Salem, IN (November 18, 2008) – Champion Racing Association officials are pleased to announce that Vore’s Welding & Steel has agreed to continue their title sponsorship of the CRA F.W.D. Compacts for the 2009 season, it will be the third season in a row that Vore’s Welding & Steel has been the title sponsor.

"We greatly appreciate Steve Vore’s support of the CRA F.W.D. Compacts," remarked Glenn Luckett with Champion Racing Association. "Steve not only supports the series as a sponsor, but brought numerous cars to the track with the Vore’s Racing Team to compete at each event. With his support we hope to continue the growth of this series in 2009!"

Rex Zimmerman will be officially crowned the 2008 Vore’s Welding & Steel CRA F.W.D. Compacts Champion on Saturday, January 10^th at the Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Indiana the rest of the top ten in 2008 points will also be honored at the 2008 Champion Racing Association Awards Banquet. Vore’s Welding & Steel was the sponsor of the #58 Acura that was driven by Brian Redmond to second place in points in 2008. Bill Charles, Zimmerman’s teammate, finished third in points, Tim Dilg was fourth, Michael Myers was fifth, Bobby Sanders was seventh, Steve Vore finished in seventh, Aaron Teagarden finished in eighth in a Vore’s Racing Team car, Justin Kelly was ninth with Richard Isbell in tenth. In all a record 56 different drivers competed with the series in 2008.

Champion Racing Association officials are currently working on the 2009 Vore’s Welding & Steel CRA F.W.D. Compacts schedule and series rules and will have that information available in the near future. Updates will be posted on the CRA web site at www.craracing.net.

Vore’s Welding & Steel is a full service welding and fabrication company located in Ft. Recovery, Ohio. They provide many services in order to give their clients outstanding field and in-house welding. They are tailored for all aspects of any company's fabrication and installation needs. Vore’s Welding & Steel has manufacturing equipment that allows them to custom fabricate and custom weld or assemble most anything at their facility. Their in-house technical support is their primary and most important source of service for their customers. They incorporate MIG welding, TIG welding and Stick Welding in their production facility.

Their staff can also be strategically mobilized for on site construction or repairs. They have mobile welding vehicles fully equipped ready to tackle any job. Office hours are 7:30am to 4pm Monday through Friday. More information is available at www.voresweldingandsteel.com or by calling 419-375-4087.