Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Speedway Motors to Sponsor Belleville Midget Nationals

LINCOLN, Neb. (May 30, 2008) - Speedway Motors is pleased to announce its
title sponsorship of the 2008 Speedway Motors Belleville Midget Nationals in
Belleville, Kansas.

Widely regarded as the most prestigious midget race in the country, the
Speedway Motors Belleville Midget Nationals attracts some of racing's top
talents to compete on the world's fastest Tru-half-mile dirt track. Many
racers consider the contest to be a stepping stone to the nation's top
racing circuits. This year's 31st Annual Speedway Motors Belleville Midget
Nationals will be held August 1 and 2.

"This sponsorship is an example of Speedway Motors' continuing commitment to
open-wheel racing," said "Speedy" Bill Smith, founder and owner of Speedway
Motors. "Much like Speedway Motors, the Belleville High Banks has a rich
history, yet it continues to get better with age. The best midget racing in
the world is done on this track, which is why thousands of race fans like me
continue to flock to north central Kansas every summer."

Speedway's backing also includes title sponsorship of the 2008 Speedway
Motors Belleville High Banks Race Season. The season begins June 15 and
includes seven exciting events in addition to the Speedway Motors Belleville
Midget Nationals.

Belleville High Banks spokesman Curtis Klima said it was a natural decision
to team up with a well-established, nationally recognized company like
Speedway Motors. "We are extremely proud to be partnering with Speedway
Motors this season," Klima said. "Speedway has deep roots in dirt-track
racing and is continually looking for ways to make the sport better. This
sponsorship will allow the Speedway Motors Belleville Midget Nationals to
grow stronger this season and in the future."

Founded in 1952, Speedway Motors is America's Oldest Speed ShopR and the
world's largest manufacturer, distributor and retailer of specialty
automotive products for the racing and street rod markets. The company is
located in Lincoln, Nebraska and can be found online at
www.speedwaymotors.com. For more information on the Speedway Motors
Belleville Midget Nationals or the historic Belleville High Banks race
track, visit www.highbanks.org.

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