TOLEDO, OH: (7-17-08): NASCAR driver David Stremme will return to his roots to compete in the CRA 100 Late Model event Friday evening, August 1 at Toledo Speedway. The track will also host Kid’s Night, with all kids to age 14 admitted FREE! Each kid also receives a free hot dog, chips and a drink. CRA will also have their "Family Fun Zone" set up in the spectator area.

Stremme has been a competitor in all 3 of NASCAR’s premier classes in his career—Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Craftsman Trucks. David, originally from South Bend, IN, is currently serving as a test driver for Penske Racing, while also driving former NASCAR champ Rusty Wallace’s Nationwide car. David has also won an ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Michigan International Speedway.

From a family where his mother, father, sister and brother are also racers, David has returned to the Championship Racing Association (CRA) Late Model touring series, competing with the group when his schedule permits. The tour will make its annual stop at the Toledo track Friday evening, August 1.

Toledo fans will be familiar with several of the early entrants for the CRA 100, as Scott Hantz, Brent Jack and John VanDoorn have all inked entries for the race. The trio each have been in competition in the ARCA outlaw Late Model ranks in the past seasons. Jack has a win to his credit this year in a 50 lap contest, while VanDoorn, at the wheel of past ARCA RE/MAX Series champion Tim Steele’s car, won a 100 lap event in 2007. Former Toledo Sportsman driver Adam Purdy of Taylor, MI is also entered.

A field of 25-30 cars is expected for the August 1 event. Practice begins at 4 p.m. for the CRA cars, with the track’s weekly Factory Stock and 4 Cylinder divisions also in action.

Kid’s Night features FREE admission for all kids to age 14 with a paid adult admission. Each child will also receive a free hot dog, chips and drink August 1.

CRA’s Family Fun Zone will also be in operation in the spectator area. The program includes games and such for the young race fans. There is no charge for the Fun Zone.

Time trials begin at 6:15 and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. All tickets will go on sale at 4 p.m. when the front gate and ticket office opens. For the current entry list, go to www.craracing.net. Toledo’s website is www.toledospeedway.com