Memphis International Raceway and Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau Press Conference and Community Leaders Luncheon

WHAT:           Memphis International Raceway and Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau unveil Memphis nitro funny car dragster and plans for the 63^rd Annual World Series of Drag Racing taking place at Memphis International Raceway August 26-27

                        Daniel & Tim Wilkerson Media Bowling Challenge (Media professionals team with the Wilkersons to see which media outlet takes home the trophy)

                        Community Leaders & Media Luncheon

                        Public Autograph & Photo Session with Tim and Daniel Wilkerson & Race Car in the Bass Pro Pyramid lobby

WHEN:          Friday, August 12

                        10 a.m.          Press Conference

                        11 a.m.          Media Bowling Challenge – Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill

                        Noon              Community Leaders & Media Luncheon – Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill

                        1 p.m.             Public Autograph & Photo Session with Tim & Daniel Wilkerson

WHERE:        Bass Pro Pyramid

                        1 Bass Pro Dr.

                        Memphis, Tenn. 38105

WHO:             Pam Kendrick, President, Memphis International Raceway

                        Kevin Kane, President & CEO, Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau

                        Tim Wilkerson, Professional NHRA Nitro Funny Car Drag Racer (won 2008 in Memphis)

Daniel Wilkerson, Professional NHRA Nitro Funny Car Drag Racer, son of Tim Wilkerson (escaped injury after bad wreck in Memphis 2009)

CONTACT:   Patrick Collins

                        901-219-9944

                        patrick@mmgmemphis.com