Invasion Tour kicks off ISOC weekend near Minneapolis
January 9, 2009, 11:16 AM
By: Tim Mutrie
Paul Thacker has a new job: Slednecks Invasion Tour Manager. Sled Man Talking learned of this appointment today on Slednecks, though it's apparently old news because the release is dated Jan. 5. So while surely we can't be the first to congratulate Thacker, we can say this: "You're doing a bang-up job, kid."
Of course he is. Dig this video of Thacker on the job with a Minneapolis TV news personality—it's in advance of this weekend's big festivus at Canterbury Park, southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Invasion Tour action commences tonight at 7 p.m. with Thacker, Sam Rogers and Cody Borchers. The event is free. So get on it. And in doing so, help Thacker do his job.
Press Releases: THACKER'S NEW JOB—
Slednecks has added another title for world record distance jumper, film star, X Games freestyler and Monster Energy Slednecks Invasion Tour participant: Slednecks Invasion Tour Manager.
"We're stoked to add Paul to our management team, he's been a loyal Slednecks team rider now for five plus years and he has the skills as an athlete and a manager to be able to handle all aspects of the tour. Not only do we see this as a great fit for Slednecks but also for Thacker's sponsor and tour sponsor Monster Energy," states Slednecks GM Miechal Durkin.
Paul Thacker will work with Slednecks to grow the Slednecks Invasion Tour and make it bigger and better for fans and sponsors alike.
"I am stoked to be able to use my management experience as well as my talents on a sled. I am looking forward to adding to both my relationship with Monster Energy as well as Slednecks. I have quite a few good years left tearing it up on a sled but this gives me an opportunity to add another iron to the fire and showcase my skills off the sled for the future," says Thacker.
Check out the remaining six rounds of the Monster Energy Slednecks Invasion Tour at the ISOC races. Check out isocracing.com for detailed schedules!
INVASION TOUR—
This weekend at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota, is the third stop on the ISOC National Snocross Circuit and another Monster Energy Slednecks Invasion Tour event. This weekend brought to you in part by Babylon AD Raw and Uncut. The DVD is out now.
Load the family into the car and come on out to hang out with the Slednecks freestyle team, the fastest snocross racers in the word, and enjoy the show! The best part is that Friday night's "'meet the pros" autograph signing sesssion, pro racer practice, and Slednecks freestyle show is FREE!
This weekend we'll have Sam Rogers, Paul Thacker, Cody Borchers, and Tinger throwing it down for all the fans. The fun begins with the pro rider autograph signing session Friday evening at 6 p.m. This is your chance to meet top racers like Tucker Hibbert, Brett Turcotte, Levi LaVallee, Garth Kaufman, Ryan Simons, Robbie Malinoski, Ross Martin, DJ Eckstrom, and TJ Gulla ... just to name a few. You'll also have your chance to meet the Slednecks freestyle team!
Schedule:
Tonight
6:00pm to 6:45pm Pro Autograph Signing Session
6:30pm to 7:00pm Get Hyped with Beats by DJ Soulman
7:00pm to 7:20pm Monster Energy Slednecks Invasion Tour: Preliminary Show
7:20pm to 8:00pm Pro Practice
8:05pm to 8:25pm Monster Energy Slednecks Invasion Tour: Grand Finale
Saturday
9:30am to 3:00pm Qualifying Heat Races
3:30pm Opening Ceremonies for Main Events
*Right before ISOC pro main events we'll have another Slednecks freestyle show!
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