By Brian Liskai

FREMONT, Ohio (Thursday, March 20, 2008) - Fremont Speedway is teaming up 
with the Fremont Area Foundation and St. Joseph Central Catholic High School 
Athletic Boosters to raise funds for area student-athletes.

When "The Track That Action Built" kicks off the 2008 racing season on April 
19, members of Fremont Area Foundation and St. Joe Boosters will be manning 
the beer stand at the track. The funds raised through the sales will be 
split between the Fremont Ross High School basketball program and St. Joe's 
athletic programs, explained Roger Hafford, a member of the Fremont Area 
Foundation.

The Fremont Area Foundation has helped raise funds for the complete 
renovation of the football stadium where both Ross and St. Joe play. Funds 
have also been raised for the basketball, baseball and swimming programs.

"Each group of boosters will work half the events at the race track. Many of 
our members are race fans, so they're looking forward to being there," said 
Hafford. "The bottom line is we are helping kids with the money we will 
raise."

"The area Jaycees have taken care of the beer stand the past seven years and 
did a great job. Jim Ford wanted a group who did great things in the 
community to have a chance to earn money for their projects and that's what 
the Jaycees did. I wanted to change it up a bit and help the local high 
schools," said new Fremont Speedway Promoter Rich Farmer.

"We're estimating this should raise at least $15,000 for the local athletic 
programs," added Farmer. "The boosters are providing a service for the race 
fans and the fans in turn are supporting the kids....it's a win-win for 
everyone."

"We're hoping since their parents are working hard to provide funds to 
improve the programs they enjoy, the kids might come out to the race track 
and find out how much fun and excitement goes on in the sport of dirt track 
racing," said Farmer.

Area race teams and fans are invited out to the Sandusky County Fairgrounds 
for a special pre-season practice session on Sunday, April 13. Entry to the 
grandstands will be completely free, though there is a fee for pit passes. 
The concession stands will also be open.

For more information log onto www.fremontohspeedway.com or call 
419-307-4241.