Accell Construction Increases Tommy Baldwin Racing Program with Three-Race Sponsorship

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Accell Construction Increases Tommy Baldwin Racing Program with Three-Race Sponsorship

March 28, 2012

Reutimann will pilot the No. 10 Accell Construction Chevrolet at Martinsville, Texas and Kansas

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 28, 2012) – Accell Construction made a three-race commitment with Tommy Baldwin Racing adding to the Oklahoma-based company’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) program. David Reutimann will pilot the No. 10 Accell Construction Chevrolet at Martinsville Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway.

Accell Construction, an Oklahoma-based company, sponsored the No. 10 Chevrolet at Phoenix International Raceway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Auto Club Speedway. Continuing to see an increase in interest of the company, Accell Construction decided to extend their relationship with the NSCS team.

The 20-year-old company also sponsored the TBR No. 36 Chevrolet for six primary events, as well as associate races, last season. Accell Construction, a full-service site civil contractor for the pipeline terminal and bulk storage industries, specializes in tank farm construction, tank foundations and other related site civil construction.

“Accell Construction is proud to represent the pipeline terminal and bulk storage construction industry in the NASCAR world,” explained Steve Todhunter, owner of Accell Construction. “Texas and Kansas are like hometown tracks for us, so we are looking forward to competing there. We enjoy taking our customers out to celebrate racing in the Midwest. We have had a good time working with TBR over the past two seasons and are excited to continue that relationship.”

With Accell Construction on board for three of the four races with Reutimann behind the wheel, the No. 10 team worked to overcome early bad luck. The Zephyrhills, Fla., native drove into the 34th position in NSCS Owner Points. The point position will lock the Accell Construction team into the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 this weekend.

“Accell Construction has been a great partner for the past year and a half,” commented Tommy Baldwin. “Steve and his company have been good to work with, and we are thrilled that he continues to see a return on the relationship. With them coming on board for three races, we have a little bit of breathing room as we continue to seek sponsorship for the remainder of the season.”

Reutimann will hit the .526-mile track Friday for practice. He will qualify the No. 10 Accell Construction Chevrolet on Saturday for Sunday’s event at Martinsville Speedway.

About Accell Construction:

Accell Construction, Inc. operates as a full service site civil contractor for the petroleum terminal and bulk storage industries and specializes in tank farm construction, tank foundations and other related site civil construction. Accell Construction’s clients know they can expect excellent safety, reliability and top-notch job performance. Accell, whose projects are always in budget and completed early, enjoys a 20-year reputation that is second to none.

Oklahoma based Accell Construction operates civil construction projects in numerous states across the U.S. and has constructed some of the largest petroleum storage facilities built in the U.S. in the last 15 years.

Accell benefits from a team of employees who bring decades of civil experience. The Accell team, many of whom have been with the company since inception, is committed to excellence and safety. All field personnel are also required to be TWIC certified. Accell has a well-known reputation in the petroleum storage industry for performing the highest quality work—always in an expedient, but safe manner.

For more information on Accell Construction, visit www.accellconstructioninc.com.

About Tommy Baldwin Racing:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Crew Chief Tommy Baldwin formed Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) in 2009. Baldwin utilized a declining economy to open a NSCS team with a stringent budget. The team worked to build to full-time competition, and by the 2011 season, the team’s third season, TBR competed in every race and locked the No. 36 Chevrolet in the top-35 in NSCS Owner Points. Dave Blaney drove the No. 36 Chevrolet to TBR’s highest finish of third in the October 2011 event at Talladega Superspeedway. TBR also fielded a second car for select races in the past two seasons with multiple drivers.

Based in Mooresville, N.C., TBR will compete in the NSCS in 2012 with NASCAR veterans David Reutimann and Dave Blaney. The team will also compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series with Ryan Blaney, Bobby Santos and Ryan Truex.

For more information on Tommy Baldwin Racing, visit tommybaldwinracing.com or follow us on Facebook, facebook.com/TBR.HBR, and Twitter, twitter.com/TBR_Racing.

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Media Advisory: FANtasy Drive Open House Saturday, April 7

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Media Advisory

 

New Hampshire Motor Speedway is kicking off the season with the 3^rd Annual FANtasy Drive Open House this Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family-friendly event provides fans with a behind-the-scenes look in the areas not normally seen during a NASCAR weekend plus the opportunity to take their own car around “The Magic Mile”. A schedule of events is listed below.

 

Join us for terrific photo opportunities. Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager, will be on hand for interviews along with fans and local American-Canadian Tour drivers.

 

Please RSVP by Friday, April 6 at 4 p.m. to:

 

Kristen Costa

(603) 513-5708

Kcosta@nhms.com

 

New Hampshire Motor Speedway FANtasy Drive

Saturday, April 7 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

FREE Admission

 

1.               Speedway Star Competition  - 10:00 A.M

·        16 finalists from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine will perform live and two winners will be chosen to sing the Star Spangled Banner during our NASCAR weekends for Whelen Modified Tour race July 14, or Sept. 22.

·        A cast of celebrity judges include: NASCAR Pit Reporter, Dick Berggren; WMUR/ABC news anchor, Jennifer Vaughn, RCA Records Executive, Dan Nelson, and NHMS’ own General Manager, Jerry Gappens.

·        Mark Ericson from New England's Best Country station WOKQ/97.5 FM’s Morning Waking Crew will serve as emcee of this “Idol-style” singing competition.

2.               Drive “The Magic Mile” - All Day

·        New Hampshire Motor Speedway is letting anyone who purchased (or purchases that day) a ticket for a 2012 NASCAR event at NHMS driver their own car around the 1.058-mile track for three laps.

·        This will give fans the experience of seeing the track in the same way as their favorite drivers.

·        Race tickets may be purchased on the day of the event. 

·        An additional three laps may be purchased with a $25 donation to Speedway Children’s Charities.

3.               VIP access - All Day

·        Fans will have the ability to check out locations that are not accessible during regular hours and race weekends.

·        Locations include Chairman of the Board Bruton Smith’s Luxury Suite, NASCAR timing and scoring, the TV booth, the infield, Victory Lane, and the garage areas.

·        All fans will be able to take pictures as well as get the experience they won’t be able to get on race day. Free photos with a replica LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Sprint Cup trophy will be available in Victory Lane.

4.               North East Motor Sports Museum - All Day

·        Visit representatives of the new North East Motor Sports Museum including NASCAR Pit Reporter, Dick Berggren, as they share the excitement of this new project which will capture and preserve the history of auto racing throughout the Northeast with a special focus on New England.

·        Meet Board members Pete von Sneidern, Mark Hann and NASCAR Pit Reporter Dick Berggren.

·        Get an up-close look at the 1960s ‘cut down’ vintage car built by Dick Volante for Gavin Couper. This machine is blower equipped in its original form when it raced at area local tracks in Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

5.               Autocross Demonstration & Drifting Demonstration 

·        Come see street cars drive through a slalom course in the infield near turns 3 and 4 of the NASCAR oval.

·        Drifting is a technique used to get around sharp corners by sliding your tires on the pavement.

6.               Milo’s Egg Hunt, Milo’s Birthday Party, Mascot Games  - 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.

·        Easter egg hunt hosted by “The Magic Mile” mascot, Milo the Moose

·        Local area mascots will be throwing Milo a birthday party with local fans.

·        Children’s mascot games include red flag green flag, tug of war, conga line, the limbo, and a giant soccer ball game!

7.               ACT Drivers Autograph Session  - 1:30 P.M.

·        Late-model American-Canadian Tour drivers and their cars will be on hand to meet with fans.

·       The ACT’s Brian Hoar, Joey Polewarczyk, and Wayne Helliwell are among the drivers participating in an autograph session.

MIS PHOTOS: NASCAR drivers conclude two-day tire test at MIS

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BROOKLYN, Mich. (April 4, 2012) – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, Brad Keselowski, Juan Pablo Montoya and Kyle Busch concluded Goodyear Tire testing at Michigan International Speedway on Wednesday. The session was the second day for the test.

 

Speeds were very quick. Montoya said minimum speed was 189 mph, but cars were going above 215 in the straightaways.

 

The test is a result of the track's repave, finished last November. This was the fourth repave – 1977, 1986 and 1995.

 

PHOTO CREDIT: Todd Davis, LAT USA

 

Used with permission from MIS

Town Fair Tire to Sponsor July Mighty Modified Race At New Hampshire Motor Speedway

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Town Fair Tire to Sponsor July Mighty Modified Race At New Hampshire Motor Speedway
LOUDON, N.H. (April 6, 2012) – When the rubber meets the road this summer at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, fans will have Town Fair Tire to thank for it.  The region's best known tire retailer is joining the speedway family and the 2012 race season in a major way. The Connecticut-based company will be the title sponsor for NASCAR’s Whelen Modified Tour race on Saturday, July 14.    The Town Fair Tire 100 will be part of “The Magic Mile’s” action packed Saturday during the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 weekend. The mighty modifieds will race prior to the NASCAR Nationwide Series New England 200 and the day will close out with a new form of racing with the Global RallyCross Championship event.   “This is a huge win for us and I am excited to join forces with one of the best known names in tire sales,” says Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and GM of NHMS.  “It’s important to have the support of local businesses like Town Fair Tire, and we hope this is the beginning of a long relationship together.”New England based Town Fair Tire has been selling name brand tires at discount prices for more than 40 years. With the biggest brand name tires at the lowest possible prices, Town Fair Tire has over 85 locations in the region. "We are excited to be a partner with New Hampshire Motor Speedway in sponsoring the Whelen Modified Tour Race,” stated Jim Uliano, vice president of marketing for Town Fair Tire. “I am very familiar with the Whelen Modified's as we have sponsored many of their races throughout New England at various race tracks but nothing as grand as having this event held here.“I feel it is important to market with partners such as New Hampshire Motor Speedway because it offers a lot of synergies with the loyal fans that NASCAR has associated with it. We welcome the fans and spectators and I know they will see the best racing in the east."For more details or to purchase tickets for the exciting 2012 season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, fans are encouraged to call the track's ticket hotline at (603) 783-4931 or by visiting www.nhms.com.  See you trackside!
About New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayNew Hampshire Motor Speedway is the largest sports and entertainment facility in New England and will host the two biggest sporting events in the six-state region as part of its exciting 2012 racing schedule.Located approximately one hour north of Boston, in Loudon, N.H., the speedway hosts more than 100,000 spectators at each of its two prestigious NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. Our NASCAR event weekends draw larger crowds than the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, the World Series and the NCAA Final Four events. The facility is active every day from April through October and attracts more than 500,000 guests during the season. For more information on NHMS, please visit us at http://www.nhms.com/.
About Town Fair TireTown Fair Tire is New England's Largest Volume Discount Tire Dealer with over 85 stores throughout Maine, Conn. Mass., Rhode Island, and N.H. Town Fair Tire sells all the major brands at discount prices and has been in business for over 45 years. Town Fair Tire opened their first store in Fairfield, Conn. in 1966 with the concept of selling all the major brands under one roof. Town Fair Tires has the largest selection of Custom Wheels in the Northeast and the experienced sales staff can design a tire and wheel package for any type of vehicle at a guaranteed lowest price.-30-
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Come See the "Magic" Behind New Hampshire Motor Speedway

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Come See the “Magic” Behind New Hampshire Motor Speedway
NHMS Announces “Magic Mile Tours” for Visitors in 2012
Loudon, N.H. (April 12, 2012) – Tidying up a 1,200-acre facility for more than 100,000 friends is quite the “honey-do” task. New Hampshire Motor Speedway has begun such preparations for the NASCAR weekends and is giving a sneak peek into the action with new “Magic Mile Tours”. Starting Monday, April 16, speedway staff will peel back the curtain on the magic with daily tours at 11:30 a.m. The trip will include a lap around the famed 1.058-mile NASCAR oval or the 1.6-mile road course, depending on track configuration.  “It’s probably the most common question I get from fans; “What’s it like driving on the track?” says Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway.  “I figured we should let people find out for themselves. And on the way, we will give them a behind the scenes look at what it takes to host two nationally televised NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events.”For just $5 dollars per person (children aged 16 and under are free), visitors will hop aboard a “studio tram”, for a full tour of the facility without all the walking.  Check out the garages where your favorite driver gets ready to race, see Victory Lane up close, and view the full expanse of the property and all of its amenities.   “People will see we have quite a lot of fun and have quite a bit of space in Loudon,” says Gappens.  “Families may discover something new they want to come back and see on race weekend.  Or perhaps they’ll scout out a new camping location.”The $5 dollar fee can be used as a discount for race tickets, camping, and hospitality when purchased the same day as the tour.   “We have on-track activity nearly every day, so each tour will offer the additional benefit of giving fans some exciting action of all kinds of variety.  One day the motorcycles will be blitzing over the road course.  On a different day, the American-Canadian Tour late models might be testing the track for an upcoming race event.  Each day, the tour will have a unique feel because of the show that’s being offered trackside.”With the exception of a handful of dates, the tours will be held every day throughout the 2012 racing season.Great seats, camping, hospitality, and VIP packages are still available for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on July 15 or the SYLVANIA 300 on Sept. 23. To purchase the tickets, please call the speedway ticket hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit nhms.com.
Days When the Tour is Unavailable:
May 8-9
June 4June 11July 11-16August 17 – 19September 3September 19-24October 1-30-

Pure Michigan, Roush Fenway Racing and MIS Team Up for Pure Michigan 400 Mustang Sweepstakes

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                 April 12, 2012                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Pure Michigan, Roush Fenway Racing and MIS Team Up for Pure Michigan 400 Mustang Sweepstakes
DALLAS – One lucky fan will be driving home from the Pure Michigan 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, August 19 in a custom-made Roush Mustang as part of a partnership between Pure Michigan, Roush Fenway Racing and MIS. 
The sweepstakes was announced today with help from 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who will be driving the No. 6 Pure Michigan Ford Mustang in the Nationwide Series Race this Friday, April 13 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Ft. Worth.
"This is an opportunity for a NASCAR fan to win a hot car – the Pure Michigan 400 Roush Mustang, at a cool race – the Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway," said George Zimmermann, Vice President for Travel Michigan at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.  "With typically sunny warm days and cool nights, Michigan summers are perfect for NASCAR racing.  The high temperature for the inaugural Pure Michigan 400 last August 21 was a very pleasant 76 degrees."
The online sweepstakes will run through Monday, August 6 with two 1^st prize winners receiving a trip for two to the Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway, with transportation, accommodations, tickets and pit passes for the three-day race weekend included.  These two winners will be finalists in the Grand Prize drawing for the Pure Michigan 400 Roush Mustang, with one additional finalist being selected onsite during race weekend.
One hundred second prize winners will receive two tickets and pit passes for the Pure Michigan 400 race weekend, August 17-19 at MIS.
"It is great to be partnered up with Pure Michigan to help them promote tourism in their state and help launch their sweepstakes," Ricky Stenhouse Jr. said of his Texas Nationwide team sponsor.  "I always look forward to our race weekends in Brooklyn, Michigan because there are so many activities nearby.  Michigan has any type of activity that one may want to do.  My suggestions are to visit some of the more than 100 lighthouses within the state and travel to the Great Lakes to enjoy the freshwater shoreline."
The sweepstakes will be promoted by Pure Michigan throughout the summer, including appearances of the custom-made Pure Michigan 400 Roush Mustang at events around the state and Great Lakes region.
"We are thrilled to be in partnership with Pure Michigan and Roush Fenway Racing to give away a Ford Mustang. There is no better way to celebrate NASCAR and Michigan than by giving away an awesome, iconic car like this to a lucky fan," MIS President Roger Curtis said.
People can visit michigan.org/mis to enter the sweepstakes, with no purchase necessary.  For full sweepstakes rules visit http://www.mispeedway.com/mustang.
Travel Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, is the State of Michigan's official agency for the promotion of tourism. Travel Michigan markets the state's tourism industry and provides valuable visitor information services. For Michigan travel news and updates, go to michigan.org.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, a public-private partnership serving as the state's marketing arm and lead agency for business, talent and jobs, focuses on helping grow Michigan's economy. For more on the MEDC and its initiatives, visit: MichiganAdvantage.org.

About Roush Fenway Racing:

Roush Fenway Racing is the winningest team in NASCAR history, fielding multiple teams in the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series with championship drivers Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Trevor Bayne. Celebrating 25 winning years in 2012, Roush Fenway is the leader in NASCAR marketing solutions, pioneering its exclusive Roush Fenway OnTrack sponsorship measurement services, motorsport's first team-focused TV show and its award-winning social marketing channel RickyvsTrevor.com. Visit http://www.roushfenway.com/, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/roushfenway and follow on Twitter at @roushfenway. For sponsorship inquiries call John Bauersfeld at 704.720.4621.
About Michigan International Speedway Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is the Great Escape, a venerable NASCAR national park where fans can get away and enjoy the very best in racing and camaraderie. It's the love of racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike. Tickets are on sale at http://www.MISpeedway.com or by phone at 800-354-1010.

Media Contacts
Michelle Begnoche – Travel Michigan/MEDC517-241-0251Begnochem@michigan.org
Andrea Perry – Roush Fenway Racing704-763-0373 (cell)Aperry@roushfenway.com
Sammie Lukaskiewicz – Michigan International Speedway 517-592-1208 slukaskiewicz@mispeedway.com

Brad Kuhbander Manager of Media Relations Michigan International SpeedwayO: (517) 592-1204 C: (816) 507-1294 www.MISpeedway.com  

'Can't You See' the Marshall Tucker Band Will Headline Pre-Race Concert at NHMS

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‘Can’t You See’ the Marshall Tucker Band Will Headline Pre-Race ConcertSouthern Rock Super Group Brings Mix of Country, Blues and Rock to NHMS
LOUDON, N.H. (April 17, 2012) –  One of the greatest Southern rock bands of all time, the Marshall Tucker Band, will bring a popular mix of old songs, classic favorites and new hits to the front stretch of New Hampshire Motor Speedway with their performance as the featured pre-race act for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on July 15. The Marshall Tucker Band changed the sound of ’70s music with hits such as ‘Can’t You See,’ ‘Heard It in a Love Song’ and ‘Don’t Blame it on the Rain.’ These classic hit songs propelled the band to platinum sales and super stardom 40 years ago. To this day, the band is still rocking in front of huge crowds all over the nation and cranking out new hits for music fans.“We can’t wait to rev up the crowds in Loudon this summer,” says founder and lead singer Doug Gray.  “We love our fans in New England and we plan to put on a memorable show for them in July. And, I’m a huge NASCAR fan so I cannot wait to be part of the event!”The Marshall Tucker Band blends rock, country, jazz and the blues into a unique and incredibly popular sound that has resulted in millions of albums sold.  The band formed in Spartanburg, S.C. in 1972 and Doug Gray has been the lead singer since day one.“Our pre-race concerts have become “must-see” entertainment over the years, and a high-caliber talent like the Marshall Tucker Band guarantees our fans will be rockin’ when our July race goes green,” says Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. “Our sport has southern roots and phenomenal national appeal.  So does the Marshall Tucker Band.  This is a perfect fit to ensure our race fans have a memorable and exciting day at the speedway.”The band’s leader avoids labels for his group, even though they’re known as a southern rock band.  Doug Gray explains that over the years, the group has created original tunes but also covered popular songs by other groups to create a fun concert atmosphere.          The Marshall Tucker Band includes:  Doug Gray – Lead Vocals, Pat Elwood - Bass, Rick Willis– Guitar, Vocals, B.B. Borden – Drums, Marcus Henderson Keyboards, Saxophone, Flute/Vocals, Chris Hicks – Guitar/Vocals.Great seats, camping, hospitality, and VIP packages are still available for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on July 15 or the SYLVANIA 300 on Sept. 23. To purchase tickets, please call the speedway ticket hotline at (603) 783-4931 or visit www.nhms.com.
-30-CONTACT:                                                                                                                  Kristen Costa(603) 513-5708                                                                                                            Jerry GappensGeneral Manager