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First Annual Car Show Coming This Saturday

July 25, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Stockton Lightning News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Lightning will host the first annual Stockton Lightning Car Show presented by MidCal Body Shop and IMPACT Promotions at Stockton Arena on Saturday, July 28 prior to the club's regular season finale against the Corpus Christi Sharks at 7:00 p.m. in arenafootball2 play.

The show is open to uniquely-designed cars, trucks, boats, and motorcycles, with prizes awarded in numerous divisions, who will be evaluated by a panel of selected expert and celebrity guest judges - including Chris Cichocki (Stockton Thunder Head Coach), Doug Murray (Stockton Lightning Head Coach), Jim Wells (AM-970 ESPN Radio's "The Jim").

Live music by local band "Minor Dischord" and family entertainer "Luther the Balloon Guy" are scheduled to aid in the event's entertainment.

SCHEDULED TIMELINE OF EVENTS:

-- 7:30 a.m.: Check-in

-- 9:00 a.m.: Gates open

-- 11:00 a.m.: Live music (Minor Dischord) - first of two sets

-- 11:00 a.m.: Automobile and boat judging begins

-- 2:00 p.m.: Award announcements

-- 3:00 p.m.: Show concludes

Participants will receive two tickets to that night's Lightning/Sharks contest with each registration entry. The first 100 entries will receive a complimentary event t-shirt, while the first 150 entries are entitled to a gift bag and dash plaque, while cars registered prior to July 28 will receive an entry fee discount.

A portion of all proceeds will benefit Stockton Police Youth Activities (SPYA).

The show will feature autograph and photo opportunities with members of the Stockton Lightning and "Shockwave" dance team, amusements for all kids in attendance including the Lightning "Football Toss," live music and food available courtesy of the Stockton Lightning and Stockton Thunder fan clubs.

Registration forms are available online by visiting www.stocktonlightning.com. For more information or to register for the event please contact Bryan Boyes (bboyes@stocktonlightning.com) at 209-373-1445 or Ryan Amos (ramos@stocktonlightning.com) at 209-373-1509.

Additional information can be found by visiting www.myspace.com/stocktoncarshow.

In 2006, the Lightning ranked third in af2 attendance with an average of 7,445 fans per home game. Season tickets for the 2008 Lightning regular season are on sale now. For more information on season tickets, merchandise, or other information, please call the Lightning at (209) 373-1500 or visit www.stocktonlightning.com.

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