Winchester, IN (February 15, 2008) – CRA/Winchester Speedway officials are pleased to announce that Manning Service will once again sponsor the 100 lap CRA Super Series feature with the 2008 Opening Weekend at Winchester Speedway on Sunday, April 20. That event will also feature the Rich Vogler Classic for the USAC National Sprint Car Series that honors the memory of former USAC National Champion Rich Vogler.

"We are excited to be a sponsor with Winchester Speedway again in 2008," remarked Jeff Manning, owner and operator of Manning Service. "This will be our 60^th Anniversary of being in business, we look forward to celebrating that at our annual event at Winchester Speedway. This track means a lot to the economy of this area, it has so much history and so many great drivers have raced here, I hope everyone will continue to support this great racing facility. "

Merritt Manning, selling gas and performing mechanical repairs on cars, trucks and farm equipment, founded Manning Service, Inc., located in Saratoga, Indiana, in 1948. Today, Manning Service is renowned as a world leader in portable kerosene heaters, wicks and parts. Specializing in hard to find items and accessories, Manning Service has shipped products all over the world and is still continuing to grow. The Manning Service local retail store in Saratoga, offers patrons a variety of things from fresh Hunts Brothers Pizza to Mini-Storage Units. The business also features automotive, residential and commercial window tinting.

Manning Service started its involvement in Motorsports by owning there own racecar at the famed Eldora Speedway back in the 1950’s. They have also been involved in Go-Kart Racing and sponsored 2004 CRA Super Series Champion Chuck Barnes Jr. in the two CRA Super Series events at Winchester Speedway in 2005, including his victory in the Labor Day World Stock Car Festival 100 lap CRA Super Series event. More information on Manning Service is available at www.manningservice.com.

"It’s great to have the support of Manning Service again in 2008," remarked Winchester Speedway’s Glenn Luckett. "It ‘s people like Jeff Manning that helped make the last three seasons successful ones for Winchester Speedway and owner Charlie Shaw. Winchester Speedway needs both the local sponsor support and fan support to continue to be successful each season."

Tommy St. John has developed a knack for being fast at High Banked racetracks, and he showed that last season in winning the third addition of the Manning Service 100 CRA Super Series event on April 22, 2007. St. John started the day by being the events Appleton Rack & Pinion Fast Qualifier, then powered by Scott Hantz from his fourth starting position to take the lead on Lap 5, to lead the rest of the way. Jeff Lane would make a late charge to the front almost catching St. John, whose car slowed over the last 5 laps, but St. John held on to get the victory, his second with the CRA Super Series, the first came on Labor Day Weekend at Winchester Speedway in 2006.

More information on Winchester Speedway is available on line at www.winchesterspeedway.com.