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A1 TEAM USA announces involvement in the 66th Greater Washington D.C. Soap Box Derby |
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Friday, 09 February 2007 |
Washington D.C. - On June 16, 2007, the 66th Greater Washington D.C. Soap Box Derby will take place on the streets of our Nation’s Capitol. A1 TEAM USA of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsports is proud to announce its sponsorship of this event. The derby has been referred to as “the greatest amateur racing event in the world” and A1 TEAM USA, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is pleased to play such a vital role in support of a diverse group of children residing in the Greater Washington D.C. area, collaborating together toward a common goal of enduring tradition and environmentally-friendly competition.
The Greater Washington D.C. Area Soap Box Derby includes boys and girls
ages 8-17 who race down Capitol Hill in gravity-powered cars. The
winners of the Greater Washington D.C. Soap Box Derby advance to the
70th World Championship on July 26, 2007 in Akron, Ohio. As a sponsor
of the Greater Washington D.C. Soap Box Derby, A1 TEAM USA is pleased
to build community by bringing together youth from different areas of
the Washington D.C. Capitol area in one of America’s greatest amateur
sporting events.
A1 TEAM USA will also be sponsoring the Greater Washington D.C. Soap
Box Derby Assembly Weekend on May 5, 2007 during which the group of
D.C.-based children will build and assemble their A1 TEAM USA derby
cars with the help of Derby directors, A1 TEAM USA drivers, and local
sports celebrities.
A1 TEAM USA will be marching down Constitution Avenue along side the
Soap Box Derby float in the Washington D.C. St. Patrick’s Day Parade on
Sunday, March 11, 2007.
“We are very proud to be bringing together the American Red Cross with
the Greater Washington D.C. Soap Box Derby to participate in this
environmentally-friendly and long-lasting tradition,” said A1 TEAM USA
Owner Rick Weidinger. “The smiles on the faces of these D.C. area
children as they build and compete in their very own derby cars will
make the experience priceless. We will definitely be on the lookout for
the next A1 TEAM USA race car driver during the event!” Weidinger
continued, “This event takes an act of Congress to pass every year in
order to allow the Soap Box Derby race to be held on Capitol Hill. We
are sure it is in good hands with House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer
(D-MD).
The 66th Greater Washington D.C. Soap Box Derby event will take place
on Constitution Avenue on Capitol Hill, between New Jersey and
Louisiana Avenues from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on June 16, 2007.
Admission to watch the event is free.
For more information on the Greater Washington D.C. Soap Box Derby, please visit: http://dcsoapboxderby.org
About A1GP
A1GP – the World Cup of Motorsport is the first opportunity in any area
of motorsport for nations to compete on a level playing field. It is a
professional racing series where technology and innovation are
deliberately equalized and performance is determined by human bravery,
skill, and excellence. Team and driver combine to represent their
Country and to create an advantage and the winning nation raises its
flag in celebration. The teams compete in eleven races in ten different
countries spanning six continents for the 2006/2007 season. 22
different nations are represented in this World Cup of Motorsport.
A1 TEAM USA represents the USA in the A1GP Series and currently holds
the 12th place in A1GP standings with 24 points. A1 TEAM USA heads to
South Africa for the eight race of the season at Durban Street Race on
February 25, 2007.
The A1GP races can be seen in the USA, Canada and Mexico on Wednesdays at 4 PM on the Speed Channel.
For more information on A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, including a
schedule of the 2006/07 racing season, visit
http://www.a1teamusatv.com/races.aspx
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