2015-02-25

South Carolina College Teams With Hal Goodson In PASS



South Carolina College Teams With Hal Goodson In PASS

 

-      For Immediate Release

 

Florence, S.C. (February 25) - Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) has partnered with two-time NASCAR All-Pro Series champion, Hal Goodson, for the 2015 Pee Dee Coastal Super Truck Series and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model seasons. 

Goodson, who's a Darlington, S.C. native, is also a former NASCAR XFINITY Series driver and is looking to claim his seventh Super Truck divisional track championship at Dillon Motor Speedway in 2015. 

"I am looking forward to the partnership with local race car driver, Hal Goodson," said FDTC President Dr. Ben Dillard. "Not only does Florence-Darlington Technical College provide a quality education, but the college also supports the local economy, and the Pee Dee area has such a rich history in stock car racing." 

Throughout the 2015 Pee Dee Coastal Super Truck Series season, Florence-Darlington Technical College will be the primary sponsor for Goodson as he competes at Dillon Motor Speedway, Florence Motor Speedway, Myrtle Beach Speedway, as well as any other track that may be added to the schedule this season. Goodson's black No. 13 Florence-Darlington Technical College Super Truck will be adorned with the blue and gold colors of the college as the team competes throughout the Carolinas. 

"I can't thank Florence-Darlington Technical College enough for jumping onboard with Hal Goodson Motorsports this season," Goodson said. "I am looking to win my seventh career Super Truck championship this season at Dillon Motor Speedway, so we're going to go out and do everything we can to put the No. 13 Florence-Darlington Technical College Chevrolet front and center to all of the fans sitting in the grandstands." 

Florence-Darlington Technical College will also be an associate sponsor on Goodson's No. 16 Pro All Stars Series Super Late Model that is scheduled to compete in the South Carolina Clash 125 at Dillon Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 7 and for "The Bash at the Beach" at Myrtle Beach Speedway on Saturday, April 25.  Goodson finished 2ndto race winner Ryan Blaney in the 2010 South Carolina Clash at Dillon.

"The Pro All Stars Series is by far one of the most competitive Super Late Model divisions in the country," saysFDTC Public Relations/Marketing Specialist, Hunter Thomas.  "With the experience Hal Goodson has at Dillon Motor Speedway and Myrtle Beach Speedway, I'd certainly look for him to be a top contender when the Pro All Stars Series visits South Carolina." 

Over the last decade, Goodson has won the inaugural 2013 Pee Dee Coastal Super Truck Series championship, as well as all but two of the Super Truck divisional track championships at Dillon Motor Speedway since the speedway reopened in 2007. He was also named the Late Model divisional track champion back in 2009 at Dillon Motor Speedway. 

The 2015 season will begin on Saturday, March 7 with the 10th Annual South Carolina Clash at Dillon Motor Speedway with rotating practice starting at Noon, followed by qualifying at 3:30 PM, and feature racing at 5 PM for the PASS South Super Late Models, PASS Pro Late Models, Challengers/Chargers, and Legends.  Please go to ProAllStarsSeries.com for entry forms and the complete weekend schedule.

The Pro All Stars Series is recognized as North America's premier sanctioning body for asphalt Super Late Models and boasts such marquee events as the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS South's Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway.  For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please send questions to passracing@roadrunner.com.  For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or alandietzpass@live.com.  And, don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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TWO-TIME NASCAR TRUCK SERIES CHAMP TODD BODINE IS COMING TO TORONTO’S MOTORAMA SHOW

TWO-TIME NASCAR TRUCK SERIES CHAMP TODD BODINE IS COMING TO TORONTO'S MOTORAMA SHOW

 

Will appear Saturday & Sunday to sign autographs and meet fans



 

TORONTO, ON // FEBRUARY 25, 2015 • Continuing the long tradition of NASCAR stars who have come to Toronto to meet the fans and be part of Canada's biggest indoor racing show, two-time NASCAR Truck Series champion Todd Bodine will appear at this year's inaugural Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo.

 

Known as 'The Onion,' Bodine is a member of NASCAR's legendary Bodine racing clan. Originally from Chemung, New York, and now residing in North Carolina, Bodine will appear at Motorama on Saturdayand Sunday, March 14 & 15, to meet fans, sign autographs and participate in several events and presentations during the show.

 

The inaugural Motorama show takes place March 13, 14 & 15 at Toronto's International Centre, across from Pearson International Airport.

 

"I'm looking forward to coming to Motorama to meet the fans, sign autographs and take part in the show," said Bodine. "I raced at Ontario's Cayuga Speedway way back, so I'm sure I'll run into some familiar faces at the show."

 

After achieving success racing in the northeast, Bodine made the jump to NASCAR's second-tier Xfinity Series, in 1986. In the years since, he made almost 800 career total starts in NASCAR's three elite touring series; NASCAR Sprint Cup, the Xfinity Series and the Camping World Truck Series. During his career, Bodine went to victory lane 37 times in Xfinity and Truck Series competition, and twice won the Truck Series points championship, in 2006 and 2010.

 

Currently, Todd Bodine is putting his experience, knowledge and colourful personality to good use, working as an analyst on the NASCAR Truck Series shows NCWTS Setup and NASCAR Race Hub, on Fox Sports.

 

"It's an honour to have Todd Bodine come to the show for two days," said Motorama's David Weber. "In addition to his on-track achievements at the highest levels of the sport, he's also one of the most popular, knowledgeable and charismatic people in NASCAR, and we look forward to welcoming him to Motorama."

 

While at Motorama, Todd Bodine will participate in fan Q&As on the Johnsonville Stage, autograph sessions and VIP Meet & Greets. Watchwww.MotoramaShow.com for times and details.

 

ABOUT TODD BODINE: Originally from Chemung, NY, Todd Bodine was born and raised into a racing family. His parents owned the asphalt track Chemung Speedway, near Elmira, NY. A two-time champion of NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series, Bodine made almost 800 combined career starts on the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series. In addition to his championships, he won 37 total Xfinity and Truck Series races. These days, he's working as a NASCAR Truck Series analyst on Fox Sports. For more information about Todd Bodine, visit TeamOnion.com.

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The inaugural Motorama show takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2015 at Toronto's International Centre, adjacent to Toronto's Pearson International Airport. With a footprint of almost a quarter-million square feet, the show will be Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, or email info@MotoramaShow.com. Advance tickets and schedule information can be found at www.MotoramaShow.com.

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