CCS Says 2001 Was A Record Year

CCS Says 2001 Was A Record Year

© 2001, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

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From a press release:

CCS Reports Record 2001 Season of Growth and 2002 Plans of Expansion

AURORA, Ill. (December 19, 2001) – Clear Channel Entertainment’s motor sports division announced today unprecedented growth in the Championship Cup
Series presented by Lockhart Phillips USA.

CCS presented by Lockhart Phillips USA officials announced six impressive growth statistics associated with America’s largest road racing series.

1. In 2001, CCS saw 23,745 entries at its events compared to 16,789 in 2000; a 41% increase in total entries.

2. In 2001, CCS saw 4530 licensed riders, compared to 3710 in 2000. That is a 20% increase in CCS licensed riders. (That brings the number
of Formula USA licenses issued to a total 5160.)

3. In 2001, Formula USA and CCS sanctioned 80 events accounting for 46,219 total road racing entries. (A 577 entries-per-event average.)

4. In 2001, CCS paid out $114,000 in cash purses to its racers, and CCS’ contingency sponsors added another $535,000 in cash and products.
In 2002, CCS presented by Lockhart Phillips USA has committed $290,000 in cash purses for its riders, a 155% increase over last season.

5. In 2002, CCS presented by LPUSA will promote races at three new racetracks, bringing its total number of facilities to 27 for the season.

6. In 2002, CCS presented by LPUSA will offer more than 108 days of on-track activity for its members.

“We’re extremely proud of everyone in our road race division and the CCS program is leading the way in sportsman road racing by supporting riders with a selection of events, race management, safety and fun. When we acquired CCS two seasons ago, we anticipated rapid growth in amateur racing and it’s extremely rewarding to see that the wheels are definitely in motion. In 2002, we are looking forward to utilizing even more of our resources to continue to help amateur racing grow,” said Charlie Mancuso, President of
Clear Channel Entertainment’s motor sports division.

The 2002 Championship Cup Series presented by Lockhart Phillips USA follows:

February 2-3, Streets of Willow*, Rosamond, Calif.

February 9-10, Homestead*, Homestead, Fla.

February 23-24, Oak Hill Raceway, Henderson, TX

Feb 28-March 3, Daytona Int. Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fl

March 9-10, Firebird East Chandler, AZ

March 16-17, Moroso Motorsports Park West Palm Beach, Fla.

March 23-24, Gateway Int. Raceway*, Madison, Ill.

March 30-31, Texas World Speedway, College Station, Tex

April 6-7, N. FL Motorsports Park, Jennings, Fla

April 6-7, Blackhawk Farms, South Beloit, Ill

April 13-14, Oak Hill, Raceway Henderson, TX

April 13-14, Virginia Int. Raceway, Danville, VA

April 13-14, Firebird Int., East Chandler, AZ

April 13-14, Thunderhill Park, Willows, Calif.

April 20-21, Moroso Motorsports Park, West Palm Beach, Fla.

April 26-28, Road America**, Elkhart Lake, Wisc.

April 27-28, New Hampshire Intl. Speedway, Loudon, NH

April 27-28, Las Vegas Classic Course, Las Vegas

May 4-5, Motorsports Ranch, Cresson, Tex

May 4-5, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

May 11-12, Summit Point, Summit Point, WV

May 18-19, Blackhawk Farms, South Beloit, Ill

May 18-19, Hallett Racing Circuit, Hallet, OK

May 18-19, New Hampshire Intl. Speedway, Loudon, NH

May 18-19, Firebird Int., East Chandler, AZ

May 26-27, Moroso Motorsports Park, West Palm Beach, Fla.

June 1-2, Blackhawk Farms, South Beloit, Ill

June 1-2, Rausch Creek, Valley View, PA

June 1-2, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

June 8-9, New Hampshire Int. Spdwy, Loudon, NH

June 15-16, Texas World Speedway, College Stations, Tex

June 15-16, Roebling Road Raceway, Faulkville, GA

June 22-23, Homestead, Homestead, Fla.

June 22-23, Buttonwillow, Buttonwillow, Calif

June 29-30, Mid-America Motorplex, Glenwood, Iowa

July 6-7, New Hampshire Int. Speedway, Loudon, NH

July 13-14, Oak Hill Raceway, Henderson, TX

July 13-14, Gateway Int. Raceway Madison, Ill.

July 13-14, Summit Point, Summit Point, WV

July 20-21, Moroso Motorsports Park, West Palm Beach, Fla.

July 20-21, Blackhawk Farms, South Beloit, Ill

July 20-21, Roebling Road Raceway, Faulkville, GA

July 27-28, New Hampshire Int. Speedway, Loudon, NH

July 27-28, Virginia Int. Raceway, Danville, VA

August 3-4, Mid-America Motorplex, Glenwood, Iowa

August 10-11, Gingerman Raceway, South Haven, Mich

August 10-11, Texas World Speedway, College Stations, Tex

August 10-11, Thunderhill Park, Willows, Calif

August 17-18, New Hampshire Int. Speedway, Loudon, NH

August 24-25, Blackhawk Farms, South Beloit, Ill

August 24-25, Moroso Motorsports Park, West Palm Beach, Fla

August 24-25, Blackhawk Farms, South Beloit, Ill

Aug 30-Sep 1, Hallett Racing Circuit, Hallet, OK

Aug 31-Sept 1, New Hampshire Int., Loudon, NH

Aug 31-Sept 1, Roebling Road, Faulkville, GA

Sept 7-8, Blackhawk Farms, South Beloit, Ill

Sept 7-8, N. FL Motorsports Park, Jennings, Fla

Sept 7-8, Summit Point, Summit Point, WV

Sept 7-8, Las Vegas Classic Course, Las Vegas

Sept 14-15, Gateway Int. Raceway, Madison, Ill.

Sept 21-22, Rausch Creek, Valley View, PA

Sept 21-22, Texas World Speedway, College Station, Tex

Sept 21-22, Moroso Motorsports Park*, West Palm Beach, Fla

Sept 28-29, Gingerman Raceway, South Haven, Mich

Sept 28-29, New Hampshire Int. Speedway, Loudon, NH

Oct 5-6, Gateway Int. Raceway*, Madison, Ill.

Oct 5-6, Thunderhill Park*, Willows, Calif

Oct 5-6, Virginia Int. Raceway, Danville, VA

Oct 5-6, Firebird Int. Raceway, Chandler, AZ

Oct 12-13, Motorsports Ranch, Cresson, Tex

Oct 12-13, Shenandoah Circuit*, Summit Point, WV

Oct 16-20, Daytona Int. Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla.

Schedule may be subject to change. For the latest information, visit ccsracing.com.

* Double points rounds
** Twin Sprints Weekend

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