By: Kevin Ramsell
BURLINGTON, WI (Friday, July 24, 2009) – The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment has announced that the Comfort Suites Appleton has come on board as the official host hotel for the 28th Annual Dixieland 150 presented by Gandrud Chevrolet. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 4th at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI featuring NASCAR stars Kevin Harvick and Ron Hornaday Jr.

Comfort Suites Appleton, an all suite hotel located at 3809 W. Wisconsin Ave in Appleton, is offering a special rate of $79.00 a night to ASAMT teams and guests. Please mention the ASA Midwest Tour special rate when you call to make a reservation at 920-730-3800. The hotel is located 16 miles from WIR with easy access off of Hwy 41 at Wisconsin Ave.

The Kevin Harvick Shell Pennzoil #29 Super Late Model will be carrying the Comfort Suites logo for this event.

“We at Comfort Suites Appleton are very excited to partner with the ASA Midwest Tour for the Dixieland 150 at Wisconsin International Raceway,” Shelle Kindschuh, Fox Valley Regional Sales Manager for Wisco Hotel Group said. “We are very proud to be a sponsor and work together for this race! Come feel at home with us.”

Along with being an all suite hotel, Comfort Suites Appleton also offers complimentary cocktails Monday-Saturday from 5-7 p.m. for all registered guests, complimentary HOT breakfast buffet, complimentary wireless internet in all guest rooms and public areas, well lit parking, oversized pool and recreation area including whirlpool and sauna, pool tables, ping pong & game room. They also provide complimentary airport shuttle to Outagamie County Airport, located only 3 miles away.

“There are a lot of costs involved in these events, not only for the series but for the teams as well,” Steve Einhaus, ASAMT Vice-president stated. “We really appreciate the support we are receiving from the Comfort Suites Appleton for this event. After looking at the photos and working with their staff, we are very excited to have their support for this event and we encourage our teams and fans to give their support right back to them with the great rate they are offering.”

To make your reservation, please call 920-730-3800 and mention the ASA Midwest Tour rate. For more information about the Comfort Suites Appleton, please visit, http://wiscohotels.com/wiscocsappleton/index.php?chebs=gl_comappleton.

The 28th Annual Dixieland 150 presented by Gandrud Chevrolet on Tuesday, August 4th will get underway with ASAMT ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment/Oregon Cutting Systems “Quick Cut” Qualifying will get underway at 4:30 p.m. with the autograph session scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m. Racing gets underway at 7:00 p.m. Fan gates open at 3:00 p.m.

To learn more about the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment log on to www.asamidwesttour.com or call the ASA Midwest Tour office at (262) 514-3880 or e-mail Tim Olson at tim@asamidwesttour.com or Steve Einhaus at steve@asamidwesttour.com.

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