CONCORD, N.C. (May 19, 2009) - In yet another Fans First initiative, Lowe's
Motor Speedway will bring a world class barbeque competition to race fans
during Coca-Cola 600 Week.
Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, the invitation-only
Prilosec OTCR BBQ Shootout Series will feature 14 professional teams,
honorary judges, cooking demonstrations, food sampling and total posted
awards of $15,000, with $2,500 going to the Grand Champion. Competitors will
sell varieties of barbecued chicken, pork and beef sandwiches, ribs, brisket
and sauces with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Speedway Children's
Charities and the NASCAR Foundation.
"This is an innovative new competition that includes award-winning
pit masters and barbecue teams from around the country," said Marcus Smith,
president and general manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway. "They'll compete for
the prestige and prize money of an event championship, but the real winners
will be the fans that get to taste all the food fresh off the grills this
weekend."
Competitors will sell their products starting Thursday on Windstream
Pole Night near the speedway's main entrance off Highway 29. Judging will
take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the Prilosec OTCR display located in
the souvenir area on Bruton Smith Boulevard. Awards will be handed out at
1:45 p.m. on Sunday preceding the Coca-Cola 600.
SPEED Channel will film the competition for national television
broadcast at a later date.
Lotta Bull BBQ from Marietta, Okla., Wood Chicks BBQ from
Chesapeake, Va., Texas Rib Rangers from Denton, Texas, and home-state
favorite Tarheel Smokers from Hertford, N.C., are among the award-winning
competitors.
Tickets are still on sale for Thursday's Windstream Pole Night,
Saturday's CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 and Sunday's historic 50th running of the
Coca-Cola 600. Fans can purchase tickets at the gates on event days or by
calling the Lowe's Motor Speedway ticket services department at
1-800-455-FANS.
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