Fans Encouraged to stay at Cross Country Inn and Enjoy Dinner and the NASCAR race at Texas Roadhouse 

Salem, IN (August 27, 2003) – Officials from the CRA/Sunoco Super Series announced the addition of two important sponsors for the Federated Auto Parts Buckeye Bash presented by K95.5 on September 7^th at Columbus Motor Speedway.

Texas Roadhouse has signed on as the “Official Caterer” of the event and will provide their signature style items for the VIP patrons at the race track on race day.  Additionally, the brand new Polaris location will host a K95.5 radio remote on Friday September 5^th from 5:30 to 7:30.  During that evening drivers Gary St. Amant and Kyle Jones will have their cars on display as well as meet fans and sign autographs.   

“This event is great for our new store,” noted Texas Roadhouse Marketing Partner Dave Beers.  “The Texas Roadhouse name has always been associated with racing, and we are really excited to be a part of this important racing event in the Columbus market. We also look forward to everyone seeing our new store.”

For fans and teams that are traveling, Cross Country Inn at 6225 Zumstein Drive has signed on as the “Official Host Hotel” for the event with a special rate of $45.99.  To reserve rooms, interested parties can call 614-848-3819. 

“This is a fun situation for us,” Cross Country Inn General Manager Leslie Maiberger commented.  “We enjoy having the teams, officials and fans stay with us.  Plus, we get the chance to encourage them to come back for future events in Ohio.”  Cross Country Inn has multiple locations throughout Ohio and Kentucky.

“These two sponsors are a great combination for everyone coming in town the evening before our event at Columbus Motor Speedway,” event co-promoter Jeff Miller noted.  “The Cross Country Inn on Zumstein is 1 mile away from the Polaris Texas Roadhouse location.  This is a great opportunity for fans to come in the night before, stay at Cross Country Inn and enjoy dinner and the NASCAR race on television at Texas Roadhouse.  Then we’ll all head out Sunday morning to Columbus Motor Speedway for the Inaugural Federated Auto Parts Buckeye Bash present by K95.5.” 

Headlining the event will be the Sunoco Super Series Late Models in the Federated Auto Parts 150.  NASCAR stars Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace will fly in that morning to battle the Sunoco Super Series stars and 2-time ASA National Champion Gary St. Amant in the exciting 150 lap tilt.  Also, on the card will be the USA Modified series, and the $1000 to Win Ohio Street Stock Championship.