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Jostens to Offer Race Fans Timeless Pieces of the Original Daytona International Speedway Track

October 27, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Jostens to Offer Race Fans Timeless Pieces of the Original Daytona International Speedway Track












Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 7, 2010

Jostens, in conjunction with Daytona International Speedway(DIS), is offering a line of limited edition memorabilia containing actual track pieces from one of motorsports most iconic racing landmarks. Race fans and collectors from around the world will now have the rare opportunity to own a piece of America’s rich racing history following the historic 2010 repaving of Daytona International Speedway.

Jostens was chosen by DIS to authenticate and secure a limited number of pieces of the legendary track surface in order to produce authentic memorabilia products never before available to fans and collectors. Jostens worked with DIS to develop a proprietary authentication process to create products such as Driver Numbers, Cast Replica Display Bases, and Wall and Mantel Clocks, all with precision cut track incorporated into the designs. A full catalog of memorabilia will be available soon and fans can register online at http://www.jostens.com/daytona to be notified as soon as the collection becomes available for purchase. As pieces of the historic track are limited, pre-registration provides the chance to become one of the first race fans to own a piece of Daytona International Speedway and motorsport history.

“From Richard Petty’s seven Daytona 500 victories to the infamous 1979 battle between Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison to Dale Earnhardt’s historic 1998 victory, Daytona International Speedway is one of motorsports most historic and story filled venues,” said Matt Wewel, Jostens Director, Specialty Markets. “Jostens has been helping people tell their stories for over 113 years and we are excited to help capture the history, tradition and passion of Daytona. We look forward to sharing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Daytona with race fans everywhere.”

While there is a limited amount of available track, Jostens is producing authentic products suitable for every Daytona fan and every budget. Whether a favorite Daytona memory or story happened on the front stretch, backstretch, pit road or an individual turn there will be an opportunity for fans to purchase a piece of it. Understanding the passion that race fans have for everything Daytona, Jostens will also make available the opportunity to purchase made-to-order products.

“We are excited to give our great race fans a chance to take home a piece of the Daytona legacy through this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Joie Chitwood III, President, Daytona International Speedway. “These limited edition memorabilia pieces will allow race fans to take home the history and tradition of one of the world’s most famous racing icons. These keepsakes are an instant classic and can be passed down from generation to generation.”

Daytona International Speedway, which was built in the late 1950s, has been resurfaced only once previously – in 1978. The Daytona International Speedway’s entire 2.5-mile tri-oval will be repaved as well as the skid pads, apron and pit road. Concrete will be used for the pit stalls. All of the existing asphalt will be removed down to the original 52-year-old lime rock base, which will be leveled and then paving will begin. The repaving project has a target completion date of January 1, 2011.

Lane Construction, which repaved other ISC race tracks including Talladega Superspeedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Richmond International Raceway and Darlington Raceway, removed the historic track and has been contracted to repave Daytona International Speedway.

Jostens supplies trophies and championship rings for NASCAR-sanctioned series and is the exclusive designer/provider of NASCAR championship rings. Jostens presented Jamie McMurray with a one-of-a-kind Champions Ring following his thrilling triumph in the 2010 DAYTONA 500®. Jostens has created 28 of the 43 NFL Super Bowl rings, including the ring for the Green Bay Packers Super Bowl I victory. Jostens has also created NBA Finals and World Series championship rings, as well as rings for collegiate sports championships.

About Jostens

Minneapolis-based Jostens is a provider of products, programs and services that help people tell their stories, celebrate important traditions and recognize achievements. The Company’s products include school yearbooks and other memory book products, scholastic products such as class rings and graduation products, and products for athletic champions and their fans. Jostens is a subsidiary of Visant Corporation, a marketing and publishing services enterprise servicing the school affinity, direct marketing, fragrance and cosmetics sampling and educational and trade publishing segments.

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Celebrate Hampton?s 400th Anniversary with the Hottest Late Model Drivers at Langley Speedway During Hampton Heat Event

October 19, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Celebrate Hampton’s 400th Anniversary with the Hottest Late Model Drivers at Langley Speedway During Hampton Heat Event











Hampton, VA (Vocus) June 29, 2010

On Saturday, July 10, 2010, Langley Speedway will host the Hampton Heat 200, one of the track’s largest annual races. Hampton Heat occurs as part of Hampton’s 400th anniversary celebration July 8-11, 2010. Doors open at 5:30 pm and festivities at the track culminate with the 200-lap (79-mile) Hampton Heat NASCAR Whelen All-American Late Model Division Stock Car event.

Langley Speedway will make 500 free tickets available to Hampton residents beginning July 1, 2010, with a limit of four tickets per household. The free tickets are available only at the Hampton Visitor Center, located at 120 Old Hampton Lane in downtown Hampton.    The visitor center hours are Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm. Proof of Hampton residency in the form of an official state identification or residential utility bill must be shared.

Participating drivers will vie for the checkered flag on the track where racing greats Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt Sr., and Denny Hamlin began their careers. Drivers from throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast are expected to participate. The winning driver will receive a cash prize of $ 10,000 from a purse of more than $ 34,000.

Festivities begin at 5:30 pm and racing gets underway at 7 pm. In addition to the Late Model division event, Grand Stock, Super Trucks, Legends and UCar divisions will compete. See http://www.langley-speedway.com for schedule and details.

Admission fees for the Hampton Heat event are $ 10.00 Adults, $ 8.00 Military (Active or Retired) and Senior Citizens (60 & Over), and $ 5.00 Children ages 6-12. Admission is free for race fans under age 5. A special Family Pack admission rate of $ 25.00 admits 2 adults and 2 children. Advance tickets can be purchased in the Langley Speedway office Monday through Saturday, 9am-5pm at the gate. Parking is free. There is no charge for the children’s activity area.

The race will run in two segments of 100 laps. There will be a 15-minute pit stop between segments.

Driver Schedule:

9 am – Pits Open

9:30 am – Inspection Begins

12 – 2:15 pm – LMSC Practice

4:15 pm – Qualifying

9 pm – Hampton Heat 200

Event schedule:

5:30 pm

Concession and children’s area opens

6:15-6:45 pm

Fans are invited to the Pit Tour for an autograph session

6:45 pm

Victory Lane presentation to the City of Hampton

Welcoming Remarks by City Manager Mary Bunting

6:55 pm

Invocation by Rev. Potter, Langley Speedway Chaplain

Followed by the National Anthem

7:00 pm

Langley Speedway racing gets underway

8:45 pm

Hampton Heat parade

“Gentlemen Start Your Engines” command given by Hampton City Manager Mary Bunting

9:00 pm

HAMPTON HEAT

A longtime member of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series and a NASCAR Home Track, Langley Speedway is a .395-mile, slightly-banked oval. The track is located at 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., off North Armistead Ave., in Hampton, Va. To learn more about Langley Speedway, fans may call the Speedway office at (757) 865-RACE or consult the track’s Web site — http://www.langley-speedway.com.

Partially bordered by the Hampton Roads harbor and Chesapeake Bay, Hampton is located in the center of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Hampton is the site of America’s first continuous English-speaking settlement and is home to such visitor attractions as the Virginia Air & Space Center and Riverside IMAX ® Theater and the 344,000 sq. ft. Hampton Roads Convention Center. Hampton is also home to the Hampton History Museum, harbor tours and cruises, Hampton University Museum, Fort Monroe, award-winning Hampton Coliseum, The American Theatre, Langley Speedway, among others.

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Historic Columbia Speedway Re-opens After Thirty Years

August 11, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Historic Columbia Speedway Re-opens After Thirty Years











Columbia, SC (PRWEB) April 19, 2009

The Columbia Speedway opened in 1948 to a crowd of over ten thousand spectators and proceeded to produce records until its closing in the late ’70s. The facility began running NASCAR sanctioned Grand National (Now Sprint Cup) events in 1951. In addition to launching Richard Petty’s racing career, Columbia Speedway was the location of Buck Baker’s first win and later Chevrolet’s first win in the NASCAR Grand National division when Fonty Flock drove a ’55 Chevy to victory on March 26, 1955. Buddy Baker has great respect for the site of his first race saying, “I’ve left that place embarrassed many times. This was a very import race track in NASCAR history. I’m glad to see it being used for this event.” With Columbia Speedway’s unusual Thursday night race schedule, competitors were able to compete there and travel to other venues for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday racing.

Some thirty years after its last race, setting records are still the order for Columbia Speedway. Spectators are expected to exceed twenty-thousand for the First Annual Love Chevrolet Spring Festival and Racers Reunion where Love Chevrolet intends to unveil the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. This will be the first time the new Camaro has been seen at such an event. Also filling the bill of festival activities, a host of legendary race car drivers will be on hand for two autograph sessions. Ned Jarrett, Buddy Baker, Rex White, Dave Marcis, and more have confirmed their plans to attend this historic event which will host one of the Southeast’s largest car shows and vintage race car exhibits.

The event has been organized by RacersReunion.com and RacersReunion Events of Myrtle Beach, SC. Admission and parking are free. Gates open Saturday April 25th at 9:00 am and festival activities will end at 6:00 pm. The speedway is located two minutes off Interstates 26, and 77 at 2001 Charleston Highway, Cayce, SC, 29033.

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Curry Racing Inc. — Pioneering Owner NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series @ The Atlanta Motor Speedway

April 26, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Curry Racing Inc. — Pioneering Owner NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series @ The Atlanta Motor Speedway










Detroit (PRWEB) March 10, 2006

An historic event will take place on March 17, 2006 in Atlanta, GA. Curry Racing, Inc. owned and founded by Julius Curry, will take over as owner of a NASCAR race team at the Atlanta Motor Speedway Craftsman’s Truck Series. This will mark the first time in NASCAR history that an African – American owned company, Curry Racing, Inc. will be the sole owners of a NASCAR race team. Driving the Curry Racing, Inc truck will be Chase Montgomery.

Julius Curry, former NFL star and University of Michigan football star is the deriving force behind this momentous occasion. Capitalizing on his professional football skills in tandem with his knowledge of Sports Marketing has propelled Curry Racing, Inc into the forefront of new and innovative team leadership entering the NASCAR fold. “I am honored and privileged to be a part of NASCAR and its established track record in car racing.” “I am confident that Curry Racing, Inc. will add to NASCAR’s exemplary record in car and truck racing.” “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Ray Montgomery, VP of Operations at Curry Racing Inc. for all of his assistance in making this extraordinary day possible.” so states Mr. Curry.

Ray Montgomery of Montgomery MotorSports hails this historic occasion and states that “It was gratifying to be a part of history that you know will live forever.” Curry Racing, Inc. brings to the NASCAR arena all of its founders energy, zeal, dedication and enthusiasms which will establish themselves as one of the top owners at NASCAR.”

Curry Racing, Inc. will field a full team for 2006 and is building toward a complete season starting in 2007. With able assistance from Sam Belnavis, currently the Director of Roush Racing’s Diversity Program, NASCAR is motoring down the speedway of Diversity. Mr. Curry hopes that his example will open the way for new sponsors to enter the NASCAR arena and build successful sponsorships African American and other diverse owned teams.

For additional press information or photo opportunities please contact:

Tonya Payton

S&S Associates

908-221-1660

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The 2nd Annual Celebration of the Automobile and Racers Reunion comes to the Historic Occonneechee Speedway in Hillsborough, NC

April 3, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The 2nd Annual Celebration of the Automobile and Racers Reunion comes to the Historic Occonneechee Speedway in Hillsborough, NC











Hillsborough, NC (PRWEB) September 25, 2008

The Historic Speedway Group (HSG) of Hillsborough, NC has taken on the awesome task of preserving an important piece of NASCAR history. The Occoneechee Speedway was the location for the 3rd NASCAR sanctioned “Strictly Stock” event on august 7, 1949. The 9/10 mile dirt track offered some of the most exciting and memorable racing for NASCAR’s elite series until its closing in 1968. With names like the Flock brothers, Curtis Turner, Fireball Roberts, Ned Jarrett, Cotton Owens, David Pearson, Junior Johnson and many more making their mark at this historic oval, one has to feel the passion behind the effort of the HSG.

This weekend, September 26 and 27, 2008 marks the 2nd Annual “Celebration of the Automobile and RacersReunion” at the site of the Occoneechee Speedway. After a reported turnout of over 40,000 for last years inaugural event the HSG is poised to put on an expected record-breaking event this year. With an antique car show and a stellar cast of racing veterans on hand for the ceremonies, visitors will not leave unfulfilled from this years event.

“This is going to be a huge event,” said Jeff Gilder, creator of RacersReunion.com. “Cotton Ownes, Junie Donlavey, Ned Jarrett, David Pearson, Marvin Panch, Rex White, and many more of the legends of NASCAR are expected to be there. We are very excited to have been invited to participate in this years event. We commend the Historic Speedway Group for their efforts in preserving this very important piece of racing history.”

Admission is free. Check out the details on HSGs website at http://www.historicspeedwaygroup.org or go to http://www.RacersReunion.com and click on the events calendar for a complete schedule and directions to the event.

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