Close Finishes Media Services

John Close is a national motorsports writer of note crafting books, newspaper, magazine and Internet content for multiple publishers since 1985.

In 2008, Close will contribute media assistance to Motorsports Management Solutions, Xpress Motorsports, Pete Knight Racing, Muscle Up Performance, Kwik Cash For Homes, and our longest-running client - ASE.

Close is also a regular contributor to Dick Berggren's Speedway Illustrated Magazine, Chris Econmaki's National Speed Sport News, and www.TruckSeries.com.

Close Finishes is available to create a number of media programs for your race team including –

Press Releases -

Individually tailored and priced to your company or event needs.

Website Design and Content -

A product of a strategic alliance with Keldan Media, Close Finishes can provide design and maintenance of your website. Let us create your website, periodically update your product and event content keeping your Internet sales crisp and your web customers and visitors entertained and happy.

Call today for a consultation about your web creation and administration needs.

Career Media Coaching -

Facilitated in conjunction with veteran national television broadcaster Rick Benjamin and Visioncast, Inc., this Close Finishes media services component provides classroom instruction and on-camera real world media experiences to drivers, crewmembers and corporate representatives.

Several top drivers including Timmothy Peters and Dave Connolly (pictured below) and Tony Raines have participated in this class as have young racers like Mike Mason (above left), Andrew Rogers, Matt Hawkins, Brett and Ken Butler.

This one-day course is available on an individual basis or discounted for groups.

Each Career Media Coaching program consists of a Morning Classroom Session where various television, radio, newsprint and Internet media, crisis and personal presentation strategies are revealed. The Afternoon Video Session is conducted by Benjamin and features various live camera interview situations in real world studio and public situations.  

A program study guide, video of the afternoon live camera session and luncheon is provided to each participant.

Pricing Structure (Charlotte, NC Location - Travel To Your Location Available At An Additional Cost) -

Single Participant - $2.500

Group Rate (2-5 Participants) - $1.500 Each

To Inquire or Schedule a Visioncast/Close Finishes Career Media Coaching session, please contact -

Rick Benjamin - 704-281-5599 or rickben@earthlink.net

John Close -704-236-9986 or closefinishes@aol.com

Print and Electronic Media Kits -
From simple paper press kit executions to the latest in CD-Rom and Internet delivery, Close Finishes can provide quality media materials to fit any budget.

Press kits are available in traditional paper delivery or in CDRom format.

Event Program Special Sections -
Feature stories, historical event overviews, trivia contests and entire program sections are just a few of the editorial content services available to motorsports-related businesses by Close Finishes.

Please contact Close Finishes at 704-236-9986 or closefinishes@aol.com for rates specific to your businees needs on all the above stated services.