06-17-05

STARS OF KARTING RACE FROM SHAWANO, WI TO BE TELEVISED ON SPEED CHANNEL’S LUCAS OIL ON THE EDGE SHOW

Seattle, Washington — The Shawano, Wisconsin round of the Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by the Indy Racing League to be held July 22-24 at USA International Raceway will be the first event of the 2005 season to receive television coverage.  The Lucas Oil on the Edge Television series which runs on Speed Channel will broadcast a half-hour of racing action from the event.  The Lucas Oil on the Edge program airs forms of motorsport not in normal circulation on most networks.  

“Derek Daly originally introduced us to Ken Stout, we started talking about ways we might be able to work together to help out the series and his business and this is an opportunity he brought to us. We think that the Snap-on Stars series will make for great television and will expose karting to hundreds of thousands of people who may not be familiar with it,” said series marketing director Jeff Swoboda.  “The future stars of American motorsport are currently racing in the Snap-on Stars events so anything we can to expose them is beneficial to American motorsport,” commented Daly.
 
The show is expected to air in November or December of 2005.  Those with any promotional inquiries about the event should contact jeff@starsofkarting.com.  To learn more about Lucas Oil on the Edge go to www.ontheedgetv.com.

Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by the Indy Racing League is based out of Seattle, Washington, sanctioned by the World Karting Association (WKA) and owned and operated by 1986 Indianapolis 500 champion and IRL IndyCar Series team owner Bobby Rahal, IndyCar Series driver Bryan Herta and veteran karting promoter Paul Zalud. www.starsofkarting.com, www.worldkarting.com. Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of tool and equipment solutions for professional tool users. Product lines include hand tools, power tools, automotive diagnostics and shop equipment, tool storage products, automotive diagnostics software and other solutions for the transportation service, industrial, government, education, agricultural, and other commercial applications, including construction and electrical. Products are sold through its franchise dealer van, company direct sales and distributor and internet channels. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2+ billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin and employs approximately 14,000 worldwide. www.snapon.com.

Formed in 1996 by Tony George, Stars' presenting sponsor Indy Racing League provides the ultimate in wheel-to-wheel racing excitement through the IndyCar Series and Menards Infiniti Pro Series. The 2005 season marks the 10th year of competition for the IndyCar Series, the pinnacle of open-wheel racing in America. The 17-race schedule, featuring 14 ovals, two road courses and a temporary street circuit, consists of the most events in season history. The Menards Infiniti Pro Series, an essential stepping-stone for drivers and teams striving to reach the IndyCar Series, will feature a series-high 14 races in 2005, including three events on road courses and one street course. www.indyracing.com

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