ALLI OWENS TO JOIN IN VOLUSIA COUNTY’S NGWSD CELEBRATION
Craig Bailey
Sports Media & Events

Daytona Beach, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2008)  - A strong supporter of women in sports, ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Alli Owens will join in the Volusia County School District’s National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) Celebration. The second annual event will be held at DeLand High School on February 6, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.   Nearly 600 middle and high school girls will join in the celebration which offers recognition of college-bound student athletes and awards for extraordinary Volusia County girls. Owens, a professional race car driver and native of Daytona Beach, will be an award presenter. “As a female in a very male dominated sport, I understand to challenges faced by women in sports,” said Owens, a 2006 graduate of Port Orange High School. “I work hard to be a positive role model. I hope, through my example, I can help others reach their dreams.” Owens is living her dream. The 19-year-old, who has always aspired to race at Daytona International Speedway, is entered in the February 9 running of the ARCA 200. Driving the No. 12 ElectrifyingCareers.com Chevrolet, she will compete in her first race on the famed 2.5 mile superspeedway. “I hope by competing at Daytona I can offer inspiration to these outstanding girls,” added Owens. The Volusia County School District’s NGWSD Celebration is one of more than 1,000 events taking place across the country for NGWSD. Congress has proclaimed this national day each year since 1987. It recognizes the progress of girls and women in sports and the benefits that sports and fitness activities can bring to the lives of all girls and women. The day is organized nationally by the Girl Scouts of the USA, Girls Incorporated, National Association for Girls and Women in Sports, Women’s Sports Foundation and the YWCA of the USA. For more information on this event, visit www.volusia.k12.fl.us/equity/ngwsd.htm