Highland IL (March 18, 2011)- Scott Kuhn is pleased to announce that Casey’s General Stores has come aboard as a Major Sponsor for the 2011 race season at the Highland Speedway. Casey’s General Stores has over 400 locations in Illinois alone and centers on states in the Midwest.. Promoter Kuhn said “Casey’s are heavily involved in Motorsports, sponsoring several racing series and major race teams and to have them partner with us in our Golden Anniversary year, is a privilege and honor. He added,” they believe in grass roots racing and we are proud to name them the Official Convenient Store of the Highland Speedway.”
About Casey’s
In 1959, Founder Don Lamberti leased a store from his father on east 14th and Broadway in Des Moines, Iowa. After nine years of operating this old country store, which he remodeled into a convenience store, Don’s gas supplier and friend Kurvin C. Fish, suggested that Don buy the Square Deal Oil Company.
Don followed his advice and purchased the service station with a three-bay garage in Boone, Iowa. Using the knowledge from his store in Des Moines, Don converted the gas station into a convenience store. The Boone store was named “Caseys” by using Kurvin C. Fish’s initials.
The third store was built in another small community with a population of only 1,500 – Waukee, Iowa. This was the first Casey’s built totally from scratch and proved to be the best store yet. At this point, Don realized he was on to something and decided to establish the stores in communities with a population of 5,000 or less.
Through the years, Casey’s success has been attributed to our clean stores, restrooms, and the friendly employees who pride themselves in customer service. Casey’s customers have come to know that inside each store they will find dedicated, helpful, and well-trained employees, exceptional prepared food items, and a clean environment in which to shop.
Corporate Stores: 1618
To find out more about Casey’s General Stores and the closest one to you check them out on line at www.caseys.com.
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