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Fans who renew MIS tickets, camping by Nov. 16 deadline are automatically entered to win

BROOKLYN, Mich. (Oct. 1, 2010) ­— It’s an opportunity of a lifetime for race fans and all you have to do is renew your tickets or camping for Michigan International Speedway’s 2011 season and you’re automatically entered to win! Just ask longtime MIS fan Thomas Schultz how it works.

Schultz, from Plymouth, Mich., renewed his 2010 MIS tickets last year and was selected as the winner of the speedway’s Race to Vegas contest, which gave him a trip to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas.

“When track President Roger Curtis called me I thought something was wrong with my ticket renewal. I was totally surprised when I found out I won,” Schultz said. “I’d never won anything like this before in my life.

“Mr. Curtis and MIS went way out of their way for us. We couldn’t have been treated any better and as race fans it was truly the experience of a lifetime,” Schultz added. “I can’t thank everyone enough for their hospitality while we were in Las Vegas.”

The speedway wants to give another lucky fan this year the opportunity to attend the awards ceremony in December with Curtis.

One lucky winner who renews for the 2011 season or places a $30 goodwill deposit at MIS will win a trip for two to the ceremony in the Race to Vegas contest. The trip includes a three-day/two-night trip for two to Las Vegas from Dec. 4-6. The prize includes round-trip coach airfare and hotel accommodations, and a seat at Michigan International Speedway’s table at the banquet.

“Our customers who renew their tickets or campsite each and every year are our most loyal fans. We felt this contest would be a fun way to get them excited about renewing for 2011,” Curtis said. “I’m happy to be able to bring one lucky winner and a guest with me to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Awards Ceremony for the second straight year. I had a great time with Mr. Schultz and his family last year and can’t wait to give another MIS fan the same experience.”

The Sprint Cup Awards Ceremony, a tradition held in New York City for decades, moved to Las Vegas in 2009. The banquet-style event honors the top-12 drivers who made NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup. The event is typically reserved for top dignitaries of NASCAR, race tracks, race teams and their sponsors.

“In our sport and at MIS, the fans ARE the dignitaries,” Curtis said. “We truly care about our race fans at MIS and if we can reward them with a trip to the awards ceremony, I’m more than happy to have them join me in celebrating NASCAR’s championship.”

For a complete list of contest rules, please visit MISpeedway.com/vegas.

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.

The best, guaranteed lowest prices in 2011 will go to renewal customers and new customers who make a $30 goodwill deposit. Renewals are under way for 2010 ticket holders.

New customers can log onto www.MISpeedway.com or call 800-354-1010 to leave a deposit. That deposit ensures race fans who buy now save big.

Michigan International Speedway – 2011 Schedule

Friday, June 17           ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards

Saturday, June 18      NASCAR Nationwide Series

Sunday, June 19         NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400

Friday, Aug. 19           Gatorade Pole Day

Saturday, Aug. 20       NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200

Sunday, Aug. 21         NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

- Michigan International Speedway, Press Release