May 13th, 2011
NASCAR, Welcome Race Fans!!, Dover, Delaware, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover International Speedway, “The Monster Mile”, Autism Speaks…This Week-End
I’ll be honest with you. I don’t know how to change a tire or my own oil. So, what was I doing at Dover Downs? There was a reason to my madness. I happened to be in Dover yesterday, and what opportunity to check out this city who is practically a parking lot on this race week-end. Race car fans arrived by the tents, RVs, trailers, you name it. Hotels are full.
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is adjacent to the Speedway. More info? Visit www.doverdowns.com/hotel.
For more info. on what’s going on this week-end and future races, please visit www.doverspeedway.com.
In case you don’t know, Dover is the capital of our small State of Delaware. Also, the home of one of the most important United States Air Force bases. Only about 45 minutes north of the Delaware Beaches.
The reason to my madness is that this is the 5th year in which Dover International Speedway and Fedex have joined forces with Autism Speaks to create awareness for this special cause through the Monster Mile’s Spring NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, titled “Fedex 400 Benefitting Autism Speaks”.
Through this week-end’s race, 29 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars, 16 NASCAR Nationwide Series cars, and 20 NASCAR Camping World Truck series trucks will sport the Blue Autism Speaks blue puzzle piece logo as a sign of support for the Nation’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. If you visit http://www.nascar.com/kyn/ you will find a list of all of those participating.
Autism Speaks is North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization; dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure. For more information, please visit www.autismspeaks.org.
Dover Downs trademark is “The Monster Mile”. It is known to be tough on drivers and their equipment. It is the first concrete paved super speedway making the races cleaner, faster, and more competitive.
Dover Motor Sports, Inc. owns and operates Dover International Speedway and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. These 2 facilities are known for its concrete surfaces, severely banked corners and signature trophies. They are also favorites amongst fans and drivers. To know more, please visit www.dovermotorsports.com.
The history of NASCAR is very interesting and this is the first time I have read about it. It is the sport with the most fans. From its inception, there were many skeptics. To learn NASCAR 101, please visit www.nascar.com/news/features/history.
As I was checking the area I came upon this camper. They were soooo ready. Look at the picture. Chairs lined up, checkered tablecloth, rug, and don’t miss the decorations.
Then I came upon a car. It is a show car; not racing but with real racing tires and body. He asked me if I wanted my picture taken. He said I could sit on the tire. I don’t think so; I’ll stand. I figured, why not because my friends would not believe I was checking out NASCAR.
From there I really came upon the real race car. It is raced by Elliott Sadler. He races No. 2 One Main Financial Chevrolet Impala. He is one of only 22 drivers to have won in each of NASCAR’s top 3 series. He is definitely racing this week-end.
I could not believe the inside. It looked like you needed to be very thin to get into that car.
The motor sits low in the front in case of a crash.
And, another picture? Why not?
On such a week-end safety is of utmost importance. Dover is ready.
Have a great week-end and I hope the weather holds….talk to you later…
Tags: Activities, Autism, Autism Speaks, car racing in Dover, Delaware, Delaware Beaches, Dover, Dover Downs, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover International Speedway, Elliott Sadler, Events, Fedex, NASCAR, The Monster Mile
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