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Cars Plus Returns to Tri County Motor Speedway

Hudson, North Carolina (March 9, 2004) - Tri-County Motor Speedway General Manager Jimmy Wilson has announced Caldwell County-based Cars Plus of Lenoir has re-signed to provide the 2004 Tri County Motor Speedway Pace Car. The popular dealership has been a long-time supporter of the short track.

"I am very pleased to have Cars Plus back at Tri County," Wilson said. "Cars Plus and Tri County Motor Speedway have enjoyed a great relationship and we look forward to make that relationship even stronger this season. Mitch Keaton and Gerald Nester truly care about the residents of Caldwell County and have been supporters of racing for years."

In addition to providing the official pace car for the speedway, Cars Plus will sponsor Cars Plus Opening Night on Friday, March 26th. Cars Plus night will feature a full slate of action highlighted by the Cars Plus 100 for the Tucson Late Models.

"Gerald and Mitch continue to show how much they care about keeping weekly racing in Caldwell County and we are honored to have a great partner in Cars Plus", Wilson said.

For more information on Cars Plus Night, a complete 2004 schedule or any other news please visit the official website of Tri County Motor Speedway at www.TriCountyMotorSpeedway.com.

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