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Jamie Nutzmann
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (February 10) - The Dirt Track Racing Association (DTRA) and Terry Blacklance are pleased to announce that they have agreed to terms whereby effective immediately, Terry has purchased the assets of DTRA and will take over all daily operational functions. "I am excited about this opportunity", stated Mr. Blacklance. "The DTRA has made great strides in improving racing in this area and I am excited to continue and strengthen this organization". Terry is the owner of Fast Racing Promotions of Thief River Falls Minnesota. His history in racing dates back 25 years and has been involved in racing as a driver, sponsor, fan, and promoter. Most recently, Terry founded the Midwest Dirt Racing Association (MDRA), a driver run organization that works closely with tracks and drivers to create great racing. He has also founded two other organizations (Thief River Falls Race Association and NOPA: Northern Organized Promoters Alliance) that have been very successful.
"Obviously we are passionate about DTRA", stated Steve Kaufman of Cedar Lake Speedway. "Terry taking on this role is the next step in DTRA's growth. He shares the same philosophies we have about racing - saving the drivers money, providing quality racing to fans, and securing sponsors looking to market to someone other than drivers."
Many questions are yet to be answered as Terry will immediately begin finalizing the tracks, sponsors, and other supporters that are on board for 2008. No major changes are anticipated for the 2008 race season. DTRA will continue its mission of not charging drivers a license fee, will provide a national point fund, and will continue its support of the Goodyear Spec Tire program.
For more info on the DTRA, please visit www.dtraracing.com.
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