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Food Challenge Event to Morgan Cup Weekend for National Open Benefit

Jakes Wayback Burger to host Outlaw vs. Posse event to raise money.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – April 9, 2015 - Whether you consider yourself Outlaw or Posse, one thing that sprint car fans can agree on is that a good burger is hard to beat.

Jakes Wayback Burger in Mechanicsburg, serves up one of the best burgers in the area and will host a unique challenge that brings together rivals in the sprint car world. Two drivers from the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will go head to head with two members of the vaunted Pennsylvania Posse in a knockdown, drag out eating challenge.

“Tim Benner from Jakes has been a great supporter of the Benefit in years past,” explains National Open Benefit event organizer Kolten Gouse. “This year, he wanted to go really big and have an event where fans can come to eat and watch some type of competition between Outlaw & Posse. We came up with this food eating challenge. It’ll take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12th. The neat thing is that fans can come by Jakes from 4 until 8 and a portion of the proceeds will go towards the benefit. We’ll have t-shirts, raffle prizes and so much more. I can’t thank Tim and his crew enough for doing this for us.”

Benner is equally excitied.

“We’re looking forward to May 12th and kicking off this season for the National Open Benefit. It's always nice to see the fans and drivers support this wonderful event. Race fans are the best!”

Fans can stop by Jakes Wayback Burger in Mechanicsburg, Pa. at 25 Gateway Drive.

The event serves as a spring board for the Outlaws vs. Posse rivalry in 2015. The team competiting factions will go head to head at Lincoln Speedway on Wednesday, May 13th and then Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 15th, and Saturday May 16th.
Lisa and Vince Magaro started the National Open Benefit in 2008 shortly after sprint car driver John Westbrook was involved in a vicious crash at Williams Grove Speedway. The proceeds went to help Westbrook and his family with medical expenses.

The money raised from this year’s extravaganza will go to the York County Racing Club Injured Driver's Fund, the World of Outlaws Benevolent Fund, Steve King Foundation, the Kevin Gobrecht Memorial Fund and the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. Kolten Gouse became involved with the event in 2011.

For more information, please visit www.nationalopenbenefit.com

About the York County Racing Club: The York County Racing Club created its Injured Driver's Fund to help any member driver that suffers an injury and loss of income while racing. Much of the club's time is devoted to the various fundraisers needed to help injured drivers. For more information, please visit www.ycrc.org.

About the World of Outlaws Benevolent Fund: The World of Outlaws Benevolent Fund was created three years ago by legendary car owners Jack Elden along with Beverly and Casey Luna. Additionally, Amy Swindell and Dana Kinser, the wives of drivers Sammy Swindell and Steve Kinser, also were instrumental in the funds’ creation. The fund has helped drivers and their families in need after an accident or loss of income for over 25 years.

About the Steve King Foundation: The Steve King Foundation's primary purpose is to assist drivers, pit crew members, officials and track operation personnel who are involved in dirt-track racing and are seriously ill, injured or killed. Named after Steve King, a driver that lost his life due to injuries suffered from a crash during a 2006 Knoxville Nationals qualifying night, the foundation also assists dirt-track organizations and facilities with obtaining and maintaining safety equipment or implementing safety measures to enhance and improve dirt-track racing. For more information, please visit www.stevekingfoundation.org.

About R&R Enterprises: R&R Enterprises, located in Valley Park, Mo., is an industry leader in racing apparel and merchandise for drivers, teams, tracks sanctioning bodies and more. From silk-screened shirts to custom embroidery to novelty sublimation, R&R has the tools and resources to complete any job. For more information, please visit www.r-rracewear.com or call 1-877-730-6953.

About FK Rod Ends: FK Rod Ends came onto the racing scene quietly over 30 years ago. The Connecticut based company quickly won customers over with fair pricing and plenty of inventory. To further assure timely delivery, F.K. Rod Ends set up two regional warehouses. Filled to the brim with inventory, these warehouses offer localized service for emergency orders. For more information, please visit www.fkrodends.com or call 1-800-662-4003.

About Kolten Gouse Promotions: Kolten Gouse Promotions has handled promotion or co-promotion of the National Open Benefit since 2011. Founded by Kasey Kahne Racing crewmember, Kolten Gouse, KGP focuses many resources each year on events that raise awareness and funds for racing related charities.

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Event sponsors: R&R Enterprises, FK Rod Ends, All Pro Heads, Engler Machine & tool, Wings Unlimited, Indy Race Parts, Organo Gold, ABC West Bowling, Weld Racing, Looks Like Gold Saloon, DB3 Imaging, Astro Titanium, Fragola, Drop of Ink Tattoo, Rider Engines, Factory Kahne, Moose Bar and Grill, Zemco Headers, Wonders Canopy Rental, Pig Tails BBQ, Wildwood, Speedway Motors, Maxim Chassis, FAST SIGNS, Middelsworth Chips, Sage Fruit, J&K Salvage, Premier Auto works, Joe Gravino, Charparral Hunting, CJB Motorsports, Driverwebsites.com, KSE Steering, Moose Blocks, DURST, Schaeffer Oil (Doug Smith), Waterman, Racing Optics, Lelands.com, HRP, Hoosier Tires, All-Star Performance, Roth Motorsports, Fastener Specialties, Hanks Performance, Baker Carburation, Kelly Fuels, Highlands Tire, Blazers Body Shop, Pancho Racing Products, GW Signs, Rucker Computers, S&S Enterprise, Wes Irwin Entertainment, Sams Club, Capitol Renegade, Custom Metal Coating, Pomco Marketing, Big Al’s Kids, Maxwell Industries, Saldana Racing Products, Dan Olsen Racing Products and Rockwell Security.

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