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Kronik Energy signs on to present "Double Funk Crunch" Gold Cup concert

Kronik Energy signs on to present "Double Funk Crunch" Gold Cup concert

High energy event features great music plus discount Tacos, Beer and video highlights

[i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations]

[b CHICO, CA –] Handy Racing Promotions and Silver Dollar Speedway is proud to announce that "Kronik Energy" has joined in the sponsorship of the highly anticipated Double Funk Crunch concert at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico on Thursday, September 9 following the opening round of the 57th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions. This event will feature one of the region's most recognized bands along with discount tacos, beer and video highlights all in a family friendly-happy hour environment on the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.

"We are very excited to be a part of the Gold Cup this year. Everyone at Kronik Headquarters is a motorsports enthusiast and we love attending these kinds of events," said James Gabriele, C.O.O. of Kronik Energy. "We are looking forward to helping make this year's the best one yet."

Kronik Energy is no stranger to sprint car racing in Arizona and California. John Gaston has raced in a number of events in 2010 at both Silver Dollar Speedway and Placerville Speedway aboard the Kronik Energy #22 sprint car. They also field the #2 Kronik Energy sprint car of Ben Gregg who competes in various World of Outlaw's events. Both drivers will be in competition at the upcoming Gold Cup Race of Champions as their exciting company becomes involved with the after hours events of the "biggest little sprint car race in the world."

"The Kronik Energy lineup features 4 delicious flavors including, "BLUE CITRUS" (Original Kronik flavor), "VENGENCE" (Traditional Energy flavor), "ENTOURAGE" (Juice Inspired taste) and "DRAGON BERRY" (Twisted Fruit Punch). Every mouthwatering flavor contains Kronik's "Top Tier" blend of energy ingredients, and is available in either "Regular" (Sugared) or "Low-Carb" (Sugar Free) versions. "Low Carb" formulations contain additional herbal supplements designed to help boost metabolism and curb appetite."

The Thursday night Double Funk Crunch Concert presented by Kronik Energy will be a new addition to the this annual fall classic that draws thousands of race fans from all parts of the county. Tickets have been purchased from all over the world for the upcoming Gold Cup Race of Champions events from as far away as Tazmania, London and Canada.

Double Funk Crunch is a versatile nine piece party band that has dazzled audiences for over a decade with non-stop dance hits, choreography, audience interaction and boundless energy. Originally established as a 70's disco band in the San Francisco Bay Area, DFC burst onto the scene in 1997 as one of the most dynamic and popular bands of their kind.

Double Funk Crunch's reputation and demand have skyrocketed over the years. They have performed in all of the major venues in Northern California as well as performances across the country and around the world. A few of their past clients include such entities as Yahoo, Google, Cisco Systems, Cach Creek Casino, the San Francisco Giants, the Oakland A's and President Barack Obama. Now, add the famous Gold Cup Race of Champions to the long list of Double Funk Crunch's venues.

In addition to the live music by one of the regions' top bands, the Thursday night opener will feature highlights of Gold Cup's of the past on the big screens in the pavilion as well as discount tacos, beer and soda. This is a great way to kick off the Gold Cup Race of Champions with an event that fun for the entire family. Admission will be free to all campers at the Gold Cup, race teams and Thursday night ticket holders. Double Funk Crunch has a strong following in Northern California and the event is also open to the public with the doors opening at approximately 10 p.m.

The Gold Cup Race of Champions; it's all happening at the one and only Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California September 8, 9, 10 and 11th. Don't be left out of the action, order your tickets today and plan to join thousands of race fans at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. It's the Gold Cup – patronized by friends and family, managed by friends and family. Three day tickets and single day tickets are now on sale. For race ticket information contact the track business office at (916) 969-7484.

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