AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION RACING GOES INTERNATIONAL IN SOUTH AFRICA AT PHAKISA FREEWAY RACE TRACK

AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION RACING GOES INTERNATIONAL IN SOUTH AFRICA AT
PHAKISA FREEWAY RACE TRACK

New Motorsport Concept Pits South Africa Against America: "Two Continents -
One Winner"

"CHAMPIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CONTINENTS FOR ASA TRANSCONTINENTAL SERIES"

 

For Immediate Release

 American Speed Association PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Monday 21, September 2009) - The American Speed
Association (ASA) is taking another innovative step by creating an
international motorsport contest for stock cars with the "Championship
Between the Continents - South Africa versus USA Motorsports."

This new event, tagged with the "Two Continents - One Winner" moniker,
created with the help of the Free State Provincial Government of South
Africa, will feature a 207-lap, 500-Kilometer event at the Phakisa Freeway
Circuit in Welkom. The race will take place on January 29 - 31, 2010.

This event, the first time the ASA will venture outside of North America,
will be part of the "South African Speedweeks" which will see various
racing-themed activities surrounding the race.  The contract allows ASA
Racing International as the exclusive International Stock Car Sanctioning
organization for 4 years at Phakisa, working closely with Motorsport South
Africa (MSA), the controlling body of all motorsports in South Africa.

"Everyone involved with the Free State Province is extremely excited about
the 'Championship Between the Continents' and looks forward to hosting the
American drivers," said Ace Magashule, the Honourable Free State Premier.
"We recently concluded a very successful 2009 Soccer Confederation Cup
championship as a prelude to hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup Tournament.
This stock car race will be another opportunity for the Free State Province
to showcase our beautiful country on a worldwide stage. When the idea was
presented to us by Mr. (Dennis) Huth there was no question that this was the
type of event our country should be involved with and an excellent manner to
promote racing at our own Phakisa Freeway Circuit. January is a beautiful
time to visit South Africa as it is our summer and the Phakisa racetrack
will impress those who come to compete in the event." 

Phakisa Freeway Circuit is a multi-purpose racing facility featuring a
1.5-mile oval which is where the "Championship Between the Continents" will
be contested. This D-shaped oval, located southwest of Johannesburg, is
reminiscent of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As an interesting side note,
"Phakisa" means "Get Moving" in South Sesotho language, a fitting name for a
racetrack. 

Mr. Dan Kgothule, the Member of Executive Council for Sport, Arts, Culture
and Recreation in the Free State Provincial Government, is proud to bring a
major sporting event in Africa, and especially on the South African soil at
the Phakisa Freeway Circuit. 

 "It is very exciting for South Africa to see these types of major sporting
events held in the Free State Province, and they will surely boost the
economy of the province and the country in general. They bring considerable
pride to our country, and they show the rest of the world that South Africa
offers hospitality, beauty, and world-class sporting venues. I am looking
forward to making this 'Championships Between the Continents' one of the
premier motorsport events in the world," Kgothule said. 

"We will be hosting the 'Championship Between the Continents' and build not
only a foundation to utilize our state-of-the-art facility for now and well
into the future, but also to enhance the skills of our South African racing
drivers by having them compete against, and learn from, some of the top
American racing champions. The American Speed Association will bring to us
the experience to put on a first-class event and help to position this race
on the worldwide stage," explained Dhilosen Pillay, the Chief Executive
Officer of the Phakisa Major Sports Events and Development Corporation.

"I am truly humbled that the Honourable Free State Premier Magashule not
only took the time to listen to the proposal for the 'Championship Between
the Continents' but immediately saw the value and impact that this
historical program will have for South Africa," said Dennis Huth, president
of the American Speed Association. "Through his efforts, and those of Mr.
Kgothule and Mr. Pillay, the American drivers will be welcomed with open
arms and hospitality that will be second-to-none. The 'Championship' will
not only assist in helping increase the skills of the South African drivers,
but also showcase their talent on a national and international arena."

The American drivers invited will not only get a chance to compete on one of
the finest racetracks outside of the United States, but will enjoy many
off-track opportunities to see the various sights of South Africa; this
includes a private tour of "Savannah" the wildlife preserve that holds the
distinction of being just one of three accredited worldwide breeders of the
Cheetah.

An approved driving school will be held in advance of the races to help the
local competitors learn the nuances of oval racing. This program will be
managed by DriveTech, the "Official Driving School of the ASA." 

"The 'Championship Between the Continents' is designed to foster friendship,
competition, and knowledge both on-and-off the racetrack between South
Africa and the United Stated. I have no doubt this will be a life-changing
experience for those that attend from both our countries and that this will
foster a bond that goes beyond just a motorsports competition," said Huth. 

To learn more about Phakisa Freeway, visit
http://www.phakisa.com/GeneralInformation.htm .

To learn more of the Daytona Beach, Fla.-based American Speed Association
call (386) 258-2221 or send an e-mail to info@asa-racing.com
<http://us.mc1123.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@asa-racing.com> . For
news and information from all the racetracks and regional tours involved in
the ASA, visit www.ASA-Racing.com <http://www.asa-racing.com/> .  

ASAT, ASA RacingT and American Speed AssociationR are trademarks of Racing
Speed Associates, LLC.  ASA International, LLC or Racing Speed Associates,
LLC are not related to or affiliated with ASA Late Model Series, LLC.

For more information, contact:

(USA)

American Speed Association

 (386) 258-2221

info@asa-racing.com  

Or

(South Africa)

Etienne Swanepoel

Jim1@mweb.co.za

+27 82 888 4430