Lester Buildings LLC Joins American Speed Association Midwest Tour as General Series Sponsor
April 28, 2010

Lester Prairie, MN - Lester Buildings LLC is pleased to announce that it has agreed to join Kwik Trip convenience stores, ECHO outdoor power equipment and Grandstay® Residential Suites & Hotels, as a general series sponsor of the American Speed Association Midwest Tour (ASAMT) for the 2010 racing season.

Founded in 1947, Lester Buildings has grown to be one of the industry’s major providers of engineered, post-frame buildings in more than 30 states, from the Rocky Mountains to the East Coast. With manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Illinois and Virginia, Lester’s custom-engineered buildings meet a broad range of needs – from simple farm and ranch buildings, hobby shops and equestrian buildings to many types of commercial structures.

The company’s association with motorsports goes back to the days of the original ASA Late Model Tour that saw a relationship begin with driver Tim Sauter, father of Travis Sauter. This relationship continued with stints with Tim in the NASCAR Nationwide Series as well as the Craftsman Truck Series.

Company spokesman Tom Borgman said, "We’re happy that the ASAMT continued to dialogue with us on how we could stay involved with the series. They’re great people and are doing the right things to help grow this tour. The series success in getting Fox Sports television coverage played into the decision, as did the collaborative spirit of partnership among the sponsors. We are happy to support the series and look forward to delivering our compelling message to the ASAMT’s very active followers who may have building needs!"

Despite continued slow building market conditions, Borgman reports that Lester Buildings is stronger than ever, partly due to what he calls Lester’s unique customer-centric buying experience. "Our technology really reinvents how buildings are planned and purchased," Borgman said. "Between our online eBuildings pricing service and our industry-leading design software that can actually engineer buildings, buying a Lester is a more transparent, collaborative and responsive experience. People are really responding to it."