Wednesday, December 17, 2008

O'Reilly Auto Parts Hot Rod Super Nationals Comes to Lincoln

O'Reilly Auto Parts Hot Rod Super Nationals "Cruises" to Lincoln as New Host
City Welcomes Over 1,500 Hot Rods to Celebrate its' 30th Anniversary

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Family Events, an Indianapolis, Indiana based event
producer specializing in automotive events, and the Lincoln Convention and
Visitors Bureau jointly announced a three year commitment to name Lincoln,
Nebraska the new home for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Hot Rod Super Nationals.
The 2009 event will celebrate its' 30th Anniversary in its' new home at
State Fair Park in Lincoln on the weekend of May 29, 30 and 31.

In addition to celebrating 30 years of the Hot Rod Super Nationals, this
"horsepower holiday" will feature people from all over the nation enjoying
everything from cool cars to thrill shows. The three day weekend estimates
to draw crowds of over 20,000, along with over 1,500 hot rods, street
machines, two-wheel drive trucks and muscle car participants. Not only does
this event feature the best of the past, present and future in vehicles ,
but the latest in the aftermarket industry at the Performance Marketplace,
Mickey Thompson Burnout Competition, Miss Hot Rod Super Nationals Contest,
Family Fun Zone, Main Stage, food, games and more. Many new features will
also be added as Lincoln becomes the new home.

Lincoln is a deserving choice as they are no stranger to hosting premier
automotive events produced by Family Events. Lincoln has hosted the Hot Rod
Magazine Power Tour twice and Rod and Custom Magazine Americruise five
times. "The Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau has showcased their
talents and have shown time and again they deserve to host a premier annual
automotive event," said Mike Moore, President of Family Events. "Lincoln is
the perfect city for car enthusiasts to drive to and discover all it has to
offer."

"Lincoln is a hotspot for motor enthusiasts." said Jeff Maul, Vice President
and Executive Director of the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau.
"Through years of promotion by pioneers in the motor sports industry
including Bill Smith and Speedway Motors, Lincoln is a destination for a
number of motor sports events and will continue to be for many years." Jeff
added, "We're proud to be a part of the continued popularity of motor sports
in the region and look forward to hosting this great event."

While many event details are still in the planning process for information,
tickets, and enthusiasts who want to show their car please visit
www.HotRodSuperNationals.net or call 1¬317-236-6515.

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