Military Members Take Part in Pre-Event Ceremonies in Sonoma
Bay Area Military Members to Participate in Pre-Event Ceremonies at Toyota/Save Mart 350 SONOMA, Calif. (June 14, 2007) - Four members of the United States military, all from Northern California, have been selected to serve as drivers during pre-event ceremonies at Infineon Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday, June 24. Each military member will escort a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver around the 10-turn, 1.99-mile road course following driver introductions in a Toyota Tundra. Toyota has generously made this rare opportunity possible. The military members include Windsor's Larry Graham (National Guard); Santa Rosa's Paula Rouse (Army); Vacaville's Dennis Ayala (Army); and Santa Rosa's Karl Kaylor (National Guard). Kaylor is a recipient of the Purple Heart and the Combat Action Badge for his efforts in Middle East. MEDIA NOTE: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ANY OF THESE MILITARY MEMBERS, PLEASE EMAIL RYAN FAY AT RYAN.FAY@TEAMVELOCITY.COM. Toyota/Save Mart 350 WHAT: Big O Tires Racing Season Presents: Toyota/Save Mart 350 WHEN: June 22-24 CIRCUIT: 10-turn, 1.99-mile road course 2006 POLE WINNER: Kurt Busch (Miller Lite Dodge) 2006 WINNER: Jeff Gordon (DuPont Chevrolet) NOTABLE: The weekend will also feature competition in the NASCAR Grand National Division West Series during Saturday's Blue Lizard Suncream 200. TICKETS: $30-$130 single day/$99-$180 weekend; parking is FREE INFORMATION: 800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com <http://www.infineonraceway.com/> or www.ticketmaster.com <http://www.ticketmaster.com/> ### Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts May 18-20 Wine Country Classic vintage car races June 2-3 Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Weekend June 22-24 Infineon Cougar Mountain Classic July 6-8 FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals July 27-29 CAL-STEAM/KOHLER Div. 7 NHRA drag races, presented by Korbel Aug. 3-5 Motorola Indy 300, presented by Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel Aug. 24-26