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More than $1,600 donated by race fans; MIS Cares to match contributions and then some!

BROOKLYN, Mich. (Feb. 8, 2010) ­— With the help of generous race fans, Michigan International Speedway’s charitable arm – MIS Cares – will donate $6,651 for the Haiti relief effort.

In all, $1,651 was raised during the week-long donation period, which includes a $1,201 donation by Hillside Middle School in Northville, Mich.

MIS Cares will match all donations that were given, but has also raised its overall donation to $5,000 for the effort.

All money raised will be donated to the American Red Cross for Haiti relief.

“We appreciate the generosity and support from all of our fans that gave for the Haiti relief effort,” MIS Director of Community and Government Affairs Alisha Cottrell said. “Being able to provide a donation for this effort is important to us and our fans. We want to help Haiti in their efforts to overcome these tragic events that have occurred in their country.”

With the $5,000 donation to Haiti relief, MIS Cares has now made contributions of over $20,000 to various organizations in its first year of existence. Organizations that have received donations from MIS Cares include the American Red Cross, Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), the Salvation Army’s Toys for Tots campaign and now the Red Cross’ Haiti relief effort.

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.

MIS’ Value Pricing is now available to the public until April 4. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tickets for the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 on June 13 and CARFAX 400 on August 15 are as low as $25. Visit MISpeedway.com or call the MIS ticket hotline at 800-354-1010 today to take advantage of great pricing for 2010 events at MIS.

Michigan International Speedway – 2010 Schedule

Friday, June 11           ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards Racing for Wildlife 200

Saturday, June 12      NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200

Sunday, June 13         NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400

Friday, Aug. 13           Gatorade Pole Day

Saturday, Aug. 14       NASCAR Nationwide Series CARFAX 250

Sunday, Aug. 15         NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CARFAX 400

- Michigan International Speedway, Press Release