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BROOKLYN, Mich. (June 11, 2009) – Motor Racing Network (MRN Radio), a subsidiary of International Speedway Corporation (ISC), and SPEED have partnered to bring NASCAR fans unfettered access to top drivers and racing personalities through MRN at Full SPEED, a free Q&A fan forum to be conducted prior to the start of each NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at ISC-owned facilities throughout the year.

Currently scheduled to appear at Michigan International Speedway are Defiance, Ohio, native, Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the No. 77 Mobil1 Dodge; Bill Elliott, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft Ford; and Roger Curtis, president of Michigan International Speedway.

MRN at Full SPEED will take place on the SPEED stage located in the New Holland Fan Plaza starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 14. Race fans will have the opportunity to ask questions and chat with the panel, emceed by MRN personality Dave Moody. The event is free of charge.

“The MRN at Full SPEED fan forums are a great way to add value to our fan’s experience at Michigan International Speedway and kick off the LifeLock 400,” said track President Roger Curtis. “NASCAR’s drivers are the most accessible athletes in sports and this is just another way of proving that. Bill Elliott and Sam Hornish Jr. will certainly have plenty to say about MIS, the multiple racing grooves the track provides and tell great stories about the track.”

NASCAR RaceDay LIVE, loud and never dull! The always-entertaining crew from “NASCAR RaceDay” gets you ready for the main event every weekend. Get up-to-the-minute analysis, driver interviews, race-day predictions and much more. Always LIVE from the track and always right before the green flag drops. John Roberts, Jimmy Spencer and Kenny Wallace are joined by Hermie Sadler and Wendy Venturini for fast paced coverage that will keep you in the driver’s seat. NASCAR on SPEED – Be there!

SPEED™ is the nation’s first and foremost cable television network dedicated to motor sports and the passion for everything automotive. From racing to restoration, motorcycles to movies, SPEED delivers quality programming from the track to the garage. Now available in more than 78 million homes in North America, SPEED is among the fastest-growing sports cable networks in the country and, the home to NASCAR on SPEED and an industry leader in interactive TV, video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services. For more information, please visit SPEEDtv.com, the online motor sports authority.

MRN Radio is the primary source for NASCAR stock car racing and related radio programming. Their award-winning play-by-play coverage of the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series is delivered via satellite to more than 600 radio stations nationwide.

MRN Radio is the largest independent sport radio network in America. For more information on MRN Radio, visit www.mrnradio.com. MRN Radio is a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Speedway Corporation, a leading promoter of motorsports activities, currently promoting more than 100 racing events annually, as well as numerous other motorsports-related activities. For more information, visit the Company’s Web site at www.iscmotorsports.com.

Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is the Great Escape, a venerable NASCAR national park where fans can get away and enjoy the very best in racing and camaraderie. It’s the love of racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike.

Great seats are available by calling 800-354-1010 or logging onto MISpeedway.com. Michigan International Speedway — It’s your speed!

Michigan International Speedway’s 2009 Schedule

Friday, June 12 ARCA RE/MAX Series Racing for Wildlife 200
Saturday, June 13 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Sunday, June 14 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LifeLock 400

Friday, Aug. 14 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gatorade Pole Day
Saturday, Aug. 15 NASCAR Nationwide Series CARFAX 250
Sunday, Aug. 16 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

- Michigan International Speedway, Press Release