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SPECIAL EVENT (TALLADEGA, ALA.) - Tickets On Sale Now For International Motorsports Hall Of Fame


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Tickets are on sale now for the International Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and officials are encouraging individuals and businesses alike to reserve their tickets early. This year’s black-tie ceremony set for Thursday, April 24th, consists of a reception, banquet and awards ceremony.

“This year, in addition to celebrating the accomplishments of six motorsport legends, we are also celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum,” explained Talladega Superspeedway President and IMHOF Executive Director Rick Humphrey. “The timing of this event, coupled with the induction of this sensational class and landmark anniversary promises to make this a very special evening indeed.”

This year, the induction class features: Land Speed Record breaker Art Arfons, NASCAR Champion Robert “Red” Byron, drag racing guru Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, car fabricator Frank Kurtis, NASCAR car owner and driver Everett “Cotton” Owens and Winston promoter Ralph Seagraves. Additionally, 2007 Driver of the Year and two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson will be honored for his accomplishments.

Individual tickets for the evening are $125 and a table of eight may be reserved for $1,000. Tickets and tables are available by calling 1-256-362-5002 or logging on to www.racetickets.com.

About the International Motorsports Hall of Fame & Museum

Opened in April of 1983, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to the preservation of the history of motorsports. Each year, the annual International Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is held on the grounds of the museum to honor those men and women chosen for induction from among the greatest names in all of motorsports. The 2008 ceremony will be held April 24, at the SPEED Channel Dome, adjacent to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. .

About Talladega Superspeedway

Talladega Superspeedway will host its first races of the 2008 NASCAR season during the Aaron’s Dream Weekend, featuring the Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series and Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races, set for April 25-27. Friday, April 25 will feature NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice and The Birmingham News Qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Saturday, April 26 will feature The Birmingham News Qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series race. Then on Sunday, April 27, the greatest drivers in the world will compete in the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Kids age 11 and younger are admitted free of charge to the general admission grandstands when accompanied by a ticketed adult on Friday and Saturday.

Tickets are available by calling 1-877-Go2-DEGA, (1-877-462-3342). For our hearing impaired guests, please call TDD 1-866-ISC-TRAK (1-866-472-8725). Tickets also are available online at www.racetickets.com, or in person by visiting the Talladega Superspeedway Ticket Office from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CDT, Monday- Friday.

FACT SHEET

BASIC HISTORY & PURPOSE:

Opened in April of 1983, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to the preservation of the history of motorsports.

INDUCTION CEREMONY:

● Each year, the annual International Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is held on the grounds of the museum to honor those men and women chosen for induction from among the greatest names in all of motorsports.

● This year’s black-tie ceremony consists of a reception, banquet and awards ceremony and is set for Thursday April 24, 2008.

● The 2008 class of inductees consists of Art Arfons, Robert “Red” Byron, Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, Frank Kurtis, Everett “Cotton” Owens and Ralph Seagraves.

● Individual tickets are $125 and a table for eight may be reserved for $1,000 by calling 1-256-362-5002 or logging on to www.racetickets.com. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted.

HOURS FOR THE IMHOF & MUSEUM, PITSHOP RETAIL STORE & TICKET OFFICE:

● The IMHOF and Museum and Pitshop Retail Store are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Easter). Extended race week hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m – 7 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

● The Talladega Superspeedway Ticket Office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Race week, the Ticket Office is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, then 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, CST. Talladega Superspeedway race weekend event tickets may be purchased by calling 1-877-Go2-DEGA or logging on to www.racetickets.com. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted.

COSTS FOR THE IMHOF & MUSEUM, TRACK & COMBO TOURS:

● Admission to the museum is $10 for adults, $5 for kids age 7 to 17 and free for kids age 6 and younger. Discounts to the museum of $1 off individual tickets are available to: adults in the military, AAA members, senior citizens, children (age 7 to 17) of a military member or AAA member. Discounts do not apply to combo tickets.

● Combo packages that include both tours of the museum and track* are $12 for adults, $8 for kids age 7 to 17 and free for kids age 6 and younger.

* Track tours will be given at approximately 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day, with each tour lasting approximately 30 minutes. Tour routes are subject to change due to on-track activity.