New Sports League Races Into Sonoma
- Fans Have a Chance to Compete in XMODS Racing League National Tournament -
WHAT: This weekend, RadioShack is bringing the XMODS Stop.Drop.Race! tour to Sonoma, 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 17th Annual FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, 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. The 2004 XRL National Tournament pits hundreds of Sonoma'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 Sonoma 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 30th 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. *Professional sports car driver Kevin Buckler and the GT Class #66 Monster Racing car will be at the exhibit from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31st 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. *XRL National Tournament Day Sunday, August 1st 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Infineon Raceway 29355 Arnold Dr. Sonoma, CA 95476 *Call for exact location of XMODS booth 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.