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PRESS RELEASE
March 19, 2009
It’s a Heluva Good! ® Time for Dover International Speedway Fans
“Heluva Good! 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race will continue through 2010
DOVER, Del. – Heluva Good!®, a leading producer of real sour cream dips and
naturally aged cheese, announced their continued sponsorship of the “Heluva
Good! 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Dover through 2010. The “Heluva
Good! 200” is part of the spring race weekend at the Monster Mile, and will be
held on May 30, 2009 this year.
“Heluva Good! has been a great partner, and we look forward to continuing our
relationship in 2009 and 2010,” said Denis McGlynn, president and CEO of Dover
Motorsports, Inc. “The track serves an important geographic region that fits
nicely with their marketing efforts to promote their products. Fans really
enjoyed sampling their dips during the events last year, and we’re glad they
will be returning for at least two more years.”
“We are excited to continue our partnership with the Dover International
Speedway and build upon the success of last year’s program,” said Chris Ross,
vice president of marketing. “The Heluva Good! brand is built on bold flavors
and personality, which complement the characteristics of NASCAR’s passionate fan
base.”
During the May 29-31, 2009 Dover race weekend, Heluva Good! will again
distribute samples of its real sour cream dips, which spice up any tailgate
party or summer barbecue. Heluva Good! will also provide consumers with a chance
to win ticket packages for the race weekend through several consumer promotions
on www.HeluvaGoodRacing.com.
For information on where to buy Heluva Good! products, visit
www.HeluvaGood.com.
To purchase tickets for the “Heluva Good! 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race on
May 30, or any other NASCAR events at Dover, contact the ticket office at
800-441-RACE or online at DoverSpeedway.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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Media Contacts:
Lynne Bohan Jon DiGesu Gary Camp
HP Hood LLC Lufkin Associates for HP Hood LLC Dover International Speedway
617-312-6173 603-770-5731 302-883-6560
Lynne.Bohan@hphood.com
jondigesu@comcast.net
gcamp@dovermotorsports.com
PRESS RELEASE
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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PRESS RELEASE
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 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.
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.
Click here to view photos of the third phase of Monster Makeover construction!
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Gary Camp
Director of Public Relations
Dover International Speedway
(302) 883-6560
January 8, 2009
Dover Pit Road # 1
Dover Pit Road # 2
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.”
Dover Pit Road # 3
Dover Pit Road # 4
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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