SIRIUS radio personality Dave Moody has been named the official starter of the Polar Bear 150 at Rockingham Speedway on New Year’s Day.

Moody, the host of “SIRIUS Speedway” and the lead announcer for MRN’s NASCAR race broadcasts, will wave the green flag for the first race of the 2010 season. The track’s owner, Andy Hillenburg, chose Moody for the honor.

“The Polar Bear 150 is grassroots racing at its best, and I'm proud to be a part of it,” Moody said. “I just hope I don't drop the flag.”

Practice sessions for the second annual event will take place in the afternoon of December 31st. European-style qualifying will begin at 10 am on New Year’s Day and the race will begin at 12 pm.

General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the race. Tickets for children under 12 will be $5. Tickets can be purchased by calling the track at 910.205.8800 or visiting the track’s website at www.rockinghamspeedway.com.

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