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By making a tax-deductible donation—which will benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America and The NASCAR Foundation—fans will have the opportunity to walk around the ¾-mile D-shaped oval, along with Richard Petty, Reed Sorenson and A.J. Allmendinger.

Donations* for participating in the track walk are $30 online, in advance (sign up at foundation.nascar.com) or $35 when signing up at Richmond International Raceway on race weekend, September 11-12. Registration will be located at Gate 70, on the outside of the track behind Turn 4. Children 12 and under may walk for free with a paid adult. All walkers, including children, must have a grandstand ticket to the Saturday, September 12, Chevy Rock & Roll 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in order to participate. Participants will not be able to enter the track without presenting a ticket.

The walk is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12. All participants must check in at the registration area prior to 1:00 p.m. in order to participate in the walk.** Late arrivals will not be allowed to participate.

NASCAR returns to Richmond International Raceway Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12 for another doubleheader weekend. Saturday’s Chevy Rock & Roll 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race marks “One Last Race to Make the Chase.” When the checkered flag drops, the field will be set for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Only the top 12 drivers in the point standings will be eligible for a shot at the series championship. The weekend begins Friday, September 11, with a full day of on-track activity, including practice and WRIC-TV8 Pole Qualifying for the Nationwide Series, practice and Fas Mart Pole Qualifying for the Sprint Cup Series and the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race “under the lights.” For tickets and information, please call 866-455-RACE (7223) or visit www.rir.com.

*Donation is non-refundable, including event cancellation due to inclement weather or otherwise.

**All participants, including online registrants, must stop by the registration booth, near Gate 70, on the outside of the track behind Turn 4, to sign waivers.

About The Petty Family Foundation:

The Petty Family Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation, has a strong belief in family values, integrity, education and compassion for others. It is these ideals upon which we build our foundation, giving back to our community and those in need. We aspire to enrich the lives of families affected by serious illness and injury through a variety of charitable events and educational programs. With the help of others, the Petty Family Foundation will build stronger communities as well as bring joy to the lives of those in need.

Donations collected on behalf of the Petty Family Foundation at the 2009 NASCAR Foundation Track Walk presented by Kroger will benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America. The Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization found in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of its members—veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury of dysfunction. PVA is the leading advocate for quality health care for its members, research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction, benefits available as a result of its members’ military service and civil rights and opportunities which maximize the independence of its members.

About The NASCAR Foundation:

The NASCAR 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 supports a wide range of charitable initiatives that reflect the core values of the entire NASCAR Family. The NASCAR Foundation will use strength of the sport and its people to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, please visit the website: foundation.nascar.com.

About Richmond International Raceway CARES:

Richmond International Raceway CARES is dedicated to assisting charities, causes and events in the Greater Richmond Metropolitan Area that focus on—but are not limited to—youth, education and recreation.

Through The NASCAR Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Richmond International Raceway CARES donates racing-related items and offers financial support to assist community outreach programs and other nonprofit charities. Working with The NASCAR Foundation, Richmond International Raceway CARES was started and is run by the Richmond International Raceway staff.

Richmond International Raceway CARES strives to help meet the needs of the local area by bettering the community through fundraising opportunities, providing donations and volunteering time and effort for local worthy causes. Richmond International Raceway and Richmond International Raceway CARES aim to improve the quality of life for the residents in and around the Greater Richmond Metropolitan community.

- Richmond International Raceway, Press Release

The NASCAR Foundation

Attendees will observe some of Wallace’s closest friends and newly-minted antagonists, including ESPN sportscaster Marty Reid, NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kenny Wallace, NASCAR President Mike Helton and NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton, honor and “roast” one of the legendary drivers in NASCAR. The event will highlight key moments from this former NASCAR champion’s illustrious career, including his 1989 NASCAR Sprint Cup championship and 55 career wins, and point out some of those moments he would rather be forgotten.

The event will occur just days prior to the first ever NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway and will complement a number of activities scheduled to celebrate this historic weekend.

“We are honored and privileged to salute Rusty Wallace on behalf of Iowa Speedway and The NASCAR Foundation,” said Stan Clement, Iowa Speedway chief executive officer. “Rusty is a special friend of the Clement family and, of course, a great promoter for Iowa Speedway. It means a lot to all of us to host a special evening for Rusty on behalf of The NASCAR Foundation, especially on the eve of our first NASCAR Nationwide Series race.”

Rusty’s Roast, scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m., will raise funds for The NASCAR Foundation, of which Wallace serves on the Board of Directors.

Musco Lighting, based in of Iowa, is the presenting sponsor of the event this year.

“Musco is pleased to sponsor Rusty’s Roast and help The NASCAR Foundation further its support of deserving charitable initiatives,” said Joe Crookham, president of Musco Lighting. “The Musco team believes in doing what is right because it’s right and feels that helping those in need is a priority.”

Fans are invited to submit congratulatory notes to Rusty on The NASCAR Foundation’s Rusty Roast message board now through July 28. Select notes will then be shown on screens at the event.

On Saturday, Aug. 1, NASCAR fans and community members will get the opportunity to join in the festivities with Rusty for The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk presented by Hock Foods. The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk will give fans the unique opportunity to walk a lap around Iowa Speedway. The event kicks off at 8:45 a.m. and is $30 per adult in advance or $35 at the track. Children 14 and under are free with a registered adult. All walkers will receive a commemorative t-shirt.

The NASCAR Foundation embodies the compassion of the NASCAR Family and its commitment to serving communities and uses the strength of the sport and its people to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Since it launched in 2006, The NASCAR Foundation has saved more than 35,000 lives through its National Blood & Marrow Drive, granted 275 NASCAR-themed wishes, sent more than 500 kids to Victory Junction Gang Camp, recruited almost 10,000 fans to become part of a Volunteer Network and dedicated over $6.25 million in donations and non-profit programming.

Tables and individual seats for Rusty’s Roast are still available; please contact Eleanor Hains at (704) 348-9680 or ehains@nascarfoundation.com for more information.

To learn more about The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk, visit WWW.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 Foundation supports a wide range of charitable initiatives that reflect the core values of the entire NASCAR Family. The NASCAR Foundation will use strength of the sport and its people to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, please visit WWW.NASCAR.COM/foundation

- The NASCAR Foundation, Press Release