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Contact: Gary Camp
Director of Public Relations
Dover International Speedway
(302) 883-6560

Dec. 10, 2009

Tickets for Sept. 24-26, 2010 “Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup” weekend at Dover International Speedway go on sale Monday, Dec. 14

DOVER, Del. – The major storyline surrounding the 2010 NASCAR season will be which driver will step up and challenge four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team. A slew of drivers have aspirations of being the one to put an end to Johnson’s four year reign as series champion, and if they’re going to do so, they’ll have to beat him at one of his best tracks – Dover International Speedway – where he completed the season sweep in 2009.

Race fans can reserve great seats beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 for the Sept. 26, 2010 “AAA 400,” race No. 2 in the “Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup,” the Sept. 25, 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series race, and the Sept. 24 “Sunoco 150” NASCAR Camping World Series race. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Dover ticket office at 800-441-RACE or online at DoverSpeedway.com.

“AAA 400” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race tickets start at just $55, and a new $35 junior ticket is available for kids 11 and under in the alcohol- and tobacco-free Family Seating Section. By ordering early, fans can choose seats from a variety of seating selections and better ticket availability. Dover’s popular hospitality options, including the Monster Mile Club, Blue Crew, Turn 4 Club and Take a Kid to the Races packages, will also be available starting December 14.

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. Tickets for Dover’s Spring NASCAR tripleheader weekend, May 14-16, 2010, are currently on sale.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

About 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. For 2009, 14 major, national events were held, including races sanctioned by NASCAR and 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.

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November 22, 2009

Dover International Speedway sends a monster "congrats" to Jimmie Johnson for making NASCAR history with his fourth consecutive championship

DOVER, Del. - Since the inception of the "Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup" in 2004, no driver has ever won the September NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the Monster Mile and the series championship in the same season ... until now. Jimmie Johnson captured his fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship on Sunday becoming the first driver to ever win four in a row.

"There always seems to be a least one athlete in a sport that sets the bar just a little bit higher than any other competitor, and in NASCAR, that person is Jimmie Johnson," said Denis McGlynn, president and CEO of Dover Motorsports, Inc. "Dynasties in sports aren't always appreciated as they happen, and unfortunately, Jimmie's current dominance may be a prime example. But I think when we look back 10 or 20 years from now, we'll all really be impressed at what he was able to accomplish during this stretch in NASCAR history.

"At times, he can win a race at ease it seems, and it's becoming that way with championships. He knows how to get it done when the pressure is on, and his crew serves as a great supporting cast if he happens to get in trouble on the track."

Johnson launched his championship campaign this season by winning the second race in the "Chase" at Dover on Sept. 27, 2009. Johnson's No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet Impala SS led 271 of 400 laps en route to sweeping the NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Dover in 2009. He also swept both races at Dover in 2002, his rookie season.

The win, his fifth at Dover, also tied him for third on the track's all-time wins list with David Pearson.

Tickets are now on sale for the May 14-16, 2010 NASCAR tripleheader weekend at Dover International Speedway. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

About 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. For 2009, 14 major, national events were held, including races sanctioned by NASCAR and 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.

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ServiceMaster
Michael.bielskis@servicemaster.com
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Dover Is Latest Addition To ServiceMaster Clean Yellow Flag Program

DOVER, Del. (May 28, 2009) – Dover International Speedway is the latest addition to the ServiceMaster Clean Yellow Flag program. ServiceMaster Clean will have official and exclusive sponsorship of the Yellow Flag – known as ServiceMaster Clean Caution periods – at ‘The Monster Mile’ for both racing weekends in 2009 and beyond.

When there is a problem on the track, the ServiceMaster Clean Yellow Flag will wave, and the company’s familiar yellow trucks will be dispatched to clean the track.

“We’re proud to establish a new relationship with ServiceMaster Clean,” said Denis McGlynn, president and CEO of Dover Motorsports, Inc. “Their Yellow Flag program has become widely known across the sport, and their product is a leader in the cleaning and restoration business. I hope the ServiceMaster Clean team is ready to spring into action after the monster begins chewing up cars this weekend in Dover.”

The cleaning and drying vehicles and equipment at the Monster Mile this weekend will feature the ServiceMaster Clean logo and colors.

In racing, a yellow flag means it’s time to clean up the track. Debris removal and track drying must be done quickly and professionally in order to get back to racing. In homes and businesses across North America, a yellow ServiceMaster Clean van means cleaning and restoration is being done quickly and professionally by America’s number one cleaning team.

“We are delighted that we could partner with Dover International Speedway to expand our Caution period sponsorship,” said Jim Wassell, vice president and chief marketing officer. “Our Yellow vehicles are becoming well known with racing faithful, and the great people and history of the Dover track was a perfect fit for ServiceMaster Clean.”

Earlier this year, ServiceMaster Clean became the first-ever official sponsor of the caution period during races at International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and Speedway Motorsports Incorporated (SMI) race tracks. The multi-year agreement now includes Dover and all 19 ISC and SMI race tracks around the country. Including Dover, those racetracks feature 33 Sprint
Cup, 26 Nationwide and 18 Camping World Truck Series races and hundreds of other racing events during the season.

The multi-year agreement is not limited to what happens on the track, but also includes hospitality events for franchise owners, the right to create and sell promotional merchandise and a host of other marketing opportunities designed to generate consistent visibility.

The ServiceMaster Clean motorsports program also includes national coverage on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and Performance Racing Network (PRN),

With more than 4,500 franchise locations around the world, ServiceMaster Clean serves customers through a global network of franchises that provide janitorial services, commercial carpet cleaning, hard surface floor care, residential carpet cleaning and upholstery, and disaster restoration services. The company has been a market leader more than 60 years. For more information, visit us at www.servicemasterclean.com

About ServiceMaster Clean

ServiceMaster Clean is part of the ServiceMaster family of brands, one of the world’s largest and most versatile service networks. The company’s brands include TruGreen, TruGreen LandCare, Terminix, American Home Shield, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, Furniture Medic and AmeriSpec. ServiceMaster Clean is committed to its franchise owners. Our ability to offer qualified prospects up to 80 percent financing to start their cleaning business is just one of the many benefits of our program. Visit our franchise Web site at www.ownafranchise.com  to learn more about the opportunities available with ServiceMaster Clean.

About 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 four tracks in three states, and present more than 400 motorsports events each year. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. also owns and operates Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com.

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May 27, 2009

MacDonald Motorsports and Bobby Hamilton Jr. team up at the “Monster Mile”

Macdonald Motorsports is proud to announce that Bobby Hamilton Jr. will be behind the wheel of the AA Auto Warranty Dodge at the “Monster Mile” this weekend. Hamilton, who will be making his first start of the 2009 season, looks forward to helping MacDonald Motorsports get back to the Top 20 in owners points.

In 14 career starts in Nationwide Series competition at the Dover International Speedway, Hamilton Jr. has racked up 2 top 5 finishes and 3 top 10 finishes with a 2nd place finish coming in September 2003.

“This is great opportunity to not only race in my first race this season, but help MacDonald Motorsports as they continue their success this season,” Hamilton Jr. stated. “I have been itching to get back in a race car and this could not have come at a better and especially at a track where I have had success at in the past.” Hamilton stated.

AA Auto Warranty based in Newark, De will be the primary sponsor for this weekend’s Heluva Good 200. “AA Auto Warranty is proud to participate in the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series with MacDonald Motorsports at Dover, Delaware, May 28-30, 2009. The team at AA Autowarranty.com is excited to join with the team of MacDonald Motorsports in a promising partnership,” stated Dan Rorapaugh CEO of AA Auto Warranty.

“Everyone at AA Auto Warranty has been supportive of this opportunity and I can’t thank them enough,” Team Owner Randy MacDonald said. “The whole team looks forward to representing all of their wonderful customers and employees this weekend,” MacDonald said.

MacDonald Motorsports enters this weekend’s race at “The Monster Mile” currently sitting 26th in owner points only 119 points out of 20th place. “After a rough point’s weekend last week in Charlotte, everyone on the team is pumped up about rebounding and getting back to the Top 20 in points,” crew chief David Ingram stated.

Fans can catch the AA Auto Warranty Dodge this weekend at the Dover International Speedway on Saturday May 30. The race will be broadcast on ABC beginning at 2:00pm eastern.

To get all of the latest information about this weekend’s race fans can visit http://www.macdonaldmotorsports.com  and http://www.bobbyhamiltonjr.com .
 
About AA Auto Warranty- AA Auto Warranty.com is an online broker for vehicle service contracts, based in Newark, Delaware. Fully accredited with the Better Business Bureau, licensed, and bonded, AA Auto Warranty.com is the industry leader in providing quality, affordable service plans, with honesty and integrity as the first priorities. AA Auto Warranty.com does not use “auto dialers,” engage in cold calls or direct mail, and was the first company in the industry to post its contracts on its website. AA Auto Warranty is committed to customer satisfaction. Fans can visit http://www.aaautowarranty.com  to get more information about coverage plans and service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Enjoy a “Heluva Good!® Monster Burger” at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Garden Café during Race Weekend

Sodus, N.Y., May 27, 2009 -- During the weekend of May 29–31, racing fans can spice up their experience at Dover’s Monster Mile with the “Heluva Good!® Monster Burger,” which will be available at the Garden Café at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino as a special menu item to celebrate the “Heluva Good! 200” and the “Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips & Cheese.”

The Heluva Good! Monster Burger features the big, bold flavors of a fresh ground beef, char-grilled hamburger topped with melted Heluva Good! American Cheese and garnished with the creamy, fiery taste of Heluva Good! Jalapeño Cheddar Dip.

“The Heluva Good! Monster Burger is a mouth-watering combination of fiery jalapeño peppers complemented with cool Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses,” said Chef Fred Bohn, director of culinary operations for Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. “This delicious combination takes Heluva Good! dip beyond the chip, creating the perfect burger for barbecues and tailgate parties all summer long.”

Heluva Good!, a leading producer of real sour cream dips, cheeses and condiments, is the sponsor of the “Heluva Good! 200” on Saturday, May 30, and the “Autism 400, presented by Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips & Cheese” on Sunday, May 31.

For more information on Heluva Good! products and for recipe ideas, please visit www.HeluvaGood.com

About Heluva Good!®
Heluva Good!® brand real sour cream dips, cheeses and condiments have held a reputation for quality and taste for more than 75 years. The Heluva Good! name has been as much a promise as a brand name and dates back to 1925, when Perry Messinger, Heluva Good!’s founder, began making wedges of homemade washed curd cheese in a basement in Sodus, NY. Messinger sold a little, but mostly did it as a hobby. Then one day a traveling salesman stopped in and sampled a wedge. Upon tasting it, he declared, “That's a hell of a good cheese.” At that moment, Messinger knew he had something very special. Today, Heluva Good! is part of the HP Hood LLC family of brands. You can now find Heluva Good! products in dairy cases throughout the Eastern and Southern United States and all of Canada. Visit www.HeluvaGood.com  for more information.

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It’s a Heluva Good!® Race Weekend at Dover International Speedway

DOVER, Del., May 26, 2009 -- The spring race weekend at Dover International Speedway will prove to be a Heluva Good!® weekend for racing fans as the “Heluva Good! 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race and the “Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips & Cheese” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race will be run at the Monster Mile on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 respectively.

Heluva Good!, a leading producer of real sour cream dips and naturally aged cheese, teamed up with Dover International Speedway and Autism Speaks for the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover, now known as the “Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips & Cheese.” Throughout the race weekend, the trio of partners will work together to educate and increase public awareness of autism. Heluva Good! will also serve as the title sponsor of the second annual “Heluva Good! 200” after announcing their continued sponsorship of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Dover through 2010.

“Heluva Good! is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Autism Speaks 400, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to help generate awareness for this important cause,” said Chris Ross, vice president of marketing for Heluva Good!. “We are excited to expand our track sponsorship and marketing programs with Dover International Speedway and build upon the success of our 2008 initiatives. The Heluva Good! brand is built on bold flavors and personality, which complement the characteristics of NASCAR’s passionate fan base.”

As the Official Dip and Cheese of Dover International Speedway, Heluva Good! will distribute samples of its Jalapeño Cheddar Dip, which spices up any tailgate party or summer barbecue, in the track’s FanZone display area all weekend. Fans will also be able to enjoy the “Heluva Good! Monster Burger,” a special menu item featuring Heluva Good! Jalapeño Cheddar Dip and Heluva Good! American Cheese during the course of the weekend at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Garden Café.

Heluva Good! also gave away ticket packages to consumers for the race weekend through several consumer promotions.

For information on where to buy Heluva Good! products, visit www.HeluvaGood.com.

About Heluva Good!®

Heluva Good!® brand real sour cream dips, cheeses and condiments have held a reputation for quality and taste for more than 75 years. The Heluva Good! name has been as much a promise as a brand name and dates back to 1925, when Perry Messinger, Heluva Good!’s founder, began making wedges of homemade washed curd cheese in a basement in Sodus, NY. One day a traveling salesman stopped in and sampled a wedge. Upon tasting it, he declared, “That's a hell of a good cheese.” At that moment, Messinger knew he had something very special. Today, Heluva Good! is part of the HP Hood LLC family of brands. You can now find Heluva Good! products in dairy cases throughout the Eastern and Southern United States and all of Canada. Visit www.HeluvaGood.com for more information.

About 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 four tracks in three states, and present more than 400 motorsports events each year. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. also owns and operates Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com

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Dover International Speedway
(302) 883-6560

May 25, 2009

Dover International Speedway and Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC extend long standing relationship

DOVER, Del. – Dover International Speedway and Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV) LLC have announced a new seven-year agreement that reaffirms Pepsi as the “Official and Exclusive Soft Drink & Bottled Water of Dover International Speedway.” Dover’s relationship with Pepsi Bottling Ventures spans many years, and Pepsi products have become a staple amongst thirsty race fans at the Monster Mile.

“We’re happy to renew our relationship with Pepsi Bottling Ventures,” said Denis McGlynn, president and CEO of Dover Motorsports, Inc. “Pepsi is a world renowned brand, and we are proud to serve their products to the hundreds of thousands of race fans who come to the Monster Mile each year. We look forward to working together with them to promote our races and their line of products.”

“Pepsi Bottling Ventures is thrilled to be able to continue the long standing partnership with Dover International Speedway,” said Keith Reimer, president and CEO of PBV. “We consider our partnership with the Monster Mile one of the crown jewels of our marketing portfolio,” added Reimer.

Pepsi’s involvement blankets the sport of NASCAR, from being on the hood of Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, to its partnership with Dover, and the two partners regularly work together to offer fans special promotions leading up to the event weekends at the Monster Mile.

Fans will be able to purchase Pepsi products – including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Aquafina and AMP Energy – at the dozens of concessions stands located around the one-mile, concrete oval. Pepsi products are also served on the property adjacent to the track at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino.

Great seats still remain for the May 29-31 NASCAR race weekend at Dover International. For more information, or to purchase race tickets, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

About Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC, Pepsi’s third largest bottler in the United States, does business in North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New York, Vermont, Idaho, in addition to Delaware, and is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C.

About 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 four tracks in three states, and present more than 400 motorsports events each year. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. also owns and operates Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com.

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May 22, 2009

NASCAR teams in all three series to sport Autism Speaks logo during May 29-31 race weekend at Dover International Speedway

DOVER, Del. – Since the title of the Sunday, May 31, 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway was announced, the NASCAR community has come together to offer their support for a great cause. Drivers and teams in all three of NASCAR’s national series have answered the call to sport the Autism Speaks blue puzzle piece logo on their vehicles as a sign of support for the nation’s leading autism science and advocacy organization.

Race fans at the track and watching at home will see a variety of NASCAR cars and trucks with the very recognizable logo on their vehicles. 15 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams entered in the “Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips & Cheese” on May 31, six NASCAR Nationwide Series teams entered in the “Heluva Good! 200” on May 30, and nine teams entered in the “AAA Insurance 200” on May 29 have volunteered to carry the logo throughout the race weekend.

Participating drivers and teams include:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Casey Mears, No. 07 Jack Daniel’s Chevrolet Impala SS
Kasey Kahne, No. 9 Budweiser Dodge Charger
Max Papis, No. 13 GEICO Toyota Camry
Tony Stewart, No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet Impala SS
Elliott Sadler, No. 19 Stanley Dodge Charger
Jamie McMurray, No. 26 Crown Royal Ford Fusion
Kevin Harvick, No. 29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet Impala SS
Jeff Burton, No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet Impala SS
Clint Bowyer, No. 33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet Impala SS
Ryan Newman, No. 39 U.S. Army/Haas Automation Chevrolet Impala SS
Reed Sorenson, No. 43 Air Force Dodge Charger
A.J. Allmendinger, No. 44 Valvoline Dodge Charger
Regan Smith, No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet Impala SS
Bobby Labonte, No. 96 Ask.com Ford Fusion
Paul Menard, No. 98 Menards Ford Fusion

NASCAR Nationwide Series
Michael Annett, No. 15 Pilot Travel Centers Toyota Camry
Eric McClure, No. 24 Hefty Odor Block Ford Fusion
Kenny Wallace, No. 28 U.S. Border Patrol Monte Carlo SS
Clint Bowyer, No. 29 Holiday Inn Chevrolet Impala SS
Kertus Davis, No. 49 Get More Vacations.com Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Morgan Shepherd, No. 89 Eldora Speedway/Prelude to the Dream Chevrolet Impala SS

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Johnny Benson, No. 1 Toyota Tundra
Max Papis, No. 9 GEICO Toyota Tundra
TJ Bell, No. 11 VisitPIT.com Toyota Tundra
James Buescher, No. 10 International MaxxForce Diesel Ford F-150
Rick Crawford, No. 14 International Truck & Engines Ford F-150
Brian Scott, No. 16 Albertsons Toyota Tundra
David Starr, No. 24 Autism Speaks/ HT Motorsports Toyota Tundra
Terry Cook, No. 25 Cajun Industries Toyota Tundra
Todd Bodine, No. 30 Copart Toyota Tundra

Bobby Labonte, driver of the No. 96 Ask.com Ford in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and David Starr, driver of the No. 24 Autism Speaks/ HT Motorsports Toyota in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, have taken their support to the next level. Both Labonte’s Ford Fusion and Starr’s Toyota Tundra will sport Autism Speaks’ signature puzzle piece logo, “It’s time to listen,” phrase and website address AutismSpeaks.org on their quarter panels. Starr will also feature the same messaging proudly on his hood.

Fans wanting to support Autism Speaks and wear the colors of the organization are encouraged to purchase a limited-edition Autism Speaks 400 collectible pin. Pins will be available at Dover International Speedway souvenir locations at the track on race weekend. The pin retails for $7 and a portion of all sales will benefit Autism Speaks.

Great seats still remain for the May 29-31, 2009 race weekend at the Monster Mile. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

About Autism

Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 150 children in the United States, affecting four times as many boys as girls. The prevalence of autism has increased tenfold in the last decade. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown.

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, 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 funds more than $30 million each year in new autism research, in addition to supporting the Autism Treatment Network, Autism Genetic Resource Exchange, Autism Clinical Trials Network, Autism Tissue Program and a range of other scientific and medical programs. Notable awareness initiatives include the establishment of the annual United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and an award-winning, multi-year national public service advertising campaign with the Ad Council. Autism Speaks’ family services efforts include the Autism Video Glossary, a 100 Day Kit for newly-diagnosed families, a School Community Tool Kit and the distribution of community grants to local service providers. Its government relations department, through its Autism Votes initiative, has played a critical role in securing federal legislation to advance the federal government’s response to autism, and has successfully advocated for insurance reform to require insurers to cover medically-necessary autism therapies. Each year, Autism Speaks Walk Now for Autism fundraising events are held in more than 70 cities across the country, as well as Canada and the United Kingdom. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. To learn more about Autism Speaks, visit www.AutismSpeaks.org.
 
About 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 four tracks in three states, and present more than 400 motorsports events each year. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. also owns and operates Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com.

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NASCAR’s biggest names set to participate with fans in The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk at Dover on Saturday, May 30

While much slower than the roaring speed of a NASCAR stock car, walking on the one-mile, high-banked Dover International Speedway can be a thrill of a lifetime for any race fan. Add several NASCAR drivers and personalities to the mix, with all proceeds benefiting several worthy charities, and this opportunity becomes a “can’t miss” for any fan at the Monster Mile on Saturday, May 30, 2009.

The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk returns to Dover with a star-studded list of participants that will surely make the event even more popular than years prior. Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Darrell Waltrip, Joey Logano, David Ragan, AJ Allmendinger, Richard Petty, Reed Sorenson, Greg Biffle, Ryan Newman, Krista Voda and Michael McDowell will all participate to benefit Motor Racing Outreach.

The walk is scheduled to begin immediately following the “Heluva Good! 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Saturday, May 30. A pre-walk kick-off will be held at approximately 6 p.m. at the SPEED Stage in the FanZone.
 

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Online auction for chance to wave green flag for the May 31 “Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips & Cheese” race at Dover International Speedway ends May 18


Ever dream of waving the green flag to start a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race? Ever want to play a round of golf with your favorite NASCAR drivers and sports celebrities? Fans can turn their dreams into reality by placing the highest bid in a pair of online auctions available now on http://auctions.nascar.com.  Fans can bid on the opportunity to be named the Honorary Starter for the May 31 “Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips & Cheese” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway, or enter a foursome in the “Drive for Autism Celebrity-Am Golf Outing” on May 28.

Both auctions close on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 5 p.m. EST. All proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dover International Speedway
(302) 883-6560

May 15, 2009
 


Completion of SAFER barrier installation marks end of Dover International Speedway’s pit road wall renovation project

DOVER, Del. – A long winter’s work has finally reached completion as construction crews at Dover International Speedway recently bolted the SAFER barrier into place to complete the renovation of the new pit wall. With the steel tubing secured and the foam blocks installed, the new, longer and safer pit wall is ready for action when NASCAR returns to the Monster Mile on May 29-31, 2009. The new improvements are expected to impact the competition on the track and pit road, and add another exciting element that will keep drivers guessing and fans cheering.

The SAFER barrier (Steel And Foam Energy Reduction) is supported by a new 1,592 ft. concrete wall that wraps from Turn 4 down the frontstretch to near Turn 1. The new pit wall is 432 ft. longer than the previous steel boilerplate wall. The SAFER barrier consists of rectangular steel tubing backed by foam blocks, and reduces the force of the initial impact of a crash. SAFER barriers are currently in place in all four turns at the track and on the inside retaining walls of the one-mile, concrete oval.

Since the project began in December 2008, much has changed to the original landscape of pit road. Crews first removed the existing 1,160 ft. steel boilerplate wall, working backwards from Turn 1 to Turn 4. After digging a trench the length of pit road, drainage was installed, and concrete was poured to create a foundation for the new concrete wall to stabilize the additional 40 in. of concrete that stands vertically above the ground.

Also by eliminating the grass strip on the frontstretch, crews were able to place the new wall closer to the apron of the track which created four additional feet of room to the width of the passing lane on pit road.

With the additional length of the pit wall, track officials were able to reconfigure the 43 pit stalls and make them longer in size allowing more room for cars to enter and exit their stalls. They are now 32 ft. long, compared to 28 ft. The new space also reduces the likelihood of cars getting boxed in by cars while pitting, which should improve the race off pit road and on-track competition. Seven stalls now sit directly in front of grandstand sections 116-126 in Turn 4, and feature a concrete inside retaining wall from behind which crews will work.

“While this phase of our Monster Makeover focused on the areas used by the competitors, race fans will reap the benefits of the newly configured pit road,” said Denis McGlynn, president and CEO of Dover Motorsports, Inc. “Turn 4 has always been an action-packed area to sit, and now spectators in this area will also get a great view of teams working on pit road. Getting a seat in these sections will be a hot item this year. Some seats remain near the new entrance to pit road, but we expect them to go quickly.”

By eliminating some of the grass in the infield of Turn 4, new apron space was created between Turns 3 and 4 to allow more room for the cars to slow down as they approach the entrance to pit road. This also created a new entrance for track emergency service vehicles to enter the Speedway from the infield near the NASCAR Nationwide Series garage.

Dover International Speedway is in the midst of its multi-year, multi-million dollar capital improvement project dubbed the “Monster Makeover.” The first phase of construction was completed in 2007 and included, among other things, a new skybox complex, an expansion of the Infield Media Center and continued beautification of the entire property. In 2008, Dover completed construction of the 46-foot tall Monster Monument at Victory Plaza, presented by AAA, an expansion of the FanZone display area, and the addition of a new emergency services building.

Great seats are still available for NASCAR’s return to the Monster Mile on May 29-31. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

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"Budweiser Celebrity Billiards Shootout” returns to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, May 29, 2009

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The “Budweiser Celebrity Billiards Shootout,” a $10,000 winner-takes-all charity tournament, returns to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, May 29, 2009, during NASCAR race weekend at Dover International Speedway. The Friday night event at the Rollins Center is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. following the “AAA Insurance 200” NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Speedway.

Tickets are now available for $15 for general admission, or $30 for VIP seating, and can be obtained by calling 800-711-5882 or by visiting DoverDowns.com. A VIP ticket includes a voucher for food and beverages.

Several NASCAR drivers and celebrities, including Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, SPEED personality Hermie Sadler, NASCAR on ESPN pit reporters Jamie Little and Shannon Spake, former NFL running back and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Hershel Walker, “American Builder” host Brian Gurry, and a cast of others will participate in the nine-ball shootout sponsored by the NKS Beverage Group and Brunswick Billiards. Additional participants will be announced in the near future on DoverSpeedway.com.

“We’re happy to announce the return of the Budweiser Celebrity Billiards Shootout to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino during race weekend in Dover,” said George Fiorile, vice president and general manager of hotel operations for the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. “The tournament was such a hit last September that it was a no-brainer to bring it back. Fans, participants and the media alike enjoyed the special event and it should be a lot of fun again this year.”

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and a trick shot demonstration by ESPN billiards commentator Ewa Mataya Laurance, known as the “The Striking Viking” of pocket billiards, will start at 7 p.m. The tournament begins at 7:15 p.m. Music, giveaways and much more will be part of the night. Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the event.

In the inaugural event held during the September 2008 race weekend, Richard Childress Racing driver Casey Mears topped drivers such as Carl Edwards, Kasey Kahne and Ryan Newman to win the $10,000 prize for his charity of choice, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Great seats still remain for the May 29-31 NASCAR race weekend at Dover International. For more information, or to purchase race tickets, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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May 9, 2009

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway named the “Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good!® Sour Cream Dips & Cheese”

Dover International Speedway, Autism Speaks and Heluva Good!® have teamed up for the upcoming May 31, 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the Monster Mile, now known as the “Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips & Cheese.” Throughout the race weekend, the trio of partners will work together to educate and increase public awareness of autism.

“We are pleased to partner with Autism Speaks for the third year, and we’re proud to use our race as a platform to spread the message of autism awareness,” said Denis McGlynn, president and CEO of Dover Motorsports, Inc. “We’re happy to be able to extend our relationship with Heluva Good! to include the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and we look forward to working with them to support this very worthy cause.”

“Autism Speaks is honored to be joining forces again this year with Dover International Speedway for the Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips & Cheese,” said Peter Bell, executive vice president of Autism Speaks. “With one in 150 children being diagnosed with autism, it is essential to get our message of awareness, compassion and hope out to the NASCAR community, which includes many individuals and families affected by autism.”

“Heluva Good! is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Autism Speaks 400, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to help generate awareness for this important cause,” said Chris Ross, vice president of marketing for Heluva Good!.

Dover , FOX Sports and the NASCAR community will again embrace the message of Autism Speaks by featuring the organization’s puzzle piece logo on the track’s retaining walls, limited-edition souvenir merchandise, and during the broadcast of the Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips & Cheese. The race will be nationally televised on FOX on Sunday, May 31 beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Fans at the track on race weekend can donate to Autism Speaks by purchasing a limited-edition souvenir event pin. The pin retails for $7 and will be available at track souvenir stands throughout the May 29-31, 2009 race weekend.

Great seats still remain for the May 29-31, 2009 race weekend at Dover International Speedway. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com .

About Autism

Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 150 children in the United States, affecting four times as many boys as girls. The prevalence of autism has increased tenfold in the last decade. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown.

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, 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 funds more than $30 million each year in new autism research, in addition to supporting the Autism Treatment Network, Autism Genetic Resource Exchange, Autism Clinical Trials Network, Autism Tissue Program and a range of other scientific and medical programs. Notable awareness initiatives include the establishment of the annual United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and an award-winning, multi-year national public service advertising campaign with the Ad Council. Autism Speaks’ family services efforts include the Autism Video Glossary, a 100 Day Kit for newly-diagnosed families, a School Community Tool Kit and the distribution of community grants to local service providers. Its government relations department, through its Autism Votes initiative, has played a critical role in securing federal legislation to advance the federal government’s response to autism, and has successfully advocated for insurance reform to require insurers to cover medically-necessary autism therapies. Each year, Autism Speaks Walk Now for Autism fundraising events are held in more than 70 cities across the country, as well as Canada and the United Kingdom. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. To learn more about Autism Speaks, visit www.AutismSpeaks.org

About Heluva Good!®

Heluva Good!® brand real sour cream dips, cheeses and condiments have held a reputation for quality and taste for more than 75 years. The Heluva Good! name has been as much a promise as a brand name and dates back to 1925, when Perry Messinger, Heluva Good!’s founder, began making wedges of homemade washed curd cheese in a basement in Sodus, N.Y. One day a traveling salesman stopped in and sampled a wedge. Upon tasting it, he declared, “That's a hell of a good cheese.” At that moment, Messinger knew he had something very special. Today, Heluva Good! is part of the HP Hood LLC family of brands. You can now find Heluva Good! products in dairy cases throughout the Eastern and Southern United States and all of Canada. Visit www.HeluvaGood.com for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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May 7, 2009

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway named the “Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good!® Sour Cream Dips & Cheese”

DOVER, Del. – Dover International Speedway, Autism Speaks and Heluva Good!® have teamed up for the upcoming May 31, 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the Monster Mile, now known as the “Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips & Cheese.” Throughout the race weekend, the trio of partners will work together to educate and increase public awareness of autism.

“We are pleased to partner with Autism Speaks for the third year, and we’re proud to use our race as a platform to spread the message of autism awareness,” said Denis McGlynn, president and CEO of Dover Motorsports, Inc. “We’re happy to be able to extend our relationship with Heluva Good! to include the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and we look forward to working with them to support this very worthy cause.”

“Autism Speaks is honored to be joining forces again this year with Dover International Speedway for the Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips & Cheese,” said Peter Bell, executive vice president of Autism Speaks. “With one in 150 children being diagnosed with autism, it is essential to get our message of awareness, compassion and hope out to the NASCAR community, which includes many individuals and families affected by autism.”

“Heluva Good! is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Autism Speaks 400, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to help generate awareness for this important cause,” said Chris Ross, vice president of marketing for Heluva Good!.

Dover, FOX Sports and the NASCAR community will again embrace the message of Autism Speaks by featuring the organization’s puzzle piece logo on the track’s retaining walls, limited-edition souvenir merchandise, and during the broadcast of the Autism Speaks 400, presented by Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips & Cheese. The race will be nationally televised on FOX on Sunday, May 31 beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Fans at the track on race weekend can donate to Autism Speaks by purchasing a limited-edition souvenir event pin. The pin retails for $7 and will be available at track souvenir stands throughout the May 29-31, 2009 race weekend.

Great seats still remain for the May 29-31, 2009 race weekend at Dover International Speedway. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

About Autism

Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 150 children in the United States, affecting four times as many boys as girls. The prevalence of autism has increased tenfold in the last decade. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown.

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, 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 funds more than $30 million each year in new autism research, in addition to supporting the Autism Treatment Network, Autism Genetic Resource Exchange, Autism Clinical Trials Network, Autism Tissue Program and a range of other scientific and medical programs. Notable awareness initiatives include the establishment of the annual United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and an award-winning, multi-year national public service advertising campaign with the Ad Council. Autism Speaks’ family services efforts include the Autism Video Glossary, a 100 Day Kit for newly-diagnosed families, a School Community Tool Kit and the distribution of community grants to local service providers. Its government relations department, through its Autism Votes initiative, has played a critical role in securing federal legislation to advance the federal government’s response to autism, and has successfully advocated for insurance reform to require insurers to cover medically-necessary autism therapies. Each year, Autism Speaks Walk Now for Autism fundraising events are held in more than 70 cities across the country, as well as Canada and the United Kingdom. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. To learn more about Autism Speaks, visit www.AutismSpeaks.org.

About Heluva Good!®

Heluva Good!® brand real sour cream dips, cheeses and condiments have held a reputation for quality and taste for more than 75 years. The Heluva Good! name has been as much a promise as a brand name and dates back to 1925, when Perry Messinger, Heluva Good!’s founder, began making wedges of homemade washed curd cheese in a basement in Sodus, N.Y. One day a traveling salesman stopped in and sampled a wedge. Upon tasting it, he declared, “That's a hell of a good cheese.” At that moment, Messinger knew he had something very special. Today, Heluva Good! is part of the HP Hood LLC family of brands. You can now find Heluva Good! products in dairy cases throughout the Eastern and Southern United States and all of Canada. Visit www.HeluvaGood.com  for more information.

About 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 four tracks in three states, and present more than 400 motorsports events each year. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. also owns and operates Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com

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(302) 883-6560

May 6, 2009

“Budweiser Celebrity Billiards Shootout” returns to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, May 29, 2009

DOVER, Del. – The “Budweiser Celebrity Billiards Shootout,” a $10,000 winner-takes-all charity tournament, returns to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, May 29, 2009, during NASCAR race weekend at Dover International Speedway. The Friday night event at the Rollins Center is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. following the “AAA Insurance 200” NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Speedway.

Tickets are now available for $15 for general admission, or $30 for VIP seating, and can be obtained by calling 800-711-5882 or by visiting DoverDowns.com. A VIP ticket includes a voucher for food and beverages.

Several NASCAR drivers and celebrities, including Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, SPEED personality Hermie Sadler, NASCAR on ESPN pit reporters Jamie Little and Shannon Spake, former NFL running back and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Hershel Walker, “American Builder” host Brian Gurry, and a cast of others will participate in the nine-ball shootout sponsored by the NKS Beverage Group and Brunswick Billiards. Additional participants will be announced in the near future on DoverSpeedway.com.

“We’re happy to announce the return of the Budweiser Celebrity Billiards Shootout to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino during race weekend in Dover,” said George Fiorile, vice president and general manager of hotel operations for the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. “The tournament was such a hit last September that it was a no-brainer to bring it back. Fans, participants and the media alike enjoyed the special event and it should be a lot of fun again this year.”

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and a trick shot demonstration by ESPN billiards commentator Ewa Mataya Laurance, known as the “The Striking Viking” of pocket billiards, will start at 7 p.m. The tournament begins at 7:15 p.m. Music, giveaways and much more will be part of the night. Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the event.

In the inaugural event held during the September 2008 race weekend, Richard Childress Racing driver Casey Mears topped drivers such as Carl Edwards, Kasey Kahne and Ryan Newman to win the $10,000 prize for his charity of choice, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Great seats still remain for the May 29-31 NASCAR race weekend at Dover International. For more information, or to purchase race tickets, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

About Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Owned by Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE), Dover Downs Hotel & Casino® is a premier gaming and entertainment resort destination in the Mid-Atlantic region. The 165,000-sq.-ft. casino is open 24 hours daily and features more than 3,000 video lottery terminals (slot machines) controlled by the Delaware Lottery. The most recent casino addition, called The Colonnade, includes a casino lounge - Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino - and shops and restaurants consisting of The Colonnade Marketplace, Swarovski, Godiva, Fashions of The Colonnade, Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House and Sweet Perks Too. The AAA-rated Four Diamond hotel is the largest in Delaware with 500 luxurious rooms/suites, indoor pool, sauna, exercise room, gift shop, Toppers Spa/Salon, 1600-seat Rollins Center® ballroom and 35,000 sq. ft. of multi-function space. Additional property amenities include seven restaurants/cafes, five bars, world-class live harness racing and simulcast horse racing. For more information, please visit DoverDowns.com.

About 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 four tracks in three states, and present more than 400 motorsports events each year. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. also owns and operates Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com.

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May 5, 2009

NASCAR’s biggest names set to participate with fans in The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk at Dover on Saturday, May 30

Fans can walk together with NASCAR stars during popular fundraising event

DOVER, Del. – While much slower than the roaring speed of a NASCAR stock car, walking on the one-mile, high-banked Dover International Speedway can be a thrill of a lifetime for any race fan. Add several NASCAR drivers and personalities to the mix, with all proceeds benefiting several worthy charities, and this opportunity becomes a “can’t miss” for any fan at the Monster Mile on Saturday, May 30, 2009.

The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk returns to Dover with a star-studded list of participants that will surely make the event even more poplar than years prior. Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Darrell Waltrip, Joey Logano, David Ragan and Michael McDowell will all participate to benefit Motor Racing Outreach. McDowell initially donated $1000 to The NASCAR Foundation and will walk with the support of 33 local servicemen.

AJ Allmendinger, Richard Petty and Reed Sorenson will walk for the Petty Family Foundation benefiting the Paralyzed Veterans Association. Greg Biffle’s participation will benefit his Greg Biffle Foundation, while broadcaster Krista Voda will represent Autism Delaware.

In a battle of who can raise more money, the husband and wife duo of Ryan and Krissie Newman will walk separately this year as Ryan will represent Racing for Wildlife, while Krissie has sided with the Humane Alliance’s National Spay/Neuter Response Team.

Fans can walk together with a selected driver, personality or charity on Saturday, May 30. To register online for The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk at Dover, log on to www.nascar.com/foundation  and click the link for the Track Walk at Dover. The cost to register online is $30.

Registration will also be available at the track on race weekend. Fans can visit The NASCAR Foundation hauler in the FanZone display area outside of Turn 4 on Friday, May 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday, May 30 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.

The walk is scheduled to begin immediately following the “Heluva Good! 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Saturday, May 30. A pre-walk kick-off will be held at approximately 6 p.m. at the SPEED Stage in the FanZone.

NASCAR returns to the Monster Mile on May 29-31, 2009. Dover continues to offer event ticket insurance for all events, along with an array of ticket options including special 3-day ticket packages, all-inclusive hospitality packages, early buy discounts, and a variety of payment plans. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

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GET YOUR NASCAR DAY PIN AND CELEBRATE ON MAY 15!

The NASCAR Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with Dover International Speedway for NASCAR Day 2009.  By signing up your organization to participate in NASCAR Day or by donating $5 to get your individual pin, your support will benefit The NASCAR Foundation and its Family of Charities, and the Greater Dover Foundation.

NASCAR Day is an annual celebration of the NASCAR spirit and the sixth-annual observance will be held this year on Friday, May 15th. NASCAR fans, corporations, schools and organizations across the country are encouraged to donate $5 and all participants will receive a collectible 2009 NASCAR Day lapel pin for their donation.

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March 25, 2009



Fan friendly hotel options available on race weekend at various locations near Dover International Speedway



DOVER, Del. – Race fans know that lodging is typically the largest expense when attending a NASCAR race weekend, and Dover International Speedway has been working to help the cause of fans attending 2009 race weekends at the Monster Mile.

Dover International Speedway has been meeting regularly with local hotel operators and tourism officials to create a list of participating “fan friendly” hotel options for race fans. To participate in the new program, participating hotel operators have reduced minimum-night-stay requirements and created fan friendly room rates.

“We’re pleased with the response we received from hoteliers in the area,” said Denis McGlynn, president and CEO of Dover Motorsports, Inc. “We are working hard to dispel the misperception that hotel rooms aren’t readily available on race weekend. There has been tremendous growth in the area in the last three years, and with it comes many more lodging options.

“We’re helping race fans by creating a list of fan friendly hotel options, and we’re open to adding other properties to this list if they’d like to participate. This is a win-win for fans and hotels, and makes good business sense during any economic condition,” said McGlynn.

The track previously included a large list of all hotels in the area on its website and in its fan guide. With this new policy, the Speedway will only actively help to promote properties that are making a sincere effort to put race fans first.

More than fifteen hotels have agreed to participate so far, and more are expected to be added soon. A list of hotels is available online at DoverSpeedway.com/track/hotels. Ticket office representatives can also provide fans with the list of participating hotels by calling 800-441-RACE.

Through the years, the track has established ticket payment programs that provide affordable and convenient ways for NASCAR fans to secure race tickets that meet their needs and match their budgets. Dover continues to offer an array of ticket options including special 3-day ticket packages, all-inclusive hospitality packages, early buy discounts and a variety of payment plans. Tickets start at just $50 and are still available for the May 29-31 and Sept. 25-27, 2009 race weekends.

To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

Participating hotels include:

Days Inn
272 N. Dupont Hwy.
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-8002

Dover Downs Hotel & Casino (Sunday night availability only)
1131 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(800) 711-5882

Hampton Inn
117 Sandhill Dr.
Middletown, DE 19709
Contact: Linda Dunn
(302) 378-5656

Homewood Suites
350 Rocky Run Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-2000

AmericInn Lodge & Suites
1259 Corn Crib Rd.
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-3900

AmericInn Lodge & Suites
699 N. Dupont Hwy.
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 839-5000

The Brick Hotel on the Circle
18 The Circle
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-5800

Holiday Inn Express
210 N. Dual Hwy.
Seaford, DE 19973
Contact: Carol Powell
(302) 629-2000

Comfort Inn
19210 Coastal Hwy.
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 226-1515

Comfort Suite
23420 Sussex Hwy.
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-5400

The Atlantis Inn
154 Rehoboth Ave.
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(800) 245-2112

Sleep Inn
1595 Highway One
Lewes, DE 19958
Contact: Michelle Jessup
(302) 645-6464

Holiday Inn Express
19953 Shuttle Rd.
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19973
(302) 227-4030

Atlantic Inn
28354 Dupont Blvd.
Millsboro, DE 19969
(302) 934 6711

Hampton Inn
8058 Ocean Gateway
Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-2200

Holiday Inn Express
39642 Jefferson Bridge Rd.
Bethany Beach, DE 19930
(302) 541-9200

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Dover International Speedway is owned by Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD), a leading promoter of motorsports events in the United States. DVD subsidiaries operate four tracks in three states, and present more than 400 motorsports events each year. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. also owns and operates Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kerry and Jeffrey Earnhardt Join Rick Ware Racing In NASCAR Nationwide Series

Seems like old times – with a touch of the future thrown in.

Kerry and Jeffrey Earnhardt have joined Rick Ware Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Kerry will debut with the organization April 4 at Texas Motor Speedway in the No 31 Chevrolet. His son Jeffrey, 19, is scheduled to make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut at Dover International Speedway May 30.

Kerry, son of the legendary seven-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt, has 70 career starts in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and has three top fives and six top-10 finishes. He competed full-time in the series in 2002, finishing 22nd in the standings. He last raced in the series in 2008.

Jeffery has experience in the NASCAR Camping World Series East where he was fifth in the standings as a rookie in 2007 and finished 15th in the rankings last year.

Both father and son will be paired with former NASCAR champion crew chief Paul Andrews until they do battle at Atlanta Motor Speedway this fall. At that juncture, Clyde McCloud will serve as crew chief for the younger Earnhardt.

Atlanta also will highlight three Earnhardts in series competition. Jeffrey’s uncle, Dale Earnhardt Jr., a two-time series champion, also is slated to compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race there.

Jeffrey will race a progressive schedule this year, running in seven events from a 1-mile track to a 2-mile oval as he prepares for the 2010 season and a Raybestos Rookie of the Year campaign.

He also will compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, becoming the first Earnhardt to race in a NASCAR-sanctioned event in Canada.

The Earnhardts will be driving in events when Stanton Barrett will be competing in IRL races. The No. 31 will be the organization’s primary car and the No. 41 Chevrolet will be the second car for races in which Barrett, Tim Andrews, Travis Kittleson, Tim Brown (a seven-time track champion at Bowman-Gray Stadium in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Division) or Jeffrey compete.

Contact: Dave Mitchell
Rick Ware Racing
336-476-5279 Office
330-810-1951 Cell
rickwareracing@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contact: Gary Camp
Director of Public Relations
Dover International Speedway
(302) 883-6560


March 11, 2009



Jeff Gordon to appear in the Monster Mile Club at Dover International Speedway on Sunday, May 31



DOVER, Del. – Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon will appear in the Monster Mile Club at Dover International Speedway on Sunday, May 31, 2009. The Monster Mile Club, an all-inclusive pre-race hospitality option at Dover, is consistently a fan favorite and provides exclusive entertainment, an all-you-can-eat buffet and beverages, and much more for race fans on the morning of the race.

Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, is a four-time winner at the Monster Mile and currently one of the hottest drivers in NASCAR. He sits atop the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings following four races this season and is in hot pursuit of his fifth career championship. Gordon finished in the top-10 in both Dover races in 2008 and is always a threat to win on the one-mile, high-banked concrete oval.

Gordon will participate in a hosted question-and-answer session for those in attendance in the Monster Mile Club. A ticket to the Monster Mile Club also includes a trackside tour on the frontstretch of the track as teams prepare for race day, live entertainment, a special Dover souvenir gift, a souvenir program, interactive games and much more.

Admission to the Monster Mile Club costs $99 and can be added to any NASCAR Sprint Cup race ticket by calling the Dover International Speedway ticket office at 800-441-RACE or visiting DoverSpeedway.com. Fans are encouraged to call soon to add this option to their race day ticket, as the Monster Mile Club typically sells out.

The Monster Mile Club opens at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 31 with a continental breakfast. Trackside tours begin at 8:30 a.m. and the hosted question and answer session with Jeff Gordon will follow later in the morning. An all-you-can-eat lunch will be served at 11 a.m. prior to the start of the 400-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, scheduled to take the green flag at 2 p.m.

NASCAR returns to the Monster Mile on May 29-31, 2009. Dover continues to offer event ticket insurance for all events, along with an array of ticket options including special 3-day ticket packages, all-inclusive hospitality packages, early buy discounts, and a variety of payment plans. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

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Dover International Speedway is owned by Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD), a leading promoter of motorsports events in the United States. DVD subsidiaries operate four tracks in three states, and present more than 400 motorsports events each year. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. also owns and operates Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com.

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Contact: Gary Camp
Director of Public Relations
Dover International Speedway
(302) 883-6560

February 24, 2009

“Explore the Monster” facility tours now available on most Thursdays at Dover International Speedway

DOVER, Del. -- Motorsports fans who’ve attended races at Dover International Speedway know that whether they sit high or low, in Turn 1 or Turn 4, there’s not a bad seat in the house. Each seat at the Monster Mile provides an excellent view of the action, but nothing can beat the privileged access of being on the concrete oval. Now, race fans can gain a new perspective of the Monster Mile on non-race weekends by taking the “Explore the Monster” facility tour at Dover International Speedway.

A guided tour includes stops at the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza, presented by AAA, Victory Lane, where some of the sport’s biggest names have hoisted the monster trophy, an up close and personal view of the track and new pit road area, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage, a visit inside the Infield Media Center, and more.

Tours cost $7 per person for all ages and tour participants are eligible to use their admission pass to receive $7 off any 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race ticket (May 31 & Sept. 27, 2009). Cash or credit cards are accepted at the ticket office window and participants can register in person on the day of the tour.

Tours are conducted most Thursday afternoons promptly at 2 p.m., weather permitting. All tours begin and end in the ticket office lobby. A shuttle bus will be available to transport guests from the ticket office to the Monster Monument and entrance to the track.

2009 tour dates (all Thursdays): Feb. 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 23, 30; June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16; Aug. 6, 20, 27; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, and 17. Tours will not be conducted on holidays or approximately one month prior to each NASCAR race weekend (May & September). All dates are subject to change, and special accommodations will be facilitated when possible.

Special arrangements for groups of 15 or more can be scheduled. A track tour is a great outing for bus groups or summer camps. Call Joe Heller, public relations coordinator, at (302) 883-6561 for more information.

George Keller, the track’s historian, will lead most tours around the facility. Keller has not missed a race at the track since its inception in 1969 and has many stories to share.

Souvenirs will be available for purchase at the conclusion of the tour. Cameras are encouraged and provide a great way to capture the thrill of being able to stand atop Victory Lane at the Monster Mile.


NASCAR returns to the Monster Mile on May 29-31 and Sept. 25-27, 2009. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

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Dover International Speedway is owned by Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD), a leading promoter of motorsports events in the United States. DVD subsidiaries operate four tracks in three states, and present more than 400 motorsports events each year. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. also owns and operates Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For further information, call:

Timothy R. Horne
Sr. Vice President, Finance
Dover Motorsports, Inc.
302-857-3292

Dover, Delaware, January 30, 2009

DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC. ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO SELL MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK TO GULF COAST ENTERTAINMENT

Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE-Symbol: DVD) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Memphis Motorsports Park to Gulf Coast Entertainment, L.L.C. Under the terms of the agreement, Dover Motorsports will sell all of the stock of its subsidiary Memphis International Motorsports Corporation, the owner of Memphis Motorsports Park, to Gulf Coast Entertainment for $10 million in cash. Gulf Coast Entertainment is the owner of a newly proposed multi-use entertainment complex in Mobile, AL which is projected to be operational in 2011.

As additional consideration for the purchase, Dover Motorsports will receive a two percent non-dilutable interest in Gulf Coast Entertainment and will have an agreement to provide motorsports management services to Alabama Motorsports Park when the facilities become operational.

Closing is expected to take place on or about April 30, 2009 and is subject to financing and customary closing conditions.

Memphis Motorsports Park does not contemplate any schedule changes in 2009 and will continue to host events in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. It will continue operations under the ownership of Gulf Coast Entertainment, but will operate under a management agreement with Dover Motorsports.

In connection with securing NASCAR's approval of the transaction, Dover Motorsports is expected to guarantee the obligations of Memphis Motorsports Park under its sanction agreements with NASCAR for the 2009 season.

Denis McGlynn, President and CEO of Dover Motorsports, stated, "Gulf Coast Entertainment anticipates hosting an array of motorsports events at Alabama Motorsports Park including stock car, open wheel, and other professional and club races. There are also extensive plans for multiple commercial enterprises on the 2,400 acre site. We are truly excited to be involved with this entertainment complex and to work with the exceptional group of investors that they have assembled.”

“Our investors are excited about the synergies that can exist between the Memphis and Mobile facilities,” said Bill Futterer of PSE-3 of Raleigh, N.C., which has managed relationships within the motorsports industry for Gulf Coast Entertainment. “Moreover, incorporating Dover Motorsports in our program will mean that Memphis ownership can transfer with no noticeable change in operations and that our operations in Alabama can flourish with no learning curve. It’s simply an ideal scenario for both parties.”

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Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) is a leading promoter of motorsports events in the United States. DVD subsidiaries operate four tracks in three states, and present more than 400 motorsports events each year. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. owns and operates Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del., Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com.  This release may contain forward-looking statements based on management’s beliefs and assumptions. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause results to vary materially. Please refer to the SEC filings of DVD for a discussion of such factors.

Gulf Coast Entertainment, L.L.C. plans to build a motorsports complex that will feature three racing venues which will accommodate many forms of racing on its oval, road course and karting facilities. In addition, the project will include commercial enterprises including residential, hospitality, retail, restaurants and location based entertainment. Located in Mobile County, the complex is expected to be fully operational in 2011. For more information log on to www.alabamamotorsportspark.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Third Phase of Monster Makeover Construction at Dover International Speedway To Focus On Making  A Wider And SAFER Pit Road


Phase three of Dover International Speedway’s “Monster Makeover” is currently underway as the focus for improvements has turned to inside the track. Construction crews in Dover have already removed the existing front stretch pit wall and preparations are underway to install a longer, SAFER wall in time for the May 29-31, 2009 NASCAR race weekend. The end result will be a wider, safer pit road, and one additional pit stall.

Construction began in mid-December 2008 as crews removed the existing 1160 ft. inside steel retaining wall that separated pit road from the apron and concrete racing surface. The demolition makes way for a new 1592 ft. concrete wall that will be fully equipped with SAFER barrier. The SAFER (Steel And Foam Energy Reduction) barrier walls consist of rectangular steel tubing backed by foam blocks, and reduces the force of the initial impact of a crash.

The new inside retaining wall will be 432 ft. longer than the previous configuration and will be extended further into Turn 4, allowing the track to add a 43rd pit stall for competitors. The wall will also be set nearly five feet closer to the track apron, eliminating all grass on the frontstretch, while providing more space in the drive lane of pit road. A large plot of grass will also be removed in Turn 4 to make way for the new entrance to pit road.

“This project is another example of our commitment to making capital improvements to the facility to create an ‘all-new Dover,’” said Denis McGlynn, president and CEO of Dover Motorsports, Inc. “The first two phases of Monster Makeover construction focused on adding new amenities for fans of the Monster Mile. This year we’ll make modifications to the areas that directly impact the competition, by widening pit road, and creating a safer environment for the crews who are battling in the trenches on race day.”
Dover International Speedway is in the midst of its multi-year, multi-million dollar capital improvement project dubbed the “Monster Makeover.” The first phase of construction was completed in 2007 and included, among other things, a new skybox complex, an expansion of the Infield Media Center and continued beautification of the entire property.

In 2008, Dover unveiled the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza, presented by AAA, a 46-foot-tall structure depicting the track’s signature character Miles the Monster. Other construction projects included a new main entranceway for fans on race weekend, an expansion of the FanZone display area, and the addition of a new emergency services building.

NASCAR returns to the Monster Mile on May 29-31 and Sept. 25-27, 2009. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.


 
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Contact: Gary Camp
Director of Public Relations
Dover International Speedway
(302) 883-6560

January 8, 2009

 

 

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Third phase of Monster Makeover construction is underway at Dover International Speedway

Wider pit road and new inside retaining wall will result

DOVER, Del. – Phase three of Dover International Speedway’s “Monster Makeover” is currently underway. Construction crews in Dover have already removed the existing front stretch pit wall and preparations are underway to install a longer, SAFER wall in time for the May 29-31, 2009 NASCAR race weekend. The end result will be a wider, safer pit road, and one additional pit stall.

Construction began in mid-December 2008 as crews removed the existing 1160 ft. inside steel retaining wall that separated pit road from the apron and concrete racing surface. The demolition makes way for a new 1592 ft. concrete wall that will be fully equipped with SAFER barrier. The SAFER (Steel And Foam Energy Reduction) barrier walls consist of rectangular steel tubing backed by foam blocks, and reduces the force of the initial impact of a crash.

The new inside retaining wall will be 432 ft. longer than the previous configuration and will be extended further into Turn 4, allowing the track to add a 43rd pit stall for competitors. The wall will also be set nearly five feet closer to the track apron, eliminating all grass on the frontstretch, while providing more space in the drive lane of pit road. A large plot of grass will also be removed in Turn 4 to make way for the new entrance to pit road.

“This project is another example of our commitment to making capital improvements to the facility to create an ‘all-new Dover,’” said Denis McGlynn, president and CEO of Dover Motorsports, Inc. “The first two phases of Monster Makeover construction focused on adding new amenities for fans of the Monster Mile. This year we’ll make modifications to the areas that directly impact the competition, by widening pit road, and creating a safer environment for the crews who are battling in the trenches on race day.”
 

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Dover International Speedway is in the midst of its multi-year, multi-million dollar capital improvement project dubbed the “Monster Makeover.” The first phase of construction was completed in 2007 and included, among other things, a new skybox complex, an expansion of the Infield Media Center and continued beautification of the entire property.

In 2008, Dover unveiled the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza, presented by AAA, a 46-foot-tall structure depicting the track’s signature character Miles the Monster. Other construction projects included a new main entranceway for fans on race weekend, an expansion of the FanZone display area, and the addition of a new emergency services building.

NASCAR returns to the Monster Mile on May 29-31 and Sept. 25-27, 2009. Dover International Speedway continues to offer event ticket insurance for all events, along with an array of ticket options including special three-day ticket packages, all-inclusive hospitality packages, early buy discounts, and a variety of payment plans.

To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

# # #

Dover International Speedway is owned by Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD), a leading promoter of motorsports events in the United States. DVD subsidiaries operate four tracks in three states, and present more than 400 motorsports events each year. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. also owns and operates Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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