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WHAT: Hurst Performance, a company responsible for some of the most iconic pace cars in history, and Woodhouse Auto Family of Blair, Nebraska, have once again partnered with Victory Junction. This time, the highly-collectible, 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang convertible is set to pace the upcoming “Run to Victory Half Marathon and Five Mile Run/Walk” race presented by Wal-Mart. The race will benefit Victory Junction, a year-round camping facility that serves children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses.
The Run to Victory Half Marathon and Five Mile Run/Walk will be one of the pace car’s last stops, as it makes its way to the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. The car will be auctioned on January 23, with proceeds benefitting the newest Victory Junction Camp in Kansas City.
WHO: Interview opportunities available: ·Kyle Petty, Victory Junction Co-founder, who will be running the five mile portion of the race ·Pattie Petty, Victory Junction Co-founder ·Ron Flint, Hurst Performance President, who will be running the five mile portion of the race ·Nate Shelton, Hurst Performance Chairman ·Runner's World Columnist and John Bingham Racing founder John "The Penguin” Bingham. WHEN:Sunday, December 13 9:00am EST: Worship Service 10:00am: Run Begins 11:00am-1:00pm: Race Finish Video Opportunities WHERE: Race Start: Randleman Middle School 800 High Point St., Randleman, NC Race Finish: Victory Junction 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman, NC
CONTACT: Sanaz Bakhtiari JMPR Public Relations/Hurst Performance Vehicles sbakhtiari@jmprpublicrelations.com, (818)992-4353 Erin McCloskey (on-site) Victory Junction emccloskey@victoryjunction.org, (336)495-2006 NOTES: If arriving at Victory Junction for the Race Finish, enter through the back gate off of Providence Church Road to avoid race traffic. Please call Erin McCloskey upon arrival
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