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Ollie's Bargain Outlet 360 Challenge: Jason Johnson Wins Second Event; Goes for $50,000 Event Bonus at Williams Grove

NASCAR stars return to Williams Grove Speedway for Finale of the Inaugural Ollie's Bargain Outlet 360 Challenge

Join Kasey, Tony and Dave for some great Pennsylvania racing and give back to charity at the same time!

The Ollie's 360 Challenge will begin at Sharon Speedway on June 17. The second race in the three event series will take place at Eldora Speedway on July 8 with the event finale scheduled for Williams Gove Speedway on August 19. Paying $6,000 to each winner and a minimum of $500 to each A-main competitor, the Ollie's 360 Challenge series will rank as one of the highest paying 360 sprint car events of 2008. All drivers competing in at least two of the three events are eligible for the $50,000 bonus, which will be awarded to the driver who can win two of three A-main events.

The third and final round of the Ollie's 360 Challenge will be hosted by Kasey Kahne and wrap up at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., on August 19. The facility, a favorite of Kahne's, boasts a half-mile speedplant and one of the most loyal sprint car racing fan bases in the country. In 2007, the Ollie's Bargain Outlet Shootout event hosted by Williams Grove Speedway raised more than $75,000 for the Kasey Kahne Foundation. It's a favor that Kahne is eager to reciprocate in August.

"Williams Grove Speedway is one of my favorite tracks to race on," Kahne said. "I grew up racing sprint cars around the country and I always enjoyed racing at ‘The Grove.' Last year, we worked with Ollie's and the track to help raise $75,000 for the Kasey Kahne Foundation and I really appreciated all of the effort the facility and staff put into the event. We're looking forward to working with Ollie's Bargain Outlet again this year and I'm happy to announce that the proceeds from the Grove event will go to support the Kasey Kahne Foundation this year as well. It will be great to get to compete in these three events with Tony and Dave, as well as race against the drivers who run 360/358 sprint cars each week. All three races will be great for the fans, especially if someone can pull off winning the $50,000 bonus."

The Williams Grove race not only culminates the series, it solidifies Ollie's Bargain Outlet's commitment to charity.

"Having a charitable tie-in is extremely important to Ollie's," said Mark Butler, a newly appointed member to the Kasey Kahne Foundation Chairman's Board. "We, as a company, strive to give back to our community in any way we can. Being able to connect with the community in an exciting way via the 360 Challenge and charitably through the Kasey Kahne Foundation gives us the best of both worlds."

Motorsports Media Entertainment is promoting the event in conjunction with the title sponsor, Ollie's Bargain Outlet. For more information regarding Ollie's Bargain Outlet please visit www.olliesbargainoutlet.com. For more information regarding Sharon Speedway, Eldora Speedway or Williams Grove Speedway log on to www.sharonspeedway.com, www.eldoraspeedway.com or www.williamsgrove.com. More information regarding each event of the Ollie's 360 Challenge will become available as event times are confirmed.

ENTRY FORM FOR WILLIAMS GROVE EVENT

OFFICIAL RULES FOR WILLIAMS GROVE EVENT

**Check back often for event updates and schedule changes**

TICKET INFO

Tickets for this event are currently on sale at the Williams Grove Speedway office. Tickets may be charged by telephone using major credit cards. Visit WilliamsGrove.com for information or call (717) 697-5000.

Anyone purchasing a ticket before July 15th will be entered for a drawing that will pick 150 lucky fans for an autograph session with Kasey Kahne. Time will not permit autographs for everyone in attendance at the race so the drawing from advanced ticket purchasers offers all fans an equal chance. The closed autograph session will be held at the track before the race.



AUTOGRAPH SESSION FORMAT AND RULES

In order to be entered in the drawing for the autograph session, you must purchase your ticket before July 5th. If you purchase a ticket before July 5th you will automatically be entered into a drawing that will pick 150 lucky fans for an autograph session with Kasey Kahne.

The autograph Session will be at Williams Grove Speedway on Tuesday, August 19th before the race.
  • One person per invitation
  • One autograph per person
  • The official KKF Invitation, which will be mailed to winners at the end of July, must be presented at the Autograph Session for entry. No Exceptions.
Pictures of Kasey are permitted, but pictures with Kasey are not permitted due to time constraints.



FREE AUTOGRAPH PASS FOR KLUB MEMBERS

The first 25 Klub Kahne members to purchase race tickets will receive a free autograph pass to be used at the race! Go to KaseyKahneFoundation.org for more information or call Williams Grove Speedway at 717-697-5000 to purchase tickets and be sure to give them your Klub Kahne number!



MEDIA INFO

The Kasey Kahne Foundation welcomes media personnel to the Ollies 360 Challenge. If you wish to attend, please email info@kaseykahnefoundation.org . Provided you are able to show your media credentials, you will also receive a VIP pass to the race.



Q&A SESSION-Submit Your Questions

There will be a Q&A session with Kasey on the 19th. Questions for this session will be chosen in advance and fans are urged to submit questions to info@kaseykahnefoundation.org . Be sure to include your name, age and address along with your question to Kasey. If your question is chosen and you attend the event, you will receive an autographed photo of Kasey as a keepsake.
EVENT SCHEDULE

Start End Event Location
3:30   Back pit gates open  
3:40 4:00 Media Interviews *No interviews after 4pm Grandstand Area
3:45   Will Call Opens Office
3:45   Gate for Autograph Session Opens (must have autograph invite plus race ticket) Grandstand Area
4:00 4:45 Autograph Session with Kasey Kahne Grandstand Area
4:45   Gates Open for Advanced Ticket Holders Grandstand Area
5:00   All ticket gates & all pit gates open  
5:45   Drivers Meeting  
6:15   Hotlaps  
6:45   Time Trials (groups of 4)  
    National Anthem Front stretch
7:30   Heat Races – Four 10 car heats, 8 laps  
    Q&A with Kasey Flagstand
    C-Main  
    B-Main  
    Interview with Mark Butler (Ollies Bargain Outlet President)  
    A-Main  
    ***Schedule subject to change