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Victory Brewing Company Announces Sponsorship of the BADASS Dash™ Obstacle Course Challenge & Adventure Race at Kiwanis Park on November 8, To Benefit Autism Speaks

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Victory Beer Awaits Runners at the Finish Line

Tempe, AZ, September 29, 2014 – On November 8 thousands of participants will attempt to traverse through more than 30 of the most unique, challenging, fun and BADASS obstacles sprawled across a 7K (4.4 mile) course, set within the confines of Kiwanis Park, during the inaugural Arizona BADASS Dash™. After an exhilarating race, all racers can join in the festivities at the Post Race Festival and for those 21 years old and over, a complimentary beer shall await them at the finish line provided by Victory Brewing Company.

Victory Brewing Company, who recently signed on to be the title sponsor for this incredible event, will provide one large chilled glass of their beer to each of age racer that overcame their fears and emotions to conquer the course. Racers will be able to choose between enjoying Victory’s delicious Hop Devil American IPA or Prima Pils. Victory Brewing Company will also be donating 30 kegs to sell at the Post Race Festival in efforts to raise additional funding for Autism Speaks, the BADASS Dash’s official charity partner.

“These types of events bring out a sense of comradery, a spirit to succeed and are down right fun. To be partnered up with such a great charity, as Autism Speaks, excites us at Victory and makes us want to contribute too. No matter how you look at it, we all want to be victorious in overcoming obstacles and we are proud to be a part of such a great cause,” Rosie Boyd, the Arizona Area Sales Manager of Victory Brewing Company said.

With beer hailing from the east, the Pennylvania brewery definitely adds something special to the BADASS Dash. With their start in the beer industry in 1996, the company expanded to serving fully flavored beers to 29 states with innovative beers melding European ingredients and technology with American creativity. If you haven’t tried their brew yet, the Post Race Festival will be the perfect time to try a complimentary drink.

“What makes our beers special is that we take the best ingredients, German malts, a mix of European and American Whole Flowered Hops and 45 unique strains of yeast to make very balanced, tasty, drinkable beers,” said Boyd.

The Post Race Festival will consist of an awards ceremony, live entertainment, vendors and sponsors, a beer garden, food & beverages, and contest and prize giveaways. It’s almost time to claim your Victory beer and be part of an event that is guaranteed to have a lasting impact on you and anyone who witnesses this triumphant spectacle. To register, please visit www.badassdash.com. To find out more information on the entire race series, check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/thebadassdash.

About BADASS Dash™:
BADASS Dash™ benefits Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. It is Autism Speaks firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. The cause is bigger than the obstacles. For more information, visit http://www.badassdash.com. Find BADASS Dash™ on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

About Victory Brewing Company:
Victory Brewing Company is a privately held microbrewery headquartered in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Begun by Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet, childhood friends who met on a school bus in 1973, the brewery formally began operations in February of 1996. Victory, Pennsylvania’s widely acclaimed brewery and restaurant, now serves fans of fully flavored beers in 29 states with innovative beers melding European ingredients and technology with American creativity.

About Hensley:
Founded in 1955, Hensley Beverage Company is one of the largest privately held companies in Arizona. Hensley offers a very diverse and first- rate portfolio of Anheuser- Busch products, import and craft beers, fine wines, spirits, specialty beverages, energy drinks, water, and teas. Through tradition, innovation, and superior service, Hensley will remain the market leader in beverage distribution delivering an expanded portfolio of world- class products as diverse as the communities we serve.

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.badassdash.com

Sports

StartLine Racing Partners with BADASS Dash™ To Offer Exciting New Race Experiences Throughout North America

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StartLine Racing, whose mission is to give every runner the best possible Race Day experience each and every time they lace up their shoes, has entered into a mutual partnership with the BADASS Dash™ Obstacle Course Race Series for 2014.

Scottsdale, AZ, Feb 14, 2014 — StartLine Racing, whose mission is to give every runner the best possible Race Day experience each and every time they lace up their shoes, has entered into a mutual partnership with the BADASS Dash™ Obstacle Course Race Series for 2014. This partnership will add a completely new genre to an already large schedule of events StartLine Racing is managing results for while enabling BADASS Dash™ to take their amazing events, which benefit Autism Speaks through their Team-Up Program, to the next level with state-of-the-art results management.

“StartLine Racing couldn’t be more excited about our partnership with the BADASS Dash™,” said CEO, Jeff Crane. “StartLine is always looking to expand its schedule of races and being able to add an OCR series of this magnitude to our ever growing schedule as well as venture into markets we have not yet been to as a company were definitely some of our goals in 2014. I think that bringing our two companies together is going to create something very special!”

In addition to working together on enhancing the overall race day experience, StartLine Racing and BADASS Dash™ will be also be cross-promoting each other’s events throughout the year to provide more opportunities for their collective participant base to consider.

“With the addition of StartLine Racing to the BADASS Dash™ live event team, we are looking forward to benefits that their state of the art systems can provide to our races in 2014,” said Grant Reeves, CEO for BADASS Dash USA, LLC. “Instant messaging of your race time and chip activated photos for instant upload are just 2 of many new components that StartLine brings to the table which will not only enhance the event experience but also provide our competitors with instant opportunity to share their experience,” said Grant Reeves, CEO for BADASS Dash USA, LLC.

About StartLine Racing:
StartLine Racing was created to give every runner the best possible Race Day experience each and every time. Whether it is a charity race of 100 participants or an event of 10,000, all events are judged by the experience that each individual walks away with on that day. We make it our goal to provide the best service and experience to EACH participant EVERY time! http://startlineracing.com/

About BADASS Dash™:
BADASS Dash™ benefits Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. It is Autism Speaks firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. The cause is bigger than the obstacles. For more information, visit badassdash.com.

About Black Dog Promotions:
Black Dog Promotions is a media and business development agency and also provides digital marketing and publicity consulting for regional and national brands. Black Dog’s team has a long history of success in the entertainment, sports, technology and finance industries. We have taken companies from concept to millions of dollars in sales and billions of dollars in market capitalization. Black Dog Promotions understands how to help business expand and reach their goals. http://www.blackdogpromotions.com.

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Business

BADASS Dash™ Obstacle Course Challenge & Adventure Race Set to Transform Kiwanis Park on November 8th to Benefit Autism Speaks

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Black Dog Promotions Partners to Bring Inaugural Competition to the Valley

Tempe, AZ, January 24, 2014 – Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and possible cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder, is proud to announce the city of Tempe will host its final Obstacle Race fundraiser in conjunction with the 2014 BADASS Dash™ series. The inaugural Arizona BADASS Dash™ will take place on November 8th at Kiwanis Park in Tempe and be the final tour stop in a series of 12 events, taking place at select cities throughout North America in support of Autism Speaks in 2014.

Brian Sharenow, Race Director for the BADASS Dash™ series states, “Individuals within the Autism spectrum often experience the daily stress of feeling like a square pegs trying to live in a world of round holes. At each of the B.A.D. events, thousands of participants celebrate the challenge of trying to overcome obstacles they wouldn’t normally face in our everyday lives. And although part of the thrill and excitement of the race is working toward conquering those obstacles, there’s a certain amount of relief that comes from knowing there’s a finish line.” Sharenow points out, “There’s an immense feeling of satisfaction knowing you completed that LAST obstacle and are headed toward the coveted finish line to celebrate with friends, family and/or fellow racers. However, for individuals within the autism spectrum, the obstacles never end – there’s always one more obstacle. The focus of these events is to hopefully one day provide those with Autism their finish line.”

So whether you are searching for a personal challenge, pride yourself in being a weekend warrior or are an avid racer seeking full-blown adrenaline rush, get ready for the most BADASS Obstacle Course Challenge and Adventure Run this side of insanity. The race will feature 30 of the most unique, challenging, fun and BADASS obstacles sprawled across a 7K (4.4 mile) course set within the confines of Kiwanis Park.

Each BADASS Dash competitor has the opportunity to compete individually or as a team and register for one of 3 Divisions:

The ELITE division, as the name clearly depicts, is geared toward individuals who are well trained (i.e. police, firefighters, armed forces, competitive athletes) and are looking to “get after it” while having the race of a lifetime. This division showcases those who can traverse through the obstacles while navigating the terrain the fastest with opportunities to win big prizes and even bigger bragging rights.

The RECREATION division, which can be anyone from an avid racer to a weekend warrior to someone looking for a new personal challenge, is geared toward those who are not specifically trained in Obstacle Course Challenges or Adventure Races but want to set a goal on the finish line and then achieve it.

The K9 COMPANION division showcases teams made up of one male or female (at least 14 years of age) and their dog (at least 1 year old) competing on the same course as the Recreation Division with a select number of obstacles designed specifically for each team to conquer together.

Each race also features a KIDS DASH division for children 4 – 13 years of age. The Kids Dash for 4 – 6 years old will feature a 200-yard dash with obstacles just their size while the 7 – 13 years old get to race on a 1-mile course with a mixture of adult and kids obstacles.

“We are excited to be partnering with The Badass Dash. Their fantastic race will be fun for the participants and also will help Autism Speaks. We are looking forward to the race. ” said Black Dog Promotions CEO, Scott Kelly.

Those not racing are encouraged to travel the course alongside the racers and cheer them on as they move from obstacle to obstacle as well as joining in the festivities of the POST-RACE FESTIVAL which will host racers, canines, vendors and spectators in a festival atmosphere with the inclusion of live entertainment, a beer garden, food & beverages, expo area, awards ceremonies, contests and prize giveaways.

If its time for you to take on the personal challenge of a lifetime or if you desire to be a part of an event that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impact on anyone who witnesses its spectacle, go to www.badassdash.com to register. To find out more information on the entire race series, check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/thebadassdash.

About BADASS Dash™
BADASS Dash™ benefits Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. It is Autism Speaks firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. The cause is bigger than the obstacles. For more information, visit www.badassdash.com. Find BADASS Dash™ on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

About Kiwanis Park
The Kiwanis Park Recreation Center is a beautiful 54,000 square foot complex that is owned and operated by the City of Tempe. Facility amenities include an indoor wave pool, fitness center, gymnasium, corporate ramada area, classrooms and a 15-court tennis center. The facility is located in the 125 acre Kiwanis Park.

About Black Dog Promotions:
Black Dog Promotions is a media and business development agency and also provides digital marketing and publicity consulting for regional and national brands. Black Dog’s team has a long history of success in the entertainment, sports, technology and finance industries. We have taken companies from concept to millions of dollars in sales and billions of dollars in market capitalization. Black Dog Promotions understands how to help business expand and reach their goals. Visit http://www.blackdogpromotions.com/

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com