New Title for Popular Canadian ET Series
Arnie Malcolm - March 4, 2008
"BENSON TOUR" BECOMES NEW NAME FOR SHOW ME THE MONEY SERIES
The world and everything in it goes through some sort of change at one time or another, and the Motorsports world is no different. NASCAR has changed the name of the tour 3 times in the last few years, from the Winston Cup, to the Nextel Cup, to what is now called the Sprint Cup. The NHRA Winston Tour which was around forever was changed to the Powerade Tour and has been known by that ever since. And so it was only a matter of time before what has become known to many as the Show Me the Money Tour for the past 10 years would some day have a new title. Beginning in 2008 the former Show Me the Money Tour will now be known quite simply as the “BENSON TOUR”. In an effort to showcase the name of the company that has taken the series to the level it is at today, management of the tour felt this was the right thing to do. Obviously this is not something that everyone will get accustomed to overnight and we will continue to also use the “Show Me the Money” as a very important slogan for the Benson Tour. We know that most racers hate change, and we are no different and there is no question that the Show Me the Money name has become quite famous in the drag racing circles, and is quickly associated with BIG DOLLAR events. But after ten years it is time to take the series to a new and more professional sounding position, and we believe by changing the name to THE BENSON TOUR, we will have accomplished many of those quests all in one. Benson has quite clearly made the series what it is today, record crowds, record car counts and new exciting venues for the series. With the largest number of Auto Parts Stores in Canada, Benson Auto Parts not only gives us that cooperate image and financial backing, but it also gives hundreds of stores through out Ontario and Quebec to get the word of our series distributed through. We would also like to point out that another announcement concerning the new name for the former Quad Series will be coming prior to the drivers meeting, which will be held April 19th at Benson Auto Parts in Bells Corners.
The dates for the Benson Tour are as follows, North Bay June 20-21-22, St. Thomas July 4-5-6, Elliot Lake July 18-19-20, Luskville Dragway Aug. 1-2-3, Luskville Dragway Aug. 29-30-31 and Shannonville Dragway Sept 12-13-14 the awards banquet will take place January 24, 2009.
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