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“Return the Favor” to our Troops and Win a VIP Racing Experience from VFW!

05/27/10

BROOKLYN, Mich. (May 27, 2010) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is offering a VIP Racing Experience, including suite passes and access to driver introductions and victory lane, for the August 13-15 CARFAX 400 race weekend at Michigan International Speedway, to one lucky winner through the “Return the Favor & Win!” sweepstakes.

Anyone who donates to VFW’s “Return the Favor” campaign now through July 26 will be automatically entered into the drawing. Donations can be made by texting “RETURN” to 90999, by donating online at www.ReturnTheFavor.org or by visiting the VFW display at The Sprint Experience in the New Holland Fan Plaza at MIS, June 11-13. 

The Grand Prize VIP Racing Experience includes two passes to the VFW suite, two pit passes, and access to pre-race ceremonies and Victory Lane for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CARFAX 400 on August 15 at MIS.

Two second place winners will each receive two suite passes and 10 third place winners will each receive four grandstand tickets for the CARFAX 400.

Proceeds will go to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, to benefit its “Return the Favor” campaign which is designed to honor military personnel and their families who have often personally sacrificed so much for us all. To learn more, please visit www.ReturnTheFavor.org. 

No purchase is necessary. Visit www.vfwfoundation.com for complete sweepstakes rules and alternate entry method.  Winners will be selected and notified by July 30, 2010.

About the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Foundation

Since its inception in 1899, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, America’s largest major combat veterans group, has without fail taken the lead in ensuring that issues of vital importance to American military personnel and veterans have not been ignored. This proud tradition of unwavering dedication to the cause of freedom, patriotism and concern for individuals who have so selflessly defended our country abroad is unique to the American experience. Today, our 1,600,000 members, both male and female, come from every conceivable geographic region, ethnic heritage, and span a wide range of adult ages. The VFW Foundation, one of America’s most highly-rated 501(c)(3) nonprofits established in 1996, is the fundraising arm of the VFW.


For more information please contact John G. Lowe, VFW Foundation Deputy Director, at (816) 968-2720 or visit www.vfwfoundation.org

About Michigan International Speedway

Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is the Great Escape, a venerable NASCAR national park where fans can get away and enjoy the very best in racing and camaraderie. It’s the love of racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike. 

Tickets for all MIS NASCAR races including the VFW 200 are now on sale. MIS is also offering special discount tickets as low as $25 for the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 on June 13 and the CARFAX 400 on August 15. Visit www.MISpeedway.com or call the MIS ticket hotline at 1-800-354-1010. You can also visit MIS on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MISpeedway or Twitter @MISpeedway.

Michigan International Speedway - 2010 Schedule

Friday, June 11       ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards Racing for Wildlife 200

Saturday, June 12     NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200

Sunday, June 13       NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400

June 26-27             Great Lakes Wine Fest

Friday, Aug. 13       Meijer Pole Day

Saturday, Aug. 14     NASCAR Nationwide Series CARFAX 250

Sunday, Aug. 15       NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CARFAX 400


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