CENTRAL SQUARE, N.Y. -- On March 10th and 11th the racing community will once again gather for the 26th Annual Gater Racing News Motorsports Exposition and Trade Show. Central New York Raceway Park will join the show as an exhibitor. “Any opportunity to interact and network with members of the racing family is always a plus,” says CNYRP Inc. Vice President John Lehmann. “We always receive positive feedback and great ideas from these events.”

CNYRP will kick off the festivities on move-in day of the expo. On March 9th at 10am CNYRP and Partner Ephesus Technologies will hold a press conference to unveil the world’s first LED stadium lighting solution at the Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds. Ephesus Technologies’ state of the art RaydeonTM Series LED lights, are manufactured in New York, and range in size from 800W to 2500W. The LED lights developed by Ephesus Technologies uses 70% less energy and will maintain a consistent lumen light output for over 20 years. The most important features is that the RaydeonTM Series LED lights can be turned on/off instantly with dimming capabilities, unlike the Metal Halide bulbs that take 20-30 minutes to warm up and create a huge power surge causing a spike in electricity. “The RaydeonTM Series LED is the best solution for any outdoor lighting application,” says Joe Casper, President of Ephesus Technologies.

“Not only are they the most cost efficient lighting solution, but they are designed to be dark sky compliant and allow areas to be lit more effectively. The dark sky features of our LED lights will eliminate light spillage into unwanted areas. This is an important consideration for nearby neighborhoods and roadways.”

Following the March 9th press conference CNYRP will have a booth open both days of the Gater Racing News Motorsports Expo. Representatives will be available to answer questions and provide information for show goers. Also on display to show goers during both days of the show will be an authentic IndyCar and a Mark 1 Shelby Cobra. The Mark 1 Cobra supplied by SCCA dominated road racing in the 60’s, has a 427 body with a 289 small block engine and is one of the early Factory Five Cobra's produced. While show goers visit the CNYRP booth they can register to win a NASCAR Racing Experience. Each day CNYRP will give away a driving experience to one of the race tracks serviced by the NASCAR Racing Experience. The winner will be able to drive an authentic cup car with classroom training also provided. “From move in day to move out, CNYRP will be there with the racing community,” says Lehmann. “We’re very excited to be part of all the excitement for the upcoming 2012 racing season.”

CNYRP - CNYRP is a modern state of the art multi use facility. Phase one construction will begin in the spring of 2012 and will include a 2 mile road course, and a half mile dirt track with the revolutionary new dirt surface SYNDI. For more information about CNYRP visit www.CNYRP.com or e-mail cnyracewaypark@yahoo.com. Follow CNYRP on facebook and Twitter @CNYRP.