DOVER, Del. – Dover International Speedway will again host the NASCAR Unites Track Walk, benefiting The NASCAR Foundation and Autism Speaks, following the Saturday, June 1 “5-hour ENERGY 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and defending champion Brad Keselowski will kick off this special event, which will give fans the unique opportunity to walk the one-mile, concrete oval shortly after the NASCAR Nationwide Series race, all while raising money for a good cause.
Registration costs $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 14 and younger. Interested participants can register in advance by visiting NASCAR.com/foundation. There will also be an opportunity for on-site registration at The NASCAR Foundation Hauler in the FanZone, just outside Turn 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 31 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1.
Keselowski will kick the event off at approximately 5:30 p.m. on the Monster Monument, presented by AAA, in Victory Plaza with an introduction that will include a free question-and-answer session for fans. A representative from Autism Speaks and The NASCAR Foundation will then address the crowd, and participants will proceed into the track for the walk.
This marks the seventh straight year that Dover International Speedway is teaming up with Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, for its spring race weekend. FedEx has again partnered with Autism Speaks at Dover for the June 2 “FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. All of the weekend’s planned events work to raise awareness and funds for Autism Speaks.
NASCAR returns to Dover International Speedway May 31-June 2, 2013, for the June 2 “FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the June 1 “5-hour ENERGY 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race and the May 31 “Lucas Oil 200” NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race.
For tickets or more information, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com. You can also keep up with the Monster Mile at Facebook.com/
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About Dover Motorsports, Inc.
Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) is a leading promoter of NASCAR sanctioned motorsports events whose subsidiaries own and operate Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tennessee. For further information, log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com.
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Mr. Wright is the former vice chairman of General Electric and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed more than $195 million to research and developing innovative resources for families. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 100 cities across North America. On the global front, Autism Speaks has established partnerships and related activities in more than 40 countries on five continents to foster international research, services and awareness. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit AutismSpeaks.org.
About The NASCAR Foundation
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc., (NASCAR) launched The NASCAR Foundation in January 2006. 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 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, please visit the website: NASCAR.COM/foundation. Follow The NASCAR Foundation onwww.facebook.com/
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