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Racing enthusiast Rich Brisco to attend his 50th consecutive Gold Cup Race of Champions

CHICO, CA (9-2-15) - When it comes milestones Sacramento, California based Sprint Car fan Rich Brisco will certainly hit one this year when the Gold Cup Race of Champions goes green at the Silver Dollar Speedway on September 9, 10, 11 & 12.

Since originally beginning in Sacramento at Hughes Stadium & West Capital Raceway, and then re-locating to Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, the Gold Cup Race of Champions has been a cornerstone in California.

The event has always been one of the major showcases of motorsports & fun on the west coast, with this year�s edition being the 62nd annual presentation. From a historical perspective few events run deeper in Northern California than the Gold Cup and this season is shaping up to be one of the biggest in years.

When Rich Brisco went to his first Gold Cup, the race was just starting out in its early stages and few could have thought it would grow to what it is today. Through the years Brisco has been an overwhelming supporter of the Gold Cup and this season will amazingly mark his 50th straight occasion of attending the prestigious show. You can also find him & long-time friend Rick Westervelt (aka Korea) during most Friday night shows at Silver Dollar Speedway.

Another long-time friend of Brisco, Tom Norberg, spoke about his passion & love for the Gold Cup Race of Champions, as well as Silver Dollar Speedway. �If there has been one constant in Rich�s life it has been and always will be, his beloved Silver Dollar Speedway & the Gold Cup. I have seen him look like death warmed over from being sick, but he was still there. Rich has even quit a job, because they wouldn�t give him time off for the Gold Cup one year. It�s amazing to think it will be his 50th consecutive. He has all the programs from past Gold Cup�s as well and has such a huge passion for the event.�

King of the West Sprint Car Series Announcer & PR Director Gary Thomas also says of Brisco, �Some of my fondest memories growing up at the Gold Cup were camping with Rich Brisco, Tom Norberg, Korea & some of our other friends out front by the road as you drove in. Listening to stories Rich has from past Gold Cup�s is always something I remembered as well. We all love the Gold Cup, but I can honestly say it�s hard to find a bigger fan of the race than Rich. I know he has busted his tail to get to this event every year no matter what and to make it 50 straight years is something special.�

If you are out & about at the Gold Cup and want to do a little bench racing be sure to look Brisco up. He is always good for a story or two and who knows, you may even learn something about the Gold Cup that you didn�t know!

This season�s Gold Cup Race of Champions once again encompasses four nights of racing, kicking-off with the Civil War Sprint Car Series presented by Flowmaster & the Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints on Wednesday September 9. On Thursday September 10 the USAC/CRA Wingless Sprint Car Series & USAC Western/ BCRA Midgets invade the quarter-mile, while the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes the stage Friday & Saturday September 11 & 12. Tickets can be acquired for the event by contacting (530) 350-7275.

Special events include a Thursday night Blackout party off turn four, the 29th annual Clyde Lamar Gold Cup Golf Classic Friday morning, the annual Joe Hunt Magnetos Chili Feed & Miss Gold Cup Bikini Contest on Friday following the races, along with the JP's Paint & Bodyworks / Danielsen Co. Fan Appreciation BBQ at noon on Saturday just off turn four. All of the pertinent info and a daily schedule on the 62nd annual Gold Cup Race of Champions can be found at http://goldcup.silverdollarspeedway.com/

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