PLACERVILLE, CA (2-28-15) – As Placerville Speedway embarks on a landmark 50th Anniversary Season, it is proud to welcome Red Hawk Casino and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians as the official title sponsor of the quarter-mile clay oval located that has been home to auto racing at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville since 1965.
"The Tribe and its Red Hawk Casino are proud of our long-term partnership with Placerville Speedway," said Nicholas Fonseca, Chairman of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. "Placerville Speedway offers great family fun for our community."
With El Dorado County's second largest employer and premier entertainment venue joining forces with Placerville Speedway, the season to come is poised to be one of the biggest in recent history, expected to bring record numbers in the way of area tourism with an action packed 24-event schedule, containing several high profile events throughout the year. Among the highlights will be the return of the Nationally known World of Outlaws Sprint Car Tour for the first time in over 20 years in addition to talent both local and from afar in competition every Saturday from April through September amidst a variety of racing divisions.
"Both local and corporate sponsors are the lifeblood of this sport, but they are not easy to come by," said Bill Sullivan of Placerville Speedway. "The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and its Red Hawk Casino have worked hard to partner with Placerville Speedway in a spectacular fashion and we are proud to have them for the launch of our historical 50th anniversary season ahead."
Built in 2008, Red Hawk Casino features 88,000 square feet of world class gaming nestled on the Shingle Springs Rancheria in Placerville, just West of the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Among the amenities are more than 2100 slot machines, 75 gaming tables, non smoking gaming areas, poker rooms, five delectable restaurants, Kids Quest and Cyber Quest. Red Hawk Casino offers a destiny like no other in scenic El Dorado County where they believe in giving back to their community in many different forms.
Placerville Speedway fans are urged to join the Red Hawk Rewards Club. The rewards club is free and offers the ultimate player loyalty program. The Rewards Club gives casino guests the ability to earn points that can be redeemed for free slot play, dining at any of the casino's restaurants, gifts at Red Hawk Traders gift shop and more.
Throughout the upcoming Red Hawk Casino 50th Anniversary Season at Placerville Speedway, race fans and drivers alike will be rewarded throughout the year with various prizes, gifts from Red Hawk Casino and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians through the title sponsorship program. The casino welcomes race teams to it's facility after a night of race with ample parking for large haulers, live entertainment and dining.
Placerville Speedway's 50th Anniversary Season is set to begin with a special practice night for competitors on Sunday, March 29th followed by a high octane opening week featuring the King of the West Sprint Cars and Bay Cities Racing Association Midgets on Saturday April 4th and the much anticipated return of the nationally known STP World of Outlaws Sprint Cars on Wednesday, April 8th. The weekly Red Hawk Casino Championship series begins on Saturday, April 11th. The 2015 racing season features a total of 24 events between April and September.
For complete details of the 2015 Red Hawk Casino Championship Racing Season visit Placerville Speedway's official website at www.placervillespeedway.com. For further information on Red Hawk Casino visit www.redhawkcasino.com.
Associate sponsorships will be announced in the weeks leading up to the season opener, highlighting the numerous businesses that support El Dorado County's largest spectator sports venue. For information on becoming an associate or division sponsor at Placerville Speedway please inquire by email at placervillespeedway@gmail.com.
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Placerville Speedway is located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds at 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville. The facility is operated by Handy Racing Promotions which can be reached at their business office at (916) 783-3478.
- Bill Sullivan on Feb 28, 2015
- Article Date: 2/28/2015