Top Drivers Headline Motorsports Expo '99
28 December 1998
Top Drivers Headline Motorsports Expo '99
NOVI, Mich., Dec. 28 -- Appearances by NASCAR Winston Cup
stars Rusty Wallace, Terry Labonte and Ernie Irvan, plus drag racing legend
Shirley Muldowney, will be top attractions at Motorsports Expo '99. This
family-oriented fan fair takes place at the Novi Expo Center on Saturday,
January 2, 1999 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 3, 1999 from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Also appearing will be NASCAR great Ned Jarrett, IRL competitors
Scott Goodyear and Andy Michener, Busch Grand National drivers Tim Fedewa and
Ed Berrier, NHRA racers Darrell Alderman, Whit Bazemore and Mike Dunn,
1998 ASA champion Gary St. Amant, IHRA Pro Stock drivers Chris Holbrook and
Stewart Evans, World of Outlaws stars Karl and Mark Kinser and unlimited
hydroplane driver Mark Weber.
Kids of all ages can enjoy activities such as getting their photo taken in
a real race car and playing exciting video racing games. They can watch live
radio control racing or even test their own skills against other attendees.
Other highlights of Motorsports Expo '99 include race team and souvenir
trailers, corporate racing and track exhibits and show vehicles from all forms
of racing. Special guest vehicles include the M&M's Pontiac and the
Kellogg's Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Show goers can also win prizes such as race
tickets and rare autographed collectible items throughout the weekend. In
addition, Vendor Alley features Michigan's widest selection of racing
memorabilia and collectibles including die cast vehicles, wearables, posters,
automotive art and autographed items.
The Motorsports Hall of Fame's own exhibit at Expo '99 will showcase a
Cyber Sweepstakes offering a Grand Prize "Evening with the Stars." The winner
will receive a pair of premium tickets to this prestigious black tie event and
banquet, complete with complimentary limousine service and formalwear.
Admission to Expo '99 is $7.00 for adults, $4.00 for children age 6-12 and
free for children under age six. Admission includes free parking and entrance
into the Motorsports Hall of Fame. All proceeds from the show benefit the
ongoing programs of the nonprofit Motorsports Hall of Fame. The Novi Expo
Center is located at I-96 and Novi Road, exit 162. For more information, call
248-349-RACE or check the website at http://www.mshf.com.
Motorsports Expo '99 Autograph Signing Schedule
This schedule is tentative and is subject to change.
Saturday, January 2, 1999
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Rusty Wallace (1989 NASCAR Winston Cup
champion)
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. Darrell Alderman (NHRA Pro Stock)
Ed Berrier (NASCAR Busch Grand National)
Stewart Evans (IHRA Pro Stock)
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ned Jarrett (2-time NASCAR Winston Cup
champion and MSHF inductee)
Whit Bazemore (NHRA Funny Car)
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ernie Irvan (NASCAR Winston Cup)
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Chris Holbrook (IHRA Pro Stock)
Sunday, January 3, 1999
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Shirley Muldowney (3-time NHRA Top Fuel
champion and MSHF inductee)
Mike Dunn (NHRA Top Fuel)
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Scott Goodyear (Indy Racing League)
Tim Fedewa (NASCAR Busch Grand National)
Mark Weber (Unlimited Hydroplanes)
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Gary St. Amant (1998 ASA Champion)
Andy Michener (Indy Racing League)
Karl Kinser (World of Outlaws)
Mark Kinser (World of Outlaws)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Terry Labonte (2-time NASCAR Winston Cup
champion)