Alzheimer's Association Walk Features Blaney, Stewart an Kahne
Hartford, OH
June 11, 2008 The Ollie's 360 Challenge Sharon Speedway and
the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association proudly
announce that NASCAR Stars Dave Blaney, Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne
will take part in a "Memory Walk for Alzheimer's Disease" on
Tuesday, June 17th. The Walk will be part of the Ollie's 360
Challenge Racing With The Stars Event that is being held at the
Speedway that night.
A monetary donation will enable fans to take part in the one lap
walk around the speedway. Blaney, Stewart and Kahne will also
participate in the walk which is designed to raise awareness for ALZ.
Donations will also be accepted the night of the race. In
addition the NE Ohio Chapter of ALZ will be on hand to distribute
information on Alzheimer's Disease, answer questions on the disease
and its treatment and provide information on the services provided
by the local chapter.
Additional information on the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the
Alzheimer's Association can be found on their website: http://alz-ohio.org/default.aspx.
The ALZ Walk will take place at
intermission of the Ollie's Bargain Outlet 360 Challenge Race, which
will feature NASCAR Stars Dave Blaney, Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne
competing against the premier 360 Sprint Division drivers in the
nation for the $6,000 to win first place prize.
Pit gates for the race open at 3:00PM with the General Admission
Gates opening at 4:00PM. Hot Laps will commence at 6:00PM with
racing immediately afterwards.
Reserved seats for the Ollie's Bargain
Outlet 360 Challenge are priced at $27.00. Adult General Admission
Tickets are $25.00 and tickets for children ages Nine through 13 are
$12.00. Admission for children eight and under is Free. Pit
Admission for the Ollie's 360 Challenge will be $35.00.
In addition to the 360 Sprint cars the
Sharon Speedway Limited Sprints will also be in competition.
"Buckle Up and Hang On" as Sharon
Speedway brings you the nation's premier Sprint Car Drivers in
competition against NASCAR Drivers Dave Blaney, Tony Stewart and
Kasey Kahne to see who can bring home the $6,000 paycheck!!
Sharon Speedway is located at the
intersection of Routes 7 and 305 in Hartford, OH and is just a short
drive from both Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
For additional information please visit the Speedway's website at
www.sharonspeedway.com or contact Kate at the Speedway office at
(330) 772-5481.
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Sharon Speedway
Marcie Barlow
Media Relations
phone: 330-772-5481
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