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Shank Named Competition Director of O�Reilly All Star Late Model Series |
CAMARGO, IL (11-11-08) by Robert Cortum - All Star Late Model Series
The O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series announced today that Jason Shank of Pennsylvania will be the Competition Director for the series. Shank comes to the O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series with a wealth of experience and talent that will make for a smooth transition into 2009.
2009 will mark Shank’s sixth season working with Late Models. In previous seasons he has served as a consultant to tracks, drivers, and series, helping to put on some of the best shows with the best talent.
“The O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series is a great series to be working with,” stated the editor of Dirt Track Digest. “I feel that with our point’s fund and with driver's that have acquired about the series it will be a huge success.”
Shank has posted his reputation in the Late Model community by being a part of many different media formats. As mentioned, he is the editor of Dirt Track Digest, is co-host of Pennsylvania’s #1 racing talk show, and has served as a media liaison. Shank’s efforts garnered him the 2007 Bill Steinbach Memorial Media Award.
“I feel that my reputation within the Late Model community will turn into a great relationship with drivers and fellow staff members,” adds Shank. “The biggest thing in this sport is respect; and that along with our schedule and point’s fund will help make for a great season.”
The O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series will be launching their new website very shortly and will have all of your O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series news and information.
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