New Sports League Races Into Southern California
- Fans Have Chance to Compete in XMODS Racing League National Tournament and
Race Against Kevin Hartman, Star Goalie for the Los Angeles Galaxy - WHAT: This weekend, RadioShack is bringing the XMODS Stop.Drop.Race! tour to Southern California, giving thousands of die-hard car enthusiasts and radio control (RC) car racers the chance to participate in tons of free activities and the first ever XMODS Racing League (XRL) National Tournament. Set amidst the excitement of the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa, fans are invited to compete for the chance to be crowned America's first-ever XRL National Champion and the ultimate grand prize -- a super modified Acura NSX. Kevin Hartman, star goalie for the Los Angeles Galaxy, will put his skills to the test racing XMODS with fans at the event. The 2004 XRL National Tournament pits hundreds of Southern California's most skilled RC racers in a competition where the top 16 racers on the leader board after round one will race in the regional finals. The Regional Champion will advance to represent Southern California at the 2004 XRL National Championship in Atlanta in September, and battle against the nation's best RC racers for the coveted title of America's 2004 XMODS Racing League National Champion. The cost to enter is $25, and those interested can register online at http://www.xmodsrc.com/ or onsite at the event. In addition to the 2004 XRL National Tournament, the XMODS Stop.Drop.Race! tour offers endless entertainment and the chance to win other awesome prizes within the dynamic 75' x 75' exhibit. Attendees can try out different modifications at the Pro Demo Area, add some style to their car at the Custom Graphics Station, play video games and listen to music in the Interactive Media Center or test drive tour-provided XMODS in continuous 3-minute timed races on the Road Course. Fans can also bring their own tricked-out XMODS Custom RC cars and enter them in XMODS Tuner Shows. WHEN: Friday, July 23rd 8:30 a.m. - Midnight Saturday, July 24th 8:30 a.m. - Midnight Sunday, July 25th 8:30 a.m. - Midnight * The XRL National Tournament's final race will be between 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. * Kevin Hartman will be available for filming and interviews between 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Orange County Fair 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA * Call for specific location of XMODS booth CONTACT: Jim Redner Julia Blietz 323-761-7496 (Dir) 323-761-7485 (Dir) 323-217-4314 (Cell) 818-257-0468 (Cell) ABOUT: XMODS are 1:28 scale RC cars that are close replicas of their real life counterparts, not only in appearance but also in performance. Featuring body types from Nissan, Acura, Honda and Toyota, XMODS are fully modifiable; with engines, motors, bumpers and wheels from top automobile after market companies such as Sparco, Eibach and Bomex. XMODS fans can even add their favorite decals and other cool graphics to their cars.