Jim Howard Takes MMP Helm
(Dec. 10, 2007) -- George Howard of George Howard Racing announced today
that, effective immediately, Jim Howard will assume operational and
promotion responsibilities for Montgomery Motorsports Park.
George Howard will remain the promoter at Huntsville Dragway as well as the
Comp Cams Million Dollar Race and other special events to be announced soon.
"Jim has been involved in all aspects of George Howard Racing and has
managed Huntsville Dragway for the past 5 years and done a excellent job in
making Huntsville one of the most successful drag strips in the South", said
George Howard. "I am very excited and happy for Jim he has paid his dues and
is well deserving of this opportunity and I know that he will do well",
George Added.
Joining Jim Howard at Montgomery Motorsports Park will be Jackie Biddix.
Biddix is a long-time employee of George Howard Racing with over 20 years
experience in the drag racing Industry. During that time, she has worked as
office manager for Rockingham Dragway and served this season as Operations
Manager for the ADRL. Jackie also has extensive management responsibilities
with the Comp Cams Million Dollar Race as she did with the B&M Racers
Appreciation Series.
"The first thing I want to do as manager and promoter at Montgomery
Motorsports Park is thank former Track Manager Bob Carney for the incredible
job he has done making MMP the national-event level track it is today", said
Jim. "As he moves on to new challenges, all of us at George Howard Racing
wish Bob only the best", Jim added. Jim Howard also announced that Hank
Schmitt would serve as Public Relations/ Media consultant for MMP and Jim
Howard Racing.
"With ORSCA and Super Chevy already on the schedule for 2008 and a new
series to be announced soon, we're already well under way to an exciting
season at MMP," said Howard. "I hope to see everyone at The Hangover
Nationals at Montgomery Motorsports Park December 29-30.
Jim Howard can be reached at Montgomery Motorsports Park (334.260.9660) or
205.515.8360). |
