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POCONO, PA … July 28, 2009…Infield race fans attending the Pocono Raceway Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500, July 31 to Aug. 2, will find a new addition – the BACARDI® Bistro. The BACARDI Bistro, will provide infield fans the opportunity to purchase beverages, snacks and tasty food offerings including Notis The Gyro King – serving the tastiest sandwich in town, a Greek specialty that is nothing like you tasted before. It was voted #1 sandwich in the Wyoming Valley for the past 15 years.

The BACARDI Bistro will feature limited mixed adult beverages, Yuengling beer, TV’s, indoor seating in an up scale chalet and an outdoor umbrella covered patio. Access to the Chalet will be restricted to fans 21 and older. Operating hours will be 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1. On Sunday, Aug. 2, the Bacardi Bistro will open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Locate adjacent to the Tunnel Road, the BACARDI Bistro will be readily accessible to all infield race fans.

“We are excited to join with Pocono Raceway in providing infield fans with this upscale hospitality option,” said Kevin Glah, market manager, Bacardi U.S.A. Inc. “The BACARDI Bistro will also complement the Yabutz.com Blue Grass Concerts to be staged near by in Pocono’s infield on Friday and Saturday evenings.”

The Yabutz.com Blue Grass Concerts will showcase top blue grass artists including Ricky Skaggs, Steep Canyon Rangers, Charlie Sizemore Band, Dailey & Vincent, Del McCoury Band, Cherryholmes, Blue Highway and SteelDrivers. The concerts, being presented by Yabutz.com, are free to infield campers attending the race. Additionally grandstand fans can also attend the concerts and visit the BACARDI Bistro by purchasing a one day infield ticket for $25 or a 2 day infield ticket for $40 in addition to their grandstand tickets. These one day infield tickets will allow fans to drive their vehicles into the infield for the day, exiting at the conclusion of the concerts. For more information visit http://yabutz.com/bluegrass.

Action for the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 Weekend of Speed begins on Friday, July 31st at 10:15 AM with practice for the ARCA RE/MAX Series followed by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice at Noon. Weis Markets qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series follows at 3:40 PM. Then on Saturday, August 1st action includes practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series beginning at 10:00 AM followed by the ARCA RE/MAX Series Pennsylvania 200 race at 1:00 PM. The Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 is scheduled to get the green flag on Sunday, August 2nd at 2:00PM.

For Pocono Raceway ticket information, call toll free 1-800-RACEWAY or visit www.poconoraceway.com and choose the convenient print at home option.

About Pocono Raceway

“The Tricky Triangle” is host to two NASCAR Sprint Cup and ARCA RE/MAX races each year. Pocono Raceway’s 2.5 mile triangular design makes it truly unique. Pocono is the only track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Circuit with 3 turns, 3 different radii and 3 variant degrees of banking. All that ensures our fans will enjoy some serious action, meanwhile presenting a competitive challenge to the world’s best drivers and their crew chiefs. Pocono strives to create a family atmosphere with increased focus on the Fan Experience. We are Pocono Raceway and this is “The Tricky Triangle.”

In business for over 50 years, Pocono Raceway is family owned and located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We are located within 300 miles of one-third of the US population and within 90 miles of New York City and Philadelphia. Pocono Raceway is and always will be an attractive option for NASCAR and race fans alike.

- Pocono Raceway, Press Release