EDMONTON, AB. – Over the past decade Northern Provincial Pipelines Ltd. has been a race car sponsor at many NASCAR events south of the border. This summer, Western Canada’s toughest racing Series ‘on the dirt’ welcomes some NASCAR star power to its line-up for a special night of racing. On July 31st, the Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series welcomes Kenny Schrader, Dave Blaney and two-time Daytona 500 Champion’s Michael Waltrip and Sterling Marlin to the ‘Race of Champions’ at Edmonton’s Castrol Raceway.

“This event is part of our continued commitment to bring world class motorsport events to the Edmonton region,” says Rob Reeves, Owner & President of Castrol Raceway, “and we are extremely excited to have these NASCAR legends racing on the dirt oval! You don’t want to miss out on this unique event.” All four drivers will take part in several on-track races in cars provided by the NPP Late Model Series. They will also participate in the NPP Late Model Series races throughout the evening. Along with the NPP Late Model Series, open wheel ‘360’ Sprint Cars will be competing on this special mid-week race night. Former sprint car racer and 1995 World of Outlaws Champion Dave Blaney has already indicated he’s willing to compete in both classes.

The NPP Late Model Series is currently preparing race cars for Waltrip, Marlin, Schrader and Blaney. “We started working on Waltrip’s car last week,” says Dwight Kennedy, owner of Northern Provincial Pipelines Ltd. in Edson, Alberta, “in the next few weeks we’ll get going on cars for Sterling, Kenny and Dave.” Car numbers and sponsorships will be announced in the coming weeks.

Michael Waltrip – North Carolina
Two-time Daytona 500 Champion
NASCAR team owner/driver
Owner of Michael Waltrip Racing
Television analyst on Fox Sports and Speed TV

Ken Schrader – North Carolina
Raced NASCAR full-time for over 20 seasons
NASCAR Rookie of the Year in 1985
Running a part-time NASCAR schedule in 2013.
Owns Ken Schrader Racing (NASCAR K & N Series)

Sterling Marlin – Tennessee
Two-time Daytona 500 Champion
NASCAR Point leader in 2002 with 7 races remaining.
Broke his back in a bad crash ending his season.
Retired from NASCAR in 2010

Dave Blaney – North Carolina
1995 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Champion
NASCAR driver for 16 years
Will compete at this summers inaugural NASCAR Truck Series
event ‘on the dirt’ at Eldora Speedway in Ohio.

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FROM THE CASTROL RACEWAY WEBSITE :
Spectator gates will open at 4:00pm with opening ceremonies beginning at 6:30pm. The race will begin at 7:00pm. The Race Of Champions will feature exclusive autograph sessions with race fans as well as the Champions Club VIP Pass which includes a deluxe members only hospitality centre, reserved seating, complimentary dinner buffet & beverages, private cash bar and exclusive gifts & driver autograph session for only $99.

Ticket Prices:
Reserved tickets – $50.00
General tickets – $40.00
Youth – ½ price
Champions Club VIP Pass – $99.00