Scotts Turf Builder and Speedway Children’s Charities, Speedway Motorsports Inc’s Charitable Organization have selected American Cornhole Organization, the ACO, to run Cornhole tournaments at various Nascar Races on multiple race weekends in 2010.
Two 64 team double-elimination tournaments will be run on Friday and Saturday of each race weekend with the Championship match on Sunday morning. Scotts Turf Builder Charity Cornhole Classics continue March 19th, 20th, and 21th at the Bristol Motor Speedway, in Bristol, TN.
Working with Scotts, the ACO has designed a large GameZone that will corral the Cornhole tournaments and cornhole events. Along with 10 sets of ACO Tournament Series Boards, there will be Cornhole Long-Toss and Air-Mail Challenges throughout the day.
For the fans, this will be an 80’x80’ Cornhole-Mania zone that they can enjoy participating in their favorite tailgating activity and have the opportunity to win a super prize packages” said Joe Montgomery, Director of Special Events for the ACO, King of the Campground division.
Friday evening will be a very special night as we welcome the Legends of Nascar!! The likes of Cale Yarborough, David Pearson, Dave Marcis and other true legends of Nascar will be signing autographs at the Scotts display.
All pre-race registration can be done through Speedway Children’s Charities web site at http://www.speedwaycharities.org/ Just click on the track tab and go to events to register. Registration is limited so get in early to ensure your team a spot. Cost is $40/team and you can register for both tournaments if you like.
Walk up registration will be allowed if spots are available on a first come, first serve basis in the Scotts Turf Builder GameZone starting Friday, March 19th at 9am.
The prize packages that SMI, Speedway Motorsports Inc., has put together with Speedway Children’s Charity are incredible. Cash, Race Tickets, and Cornhole Sets are just a few of the items offered as prizes.
The Grand Champion Team will win:
$500
Suite Seats to the Irwin Tools Night Race in Bristol !!
Camping Space for the night race
Very Cool ACO Trophies
Mr. Montgomery adds “The best part of the Scotts Turf Builder Cornhole Classic Tournaments is that all proceeds will benefit the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities dedicated to assisting children’s organizations in the Bristol area.”
This event moves in mid-April to the Texas Motor Speedway. As the ACO and Scotts roll into May, they will be holding a special dual weekend event at Charlotte Motor Speedway starting with the All Star Race weekend and carrying over to the Coca-Cola 600!
For more information email Joe at jmontgomery@americancornhole.com. Follow the Scotts Turf Builder Cornhole Classics at http://www.kingofthecampground.com all year long.
