Shreveport - Bossier, Louisiana's Other Side

For Immediate Release

September 9, 2009

For more information, contact Jessica Oliver / office (318) 741-7800, cell phone (318) 207-7363

LOUISIANA DOWNS TO CELEBRATE 30TH ANNIVERSARY RUNNING OF SUPER DERBY

(Bossier City, LA) – Louisiana Downs is celebrating the 30th anniversary running of the Super Derby! Bring the whole family out to experience the majesty and excitement of live thoroughbred racing! Enjoy Louisiana’s biggest race of the year and prelude to the 2009 Breeders’ Cup World Championship. There’s something for all ages at Louisiana Downs. Super Derby is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th with the first post time at noon.

Saturday, September 12th

Wiener Dog Races and Kid Races – Saturday, September 12 starting at 10am

Come out to watch daring dachshunds dash for the finish line! The wiener dog races are hilarious to watch and fun for all ages. The kids’ races will be between each dog race.

Saturday, September 19th

IFOCE Grits Eating Contest – 10:00am

The annual Grits Eating Contest is back! Watch some of the top eaters in the country compete for the prized Grits Championship trophy. Eater X, Tim Janus, will defend his Grits Champion title against Joey Chesnut, the world’s best eater, and Bob Shout the #5 ranked eater, plus many more! Also, cheer on your favorite local radio disc jockeys and t.v. news reporters as they scarf down pounds of grits. Deejays and news reporters from K94.5, 99X, MIX 97.3, KRMD, 710AM, and KSLA Channel 12 News will compete against one another and some of the world’s best eaters! Don’t miss the greatest Grits Eating Contest in the world only at Louisiana Downs!

Family Day Tent – 10:00am-6:00pm

The kids (and parents, too) will have a great time with sand art, face painting, a sand box and much more! Join us in the tent located on the apron.

Jockey Meet & Greet – 10:30am-11:30am

Mix and mingle with star Super Derby jockeys and Anna Roberts, the country’s prettiest jockey.

Super Derby Hat Contest – 10:00am-1:00pm

Ladies, get into the spirit of Louisiana’s premier thoroughbred race, Super Derby. Register to enter into the Annual Super Derby Hat Contest between 10am and 1pm. Hat contests will be judged between races. You could win one of three categories: Spirit of Louisiana, Classic, or Most Original.

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Contact persons:

Stephanie Rogers, Director of Alumni, Development

Bossier Parish Community College

678-6010 or srogers@bpcc.edu

Karen Musgrove, Director of Public Relations

Bossier Parish Community College

678-6216 or kmusgrove@bpcc.edu

Car race benefits scholarship fund for BPCC

The BPCC Foundation, Inc. is sponsoring the first BPCC 100: Mini NASCAR Event on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 on the BPCC campus located in Bossier City. Admission in free.

The event will feature customized go-carts competing for prizes as they speed around a raceway. Prior to the main event race, fans will enjoy food and pre-race speedway activities. For the kids, there is a "Pit Stop," which will feature inflatables and games.

The two-day schedule is as follows:

Friday, September 25:

• Kick off celebration and tailgate party

• Parade of cars

• Qualifying laps

Saturday, September 26:

 RACE DAY

• Cup races

• Main Event Race

• Champions Shoot-out

• Trophy presentation

Monies raised will fund student scholarships to BPCC. Major sponsors for the event are The Radio Group (presenting sponsor), KTBS 3, City of Bossier City, Louisiana Technical College, AEP SWEPCO, Pepsi Americas, Regions Bank, Shreveport-Bossier New Car Dealers Association, Eldorado Resort and Casino, First Louisiana Bank, Bossier Chamber of Commerce, Boggs & Poole Contracting, Inc., and Dandy Products, Inc.

For more information, contact Stephanie Rogers at 678-6010 or srogers@bpcc.edu and visit http://www.bpcc100.org.

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