CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 11, 2012) – While most professional racers are content with competing in just one major event on any given weekend, 21-year-old Joey Coulter takes multiple opportunities as a challenge he can’t refuse.
This true-spirited dedication is no more evident in Coulter’s next daunting task, as he enters the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 on May 18 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and the ARCA Racing Series Menards 200 May 20 at Toledo Speedway. The 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rookie of the Year will compete Friday night for Richard Childress Racing in the No. 22 Darrell Gwynn Foundation Chevy Silverado, where he has one start in 2011.
Shortly after the race concludes Friday night, Coulter along with crew chief Harold Holly will travel the over 600-mile journey to Toledo, Ohio. An ARCA Series staple since joining the tour in 2009, Coulter will compete Sunday in the No. 61 Rip It Energy Fuel, Paramount Chevy Impala SS for Coulter Motorsports. The team will have Hal Martin, a former series competitor with dominating performances on numerous track types, on hand to sub for Coulter, in the event the Charlotte race is delayed or postponed.
While competing at the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway still may be somewhat new for Coulter, his past experiences at the famed .500-mile Toledo Speedway have gained him short-track valor. In two-years from 2009-2010, Coulter mounted an impressive run of three top fives and four top-10 finishes in only four starts. Twice, the Miami Springs, Fla. native finished in the runner-up position, while the other two runs saw him lose the lead from a blown tire and the famed “bump-and-run” move from a competitor. Coulter also garnered the Menards Pole in September of 2009 and has led 104 laps.
On top of primary sponsorship from a “REAL Great Tasting Energy Drink for REAL People” Rip It Energy Fuel, Coulter Motorsports has partnered with two Ohio-based companies for the Menards 200- Paramount Health Care and Cedar Point amusement park. Joining the team in a major associate role, Paramount offers insurance to both large and small groups, while also catering to Medicare and Medicaid subscribers in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
“Paramount is proud to be a sponsor of Coulter Motorsports,” said Mark Moser Vice President, Marketing for Paramount. “We look forward to being a part of this great Toledo tradition at Toledo Speedway.”
Racing action from Toledo kicks off Saturday with a round of practice sessions from 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. followed by qualifying at 3:30 p.m. Coulter will take the green flag in the No. 61 Rip It Energy Fuel, Paramount Chevy Impala SS Sunday at 2:00 p.m. (all times Eastern).
Following Sunday’s race, you can find Coulter and his teammate No. 16 Matt Lofton along with their Coulter Motorsports team visiting the 364-acre Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. The park, with 74 diverse rides including 16 roller coasters always marks a highlight to the trip north among Coulter Motorsports drivers and crew alike.
COULTER ON TOLEDO:
“Toledo Speedway in my eyes is a short-track racers paradise. Ever since my first race there in 2009, I have been totally hooked and wish I had a chance to go back more often. My Coulter Motorsports guys have prepared me another awesome No. 61 Rip It Energy Fuel, Paramount hotrod and I can’t wait for Sunday’s race. I want to thank Paramount and Cedar Point for coming on board for this event I look forward to giving them a great show on Sunday and hanging out at the park (Cedar Point) on Monday.”
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Also please be sure to support Coulter Motorsports’ sponsors at:
Darrell Gwynn Foundation: www.darrellgwynnfoundation.org
Shell Shock: shellshock.homestead.com
Tempest Cycles: www.tempestcycles.com
WileyX: www.wileyx.com
About Rip It Energy Fuel: www.RipItEnergy.com
Rip It Energy Fuel by National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) is available in fifteen exhilarating flavors, including three sugar-free varieties. Great-tasting and power-packed, Rip It provides REAL energy for REAL people at a REAL value. In an office, on the job, on a mountain, riding waves, doin’ flips, doin’ tricks, jammin’ all night, crammin’ all night, whatever your life calls for, Rip It is there to fuel you. Crack open an ice-cold Rip It Power and Feel the REAL Taste of BOLD energy surge through your body. Or maybe you prefer the sweet taste of Sugar FREE Citrus X to slap your tongue back to life. Rip It Energy Fuel has the complete line of Regular and Sugar FREE flavors in both 16 oz cans and 2 oz shots to make Rip It a REAL part of your everyday life.
About Paramount:
Paramount was established in 1988 and is a locally owned insurance company. Since we’re a local company, we have offices nearby and can answer your questions in person or on the phone with fast and knowledgeable service. At Paramount, we offer insurance to both large and small groups and also cater to Medicare and Medicaid subscribers in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We maintain an accreditation by the NCQA – the National Committee for Quality Assurance – for our Ohio HMO, Elite and Advantage products. We’re also part of ProMedica, which is ranked the second most integrated health system in the U.S. and No. 1 in the Midwest. Our mission is to improve your health and well-being.
About Cedar Point:
Cedar Point amusement park/resort in Sandusky, Ohio, is one of the premier family vacation destinations in the world. Located on a peninsula along scenic Lake Erie, Cedar Point is a 364-acre amusement park that is home to the most exhilarating collection of thrill rides and roller coasters on Earth. With 74 diverse rides, including 16 roller coasters – more coasters than any park in the world; a huge outdoor waterpark (Soak City); four resort hotels including a year-round indoor waterpark resort (Castaway Bay); a luxury RV campground with cottages and cabins; two large marinas; outdoor activity complex featuring a skycoaster, go-karts, miniature golf and more (Challenge Park); award-winning live shows; gift shops; delicious eateries; four giant kids’ areas and more, it’s easy to see why Cedar Point has been voted the “Best Amusement Park in the World” for an unprecedented 14 years in a row! Celebrating its 143rd season, Cedar Point first opened in 1870.
