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Kasey Kahne, Hermie Sadler to lead teams in paintball
“Racing Battle” for charity; Fans can purchase opportunity to play

RICHMOND (3/12/10) – Trading paint will take on a whole new meaning March 30^th, when Richmond International Raceway, the Kasey Kahne Foundation and SplatBrothers® Paintball team up to stage the “Racing Battle,” featuring Kasey Kahne, at the SplatBrothers PaintBall Park near Richmond, Virginia. This once in a lifetime opportunity will allow fans to play paintball alongside Kasey Kahne to raise money for charity.

The “Racing Battle” will take place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30^th at the SplatBrothers PaintBall Park in Prince George, Virginia. Kasey Kahne will lead a team and will battle SPEED TV personality Hermie Sadler’s team. Fans can purchase a position on the Kahne Team or Sadler Team for $60. The $60 purchase price includes all paintball and safety equipment. For players with their own equipment, the cost is $40. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Kasey Kahne Foundation.

Space is limited. Register online, in advance, at the SplatBrothers’ web site: www.splatbrothers.com. Only those registered to play will be admitted to the SplatBrothers PaintBall Park on the day of the event. Registration and orientation will begin at noon on the day of the event. For additional details and information please visit the SplatBrothers’ web site: www.splatbrothers.com.

Kahne will be in town in advance of the upcoming NASCAR Doubleheader weekend, featuring the Crown Royal Presents The Heath Calhoun 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Saturday night, May 1^st, at Richmond International Raceway. The Crown Royal Presents The Heath Calhoun 400 is always one of the most anticipated and exciting stops on the Sprint Cup Series schedule. Kahne, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and rest of the stars of NASCAR’s top series will trade paint on the race track and battle defending race winner Kyle Busch in a Saturday night short-track showdown “under the lights.” Tickets start at $40 and are available by calling 866-455-RACE (7223) or logging on to www.rir.com.

Tickets are also available for the Friday, April 30^th, NASCAR Nationwide Series 250 race “under the lights.” Friday’s ticket also includes Wawa Pole Qualifying and practice for the Sprint Cup Series and pole qualifying and practice for the Nationwide Series. Friday’s tickets are $40 (reserved) and $30 (general admission). Children 12 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult on Friday only. To purchase tickets, call 866-455-RACE (7223) or visit at www.rir.com.

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About the Kasey Kahne Foundation:

The Kasey Kahne Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)3, was created by NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne to raise and donate funds to charitable organizations that care for chronically ill children and their families. The Foundation is dedicated to positive cultural changes by giving underprivileged boys and girls ample opportunities for success. For more information, visit http://www.kaseykahnefoundation.org/.

About SplatBrothers Paintball:

SplatBrothers® PaintBall Park is the largest and longest running paintball park in Virginia, founded in 1992. It is located in Prince George County, VA. It hosts 14 distinct playing fields and offers state of the industry amenities and playing equipment. The Park has attracted paintball players from all 50 states and 7 foreign countries. SplatBrothers® PaintBall Park and its famous playing fields have been featured on ABC Television’s WifeSwap and in the New York Times Newspaper. Each year, SplatBrothers® hosts Santa vs Grinch Charity Christmas Event in cooperation with the Prince George Christmas Elves to benefit the children of Prince George County. The players and staff of SplatBrothers® are consistently one of the top givers to that organization. More information and contact methods can be found at www.SplatBrothers.com

About Richmond International Raceway:

Richmond International Raceway, known as America’s Premier Short Track, offers great night racing action and a commitment to the fan experience. One of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports, Richmond International Raceway annually hosts all of its major events, two NASCAR Doubleheader weekends featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series, under the lights on a ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout traditionally produces exciting side-by-side racing, yet drivers reach high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. Combined with first-class amenities and a focus on the fans, guests at Richmond International Raceway can expect to experience what “Racing Perfection” truly is. For tickets to events at Richmond International Raceway, call 866-455-RACE or visit www.rir.com online.

- Richmond International Raceway, Press Release