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Kevin Harvick, Inc. Adds Athlete Management to Its NASCAR Clientele, Signs UFC’s Donald Cerrone

BAD MMA News — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:55:35 +0000

Kevin Harvick, Inc., owned by NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick and wife DeLana, has been a part of NASCAR for a decade and will reach outside of the auto racing industry for the first time to manage athletes. The company announced on Thursday that it has signed UFC lightweight Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone as its first client. “It’s an honor and privilege to have this new relationship with Kevin (Harvick) and KHI,” stated Cerrone, currently ranked sixth in the UFC lightweight division. “I have learned a lot from Kevin and his management team over the last year and look forward to a long-lasting relationship both in and out of the Octagon.” Under Harvick and the KHI management team’s direction, KHI earned two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championships and 53 wins in the NASCAR Nationwide and Truck Series in its decade of competition. The signing of Cerrone isn’t Harvick’s first experience with the mixed martial arts industry. Mixed martial arts apparel company Tapout sponsored Harvick’s Nationwide Series car driven by Elliot Sadler in last year’s March race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It was the apparel company’s first sponsorship outside of fighting. It also sponsored Harvick’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series truck at Michigan International Speedway, which was driven by Harvick. Harvick is a fan of mixed martial arts and recently worked out with top UFC welterweight contender Johny Hendricks . KHI’s entrance into athlete management could change the landscape of sponsorship deals

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UFC Considering Hosting an Event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:04:07 +0000

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is considering hosting an event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway later this year the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on Monday. Speedway president Chris Powell approached UFC president Dana White and UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta about the idea on Friday when Powell and White were inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame. Powell said the idea makes sense, “because we put on big events, and they put on big events.” White was open to the offer. “I like it,” said White. “It would be cool as hell, and we have a few fights coming up that could pull it off.” Powell said his initial vision was to erect a temporary bowl in the infield for a better view of the action in the 1,200 acre complex.

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UFC reportedly considering a major show at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2013

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:45:00 +0000

We’ve heard about the UFC’s plans for stadium shows. But a speedway show? It’s not as farfetched as you might think. The organization is considering a show at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, potentially as soon as September, the Las Vegas Review-Journal today reported. The report cited UFC President Dana White and Las Vegas Motor Speedway President Chris Powell, who are both in support of the idea.

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