Winchester, IN (February 3, 2009) – CRA/Winchester Speedway officials are pleased to announce that Manning Service will once again sponsor the 100 lap CRA Super Series feature that will be part of the 2009 Opening Weekend at Winchester Speedway on Sunday, April 19. 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 2009," remarked Jeff Manning, owner and operator of Manning Service. "We always look forward to our annual event at Winchester Speedway with the CRA Super Series. 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 as well as custom automotive graphics and paint protection.

Manning Service started its involvement in Motorsports by owning their own racecar at the famed Eldora Speedway back in the 1950’s. They have also been involved in Go-Kart Racing and as a sponsor with Chuck Barnes Jr. with the CRA Super Series at Winchester Speedway in 2005, including his victory in the Labor Day World Stock Car Festival 100 lap CRA Super Series event that season and with Charlie Hanna in the Howe CRA Late Model Sportsman Series at Winchester Speedway last season. More information on Manning Service is available at www.manningservice.com.

"It’s great to have the support of Manning Service again in 2009," remarked Winchester Speedway’s Glenn Luckett. "It ‘s people like Jeff Manning that helped make the last four 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."

Three time CRA Super Series Champion Scott Hantz got the victory in the Manning Service 100 last season, which had to be postponed a week because of weather. Fast Qualifier Rick Turner drew a four for the event’s invert putting Hantz on the pole, but it was veteran Jeff Lane getting the lead at the drop of the green from his outside starting position. Lane would lead the first 47 laps before slowing slightly anticipating a possible caution when A.J. Ganino spun off the track in turn two, but Ganino never stopped so no caution was thrown, but the hesitation by Lane allowed Hantz to power by after the two had raced side by side for several laps.

1997 series Champion Kenny Tweedy finished in second in his first event for new car owner Ken Muller. Jason Dietsch survived a tough mid race battle with Boris Jurkovic and JR Roahrig to get third. Roahrig would hold on to get fourth with Zach Taylor finishing in fifth. 2008 Rookie Of The Year Aaron Pierce finished in sixth after finishing 14^th earlier in the day in his Sprint Car in the Rich Vogler Classic.

The CRA Street Stocks and Vores Welding & Steel CRA FWD Compacts will also be racing that day. More information on Winchester Speedway is available on line at www.winchesterspeedway.com.