Ford Sponsors Tustin Thunder, Benefits Marconi Foundation for Kids

07/08/96

The Marconi Foundation for Kids has announced that Ford Motor Company will become the major sponsor of the Tustin Thunder Road Races, a three day entertainment extravaganza showcasing a full program of vintage car racing, a special side car exhibition, two celebrity races, a World War II static airplane exhibition, 100 Years of Transportation with over 1,000 show cars, race cars and motorcycles, radio controlled racing, a vendor's midway, a children's midway with carnival rides, a Legends car race, and more. The event takes place in Tustin, California between August 2-4, and will benefit the Marconi Foundation for Kids which supports Olive Crest Homes & Services for Abused Children, Covenant House California and Pediatric Aids and the Marine Morale, Welfare & Recreation Department.

"Being part of the TUSTIN THUNDER ROAD RACES is an honor," says Harold Allen, Product News Manager for Ford Motor Corp. "Not only is it going to be a fantastic event, but it benefits a number of very worthy causes. We are really looking forward to this incredible weekend."

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and at the race entrance gate on Race Weekend. For more information, call 714-258-1820.

Paul Dever -- The Auto Channel