Atlanta Motor Speedway To Offer Fans Lowest Tickets

As NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers strap in for the 2008 season, Atlanta Motor Speedway prepares to offer tickets to the March 9 Kobalt Tools 500 for what could be the lowest price in track history.

Starting at 9 a.m. next Monday, Feb. 18, fans will have the opportunity to purchase Kobalt Tools 500 tickets, normally priced at $100, for the price of the winning car number of Sunday's Daytona 500.

One thousand tickets in rows 14 through 26 of the frontstretch Winners Grandstand will be available at this special discounted price while they last. Each purchase will be limited to a maximum of 10 tickets.

After the initial 1,000 tickets are sold, fans will receive a $10 discount off each frontstretch grandstand ticket purchased Monday or Tuesday until 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at 877-9-AMS-TIX, (877-926-7849), 770-946-4211, or by visiting the ticket office.

"It's very simple," said AMS president and general manager Ed Clark. "If Martin Truex Jr., drives the No.1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet to victory, fans can purchase a $100 ticket for $1.

"The last six cars to win the Daytona 500 have all carried numbers of 48 or lower," Clark continued. "This is a great opportunity for 1,000 fans to pick up one of the best seats to the Kobalt Tools 500 for a fraction of the regular price. "

More information on this promotion and the Kobalt Tools 500 can be obtained by visiting http://www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/, or by calling the ticket office at 877-9-AMS-TIX, (877-926-7849) or 770-946-4211.

Source: Atlanta Motor Speedway News

MRN Radio wins seven NMPA Awards

The National Motorsports Press Association held their annual Awards Ceremony on Sunday, January 20 and MRN Radio earned multiple honors.

Motor Racing Network (MRN Radio) – The Voice of NASCAR, won seven awards in four different categories. The awards were won by the network as a whole, with three individuals being sited for their efforts, as well.

In the Long Form Radio category, Live Event Director Ryan Horn won Third Place for the “Road to the Nextel Cup” which aired during the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Awards ceremony in New York City. In the Short Form category, Producer Marty Hough won Second Place for “NASCAR Live.”

MRN Radio took two of three awards in the Spot News category. Producer Marty Hough won First Place for “NASCAR Live” and Co-Lead Anchor Joe Moore won Third Place for “NASCAR Today.” Both shows are long-time staples of the MRN Radio Network heard throughout the country on a majority of their 750 affiliates.

For the Live Event category, MRN Radio earned two of three honors. They were awarded First Place for the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway. That race featured a last-lap chase to the checkered with Jamie McMurray winning by .005 seconds over Kyle Busch. The network also won Third Place for the UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in October.

The prestigious Broadcaster of the Year Award is the one saved for last. And, MRN Radio represented with Producer Marty Hough winning Co-Broadcaster of the Year honors.

“It is always a testament of the people, professionalism and dedication that MRN puts forth in every aspect of our programming when it’s recognized by your peers,” said MRN President David Hyatt. “Each week, we strive to do the absolute best in our live events and programs for our listeners. I am very proud of the fact the NMPA recognized our team’s efforts and awarded our network accordingly.

“We are especially proud of our producer Marty Hough being named a Co-Broadcaster of the Year. It’s good to see someone’s hard work, talent and dedication being recognized.”

MRN Radio, which has been broadcasting NASCAR events since 1970, is the primary source for NASCAR stock car racing and related radio programming. Their award-winning play-by-play coverage of the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Craftsman Truck Series is delivered via satellite to over 700 radio stations nationwide plus the American Forces Radio Network.

MRN Radio is the largest independent sport radio network in America. For more information on MRN Radio, visit www.mrnradio.com. MRN Radio is a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Speedway Corporation, a leading promoter of motorsports activities, currently promoting more than 100 racing events annually; as well as numerous other motorsports-related activities. For more information, visit the Company’s Web site at www.iscmotorsports.com.