Tia Norfleet Inks Multi-Year Deal with Renowned Illustrator, Reginald Byers

July 29, 2011 - PRLog -- This deal will allow Tia Norfleet to be fictionalized for the purposed of developing a first ever NASCAR driver comic book series. “I am very excited to be working with Mr. Byers. It is an honor to be fictionalized as an African American comic book superhero. I’m sure that young women everywhere will appreciate his work. Mr. Byers is a very creative and talented genius.” stated Tia Norfleet. Mr. Byers stated that “I really look forward to producing a unique and entertaining comic book of character designs and concepts based on Tia. Creating fictional characters for the first African America female NASCAR driver is by far the most exciting project that I have taken on to date!”

About Tia Norfleet
A Native of Suffolk, Virginia, Tia started driving go-carts in 1995 -2000 with 22 top 10s, 6 top 5 place finishes and 2 wins. She then moved up to the Bandoleros Series 2000-2003, accumulated 3 top 10s and 2 top 5 place finishes. In 2004, Tia began racing in late model with 18 starts with 2 top 15 place finishes. In the drag racing circuit, she had amassed an impressive 52 starts with 37 wins. Tia has tested under NASCAR crew chief, Carl Long and is the daughter of the legendary Bobby Norfleet, protégé of the late Wendell Scott, who was the first African American to win a championship race in NASCAR. What makes Tia’s story so fascinating is that she is the first and only African-American female professional racecar driver to be licensed by NASCAR. Norfleet anticipates winning both on and off the tracks. Besides competing as a NASCAR driver, Tia’s goal is to teach young people, especially females, that it can be done, and it is not solely limited to racing either. Tia’s testimony and vision is unusual yet intriguing.  Readers and viewers are both drawn and encouraged by her story because she is racing against all odds; however, from her point of view it is becoming more and more of a reality. Tia Norfleet’s story captivates readers and viewers simply because of the feats she desires to contend with and because these achievements have never been accomplished before.  Like that of her father and Wendell Scott, Tia also races with the historical number 34. For updates, visit the Norfleet News Wire at www.tianorfleet.com.

About Reginald Byers
Since 1987, Mr. Byers has written and illustrated numerous comic books.
He is an author / illustrator, painter, comic book creator, fashion artisan & inspirational speaker. For over 20 years, his versatility has served literally thousands of clients, corporate and private alike. To view his work or to learn more about Mr. Byers, please visit
www.reginaldbyers.com.

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