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| Don't Miss the Heart-Stopping Action of Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Races in the Wildwoods | ||
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ben Rose 609.846.2657 brose@wildwoodsnj.com Don't Miss the Heart-Stopping Action of Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Races in the Wildwoods Wildwoods, NJ - September 16, 2009 - New Jersey Thunder MotorSports Inc. brings the thrill and exhilaration of Monster Truck Racing to the Wildwoods Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th with the 2009 Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Races. The fun kicks off with a FREE Block Party on Friday from 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Scoop Taylor Park, located at Heather and Ocean Avenues in Wildwood Crest. The event will have plenty of food and shopping vendors sure to satisfy any craving. Spectators will be able to come meet the drivers and get the chance to see the impressive Monster Trucks up close. Don't miss the chance to get even closer to the action with a ride in one of the Monster Trucks. Tickets are 1/2 price on Friday only. On Saturday the competition begins and continues through Sunday at Lincoln Avenue and the Beach, where seven of the country's biggest trucks (Grave Digger, Monster Mutt, Stone Crusher, Mopar Magic, Brutus, Avenger, and War Wizard) will square off on a custom beach race course for their chance to win the title of "King of the Beach". Three rain or shine, jam-packed shows will determine the winner and will include Quad Wars, Megasaurus, amazing stunts and a Tough Truck Competition. On Saturday there is an afternoon show at 12:00 noon and an evening show at 7:00 p.m. On Sunday there is a 12:00 noon show to finish out the action packed weekend. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.shop.thundermoto.com for $20 for adults and $15 for children under 11 years old. Day of the event tickets are $22 for adults and $17 for children under 11 years old and are available at the door. For more information about this event call 609.523.8051 or visit www.thundermoto.com. For more information about The Wildwoods visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 609.729.9000. ### About the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) was formed in 1993 to consolidate the tourism economy of its three founding municipalities: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood. The Wildwoods have won numerous travel and tourism awards, heralding the resort for its beaches, boardwalk and attractions. In 2009, the Wildwoods were named one of Sherman's Travel's "Top Ten American Boardwalks" and one of Time.com's "50 Authentic American Experiences." In addition, the Wildwoods were also voted "Best Town" and "Best Beaches" in the 2009 WTXF-TV My Fox Philly Hot List, Jersey Shore Edition contest. The Wildwoods were also named "Best Beaches" in the 2008 Top Ten New Jersey Beaches public survey, sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. Wildwoods beaches were named "Best Beach for Family Vacations," "Best Beach for Tourism" and "Best Beach for Events" in the same survey. The Tourism Authority operates the Wildwoods Convention Center and acts as the island's destination marketing organization overseeing the development, research, planning, marketing, advertising, promotion, public and media relations encompassing the tourism, meeting and convention industry in the Wildwoods. Additionally, the Authority funds, assists with and hosts more than 180 annual special events to enhance the visitor experience and extend the tourism season, including the Thunder On The Sand Race Series, Family Nights On The Boardwalk, Friday Night Fireworks, The New Jersey State Barbeque Championships and Anglesea Blues Festival, Classic Car Shows, the International Kite Festival, Irish and Italian Festivals and the National Marbles Tournament, among others. For more information on the Wildwoods, contact the GWTIDA at 1-800-WW-By-Sea (800-992-9732) or visit its web site, www.WildwoodsNJ.com. | ||
