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Elkhart Grand Prix Sponsored By THOR For 3rd Year
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through Elkhart Grand Prix's website.
ELKHART, Ind. - For the third consecutive year, THOR Industries will be the title sponsor for the Elkhart Grand Prix, scheduled for the Elkhart Riverwalk on August 9-10, 2019. The free family-friendly event includes a series of Go-Kart races, a $5,000 corn hole tournament, kids’ zone, beer garden and numerous food options, plus live music and fireworks. This year’s racing includes exciting relay races through the streets of Elkhart. In addition, RVs from the THOR family of brands will be on display for the community to explore.
The Elkhart Grand Prix, one of the largest kart street racing events in the country, returned to Elkhart after a 20-year hiatus in 2017 with the support of THOR, the world’s largest RV manufacturer which is headquartered in the Indiana city. “Our partnership with THOR enabled this great race to return to the streets of Elkhart once again,” Kevin Miller, president and CEO of USAC Racing, said in a press release. “The United States Auto Club is proud to sanction and restore one of the grandest street racing events in America.”
For additional information and a full schedule of events, visit the Elkhart Grand Prix website.