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► Dale and Danica: Save $60 and see Danica Patrick at Auto Club Speedway

► Party with Junior: Sunday fan hospitality includes exclusive breakfast with Dale Jr.

San Bernardino County, Calif. (Jan. 20, 2010) – Auto Club Speedway announced today that the “King” Richard Petty is scheduled to make a special appearance at the Party Zone fan hospitality tent during the West Coast Premiere of NASCAR at Auto Club Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 20  prior to the Stater Bros. 300 NNS race.

For as low as $30, fans can attend the Stater Bros. 300 on Saturday, Feb. 20.  By upgrading for just an additional $85, race fans can experience all the perks of the Party Zone fan hospitality tent including:

• Access to the Party Zone fan hospitality tent on Saturday, Feb. 20.  The Party Zone is open between 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Special appearance with NASCAR Hall of Famer, Richard Petty in the Party Zone on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
• 5 beverage tickets valid for Pepsi & Aquafina products, beer, wine and mixed drinks for fans 21 years old and up. Beverage tickets only valid inside the Party Zone tent
• Live entertainment
• Closed Circuit TV’s
• Commemorative gift

Race fans will also have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win a 1946 Jeep CJ-2A Willy, completely restored by Petty’s Garage, Richard Petty’s new restoration company out of Level Cross, NC.  Raffle tickets will be available for purchase during the Richard Petty appearance in the Party Zone. Raffle tickets are $20 for one ticket and $50 for three tickets. Only 5,000 tickets will be raffled and the raffle winner will be pulled on Memorial Day weekend.  The goal is to raise $100,000 to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Richard Petty has long been a proud supporter of America’s troops and veterans. Most recently, he has stepped up to serve as the honorary spokesperson for the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Through this relationship, Richard hopes to give back to a group of individuals who have already paid a very deep price for America’s freedom.

But race fans must act quickly.  Saturday access to the Richard Petty hospitality visit in the Party Zone will have limited seating and is expected to sell out.  To purchase tickets, visit us online at www.autoclubspeedway.com or by calling 800-944-RACE (7223). This is your chance to brunch with the King.

ABOUT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY

Be a part of history when Danica Patrick makes her NASCAR debut in the Stater Bros. 300 NNS event on Saturday, Feb. 20 for as low as $30.   Then come back for the West Coast Premiere of NASCAR – the Auto Club 500 NSCS event on Sunday, Feb. 21, for as low as $35, to witness four-time consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson attempt his record breaking fifth win at Auto Club Speedway.

With free admission for children 12 and under in effect for events on Friday and Saturday of race weekend, families experiencing Auto Club Speedway can also take advantage of free parking, bring in their own food, or partake in the unbelievable menu items on site as well as other cost-savings opportunities while enjoying a full weekend of entertainment and fun at a fantastic family value.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the West Coast Premiere of NASCAR at Auto Club Speedway call 1-800-944-RACE (7223) or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com and be part of NASCAR history in Southern California.

THE PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA

The Paralyzed Veterans of America, the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members—veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction (SCI/D).  Paralyzed Veterans of America works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people with SCI/D as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans’ benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and disability rights.

- Auto Club Speedway, Press Release