New race series set to make U.S. motor sports history
The Caged Heat Racing Series is set to make motor sports history as it becomes the first racing series of its kind. This innovative series is designed to pit 30 custom-built half-scale stock cars against each other, on a custom engineered 22-foot high indoor caged racetrack.
April 2010 will mark the beginning of a new era in car racing, as the Caged Heat Racing Series kicks into high gear for a 20-city tour across the U.S. This family focussed, entertainment experience will fuse the sport of racing with the energy of a rock concert.
Race nights will consist of lighting, audio, and pyrotechnic effects as drivers compete
in The Cage; a 22-foot-tall track, banked at 67.5 degrees, with 125-foot straight-aways, and 80-foot x 180-degree sweeping turns that fits into NHL sized hockey arenas.
“We’re very excited about the launch of this exciting new sports property, and to be in discussions with potential sponsors and partners who see the value proposition and ROI that the Caged Heat Racing Series offers,” said Thomas Wall, CEO Caged Heat Racing Series. “With the popularity of racing in the United States and an economy on the rebound, now is the perfect time to offer race fans and sponsors a new, affordable, exciting sport.”
“My family and I have been involved in racing our whole lives and The Caged Heat Racing Series is truly a unique event that I’m very excited to witness and be affiliated with,” said Jeff Andretti, former IndyCar and NASCAR driver and CEO of Jeff Andretti Coaching Group.
This watershed moment will bring racing fans an intimate in-arena experience, allowing them to get close to the action. In addition, sponsors will have the exclusive opportunity to fully engage their consumers, by working along side series officials to create innovative strategic plans that not only grow the sport, but drive their business interests.
Source: High Octane Thrills
Athlete: The Sports Illustrated photography of Walter Iooss opens Oct. 9 at the Newseum
See some of the greatest names in sports as you’ve never seen them before in “Athlete,” a new Newseum exhibit featuring highlights from the career of legendary Sports Illustrated photographer Walter Iooss Jr. For this exclusive exhibit, Iooss selected more than 40 photos that represent his favorite moments from nearly 50 years as a sports photographer.
From classic images of superstars such as Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Serena Williams and Michael Phelps to photos of children playing soccer and stickball, Iooss’s work reflects a lifetime of documenting the impulse that connects all athletes: a pure love of the sport. His photos have appeared on more than 300 Sports Illustrated covers — the most by any photographer.
“‘Athlete’ truly captures the passion and personalities of sports worldwide, and these powerful images are amplified by Walter Iooss’s own words,” said Ken Paulson, president of the Newseum.
Iooss’s descriptions of his photographs provide an insider’s look at some of the legends of the sports world. He talks about his relationship with his favorite athlete, Michael Jordan, and recalls the emotional day he photographed his boyhood hero, Johnny Unitas, whose hand was so damaged by football that he couldn’t hold a cup of coffee.
Also on display in “Athlete” are Iooss’s personal diaries, filled with collages of his photos, quirky headlines and his handwritten notes. The exhibit includes an original Newseum-produced video in which the photographer talks about his photos and the bonds he forged with his subjects.
Iooss (pronounced “yose,” as in “dose”) has been called the “photo laureate of American sports.” He started photographing sports events at age 16, when his father gave him a camera. Two years later, his photos appeared in Sports Illustrated for the first time.
Many of the photos in “Athlete: The Sports Illustrated Photography of Walter Iooss” were published in Iooss’s 2008 book, “Athlete.” The Newseum exhibit includes Iooss’s most famous photograph, “The Catch,” which captured the last-minute touchdown catch by San Francisco 49ers’ receiver Dwight Clark that ended the Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl dreams in 1982.
“Athlete” will be on display at the Newseum from Oct. 9 through Dec. 31, 2009.
Source: Newseum
Lingerie Football League readies to kickoff in Dallas
NO. 1 RANKED HOMETOWN DALLAS DESIRE BATTLE DENVER DREAM IN FIRST-EVER LINGERIE FOOTBALL LEAGUE GAME IN DALLAS
Lingerie Football League (or ‘LFL’) and Dallas Desire officials are excited to announce the first-ever Lingerie Football League and Dallas Desire game to be played Friday, Sept 25th at QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie, TX versus LFL powerhouse Denver Dream.
MEDIA DAY
QUIKTRIP PARK
1600 Lone Star Parkway
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
11AM – 12PM
MEDIA CHECK-IN 10AM
Lingerie Football League play kicked-off three weeks ago with games in Chicago, Seattle and Denver in front of large crowds enjoying all-day tailgating festivities and LFL, Friday Night Football.
Dallas media will have an opportunity to meet the team THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 at the team’s Media Day (QuikTrip Park).
This fall, the term Friday Night Lights will be redefined when the Dallas Desire hit the field as part of ‘LFL, Friday Night Football’ at QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie, TX (Next To Nokia Theatre). Fans arriving early to QuikTrip Park will take part in one of the country’s biggest tailgate festivities complete with Beer Gardens, Video Gaming Lounges, Football Challenges, LIVE Music/DJs, Face-Painting, Bar-B-Que Stations etc.
2009 / 2010 Home Games:
Home Opener – vs. Denver Dream – Friday, Sept 25, 2009
Home Finale – vs. Los Angeles Temptation – Friday, Oct 23, 2009
Tickets are still available for next Friday’s home opener and fans can order by going online to or by calling 1.877.88.DESIRE or by visiting the QuikTrip Park box office.
The Lingerie Football League (or ‘LFL’) will be the most spectacular reality sports phenomenon creating a high-energy atmosphere of 7-on-7 tackle football played by some of the countries most beautiful and athletic women on Friday nights at major arenas and stadiums. Thousands of fans will arrive early to take part in the all-day mega-tailgate party leading up to kickoff of ‘LFL, Friday Night Football’. The LFL will deliver the ultimate fan experience being on-top of the action in a Friday night party setting, delivering the truest form of Fantasy Football.
Official LFL Website – www.LFLUS.com
2009 PRE-SEASON POWER RANKINGS www.lflus.com/powerrankings
2009 PRE-SEASON ALL-FANTASY TEAM www.lflus.com/allfantasyteam
2009 PRE-SEASON TEAM SCOUTING REPORTS www.lflus.com/scoutingreports
Source: Lingerie Football League