Generals Have the Need for Speed

Published on August 20, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Greensboro Generals News Release


Greensboro, NC — The Greensboro Generals are changing gears from the ice oval to the asphalt oval before training camp kicks off next month. The Generals have teamed up with Woody Racing and driver Mike Bledsole at Ace Speedway, located less than 30 minutes from Greensboro in Altamahaw, NC. The next NASCAR Weekly Racing Series race is this Friday night at 8:00, with the Generals "G-Star" Logo adorned atop the hood of Bledsole's #83 car.

Bledsole currently leads the YMC Mortgage Super Stock Car Division with just two races to go. He has won five of the series' 16 races this season riding his 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While the Generals have just started their relationship with Bledsole, Generals' Co-Owner and President Rocco Scarfone (SKAR-foan) hopes to continue the partnership long beyond this season.

"Pairing up with Mike Bledsole and the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series is a perfect fit for both of us," says Scarfone. "Racing and hockey are sports defined by speed. If you're a racing fan, but you've never seen a hockey game, I guarantee you'll fall in love with the sport, and the opposite is true as well. With Mike in the lead in his division with two races to go, hopefully that's a positive omen for the Generals this season."

Bledsole's final two races this season with the Generals car are this Friday at 8:00 and Friday, September 13 at 8:00. Ace Speedway tickets are $13.00 for adults, $9.00 for seniors and children 13-16, and $4.00 for children 6-12. For more information on Mike Bledsole, Woody Racing, or Ace Speedway, log on to the track's website, www.acespeedway.com, or call them at (336) 585-1200 or (336) 584-6354.

The Generals are currently selling 2002-2003 season tickets for all 36 home games for as low as $255.00 for goal view seats. Generals Center Ice seats are only $310.00, Rinkside tickets are $360.00, and On-Ice seats will be $510.00. Those ticket prices reflect a discount of 10 – 29% off individual ticket prices. Anyone purchasing season tickets will receive a season parking pass absolutely free while supplies last, but the free parking passes are going quickly. Fans only need a $50.00 deposit per seat to reserve their season tickets for the upcoming season.

The Generals' home opener is Friday, October 25 at 7:30 against the Reading Royals. If you would like to order 2002-2003 season tickets or if you're interested in becoming a corporate partner, please call the Generals business office at (336) 218-5428. Fans can also receive season ticket information by clicking on the Generals new official team website, www.greensborogenerals.com.

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