Long Green Line: Taylor & Messick Signs On As Presenting Sponsor For 2015 Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Delaware Events; Provides Marketing Support For ‘Diamond State 50’ At Delaware International & ‘Beach Blast 2’ At Georgetown
HARRINGTON, DE – A distinct buzz is in the air already for the two Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek stops in the state of Delaware during the 2015 season.
Now, Taylor & Messick – one of the First State’s most highly respected and widely recognized businesses – has signed on to support the series events at both Delaware International Speedway in Delmar and Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown.
Taylor & Messick will serve as a presenting sponsor of both the return of the ‘Diamond State 50’ at Charlie Cathell’s Delaware International Speedway on Tuesday, Aug. 4 (rain date: Aug. 5) and the ‘Beach Blast 2’ at Georgetown Speedway Tuesday, Sept. 1 (rain date: Sept. 2). Both events are points-paying races on the 2015 Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel.
The five-race South Region big-block/small-block Modified series kicks off at N.J.’s Bridgeport Speedway on Sunday, April 19 (rain date: April 26) and the championship will be decided at the Georgetown ‘Beach Blast’ finale.
Located at 325 Walt Messick Road in Harrington, Del., Taylor & Messick – known for its “Long Green Line” – has sold John Deere agricultural equipment and lawn and garden equipment since 1951. Taylor & Messick, located in the “Hub of Delaware,” and serving the Delmarva Peninsula and beyond, was founded by Walter and Marie Messick and continues to be a family owned and operated business 64 years later.
Taylor & Messick’s dedicated staff includes a parts department, a service department consisting of lawn and garden and agricultural technicians and a well-informed sales department.
In addition to the dealership, Taylor & Messick Inc. includes Messick’s Agriculture Museum, which opened in 1976. The museum exhibits antique machinery, automobiles, tools, toys and other farming memorabilia housed in two enclosed buildings as well as several other open sheds. The museum is open to the public during normal business hours.
To learn more about Taylor & Messick, visit www.taylormessick.com, call toll-free at 800.237.1272, locally at 302.398.3729 or e-mail taylormessick@taylormessick.com.
The ‘Diamond State 50’ returns to Delaware International Speedway after an absence of 10 years on Aug. 4. Modifieds will race for $5,000-plus to win, $1,000 for 10th and $400 to take the green flag in a 50-lap main event. Additionally, Crate 602 Sportsman will battle for a $1,000 payday, with the Super Trucks completing the program. The event is a co-promotion involving the Cathell family and BD Motorsports Media LLC.
For the second straight season, the historic Georgetown Speedway plays host to the ‘Beach Blast’ special promoted by dirt Modified driver Eric Kormann and BD Motorsports Media LLC on Sept. 1. The 35-lap main event for the Modifieds pays a minimum of $5,000 to win, $1,000 for 10th and $400 to take the green flag. Joining the Modifieds are Crate 602 Sportsman ($1,000 to win), Super Trucks and Delmarva Chargers.
The 2015 South Region champion will be decided at Georgetown, with increased championship points on the line.
Previously announced this off-season, Hurlock Auto & Speed Supply of Hurlock, Md., has signed on to support both Delaware events as a presenting sponsor. Hurlock Auto & Speed Supply will also offer incentives to competitors as both events which will be announced as the events approach.
To learn more about the Short Track Super Series or BD Motorsports Media LLC, visit www.shortttracksuperseries.com or www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com, call 845.728.2781 or e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com. “Like” Short Track Super Series on Facebook or follow @ShortTrackSS on Twitter.
The Short Track Super Series is presented by Hi-Tek Race Fuels, American Racer/Lias Tire, Bob Hilbert Sportswear, Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc., ECS Auto Stores Inc./East Coast Speed, Scotty’s Speed & Diesel, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Dirt Track Digest, Hig Fab Chassis, Bicknell Racing Products, Teo-Pro Car, FOX Shocks, Fast Axle, Henry’s Stainless Steel Exhaust, Kirkey Race Products, Simplicity Designs, ATL Fuel Cells, Lineman Racing, S&W Awards, Vahlco Wheels, Hyperco, Shiley Fabrication, S&D Bodyline, and many other fine marketing partners.
Sources: BD Motorsports Media