|
PFAFFTOWN, NC, September 19, 2006—This weekend marks the inaugural AHDRA national point's event named in memory of 19-time champion, Jim McClure.
With that tribute will come a special opening ceremony on Sunday, when AHDRA is joined by Drill Sergeants from the Color Guard of Ft. Lee Virginia.
Master Sergeant Tillman of the S3 NCOIC graciously lined up the flag honors to be held prior to Sunday's elimination's at 1:00pm.
The ceremony will include a motorcycle parade of the Hampton Roads-Southside Harley-Davidson H.O.G. chapters that McClure belonged to. The dealerships along with Rivera-Primo were life-long sponsors of McClure's racing career.
The parade will be followed by the formation of the Ft. Lee Color Guard for flag honors and the National Anthem.
AHDRA will proudly welcome hundreds of active military and reserve personnel from the Ft. Lee base to enjoy the racing at Virginia Motorsports Park free of charge.
AHDRA has offered free admission for active military and reserve personnel for several years.
AHDRA President, Craig Tharpe says it will be an honor to not only pay tribute to Jim McClure, but also a very fitting time to recognize the men and women who are courageously fighting for our country.
"Sunday's ceremony will be a time for us to remember the many lives that have been lost and to show support to the many men and women that remain in harms way", he added.
Racing gets underway at Virginia Motorsports Park on Saturday, September 23rd with qualifying at 9:00am.
|
