NASCAR: Charity Walk Program to Launch at Dover International Speedway

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 5, 2006) – The NASCAR Foundation kicks off its charity walks on Saturday, June 3, following the NASCAR Busch Series race (FX, 3 p.m. EST) at Dover International Speedway. NASCAR fans will get an exclusive look at the “Monster Mile” while raising money for worthy causes.

Not only are fans getting to walk on the famous Monster Mile, but they are going to have the unique opportunity to walk with well-known members of the NASCAR community. Walkers can stroll on the track with Jeff Hammond, our 2006 walk chairman, a champion crew chief and FOX Sports NASCAR analyst.

“I am honored to be this year’s Walk Chairman,” said Jeff Hammond. “These walks are a fun way to meet new people, see the track up close, rub elbows with some of the NASCAR celebrities and help The NASCAR Foundation’s commitment to serving communities, and the initiatives of their supported charities.”

In addition to walking with Jeff Hammond, fans will have the opportunity to walk and talk with several other drivers and charity representatives. Greg Biffle, Kasey Kahne, Jeremy and Shana Mayfield, Jeff and Mark Green and ladies from the Women’s Auxiliary of Motorsports will be walking the track with fans uniting for charity. And, as a special treat, the walkers who raise $500 or more will get a VIP meet-and-greet session with Kasey Kahne.

“Our fans are so supportive and so giving of everything that we do,” said Kahne, driver of the No. 9 Dodge. “These walks are a great way for me to really get to talk with the fans, thank them for their support and at the same time, raise money for some great charities and causes.”

The Dover event is the first of many charity walks this race season in which fans can participate and get a driver’s perspective of the tracks. These walks are a popular event for fans and members of the community and provide entertainment while helping out some of The NASCAR Foundation’s supported charities. Last year in Dover, more than 1,000 people participated in the walk.

“We welcome back The NASCAR Foundation’s On Track for Charity walk to our track,” said Mark Rossi, vice president of sales and marketing of Dover Motorsports, Inc. “The spirit of this walk not only gives fans the unique experience to be able to touch the track, but it also shows their commitment to helping improve the lives of those in need.”

Fans can register online to participate in the Fun Walk by visiting www.nascar.com/foundation. Registration fees are $25 for each individual. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult but can participate for free. Participants can register to walk with one of the special guest’s groups or in the general walking group. New this year,fans can choose to create their own webpage and encourage family and friends to support them in their fundraising efforts. Proceeds from this Fun Walk will benefit all of The NASCAR Foundation’s supported charities that participate in the event.