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Toyota Presents Racing Legends In Nashville July 18th

Mooresville, NC (January 17, 2008) ? The inaugural season of “Old
School Racing” (OSR) will make a stop at the .596 mile Music City
Motorplex (MCM) in Nashville, TN on July 18, 2008 as part of the 50th
anniversary celebration of asphalt racing at the fairgrounds. The
inaugural race at the famed track will be sponsored by Toyota and
will feature such legends as David Pearson, Harry Gant, Geoffrey
Bodine, Dave Marcis, James Hylton, Dick Trickle and Joe Ruttman. A
total of fifteen racing legends have signed up to be a part of this
historic event.

?It?s an honor to be part of something as big as 50 years of paved
racing at the Music City Motorplex,? said OSR Managing partner Norm
Weaver. ?The history at this track is well documented and now not
only are we going to be part of it but hopefully add to it.?

?This weekend is not only huge for the MCM but also Old School
Racing,? added Weaver.

?This is the one race that is not on the same weekend as a top tier
NASCAR race and we will be able to show the fans just how big Old
School Racing is going to be.?

A number of these racing legends participating on Friday will also be
on hand on Saturday, July 19th to be a part of the 50th anniversary
celebration. In addition to the NASCAR Camping Worlds Series 150
(formerly NASCAR Busch Grand National East), Saturday?s event will
include events for a number the Motorplex’s local NASCAR divisions.

Race fans can save by purchasing a two day ticket in advance, good
for grandstand admission for both July 18th and 19th for only $25.

Tickets for Friday only or Saturday only are priced at $15 in advance
and $20 at the gate and are available via Ticket Master or by calling
615-726-1818.

About the OSR:

The OSR is set to debut in May of 2008 with a 10 race schedule. The
OSR will field cars for such racing legends as Harry Gant, James
Hylton, David Pearson, Geoff Bodine and some 30 other racing icons.
To find other drivers set to compete in the OSR in 2008 or for
further information about the series please visit the website at
www.osrct.com.

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