By Brian Liskai

FREMONT, Ohio (Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007) - Though the 2007 season has just 
been completed, work is already underway on improvements at Fremont Speedway 
for next year.

Thanks to support from Sherman-Williams Paint Stores of Fremont, painting 
has begun on the historic covered grandstands with more sprucing up planned 
for other areas of the "The Track That Action Built," including buildings, 
guardrails, the flag stand, etc.

"We approached Sherwin-Williams about getting involved and they were very 
enthusiastic," said new Fremont promoter Rich Farmer.

Since taking over the historic speedway less than three weeks ago, Farmer 
and his partner, Andy James, have been hard at work contacting sponsors and 
putting plans in place for the 2008 racing season.

"We already have a lot of support from the area business community. We have 
many of our race night sponsors in place and have a good start on our 
billboard business partners," said Farmer. "That credit goes to the 
fans...their loyalty to the businesses that support racing makes that 
possible. The businesses see the value of their sponsorship."

"Jim Ford has built a solid, trusting relationship in the business community 
and he has helped us tremendously on that end," Farmer continued.

Farmer has already met with representatives of the dirt truck division to 
discuss rules and possible changes for 2008. He plans to discuss the issues 
impacting 410 sprints and 305 sprint teams in the coming months.

"Andy and I agreed we want to work very closely with John Bores, Rex LeJeune 
and what they have going at Attica Raceway Park," said Farmer.

As for the clay oval itself, Farmer said nothing will be done until the 
spring thaw. "We have some improvements planned for the track, but nothing 
major," he said.