any time during the two months after the Chili Bowl concludes. Drivers and parents will be asked ahead of time what specific information they want to find out through this Seminar, and the Seminar topics will be adjusted and customized to answer those questions. The driver does not have to be a Midget car racer to register for this Seminar.

Please note that there is a limited enrollment cap for this Seminar, so reserve your seat today!

For more information and to request a registration form for "The Business of Racing" Driver Development Seminar, please e-mail: RacingPR@oh.rr.com (include your phone number so we can communicate with you immediately about this opportunity)!