Clint Bowyer Grand Marshall for KC Indoor Midget Race
Nationwide Champion slated to appear on Saturday Dec.20

Kansas City,Mo., Nov. 25---2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Clint Bowyer will be the Grand Marshall of the 1st annual "Twas the Midgets before Christmas" inside Kansas City's Kemper Arena.
� � � � Bowyer will be honored in a ceremony for winning the title on Saturday Night Dec. 20, before racing begins for the second night of racing events at 7 pm. Bowyer also finished fifth in the 2008 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.� Bowyer began his racing career on the short tracks of Kansas and Missouri, including winning the 2001 Modified Championship at nearby Lakeside Spedway.� � �
� � � � The two-day event on Dec. 19-20 will feature The O�Reily POWRI National Midget Series, O�Reilly POWRI 600 Micro Sprints, Racing Experience Midwest Outlaw Lightning Sprints, Legends Cars, and Dwarf/Modlite Cars. Over $50,000 in purses have been posted for the first automobile race held in the 19,500 seat arena with a temporary dirt racing surface.
� � � � Other early entries for the midget event include: USAC Triple Crown Champions Jerry Coons Jr., Dave Darland, and J.J.Yeley, along with Danny Lasoski, Cory Kruseman, Brad Kuhn, Brad Loyet, and Joe Boyles. Friday Night's feature will pay $5,000 to the winner, with Saturday Nights first place prize carrying a $10,000 payoff, with $500 to start the feature.� � � �
� � � � Gates open both days at 1pm for practice and heat races for support classes. The entire midget race program will start after 7:00 pm, along with feature events for the other divisions. Event and entry information can be obtained by calling (816) 415-4398 or at www.twasthemidgets.com. Tickets are on sale at the Kemper Arena Box Office or Ticketmaster at (816)-513-4000.