Racing To A Cure-JDRF
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com 641.842.5431
Jill Haverkamp, on behalf of Knoxville Raceway jill@on-pitch.com 515.822.5082
Racing to a Cure for Diabetes Night set for June 1 at Knoxville Raceway
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 28, 2013) – Knoxville Raceway is proud to partner with Pella Windows and Doors for the second annual Racing to a Cure for Diabetes Night on Saturday, June 1, to help raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in its race for a cure for type 1 diabetes.
For every $15 adult general admission ticket purchased that night with a Pella Corp/JDRF coupon, Knoxville Raceway will donate $5 to the Greater Iowa JDRF Chapter to help fund type 1 diabetes research. Coupons are available at http://www.greateriowa.jdrf.org/event/pella-corporation-race-night-for-jdrf/ or may also be picked up at the JDRF table outside the main grandstand the day of the race. All teens and children gain free admission!
“It’s a priority for us to give back to the community and our collaboration with Pella and JDRF is a great way for us to help the important cause of finding a cure for type 1 diabetes,” says Brian Stickel, Knoxville Raceway general manager. “We’re looking forward to a fun night at the races and raising money for a cure.”
Special Activities
Sprint Car Racing – three classes of winged sprint cars with on-track action beginning at 6:45.
Fundraising Picnic – free will donations accepted for a special picnic at the Dyer Hudson Hall from 4:00-7:00 with hamburger or hot dog, chips, potato salad, cookie and drink.
Junior Fan Club Sign Up - children ages 5-12 can join the free Knoxville Raceway Junior Fan Club at the booth under the main grandstand. Each child receives a FREE Knoxville Raceway Junior Fan Club T-shirt for signing up.
Balloon Animals – enjoy the fun by Tom Terrific the Balloon Man under the grandstand from 5:30-7:00.
Explore the Pit – head to the pit to meet the drivers, crews and officials. Many drivers have Hero Cards for the kids and t-shirts for sale. Free and open to the public following the races.
Pella Corporation & JDRF Racing to a Cure for Diabetes Night, Lucas Oil Knoxville Championship Cup Series #7 plus 305s, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
Saturday, June 1, Hot Laps at 6:45 p.m., Time Trials at 7:15 p.m.
General Admission – Adults: $15, Teens and Kids are Free
Pits – $25
1000 N. Lincoln, Knoxville, Iowa
2013 Race Schedule and Tickets
View the race schedule and ticketing information at http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/Schedule.aspx.
About Knoxville Raceway
Since 1954, fans have flocked to Knoxville Raceway to experience the most exhilarating and intense dirt track racing in the world. Top drivers come to Knoxville, Iowa, to compete for prestigious racing titles in events like the Knoxville Nationals, Knoxville Championship Cup Series and the Late Model Knoxville Nationals. As the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Knoxville Raceway has developed into a tradition, legacy and leader in dirt track and open wheel racing.
1000 N. Lincoln, Knoxville, Iowa 50138
641.842.5431
http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com
Brian Stickel
General Manager
Knoxville Raceway
1000 N. Lincoln St.
Knoxville, Iowa 50138
(641)842-2690 office
(641)842-2899 fax
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