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New Speed Festival Videos & TV Segments

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• Meguiar’s Car Crazy Segments

  • Featuring the Coronado Speed Festival and Admiral John Nathman, Commander of Fleet Forces of the United States Navy
  • Watch vintage racers compete during San Diego's Fleet Week as Barry Meguiar takes us to Coronado Speed Festival

LATEST PRESS RELEASES

• October 6, 2008 - Another Winning Year for the Coronado Speed Festival
• September 16, 2008 - Coronado Speed Festival Announces 2008 Drivers
• September 9, 2008 - San Diego Union Tribune Shows their Support for the Coronado Speed Festival
• September 4, 2008 - Festival of Speed Adds Drifting to the Agenda - Drifting Exhibition Sure to Be a Crowd Pleaser at Coronado Speed Festival
• September 3, 2008 - Women in Racing - Why Should Boys Have all the Fun?
• August 28, 2008 - Imperial Valley News Shows their Support for the Coronado Speed Festival
• August 26, 2008 - Media Credentials Now Available for the Premier Car Event of the Season
• July 14, 2008 - Fast and Frugal - Top Performance Cars Under the Pedal and at the Pump
• June 30, 2008 - Race at the Base Speeds to TV sets Nationwide
• June 9, 2008 - The Premier Car Event Of The Season - The Coronado Speed Festival Offers Fun For The Whole Family
• June 5, 2008 - San Diego Gears Up For The 11th Annual Coronado Speed Festival - Over 20,000 Tourists And Locals Are Expected To Attend This Salute To The U.S. Military
• April 23, 2008 - The City Of Classic Charm Hosts The Festival Of Classic Cars - The Beautiful City of Coronado Hosts The Annual Coronado Speed Festival
• April 23, 2008 - Latest News: Brecht Mini Pledges Their Support To The Military
• February 19, 2008 - The Great Charm Of The Vintage Car - The Coronado Speed Festival Pays Homage To These Historical Machines
• January 17, 2008 - The Coronado Speed Festival Races Back To Naval Air Station, North Island - Save the Date for the Premier Car Event of the Season

2008 PRESS COVERAGE

Online Print Coverage:

• Wavewinds
• Union-Tribune: Car Crazy
• Union-Tribune: Wheels Section
• San Diego Family Magazine
• RV Journal
• Sports Car Digest: Vintage Racecar
• Imperial Valley Press: Save the Date
• General Racing: Upcoming Events
• National Kart News: Save the Date
• Classic Rallies: Travel to Coronado
• The Weekly Driver: Coronado Speed Festival – Navy’s Public Open House For Auto, Military Enthusiasts
• SpeedTV: The Great Charm of the Vintage Car
• Vintage Motorsport: 2008 Dates Confirmed
• Vintage Motorsport: Travel to Coronado
• Motorsports Forum: The Great Charm of the Vintage Car

Print Coverage:

• Road & Travel Magazine: The Coronado Speed Festival Is Committed To Going Green
• Daytona Magazine

Car Clubs Coverage:

• Historic Trans Am
• NorCal Shelby American Automobile Club
• North Coast Vettes
• Porsche Club of America
• SoCal Car Capture
• SoCal Viper Club
• Cobra Owners of America
• East County Cruisers
• Mustangs and Fords
• SD Panteras 
• Shelby American Auto Club 

2008 NEWSLETTERS

• Car Club March | May | June | July | August

MEDIA KIT

Coronado Speed Festival Executive Committee Biographies

• Maggie Blumberg
• CAPT Anthony Gaiani
• CAPT Paul Hennes
• James John
• Barry Levine
• Cody Nelson
• Ray Roth
• Bob Smith
• Alexandra Squires
• Les Werling

Event History

Event FAQ

Founder's Biographies

• Larry Blumberg
• Gina Cunningham
• Richard "Rug" Cunningham
• Jim Philion

Fleet Week San Diego Key Personnel Biographies

• Tom Caughlan
• Sharon Cloward
• Lisa Richards

General Racing Key Personnel Biographies

• Debbie Earle
• Doug Earle
• Steve Earle
• Stacee Manskee

2007 OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR OF
CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 2007

2007 PRESS RELEASES

November 6, 2007 - 2007 Coronado Speed Festival is a success - 10^th Annual Event Was Bigger And Better Than Ever

October 1, 2007 - Only Five Days Until The Coronado Speed Festival Shifts Into Gear - Don’t Miss The 10^th Annual Event

September 25, 2007 - The Coronado Speed Festival Is Right Around The Corner - Don’t Miss The 10^th Annual Event

September 19, 2007 - Keep A Piece Of The Speed Festival All Year Long - Order Your Custom Leather Jacket Now

September 18, 2007 - 10News & Azteca America San Diego 15 Announce Their Sponsorship Of The Coronado Speed Festival

September 13, 2007 - The Premier Car Event Of The Season - What Is New At This Year’s Speed Festival

September 12, 2007 - The Coronado Speed Festival Announces Free Admission For Active Duty, Active Reservists & Their Direct Dependent Military ID Holders - The Premier Car Event Of The Season Will Further Its Tribute To Our Nation’s Military, Thanks To Our Sponsors

August 28, 2007 - Media Credentials Now Available For The Premier Car Event Of The Season - The Coronado Speed Festival, October 6 & 7

August 26, 2007 - Latest News: Four Organizations Pledge Their Support To The Military - Coronado Speed Festival Sponsors Commit Their Support

July 25, 2007 - A Blast From The Past - Vintage Automobiles Demand Classic Tastes & Rigorous Processes Among Auto Aficionados

July 19, 2007 - A Tribute To A Great Man, Racer And Friend - The 10^th Annual Coronado Speed Festival Honors Richard “Rug” Cunningham

June 21, 2007 - Hot Off The Presses: Seven Organizations Pledge Their Continued Support To The Military - Coronado Speed Festival Sponsors Commit Their Support

June 13, 2007 - Naval Air Station North Island: The Birthplace Of Naval Aviation - The San Diego Navy Base’s Historic Journey

May 30, 2007 - Premier Car & Military Tribute Event Introduces Redesigned Website - Coronado Speed Festival, A Fleet Week San Diego Event, Announces New Site With Features To Create Interactive Environment For Users

May 17, 2007 - Organization Pledges Their Continued Support To The Military - Coronado Speed Festival Sponsor Commits To Another Year Of Support

April 25, 2007 - Coronado: San Diego’s Gem - “Beautiful Crown City” Offers Variety of Attractions and History

March 22, 2007 - The Premier Car Event Of The Season Races to Naval Air Station North Island - Vintage Cars Of All Shapes, Sizes and Models Race To Benefit Military

2007 PRESS COVERAGE

San Diego TV & Radio Coverage

TV

• KUSI Good morning San Diego 10/8/2007 8AM show
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/8/2007 6AM show
• KUSI Good morning San Diego Early Edition 10/8/2007 6AM show
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/8/2007 6AM show
• KUSI-TV 10/8/2007 5AM show
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/7/2007 6:30PM show
• KUSI-TV 10/7/2007 11PM show
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/7/2007 11PM show
• KUSI-TV 10/7/2007 10PM show
• KUSI-TV 10/7/2007 9AM show
• NBC Today 10/7/2007 8AM show
• NBC Today 10/7/2007 8AM show
• NBC Today 10/7/2007 8AM show
• KUSI-TV 10/7/2007 8AM show
• KUSI-TV 10/7/2007 8AM show
• KUSI-TV 10/7/2007 7AM show
• KUSI-TV 10/7/2007 6AM show
• KUSI-TV 10/6/2007 10PM show
• KUSI-TV 10/6/2007 6PM show
• KUSI-TV 10/6/2007 9AM show
• KUSI-TV 10/6/2007 9AM show
• NBC 10/6/2007 7AM show
• NBC 10/6/2007 7AM show
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/5/2007 5:30AM show
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/5/2007 5:30AM show
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/5/2007 5:30AM show
• NBC 10/5/2007 4:30 show
• Fox 6 News in the Morning 10/5/2007 6AM show
• KUSI Good morning San Diego Early Edition 10/5/2007 6AM show
• Fox 6 10/5/2007 9AM show
• Fox 6 10/5/2007 8AM show
• Fox 6 10/5/2007 8AM show
• Fox 6 10/5/2007 8AM show
• Fox 6 10/5/2007 7AM show
• KUSI-TV 10/5/2007 6AM show
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/5/2007 6AM show
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/5/2007 6AM show
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/5/2007 6AM show
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/5/2007 6AM show 1 min.
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/5/2007 6AM show 1 min.
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/5/2007 6AM show 1 min.
• FOX 6 10/5/2007 6AM show
• FOX 6 10/5/2007 6AM show
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/5/2007 5AM show
• KFMB-TV CH8 10/5/2007 5AM show
• Cox 4sd 10/5/2007 10PM show
• 10 News Midday Edition 10/4/2007 11AM show
• 10 News Midday Edition 10/4/2007 11AM show
• NBC Today 10/3/2007 6AM show
• NBC Today 10/3/2007 6AM show
• NBC Today 10/3/2007 6AM show
• NBC Today 10/3/2007 5AM show
• NBC Today 10/3/2007 6AM show
• NBC Today 10/3/2007 6AM show
• NBC Today 10/3/2007 6AM show
• NBC Today 10/3/2007 5AM show
• KGTV 10 10/3/2007 Mid day news
• NBC 10/3/2007 Morning News
• Azteca America 15 10/2/2007 Mid day news
• KFMB-TV CH8 9/28/2007 morning news
• Fox 6 9/11/2007 8:30am show
• KUSI 7/19/2007 8:30am show

Radio

• KCBQ 1170 AM
• KCEO “You Auto Know”

Online Print Coverage

• Van Horssen Group: Coronado Speed Festival [October 19, 2007]
• Navy.mil: Velocity and Beauty Unite At North Island Speed Festival 2007 [October 9, 2007]
• AutoWeek: Speed Festival at Coronado - Ten Years Of Vintage Racing The Hard Way - On Concrete Runways, Postwar-Style [Online, May 7]
• Classic Motorsports Calendar [Online]
• Hemmings Motor News e-Weekly: Vintage Racing [Online, April 26]
• Hemmings Online [Online]
• Mustang Monthly Calendar [Online]
• RV Journal Calendar [Online]
• Toy Cars and Models [Online]

Print Coverage

• Vintage Racecar: First Turn [December 2007]
• San Diego Business Journal: Coronado Speed Festival Races To Record Attendance [November 19, 2007]
• Sports Car Market Magazine: 2007 Coronado Speed Festival is a Success! [November 6, 2007]
• San Diego Union-Tribune: Viper Still Has Venom [October 6, 2007]
•  San Diego Union-Tribune: A Speed Festival To Take You Back [October 4, 2007]
• San Diego Union-Tribune: Speed Racers [October 4, 2007]
• Coronado Lifestyle Magazine: Vintage Racecars Compete On The Track That Winds Around NAS North Island [September-October 2007]
• Aviation for Women-The Coronado Speed Festival Matches Up Racing And Flying Women [September-October 2007]
• Wave~Winds [September-October]
• Auto Aficionado: Coronado Speed Festival Advertisement [Sept-Oct]
• Classic Motorsports: Event Calendar - [Sept]
• Hemmings Muscle Machines: Muscleaneous - Trans-Am At Coronado [August]
• Spirit, The Southwest Airlines In-Flight Magazine [August]
• Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCW) Almanac: Coronado Speed Festival Advertisement [July-Aug]
• San Diego Union Tribune, News and Notes [July 21,2007]
• Road & Track: 2007 Coronado Speed Festival  - The Race at the Base [July]
• Air & Space Smithsonian: Planes, No Trains, and Automobiles [July]
• Sports Car Market Magazine: Coronado Speed Festival Announces New Website [July]
• Black Men Magazine: Vintage & Top Race Cars Coming Your Way [June/July]
• AutoWeek: Speed Festival at Coronado - Ten Years Of Vintage Racing The Hard Way - On Concrete Runways, Postwar-Style [May 14]
• Car Craft - Vintage Racing [April]
• Classic Motorsports: Vintage Racing As It Was [March]
• Kit Car: U.S. Navy Hosts Vintage Speed [March]
• Vintage Motorsport: Winning One For The Gipper - The USS Ronald Reagan Plays Host At Coronado Island’s Speed Festival [January/February]