Fresh From Florida on the Fast Track

Randall Weiseman December 19, 2006 Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson has announced that the “Fresh from Florida” program will sponsor a racing team and car during the 2007 Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series. The “Fresh from Florida” car will compete in 12 events, seven of which will be nationally televised on the Speed Channel.
Get the complete racing schedule and see more pictures from the Florida Department of Agriculture.
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