2006 Media Kickoff Day at Infineon Raceway
Press Members Invited to 2006 Media Kickoff Day at Infineon Raceway, Monday, February 27 WHAT: Infineon Raceway will host a 2006 Media Kickoff in advance of the upcoming Big O Tires Race Season in the Sonoma Valley. The media event will be part of a much bigger day at the raceway known as Speed-Fest, which signals the start to Ignition Tour 2006, a series of three promotional events designed for race fans entering the upcoming motor racing season. WHEN/WHERE: Monday, Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (Pacific), Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 and 121, Sonoma, Calif. (800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com <http://www.infineonraceway.com/> ). Most drivers will compete in a karting demonstration at 10:30 a.m. behind the main grandstand, followed by a formal press conference in the Winner's Circle at 11:10 a.m. All drivers will be available for interviews following the formal press conference. WHO: * Dan Wheldon (Indy Racing League): Wheldon, who drives the Target car for Chip Ganassi Racing, is the 2005 IndyCar(r) Series champion and the 2005 Indianapolis 500 champion. * David Stremme (NASCAR NEXTEL Cup): Stremme will pilot the No. 40 Coors Light Dodge for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates in 2006. This will be Stremme's rookie season; he posted 10 top-10 efforts in the Busch Series last year and was 13th in the Busch standings. * Cory McClenathan (NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series): McClenathan has been runner-up for the Top Fuel championship four times and has 28 career Top Fuel victories in the NHRA. He'll pilot the Carrier Boyz FRAM Boost Top Fuel dragster in 2006. * Scott Pruett (Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series): Pruett, a resident of Auburn in the Sacramento area, is the 2004 Rolex Series Daytona Prototype co-champion along with Max Papis. Pruett also placed third at the 2004 NASCAR event in Sonoma. * Jake Zemke (AMA Superbikes): Zemke, who rides for American Honda, placed second in the Formula Xtreme class in 2005 with five victories, including four in a row. He was also 11th in Superbike points. IN ADDITION: A catered lunch will be provided for members of the media, as well as a workspace for those who wish to file from the raceway. In addition to the media kickoff, the day will also include a number of elements designed specifically for race fans, including an American Red Cross Blood Drive, fan forum/autograph session, motor sports corral display and other items. Look for a detailed press release on specific fan elements of Speed-Fest in the coming days. RSVP: Contact John Cardinale (707-933-3907, jcardinale@infineonraceway.com) or Diana Rose (707-933-3918, drose@infineonraceway.com.) ### --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Media/Community Relations Infineon Raceway Highways 37 &121, Sonoma, CA 95476 wk: 707-933-3907 cell: 707-334-9805