Blooming Prairie MN, Sept. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series would like to race at Anderson Motor Speedway Saturday, September 15th, but Hurricane Florence has other ideas.
The Category 4 storm, nearing Category 5 strength, is approaching the Carolinas and packing winds of up to 140 mph. It is expected to make landfall Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
“We hate to cancel any event, but in this case, it’s a no-brainer,” Bandit General Manager Jason Johnson said. “We want everyone to stay safe, and our thoughts and prayers are with those in the Carolinas and Virginia.”
Florence has already forced the relocation of more than a million residents in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
“It’s hard to predict the weather, but when a hurricane is approaching, we aren’t going to take any chances,” Johnson said.
Fans can contact Johnson or Drew Hull for refunds, which will be processed within a few business days.
“We will also honor any Anderson tickets at our Myrtle Beach event on Sept. 29th,” Johnson said. “That’s our season finale, so hopefully, many of our Anderson fans can make it to Myrtle Beach.”
The Minimizer Fan Series Truck Show, initially set for Saturday, September 29th, as well, has also been canceled.
About Bandit Big Rig Series
The Bandit Big Rig Series returns big rig tractor truck racing to the short track in the United States. The series was designed to be affordable and accessible for anyone wishing to put together a race team.
For additional information, please contact Jason Johnson at (507) 676-1987, or email jason@banditseries.com.
About Minimizer
Leveraging more than 30 years of manufacturing expertise at its state-of-the-art facility in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Minimizer is not only the leader in poly semi truck fenders - we invented the category. Minimizer poly fenders and integrated bracket kits are nearly indestructible and are guaranteed for life.
Our research and development team constantly “tests and tortures” each of our products to make sure what goes on, in or is used to fix the truck meets the rigors of our tough industry.
We also manufacture industry-leading light kits, mud flaps, tool boxes, work benches and other accessories. Our most recent innovations include the world’s ONLY custom molded floor mats for semi trucks, as well as the revolutionary “whole body health” Minimizer Truck Seat System.
Minimizer has been family owned and operated for three generations. The company manufactures its products in the USA and makes everything tough enough to please tough people in a tough industry.