The NASCAR Foundation

Drivers, Celebrities, Poker Pros, Lucky Fan Highlight Poker Tournament Fundraiser

For The NASCAR Foundation At MG On The Halifax

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2012) — NASCAR drivers aren’t in the business of folding, so the year’s first NASCAR Foundation fundraiser might pose a challenge.

The NASCAR Foundation Chairwoman Betty Jane France and foundation board member Rusty Wallace will host NASCAR’s finest during the heart of Speedweeks for “High Speed Hold ’Em on the Halifax” on Feb. 22 from 7-10 p.m. at the new clubhouse of MG on the Halifax.

This unique event will pit drivers, celebrities, poker pros and one lucky fan against each other in a Pro-Am Texas Hold ’Em Style Poker Tournament with proceeds benefiting The NASCAR Foundation and Speediatrics. MG on the Halifax, the luxury waterfront community just minutes from Daytona International Speedway, is partnering with The NASCAR Foundation to host the inaugural “High Speed Hold ‘Em on the Halifax.”

“What a great night this is going to be … a lot of fun and all for some worthy causes,” said The NASCAR Foundation Chairwoman Betty Jane France. “The NASCAR Foundation, Speediatrics and poker – I love them all. People who know me can attest to that. This evening is going to be memorable and meaningful. I can’t wait.”

Founded by France in 1999, Speediatrics is a NASCAR-themed pediatrics unit and is the only one of its kind in Central Florida that cares for more than 2,000 children each year, including about 300 of those receiving care in the Pediatric ICU.

The event will be overseen by Honorary Tournament Director Annie Duke, Commissioner of the Epic Poker League and best-selling author of “Decide to Play Great Poker.”

“I am so pleased to play my part in this inaugural tournament to support The NASCAR Foundation’s Speediatrics Program,” Duke said. “I’m looking forward to throttling up the action with Betty Jane and Rusty as we raise funds for this great cause.”

In addition to Duke’s participation, each of the 22 tables at the event will seat at least one celebrity or professional poker player. The grand prize for the tournament is entry into an Epic Poker Pro/Am event valued at $1,500.

Devoted fans support The NASCAR Foundation throughout the year, and one fortunate fan can win a chance to go “All In” and play with the pros. For details, go to www.EventsatMGontheHalifax.com

The event also features a charity art auction and exclusive entertainment by singer/songwriter Eric Lee Beddingfield.

“MG on the Halifax is the perfect facility to host this special evening,” foundation board member and MG on the Halifax resident Rusty Wallace said. “It is in the neighborhood of the Speediatrics unit at Halifax Health Medical Center and it demonstrates their commitment to the community in a significant and exciting way.”

The Feb. 22 benefit marks the grand opening of MG’s new 11,000 square foot clubhouse and fitness center.

“We are honored to partner with The NASCAR Foundation to showcase what promises to be an unforgettable night in a week of big events for Daytona and the entire racing community,” said Brett Dill, president of the MG on the Halifax ownership group. “I can’t think of a better way to open our clubhouse than to help a center that provides for the care and comfort of young patients.”

For more information about The NASCAR Foundation, please log on to NASCAR.COM/foundation.

About The NASCAR Foundation

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc., (NASCAR) launched The NASCAR Foundation in January 2006. The Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit entity that embodies the compassion of the NASCAR family and its commitment to serving communities. The NASCAR Foundation seeks to raise funds and increase volunteerism to support nonprofit charities and charitable causes throughout the nation with an emphasis placed on initiatives that affect the ability of children to live, learn and play. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, visit the website: WWW.NASCAR.COM/foundation.

About MG on the Halifax

MG on the Halifax is an 18-acre luxury, waterfront condo community with two 25-story towers and private marina in the Daytona Beach, Fla., area. Along with more than 400 private residences, MG living includes a resort-style private clubhouse, fitness center, two pools, and a private marina with access to the Intracoastal and Atlantic and the hospitality and concierge services of MG Luxury Rentals. MG on the Halifax is owned and operated by a joint venture co-sponsored by Tarpon Partners – an affiliate of South Florida based The Swerdlow Group – and New York City-based Glenmont Capital Management, LLC. For more information, visit the Website at www.MGontheHalifax.com.

Source: NASCAR/The NASCAR Foundation, Press Release

The NASCAR Foundation

Donation To Kick Off Capital Campaign For New Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2011) – The NASCAR Foundation today helped kick off Homestead Hospital’s capital campaign to build and equip a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with a check presentation for $250,000. The presentation was officially made by The NASCAR Foundation Founder and Chairwoman, Betty Jane France, during a special ceremony hosted by NASCAR President Mike Helton at Homestead Hospital’s Speediatrics Unit.

Creating a Level II NICU is a top priority, as more than 150 babies born each year at Homestead Hospital need intensive care that currently is provided only at hospitals located more than 20 miles away. This distance between hospital and home creates hardships for families and interferes with the parental bonding that is so vital to a newborn’s health during the first weeks of life. A Level II NICU at Homestead Hospital will allow these babies and their families to stay close to home while receiving the care they need.

The NASCAR Foundation, through Betty Jane France and her Speediatrics unit, has played a crucial role in the success of Homestead Hospital’s pediatric programs. The unique unit is one of only two in the country founded by France and is the only Emergency Center in south Miami-Dade County dedicated to children. Brought to Homestead Hospital in 2002, more than 23,000 patient visits a year are handled in the Speediatrics Children’s Emergency Center.

“We are proud to make this donation to benefit Homestead Hospital’s capital campaign,” said France. “It really is an honor for the foundation and Speediatrics to be involved with Homestead Hospital. This is all about improving the quality of life for children who are patients at the facility. That’s a great goal to aspire to; this donation is a huge step in that direction.”

Part of the donation made by The NASCAR Foundation will be used to purchase Giraffe OmniBed Isolete Incubators, which are the most advanced and developmentally supportive microenvironments available today. The beds combine state of the art technology and thermal performance to create a healing environment for intensively ill newborns.

In addition, the ceremony honored Betty Jane France for her vision, work and dedication to Speediatrics at Homestead Hospital and Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla., the first hospital to receive the racing-themed pediatric center. A portrait of Mrs. France was unveiled during the ceremony, which will be permanently on display in the Speediatrics unit.

About The NASCAR Foundation

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc., (NASCAR) launched The NASCAR Foundation in January 2006. The Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit entity that embodies the compassion of the NASCAR family and its commitment to serving communities. The NASCAR Foundation seeks to raise funds and increase volunteerism to support nonprofit charities and charitable causes throughout the nation with an emphasis placed on initiatives that affect the ability of children to live, learn and play. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, visit the website: WWW.NASCAR.COM/foundation.

- The NASCAR Foundation, Press Release

Want another lap for free? Purchase the one-day-only Auto Club 400 ticket package

Auto Club Speedway

For only $20 participants will receive a pit road car wash, a lap around the track and a NASCAR Unites wristband, (all proceeds to benefit Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and The NASCAR Foundation).

Five-year-old Jaylen is a LLUCH heart patient who has a dream of becoming a NASCAR driver when he grows up. Auto Club Speedway wanted to help with his dream and hosted “Jaylen’s Car Wash” last year with just that in mind. This year, the car wash is going nationwide.

“I think it’s cool that other race tracks are washing cars like we did last year,” said Jaylen. “I hope we can wash a zillion cars this time! That would be neat.”

Last year, more than 600 dirty cars showed up to take part in “Jaylen’s Car Wash” at Auto Club Speedway. This year, Auto Club Speedway is bringing more soap, more towels, more hoses and more volunteers in hopes that “a zillion” dirty cars stop by.

The car wash, a community project launched by Auto Club Speedway in support of NASCAR Day, will be replicated by almost 20 race tracks across the U.S. as part of the “NASCAR Unites” 2011 national platform. “NASCAR Unites,” is an industry initiative led by The NASCAR Foundation that creates an opportunity for NASCAR fans, drivers, teams, tracks, sponsors, employees and more to unite and make a difference in the lives of children across the nation. “NASCAR Unites” engages the sport in a collaborative effort to support children’s causes through volunteering, fundraising, sharing inspirational stories and unifying to make a difference.

In addition to the car wash, Auto Club Speedway is offering a special NASCAR Day ticket package to attend the Auto Club 400 in 2012. This package is only available on the day of Jaylen’s Car Wash for those that come through the car wash or by calling 800.944.RACE (7223). Those purchasing the $50 package (a $95 value) at the car wash will get an extra lap around the track for free as well as:

• · A lower reserved seat to the Auto Club 400 (Upgrades available at additional cost)
• · Pre-Race Pit Pass
• · NASCAR Unites Bracelet
• · NASCAR Day Charitable Donation ($5 of each package purchased will go to the NASCAR Foundation and LLUCH)

Every car washed will make a huge difference for those in need. Since 2008, Auto Club Speedway has raised over $176,000 for charity during its NASCAR Day efforts.

For more information on “Jaylen’s Car Wash” at Auto Club Speedway, visit www.autoclubspeedway.com/NASCARday or call 800-944-RACE (7223).

About Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital- LLUCH

The Children’s Hospital is the only dedicated children’s hospital in the vast geographic region of the San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo and Mono counties. With 277 beds dedicated just for kids, one of the largest Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in the country, and more than 100,000 children that come each year, LLUCH is a major pediatric teaching facility for Loma Linda University and is part of the Loma Linda University health care system. Known worldwide as the pioneer of neonatal heart transplantation, LLUCH has performed more infant heart transplants than any other center of its kind. For more information on Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital visit www.lomalindahealth.org/childrens-hospital.

About NASCAR Unites/NASCAR Day/NASCAR Foundation

“NASCAR Unites,” an industry initiative led by The NASCAR Foundation that creates an opportunity for NASCAR fans, drivers, teams, tracks, sponsors and more to unite to improve the lives of children across the nation. NASCAR Unites engages the sport in a collaborative effort to support children’s causes through fundraising, volunteering, sharing inspirational stories and unifying to make a difference including NASCAR Day –an annual charitable celebration that unifies the NASCAR community to better the lives of children. Visit www.NASCAR.COM/Unites for more information.

About Auto Club Speedway

Auto Club Speedway, is a two-mile oval and home to a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race each March. The track also hosts Historic Sports Car Festival, NHRA drag racing on the track’s Auto Club Dragway, and community events including Red White & Cruise, the annual Fourth of July celebration. In addition to auto racing and community events, the Speedway is home to numerous movie, television and commercial productions, photo shoots, new car testing, club racing and a variety of racing schools. The track is active for more than 320 days every year. For more information call 800-944-RACE (7223) or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com.

- Auto Club Speedway, Press Release

Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway

“In trying times the NASCAR community always pulls together,” said Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch. “Several of our racing communities in Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia have been impacted by these devastating storms and it’s great that The NASCAR Foundation has seen the need and jumped in to help.”

“Our hearts go out to those affected by the recent disasters in the South. Through NASCAR Unites we will offer a way for fans and the industry to come together to raise funds and volunteer to help support the relief efforts. We are grateful for Talladega Superspeedway’s leadership and quick response to the immediate needs of their community,” said Sandy Marshall, Executive Director of The NASCAR Foundation.

Race fans can find out more about the online auction and ways they can help the relief efforts by visiting http://foundation.nascar.com/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=1426.

To keep up to date on Talladega Superspeedway’s relief efforts fans can visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or the track’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/talladegasuperspeedway.

- Talladega Superspeedway, Press Release

Homestead-Miami Speedway

This NASCAR Day, Homestead-Miami Speedway, in conjunction with the YMCA of Greater Miami and its Homestead YMCA Family Center, will host ‘Car Wash for Kids‘ in an effort to better the lives of children. ‗Car Wash for Kids‘ is a NASCAR Unites national fundraiser which has a goal of raising $1 million for children‘s charities. Homestead-Miami Speedway will celebrate NASCAR Day from noon – 9 p.m.

“It‘s always a good thing when two highly visible organizations form a unified front,‖ said Homestead-Miami Speedway President Matthew Becherer. ―Our car wash will benefit the children and the community served by the Homestead YMCA Family Center through what we hope to be a record-setting fundraising effort.”

Funds raised through NASCAR Unites will benefit The NASCAR Foundation and the Homestead YMCA Family Center. Those visiting Homestead-Miami Speedway will pull into the infield to have their cars washed by volunteers and Speedway staff; then a quick lap to dry their cars on the very same track where NASCAR will crown Champions during Ford Championship Weekend Nov. 18-20. For a $10 donation, attendees will receive:

► Car wash by volunteers and Speedway staff
► Paced lap on the Homestead-Miami Speedway oval
► A commemorative NASCAR Unites wrist band

“The Y is excited to be a part of this great event,” says Abigail Harlan, executive director for the Homestead YMCA Family Center. “The Y is committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We hope our whole community comes out for the car wash, and enjoys the day – all the while giving back to kids through the NASCAR Foundation and the Y.”

About NASCAR Unites

NASCAR Unites is an industry initiative led by The NASCAR Foundation that creates an opportunity for NASCAR fans, drivers, teams, tracks, sponsors and more to unite to make a difference in communities around the nation. NASCAR Unites engages the sport in a collaborative effort to support children‘s causes through fundraising, volunteering, sharing inspirational stories and unifying to make a difference.

About YMCA of Greater Miami

With family centers throughout Miami-Dade and upper Monroe County, the YMCA of Greater of Miami is one of South Florida‘s leading nonprofit organizations. The Y engages the South Florida community to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation‘s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Focusing on strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers services such as youth sports, aquatics, after-school, preschool and child care, summer camp, health and fitness programs, and membership.

For more information about the YMCA of Greater Miami, call toll free 1-877-WOW-YMCA or visit www.ymcamiami.org.

It’s a NASCAR series-crowning South Florida Finish Line at Homestead-Miami Speedway Nov. 18-20. Homestead-Miami Speedway will host NASCAR during Ford Championship Weekend for the 10th consecutive year. Year after year Homestead-Miami Speedway delivers robust economic impact felt by businesses, restaurants and retailers throughout the region by offering Sprint Cup Series Championship tickets that start at just $55 dollars. For info on this and more than 280 events held each year at Homestead-Miami Speedway, visit HomesteadMiamiSpeedway.com or call (866) 409-RACE.

- Homestead-Miami Speedway, Press Release

Max Gresham

Gresham will join NASCAR Sprint Cup star Hamlin, NASCAR Nationwide Series great Curtis Markham, and NASCAR K&N Pro Series rival Darrell Wallace, Jr. as one of the four Joe Gibbs Racing drivers sponsored by FedEx in the race.

“It’s going to be awesome to have FedEx on board and be part of Team FedEx for this race,” said Gresham, who will pilot the No. 71 FedEx Freight Late Model Stock Car in the event. “It’s going to be a big night for everyone, especially the fans and all the charities that benefit from the Denny Hamlin Foundation.”

Meanwhile, Hamlin will race the FedEx Express colors on his No. 11 car in the event while Markham’s No. 4 will be decked out with a FedEx Ground paint job. Wallace, Jr. will complete the quartet of FedEx supported cars in the charity event with FedEx Office decals on his No. 76 racer.

FedEx Corporation provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx employs more than 275,000 employees and contractors worldwide. FedEx Corporation provides strategic direction and consolidated financial reporting for the operating companies that compete collectively under the FedEx name worldwide: FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, FedEx Office, FedEx Custom Critical, FedEx Trade Networks, FedEx SupplyChain and FedEx Services.

To learn more about FedEx, please visit www.FedEx.com.

The Fourth Annual Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown will feature to NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Michael Waltrip, Joey Logano and 2011 Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne. All the competitors – including Gresham – will be driving Late Model Stock Cars in the event.

“This is a really big deal for me,” said Gresham, who will also drive the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota stocker in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series Blue Ox 100 at Richmond earlier in the day. “I get to race with all the big names in NASCAR before my 18th birthday. To get a head start and be able to race against those guys is going to be great. I’m looking forward to going to Richmond International Raceway and running a Late Model there. It’s going to be real fast. It’s going to wide open.”

Hamlin’s Short-Track Showdown will benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Richmond, VA, Victory Junction Gang Camp and the NASCAR Foundation.

The Fourth-Annual Denny Hamlin Short-Track Showdown from Richmond will be telecast live on SPEED at 8 p.m. Eastern Time this Thursday.

For more information about – or to make a donation to – the Denny Hamlin Foundation, please log on to www.dennyhamlinfoundation.com.

For more information about Max Gresham, please access www.MaxGresham.com. You can also follow Max Gresham on Twitter @Max Gresham and on Facebook at Max Gresham Fan Page.

Additional information about the Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR K&N Pro Series effort can be viewed at www.JoeGibbsRacing.com.

- Joe Gibbs Racing / Max Gresham Motorsports Press Release

The public is invited to get a behind-the-scenes look at the control tour, garage, media center, Newton Club and private party suites during this free event. Fans of all ages can participate in the “Drivers, start your engines!” contest between 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. for a chance to be the grand marshal of an upcoming race.

Best of all, current season ticket holders – and anyone who purchases individual race tickets on May 7 – are invited to drive a lap around the track! After burning rubber behind the pace car, attendees are encouraged to take a spin through the charity car wash. The cost is $10.00 per car and the proceeds benefit the NASCAR Foundation and Iowa Speedway Foundation.

The green flag drops on the 2011 racing season on Saturday, May 21. Don’t miss a minute of the action, call 866-GO-RUSTY or visit www.iowaspeedway.com to get your tickets today!

About Iowa Speedway

Iowa Speedway is a state-of-the-art 7/8 mile asphalt paved tri-oval race track and motorsports facility located just 30 miles east of Des Moines at I-80 Exit 168 in Newton, Iowa. The track is owned and operated by U.S. Motorsport Corporation and designed by former NASCAR Champion Rusty Wallace, now an anchor and analyst for ABC-TV/ESPN. Iowa Speedway is designed for year-round use and includes 30,000 permanent grandstand seats. Call 1-866-RUSTY-GO or visit www.iowaspeedway.com to learn more.

- Iowa Speedway Press Release

Max Gresham

The Late Model Stock Car event will allow Gresham – who will turn 18 on Saturday, April 30 – a chance to compete early against a star-studded field of racers including NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Hamlin, Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Michael Waltrip, Joey Logano and 2011 Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne.

“This is awesome, I am crazy excited about racing against these guys,” said Gresham, who will also drive the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series race at Richmond earlier in the day. “Everyone who is great in NASCAR right now – all the drivers that I have grown up watching – are going to be in this race. To get out there at Richmond and match my skills against the best of the best is going to be quite an experience for me. We’ll be out to have some fun and the fact that we are doing it all for charity makes it even better.”

Hamlin’s Short-Track Showdown will benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Richmond, VA, Victory Junction Gang Camp and the NASCAR Foundation.

“Giving back is what this race and Denny’s foundation are all about,” Gresham stated. “You have to give back to whoever you can whenever you can. I really appreciate being able to be a part of this. It’s going to be a great time and we’ll get to raise some funds for some very worthwhile charities.”

“I’m excited that Max is going to be part of our Short Track Showdown,” said Hamlin. “It will be a busy night for my JGR teammate driving the doubleheader with the K&N Pro Series race earlier in the evening. Fans are going to have the opportunity to watch two great races while helping to raise money for some great causes.”

The Fourth-Annual Denny Hamlin Short-Track Showdown from Richmond will be telecast live on SPEED at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 28.

For more information about – or to make a donation to – the Denny Hamlin Foundation, please log on to www.dennyhamlinfoundation.com.

For more information about Max Gresham, please access www.MaxGresham.com.

Additional information about the Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR K&N Pro Series effort can be viewed at www.JoeGibbsRacing.com.

- Gresham Motorsports Press Release

Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway

Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III accepted the award from Steve Gaffney, Director of Sports Marketing for Sprint.

“On behalf of the staff at DIS, I want to thank NASCAR and the NASCAR Foundation for this fantastic recognition,” Chitwood said. “The passion the staff has at Daytona for NASCAR racing is not just about the race itself, it’s about the community, the charitable involvement and this family that we’re all in. I couldn’t be more proud of what they do on a daily basis.”

Beginning this year, the NASCAR Foundation implemented a year-long fundraising and awareness contest among NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide tracks. Tracks were awarded points for funds raised and marketing activities that they engage in with the NASCAR Foundation with the top track being awarded the NASCAR Foundation Track of the Year Award.

One of the highlights of Daytona International Speedway’s work with the NASCAR Foundation in 2010 was serving as one of the NASCAR Day “Big Five” Service Projects. As part of the program, the “World Center of Racing” hosted 100 middle school students in the Nationwide Series garages where they learned around the education side of racing.

For information on tickets for all Daytona International Speedway events, fans can visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.

Fans can also stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter (www.twitter.com/disupdates) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/DaytonaInternationalSpeedway)

- Daytona International Speedway, Press Release

ESPN

The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship continues Sunday, Nov. 7, as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races for 500 miles at the 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. NASCAR Countdown kicks off ESPN’s telecast at 2 p.m. ET with the race telecast presented by GoDaddy.com at 3 p.m. The green flag is at 3:16 p.m.

ESPN2’s season-long coverage of the NASCAR Nationwide Series continues at Texas with a telecast of Saturday’s 300-mile race. NASCAR Countdown airs at noon with the green flag at 1:11 p.m.

Marty Reid will call the action with analysis by Dale Jarrett, the 1999 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, and two-time champion crew chief Andy Petree. Two-time champion crew chief Tim Brewer will report from the ESPN Craftsman Tech Garage, while pit reporters will be Dave Burns, Jamie Little, Dr. Jerry Punch and Vince Welch. 

NASCAR Countdown from the ESPN pit studio will be hosted by Allen Bestwick with analysis by 1989 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion driver Rusty Wallace and Brad Daugherty, a team owner in the series. The studio team will interact with the booth during the telecast of the race.

The Texas NASCAR Nationwide Series event is the final of four races in the Nationwide Insurance Dash 4 Cash. Created in 2009 and designed to increase the on-track excitement for the drivers and the fans, the bonus program was implemented to develop and support NASCAR Nationwide Series regulars, up-and-comers and those who compete part time in the Series. NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers must also compete full time in the Nationwide Series to be eligible. There is a $25,000 cash bonus awarded to the eligible race winner of the four Dash 4 Cash races but should the winner not be eligible, the prize money will roll over to next Dash 4 Cash race.

There also is a $75,000 year-end bonus awarded at the end of the season to the NASCAR Nationwide Series-only driver with the highest number of cumulative points from the four races. NASCAR drivers who compete in more than seven Sprint Cup races during the season are not eligible for the end of season bonus, even if they run all Nationwide Series races.

Jarrett, Craven, Evernham on NASCAR Now Roundtable

NASCAR on ESPN analysts Rusty Wallace and Ricky Craven will join NASCAR Now lead reporter Marty Smith as panelists on NASCAR Now’s weekly roundtable discussion program airing Monday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Allen Bestwick will host the edition of ESPN2’s daily NASCAR news and information program.

Nicole Briscoe hosts half-hour episodes of NASCAR Now airing at 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday of this week and Saturday at midnight (late Friday night). Briscoe also hosts as NASCAR Now surrounds Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway with two episodes. The one-hour weekend edition airs at 9 a.m. with a preview of that day’s race, while the weekend wrap-up edition airs that night at 10 p.m. Shannon Spake and Smith will report from Texas while Craven will join Briscoe in the studio.

ESPN.com Offers RacingLive! During Texas Race

NASCAR fans looking for an online gathering during ESPN’s telecasts of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series now have a place to go on ESPN.com.

RacingLive! on ESPN.com is a live blog where fans can engage in debate and discussion with ESPN.com writers and editors during the NASCAR Sprint Cup races. On Sunday, Nov. 7, RacingLive! Texas will kick off at 3 p.m. ET to coincide with ESPN’s telecast of the race at Texas Motor Speedway.

Fans can join ESPN.com’s NASCAR experts in dissecting every aspect of the race live at http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/.

ESPN Radio Raceday Airs Saturday, Sunday

Each weekend morning, ESPN Radio’s RaceDay starts its engines at 6 a.m. ET with host Pat Patterson anchored from Daytona Beach, Fla. Patterson also originates the broadcast from several racetracks with key races during the season. On both Saturday and Sunday mornings, ESPN Radio’s RaceDay listeners get an hour of news, previews and analysis, as well as profiles and interviews with NASCAR’s biggest names and newsmakers and the involvement of listeners via calls and e-mails.

Additionally, many of ESPN’s NASCAR reporters and analysts contribute each week as ESPN networks televise the entire NASCAR Nationwide Series and the final 17 NASCAR Sprint Cup races, including the 10-race “Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup” championship. A list of ESPN Radio affiliates can be found at www.espnradio.com.

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Action Airs Sunday

Highlights from the recent NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will air in a one-hour program on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN2.

-ESPN Communications, Press Release

The NASCAR Foundation

Track Walk participants can choose which charity they would like to represent and they’ll have the opportunity to walk alongside drivers and personalities including Bobby Labonte and Krista Voda (Autism Delaware); Kyle Petty (Victory Junction); Matt Kenseth, Joey Logano, Michael McDowell and David Reutimann (Motor Racing Outreach); or Dixie and Wade from CAT Country 97.5 FM in Salisbury, Md. (The NASCAR Foundation). Other celebrity participants will be posted on DoverSpeedway.com as they are announced.

To register for The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk at Dover, log on to WWW.NASCAR.COM/foundation and click “Track Walks.” The cost to register online is $30.

Registration will also be available at the track on race weekend. Fans can visit The NASCAR Foundation display in the FanZone on Friday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or Saturday, May 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost to register at the track is $35.

Children 14 and under may walk for free with a registered adult. All participants, including online registrants, must stop by the registration booth on race weekend to sign waivers.

NASCAR returns to the Monster Mile on May 14-16, 2010. Dover continues to offer event ticket insurance for all events, along with an array of ticket options including a $25 discount on three-day ticket packages, all-inclusive hospitality packages, early buy discounts, and a variety of payment plans. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 1-800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

Dover International Speedway

Dover International Speedway is owned by Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD), a leading promoter of motorsports events in the United States. DVD subsidiaries operate three tracks in three states, and present several hundred motorsports events each year. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and the NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. also owns and operates Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com.

- Dover International Speedway/The NASCAR Foundation, Press Release

The NASCAR Foundation

NASCAR Day is an annual charitable celebration of the NASCAR spirit that enables fans and corporate partners to join together to make a difference in the lives of children. Since it began in 2004, NASCAR Day has raised nearly $8 million for charity.

This year marks the first time that the Foundation has taken on multiple national service projects of this magnitude to celebrate and create awareness for children’s causes through the NASCAR Day platform.

“We are very proud of this program and what it has been able to accomplish over the past several years,” said NASCAR president and NASCAR Foundation Board Member Mike Helton. “The contributions from our fans and partners to NASCAR Day make it possible for the Foundation to take on these multiple community service projects across the country. We hope that our fans will come out to support these efforts or find a way to volunteer in their own community to help celebrate NASCAR Day.”

Fans can help support these initiatives by making a $5 donation for the 2010 NASCAR Day collectible lapel pin or by registering to volunteer at one of the service projects. For more information visit WWW.NASCAR.COM/NASCARDay.

Details of “The Big Five” projects:

* Atlanta, Ga. – Aflac, NASCAR’s official partner, and The NASCAR Foundation have partnered on the project which will involve a room renovation at the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to help give it a fresh new face-lift with a racing theme. Recognized as one of the top childhood cancer centers in the country by U.S. News & World Report, the Aflac Cancer Center treats more than 370 new cancer patients each year and follows more than 2,500 patients with sickle cell disease, hemophilia and other blood disorders.

* Daytona Beach, Fla. – Bank of America, the Official Bank of NASCAR, and The NASCAR Foundation will work together in Daytona to raise awareness for the critical role math and science play in the sport of NASCAR by bringing more than 100 middle school students to Daytona International Speedway. The NASCAR Day event is part of the “Students at the Speedway” program, the bank’s signature program designed to showcase NASCAR as a strong career path for students who are eager to learn in the areas of math, science and technology.

* Fontana, Calif. – The NASCAR Foundation has partnered with Auto Club Speedway to host a youth initiative at the track on NASCAR Day.

* Kansas City, Mo. – With the help of Sprint, an official partner of NASCAR, and hundreds of volunteers, The NASCAR Foundation will build a brand new playground at the Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City. The playground will be dedicated in memory of Tom Murphy, a former Sprint Executive and NASCAR Foundation Board Member who passed away last year. The Ronald McDonald House serves more than 6,000 families per year and is desperately in need of a playground facility.

* Charlotte, N.C. / Rock Hill, S.C. – A community service project at A Place for Hope. A Place for Hope (APFH) is committed to providing material resources, hands-on educational training and job development programs, and psychological hope for the residents of Blackmon Road. The Blackmon Road Community is one of the poorest communities in South Carolina. The residents of Blackmon Road live without indoor plumbing, bathrooms or showers, without trash pick-up, without paved roads, and without street lights.

In addition to the five service projects, the contributions raised through NASCAR Day will help a variety of other organizations with an emphasis on children’s health and education. Last year, NASCAR Day funds also supported charitable organizations and non-profit programming including gifts to Kyle and Pattie Petty’s Victory Junction camp in Randleman, N.C., the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma, the Speediatrics racing-themed pediatric units and others.

One lucky fan will also win the trip of a lifetime to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas that includes airfare, hotel and two tickets to the Awards Ceremony in December 2010 through the NASCAR Day Sweepstakes. To learn more visit WWW.NASCAR.COM/NASCARDay.

About The NASCAR Foundation
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc., (NASCAR) launched The NASCAR Foundation in January 2006. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity that embodies the compassion of the NASCAR Family and its commitment to serving communities. The Foundation seeks to raise funds and increase volunteerism to support non-profit charities and charitable causes throughout the nation with an emphasis placed on initiatives that affect the ability of children to live, learn and play. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, please visit the website: WWW.NASCAR.COM/foundation.

About NASCAR Day
Annually celebrated on the third Friday in May, NASCAR Day is a charitable celebration of the NASCAR spirit that enables fans and partners to join together to make a difference in the lives of children. NASCAR Day encourages fans to make a $5 donation for a collectible lapel pin which in turn will support programs that help children live happier, healthier lives. Since it began in 2004, NASCAR Day has raised nearly $8 million for charity. Bring your family and friends to a NASCAR Day service project and experience how together you can improve the lives of those we care about the most. Visit WWW.NASCAR.COM/NASCARDay to register as a NASCAR Day team member, to find out about volunteer opportunities or to learn more about how The NASCAR Foundation is helping children in need.

- The NASCAR Foundation, Press Release

The NASCAR Foundation

The playground is one of five community service projects across the country being hosted by The NASCAR Foundation to help celebrate NASCAR Day and will be dedicated in honor of Tom Murphy, a former Sprint Executive and NASCAR Foundation Board Member.

“The legacy of Tom Murphy both at Sprint and within the larger Kansas City community is one of selfless dedication and commitment,” said Steve Gaffney, Sprint vice president of media and sponsorship. “It is fitting that this Ronald McDonald Playground is being built in Tom’s honor as it was one of the causes related to children and families that truly inspired Tom’s dedication to charitable service. Sprint is proud to support the Ronald McDonald House and this project that will bring smiles to the faces of kids and families for many years to come.”

Throughout his adult life, Murphy was a strong supporter of the Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City and served on its board of directors. His wife, Jenny, was on hand to participate in the ceremony.

“The boys and I are thrilled that The NASCAR Foundation chose to honor Tom’s memory with this incredible playground at the Ronald McDonald House,” said Jenny Murphy. “Both NASCAR and Ronald McDonald House Charities were close to Tom’s heart. It would have meant a lot to him to see these two organizations working together to make this a special place for the children and families who stay here.”

The playground, which will be built over the course of five days, May 12-16, is made possible through a generous gift by Sprint, Inc. and The NASCAR Foundation. Local construction company, Turner Construction, has also donated all of its services to make the build possible.

Annually, the Ronald McDonald House and Family Room provide lodging to nearly 6,000 families and supports over 41,000 visits from family and friends of in-patients at Children’s Mercy Hospital. The playground will provide a place for children and their families to come, relax and rejuvenate their spirits.

“The playground is an incredible gift that thousands of families will have the opportunity to enjoy each and every year,” said Holly Buckendahl, executive director of the Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City. “At Ronald McDonald House Charities, our hope is that families experience a sense of normalcy, hope, and comfort while staying with us, despite being far from home during difficult and stressful times. The playground is vital in helping us provide a home away from home.”

Numerous volunteers will be needed to fill shifts each day of the project. For more information or to sign up to volunteer visit WWW.NASCAR.COM/NASCARDay and click on the Ronald McDonald House Charities

Kansas City project. Fans and community members can also support the project by donating $5 for a NASCAR Day pin at the Ronald McDonald House Charities Kansas City or by going online to the NASCAR Day website.
The build is one of five keystone events to take place on NASCAR Day aimed at helping children live happier, healthier lives. The “Big Five” projects include: renovation and race theme decoration of a portion of the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service in Atlanta, Ga,; partnering with Bank of America for a racing-themed educational initiative at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.; working with Sprint, Inc. for a playground build at the Kansas City Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City, Mo.; A Place for Hope project outside Charlotte, N.C., and a youth initiative at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

NASCAR Day, which will occur on May 21, is an annual charitable celebration of the NASCAR spirit that enables fans and corporate partners to join together to make a difference in the lives of children. Since it began in 2004, NASCAR Day has raised nearly $8 million for charity.

This year marks the first time that The NASCAR Foundation has taken on multiple national service projects of this magnitude to celebrate and create awareness for children’s causes through the NASCAR Day platform.

“This is a monumental year for NASCAR Day,” said NASCAR Foundation Executive Director Sandy Marshall. “Through the generous support of all our partners and fans we are able to host these five keystone events across the country – something we have never undertaken before on NASCAR Day. We hope that on NASCAR Day fans will participate in these events or get involved in community service projects in their own communities that will help children live happier, healthier lives.”

For more information please visit the website at WWW.NASCAR.COM/NASCARDay.

About The NASCAR Foundation

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc., (NASCAR) launched The NASCAR Foundation in January 2006. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity that embodies the compassion of the NASCAR Family and its commitment to serving communities. The Foundation seeks to raise funds and increase volunteerism to support non-profit charities and charitable causes throughout the nation with an emphasis placed on initiatives that affect the ability of children to live, learn and play. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, please visit the website: WWW.NASCAR.COM/foundation.

About NASCAR Day

Annually celebrated on the third Friday in May, NASCAR Day is a charitable celebration of the NASCAR spirit that enables fans and partners to join together to make a difference in the lives of children. NASCAR Day encourages fans to make a $5 donation for a collectible lapel pin which in turn will support programs that help children live happier, healthier lives. Since it began in 2004, NASCAR Day has raised nearly $8 million for charity. Visit WWW.NASCAR.COM/NASCARDay to register as a NASCAR Day team member, to find out about volunteer opportunities or to learn more about how The NASCAR Foundation is helping children in need.

- The NASCAR Foundation, Press Release

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates

“My heart goes out to all the people of Haiti,” said McMurray, who served as a co-host on NASCAR’s Haiti Earthquake Relief Special on Speed TV. “The outpouring of support by the NASCAR community has been tremendous so far and we hope this auction continues to keep our hearts and minds on Haiti as they start to rebuild from the rubble.”

Jamie McMurray Auction Items:

1. 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup firesuit by Simpson, Roush-Fenway Racing, Crown Royal primary sponsor, autographed by Jamie McMurray

2. 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup firesuit by Simpson, Roush-Fenway Racing, Irwin Tools primary sponsor, autographed by Jamie McMurray

3. NASCAR Nextel Cup firesuit by Sparco, Roush Racing, Irwin Tools primary sponsor, autographed by Jamie McMurray

4. NASCAR Nextel Cup firesuit by Sparco, Chip Ganassi Racing, Texaco Havoline primary sponsor, autographed by Jamie McMurray

5. NASCAR Nextel Cup firesuit by Impact, Chip Ganassi Racing, Texaco Havoline primary sponsor, autographed by Jamie McMurray

6. NASCAR Busch Series firesuit by Impact, Rusty Wallace Inc. Racing, Duraflame primary sponsor, autographed by Jamie McMurray

7. NASCAR Busch Series firesuit by Impact, Rusty Wallace Inc. Racing, Top Flight primary sponsor, autographed by Jamie McMurray

8. NASCAR Busch Series firesuit by Impact, Rusty Wallace Inc. Racing, Top Flight primary sponsor, autographed by Jamie McMurray

9. Grand-Am Rolex Series firesuit by Impact, Chip Ganassi Racing, New Century primary sponsor, autographed by Jamie McMurray

10. Karting firesuit by Simpson, Jamie McMurray Karting, Jamie McMurray Foundation primary sponsor, autographed by Jamie McMurray

11. Leather jacket by JH Designs, size large, Williams Travel Centers Racing logos front/back, autographed by Jamie McMurray

12. Leather jacket by Chase Authentics, size medium, NASCAR Winston Cup Series logos front/back, autographed by Jamie McMurray

Auction reserves will range from $150 to $750 per item, and will be auctioned online at www.nascar.com/foundation beginning today, Feb. 4, 2010 at 8am ET. All proceeds from the auction will go to the American Red Cross through The NASCAR Foundation to be earmarked specifically for disaster relief efforts in Haiti.

McMurray, a three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race winner, has been equally as active off the track as he has been on with the Jamie McMurray Foundation (JMF). Created in 2006, the foundation was formed to promote awareness of, and raise funding for, research, education and support for individuals and families affected by autism. The JMF is dedicated to bringing the financial backing and support of the NASCAR community, together with the passion and commitment of the autism community to promote better understanding of this challenging disability.

- Earnhardt Ganassi Racing With Felix Sabates, Press Release

Michigan International Speedway

Michigan International Speedway will match total donations up to $15,000.

Through “MIS Cares for Haiti,” race fans may make a donation by visiting the NASCAR Foundation online at https://foundation.nascar.com/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pid=1222&srcid=1222

from Friday, Jan. 29 through Thursday, Feb. 4.

All money collected will be donated to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for efforts to support Haiti.

“The generosity of race fans will help provide people in Haiti more than immediate relief— they will receive resources, support and training from the American Red Cross that will help them thrive for years to come,” speedway President Roger Curtis said. “I know it’s tough today, but what makes this country so great is its willingness by everyone to help others.”

MIS Cares is a 501 c (3) non-profit entity under the umbrella of the NASCAR Foundation. It serves as the liaison between Michigan International Speedway and all of the charitable causes the speedway.

- Michigan International Speedway, Press Release