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Legendary TNN Race Announcers To Cover ASA event at WIR
Chris Clark, Game Day Sports Marketing
May 1, 2002
Race website: www.gamedayracing.com
(KAUKAUNA, WI) - Known for his record-setting speed during his 34 year Winston Cup career, Motorsports Hall
of Famer Buddy "Leadfoot" Baker will be announcing the Oneida Bingo & Casino ASA 300 to be broadcast LIVE
on TNN Sunday, June 9 at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI. Joining him is Wisconsin veteran
motorsports broadcaster Jim Tretow, the lead pit reporter for all 20 ASA races scheduled this year. The
TNN announcing team is well known for being accessible to race fans that attend ASA events. Its all part of
Oneida Bingo & Casino's Rev It Up Weekend scheduled for the second weekend in June.
Both Baker and Tretow have a long list of `firsts' credited to their name. Buddy Baker was the first
driver to win the Big Four…Daytona, Talladega, Darlington and Charlotte. Most notably, he was the first
driver to break the 200 mph barrier (Talladega, Ala, - Superspeedway, March 24, 1970). Baker also holds
the record for the fastest average speed (177.6mph), which he set at the Daytona 500 in 1980.
Wisconsin native Jim Tretow is the Host and Executive Producer of America's longest running motorsports
radio show: "The Racing Round Up Show" (1987-Present) which can be heard Monday nights on WAUK, 1510 AM in
Milwaukee. He is also the `racing expert' called upon by the popular morning team of Bob & Brian on
WLZR - Lazor 103 in Milwaukee, now also broadcast in Northeast Wisconsin on 105.7 WAPL - The Rockin'
Apple. Tretow has gained remarkable insight to the sport through research and press access to local and
major motorsports events. He plays off of his personal relationship with many area racers and bigger
personalities in the sport to keep the show entertaining and insightful for faithful listening race
fans.
The American Speed Association (ASA) will be holding practice sessions and Qualyfying from 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Saturday, June 8. Sunday, the Oneida Bingo & Casino ASA 300 begins at 11:00 a.m. with an
hour-long autograph session. Racing action starts at 1:00 p.m.
www.gamedayracing.com is the site for individual, VIP and Group ticket package prices and information, and all
the Rev It Up Weekend details. The site also includes RE/Max Challenge Series and ASA race histories, a
celebrity history, a complete listing of ticket vendors and details on a variety of sponsorship
opportunities available.
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