NASCAR SPEEDPARK AT VAUGHAN MILLS HOSTS GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

NASCAR’s Elliott Sadler and the Stars of CASCAR Join NASCAR SpeedPark’s Celebration!

TORONTO – MAY 20, 2005 – NASCAR SpeedPark at Vaughan Mills will hosts its Grand Opening Celebration from 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, with a personal appearance by NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler and driver appearances with some of the stars of CASCAR. The celebration will also include a free concert, appearances by NASCAR SpeedPark mascot, roving entertainers, draws for free giveaways and special ride, retail and food prices.

One of the highlights of the Grand Opening Celebration will be an appearance by Elliott Sadler, driver of the #38 M&M’s car and one of NASCAR SpeedPark’s official spokesmen. Sadler will be signing autographs and greeting fans from 6:30-7:30 p.m. during the Grand Opening Celebration. There will also be a select number of drivers and show cars from CASCAR who will be greeting fans from 4-9 p.m.

Another exciting element of NASCAR SpeedPark’s celebration are two free concerts in the park by “Arden and the Tourists” at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Fans can also enjoy appearances by the official NASCAR SpeedPark mascot “Sparkie the Sparkplug” throughout the day along with free face-painting and balloon artistry for the kids from 4-9 p.m.

In addition to entertainment, the park will be offering a special $30 All Day Ride Pass Package with $5.00 of each package sold benefiting the United Way of York Region. NASCAR SpeedPark will also have special prices on NASCAR and NASCAR SpeedPark merchandise and there will be food specials at NASCAR SpeedPark’s Pit Stop Grille. Draws will be held all day for great prizes including a NASCAR SpeedPark Annual Credential, NASCAR SpeedPark All Day Passes, NASCAR driver-autographed items and more.

NASCAR SpeedPark is an interactive entertainment facility that bridges the gap between family amusement venues and the exciting, side-by-side racing of NASCAR. An officially-licensed property of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, NASCAR SpeedPark allows guests to experience the excitement of NASCAR by featuring several challenging racetracks, racing simulators, kid-sized rides, a souvenir shop, state-of-the-art interactive arcade, laser tag, climbing wall and more.

NASCAR SpeedPark is located at Entry 4 at Vaughan Mills. For more information on NASCAR SpeedPark at Vaughan Mills, please call (905) 669-7370 or visit www.NASCARSpeedPark.com.

From: Kelly Postill & Nicole Aiello