Drive a Porsche at Big Kahuna National

July 17, 2009 by admin
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Danville, VA (July 17, 2009) - Three lucky AMA American Superbike fans will be driving in style after the Suzuki Big Kahuna presented by Dunlop Tires and Makita, thanks to Club Ferdinand. Club Ferdinand is the world’s only “Fleet Sharing Club” with a collection composed exclusively of Porsches and is joining forces with The Mast Farm Inn to give these lucky fans the “stay and drive package” of a lifetime at The VIRginia International Raceway’s AMA Superbike Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals, August 14-16.

Mast Farm Inn will host three lucky fans courtesy of Club Ferdinand after they attend the Big Kahuna at VIRginia International Raceway, August 14-16. Lucky ticket purchasers will win a certificate good for two nights at the Inn, plus the use of one of the Club Ferdinand collection of Porsches.

Renowned for its scenic beauty and multi-faceted accommodations, the Valle Crucis, N.C. inn is just a few minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Owner Henri Deschamps will provide lodging and a Porsche gift certificate package valid for use up to two years after the race.

“Fans who have won in past years called this ‘the best experience possible,’” said event promoter Cameron Gray, of M1 Entertainment. “This year we plan to improve on that experience for the lucky trio of winners.”

“We have been very pleased with everything every year,” said Mast Farm Inn and Club Ferdinand’s Henri Deschamps. “It is an impeccable, professionally managed event, with lots of good-old-fashioned fun…. We love VIR,” he commented. “We consider VIR our home track, although it’s in Virginia and we’re in North Carolina.”

For the third year in a row, Club Ferdinand will also provide the pace car for the Suzuki Big Kahuna: Following on the first year’s Porsche 911 Carrera 4 TechArt and 2008’s Porsche 911 Turbo,. this year’s pace car will again be The Club’s Porsche 911 Turbo 997.

Founded in 2005, Club Ferdinand is the first Exotic Car Sharing, or “Fleet-Sharing Club,” in the world composed exclusively of the legendary Porsche automobiles. Club Ferdinand’s fleet of cars is always growing, with cars that include a 911 Turbo 997, a 911 Carrera 4 TechArt, a Cayman S, Boxster S,Boxster, Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne S, Cayenne, a 356 Speedster PAG/RC, 550 Spyder Beck/RC and soon the new Porsche Panamera Turbo.
“The chance to drive a new Porsche for the weekend and stay in a cottage at the Mast Farm Inn combine to make these prizes second to none,” added Gray. “When added up, the excitement of Superbike racing, the luxury of Mast Farm Inn and a Porsche for a weekend all combine to create an experience forever remembered by the winners.”

The Big Kahuna Nationals promise more than racing for fans with multiple big-screen television monitors so guests won’t miss any action; bigger and better vendor displays and fun and games with a special section for children in the infield; Vanishing Species endangered animal displays; live music, and more. Spectator tickets for the Big Kahuna are selling faster than ever so make sure you aren’t disappointed and place your order online now at www.amabigkahuna.com or by calling (303) 377-3278.

About M1 Entertainment: A Denver-based company, M1 Entertainment has been working in motorsports for 15 years. Originally spawned from Daniels Corporation under the name FAST, the fledgling company was heavily involved in television production for car and motorcycle racing. With the birth of Speedvision, FAST morphed into Race Promotion Management (RPM) and now is operating as M1 Entertainment with many of the same staff still in place. We still sell advertising for Speed and promote our own events, keeping us busy year-round.We are currently in our tenth year promoting the Big Kahuna Nationals and have also promoted many AMA Supermoto events, including the Suzuki CycleFest. For more information, please call 303-377-3278 or visit www.amabigkahuna.com.

VIRginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. VIR hosts a wide range of professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing and track events, and is well established as “America’s Motorsport Resort. For further information, call 434-822-7700 or visit our web site at www.virclub.com.