www.racetrac.com

RaceTrac Petroleum operates more than 550 gas stations and convenience stores in a dozen southeastern states under the RaceTrac and RaceWay names.  (RaceWay stores are operated by independent contractors.)  The chain plans to grow by expanding its store count by about 10% a year.  Carl Bolch founded RaceTrac in Missouri in 1934.  His son, chairman and CEO Carl Bolch Jr., moved the company into high-volume gas stations with long, self-service islands that can serve as many as two dozen vehicles at one time.  RaceTrac’s convenience stores sell fresh deli food and offer some fast-food fare.  The Bolch family owns the company.