Cheerwine will team up with Rockingham Speedway to initiate a new tradition for the Fourth of July. The cherry flavored soft drink will serve as the title sponsor of the Cherry Bomb 200.

The Cheerwine Cherry Bomb 200 will be a double header event consisting of the Kimmel Street Stock Series and the ASA Late Model Series.

The Kimmel Street Stock Series will begin their 100-lap section of the event at 10am on the anniversary of the country’s freedom. The series made their first appearance at the venue on New Years Day with the Polar Bear 150, which was one of the tracks most popular events. Hoping to surpass the excitement of the last race, the series is ready to get back to action on their second holiday event at the track.

“We are very excited about getting to come back to Rockingham,” said series founder Frank Kimmel. “Our first race was a very exciting race; hopefully we can come back for the Cherry Bomb and put on an even better show. The best racing we have seen in a long time took place at the first Polar Bear race and we look forward to getting even more cars and putting on an even better show this year.”

Following the Kimmel Street Stock Series, the ASA Late Models will begin their 100-lap ration of action. The Cherry Bomb 200 will be the series’ first event at ‘The Rock’, and is sure to be one to watch.

“I can’t put into words how excited I am,” said ASA Late Model Series President, Ron Varney. “To land an event at such a historic place is truly an honor and privilege few series get to experience.”

“I can’t think of a better way to spend the Fourth of July than with some exciting racing at ‘The Rock’ and an ice-cold Cheerwine,” said Rockingham Speedway President Andy Hillenburg. “The Frank Kimmel Street Stocks put on a heck of a show at the Polar Bear 150 and it should be a better show for our fans this time around. Also, we are looking forward to seeing the show that the ASA Late Model Stock Cars will put on in their first trip to the speedway.”

Tickets for the Independence Day events still remain available to the Hardcore Race Fans desiring to attend, and may be acquired by calling
910-205-8800 or visiting www.rockinghamspeedway.com.

 MORE NEWS