-- For Immediate Release –
Media Advisory
New Hampshire Motor Speedway is kicking off the season with the 3rd 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.
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