DOVER,
Del. —
Dover
International Speedway and
AAA Mid-Atlantic announced
today a seven-year
partnership extension that
includes sponsorship of
Dover’s new focal point, the
Monster Monument at Victory
Plaza, presented by AAA. The
seven-year agreement also
includes the entitlement of
Dover’s annual NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series race,
the “AAA Insurance 200,”
and solidifies AAA as the
Official Auto Club and Home,
Life, and Automobile
Insurance of Dover
International Speedway.
As
presenting sponsor of the
Monster Monument at Victory
Plaza, AAA will have
prominent signage
surrounding the 46-foot
monument outside of Turn 4
at the Speedway. Nearly five
stories tall, the structure
depicts Miles the Monster
bursting out of the concrete
ground, carrying with him a
full-scale stock car in his
right hand, and features a
tribute to all Dover winners
around the base of the
structure.
“We’re
pleased to have AAA continue
our outstanding partnership
for another seven years,”
said Denis McGlynn,
president and CEO of Dover
Motorsports, Inc. “AAA is a
leader in the automotive,
travel and financial
industry and a valuable
partner for the Speedway.
We’re excited to have them
on board for Dover’s 40th
anniversary season with the
new monument and plaza. This
area is sure to be a major
attraction and photo
opportunity for all visitors
to the property for many
race weekends to come.”
“When AAA
pioneered automobile
competition more than 100
years ago, we could not have
imagined motorsports would
grow into the sport it is
today,” said Donald R.
Gagnon, President and Chief
Operating Officer, AAA
Mid-Atlantic. “This
signature landmark gives
race fans something to talk
about and gives Delaware
another tourism attraction
in its state capitol. AAA
knows that race fans will be
as excited as we are about
the new Monster Monument.”
AAA
Insurance has been the title
sponsor of Dover’s annual
NASCAR Craftsman Truck
Series race since 2006.
NASCAR veterans Mark Martin
and Ron Hornaday Jr. have
each hoisted a “AAA
Insurance 200” monster
trophy over their heads
after winning at the Monster
Mile.
The new
Victory Plaza features a
38-foot entrance archway and
over 190,000 colorful pavers
lined with clusters of flag
poles. Large banners are
mounted on the poles that
feature current and retired
drivers commemorating
Dover’s storied, 40-year
history. Also, 26 Community
speakers surround the
Monster Monument and Victory
Plaza area. The high-end,
weatherproof speakers are
used in many major ballparks
and sports venues across the
country and will create an
electric atmosphere in the
area all weekend long.
Victory
Plaza will be the site of
many attractions throughout
the May 30
– June 1,
2008 weekend including free
autograph sessions for
ticket holders with Rusty
Wallace, Bobby Allison and
Joey Logano, live music, a
sand sculptor, strolling
entertainment and more. The
plaza will serve as the main
entrance used by race fans
staying in the various RV
lots at the Speedway and
general parking areas on the
east side of the facility.
Tickets
are still available for the
May 30 “AAA Insurance 200”
NASCAR Craftsman Truck
Series race, May 31 “Heluva
Good!® 200” NASCAR
Nationwide Series race and
the June 1 “Best Buy 400
benefiting Student Clubs for
Autism Speaks” NASCAR
Sprint Cup Series race.
To
purchase tickets, or for
more information, call
800-441-RACE or visit
DoverSpeedway.com.
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About
AAA Mid-Atlantic
AAA
Mid-Atlantic is the nation's
fifth largest auto club with
3.8 million members in
Delaware, Maryland, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Virginia and the District of
Columbia, providing
automotive, travel, personal
insurance and financial
services. AAA has
represented motorists and
travelers for more than 100
years. Nearly 27 percent of
U.S. drivers are AAA
members. For more
information, visit
www.AAA.com.
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
tracks in three states, and
present more than 500
motorsports events each
year. This includes 16
major, national events which
operate under the auspices
of three of the premier
sanctioning bodies in the
U.S. —
NASCAR, NHRA, and IRL. 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.