The Memphis Motor Park

Sam's Town 'He Dared to Rock' 250 revving up to help St. Jude

On October 23, engines will roar at the Memphis Motorsports Park in Millington, Tenn., as the NASCAR Busch Series comes to town. And St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will be the winner.

"Memphis Motorsports Park is thrilled to once again host the Sam's Town 'He Dared to Rock' 250 to benefit St. Jude," said Jason Rittenberry, vice president and general manager of Memphis Motorsports Park. "NASCAR is one of the fastest growing sports in America today and has some of the most loyal and caring fans. We know that this partnership with St. Jude will help the hospital in its goal to beat childhood cancer and help spread the awareness of the work of St. Jude through the NASCAR community."

This year's race pays tribute to Elvis Presley during rock and roll's 50th anniversary. The race will feature a special Elvis car driven by NASCAR veteran Bill Elliot.

Tickets for the race are available through the Memphis Motorsports Park box office at 5500 Taylor Forge Drive. Or you can call toll free 1-866-40-SPEED (77333).Ticket office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST.

If ordering tickets by phone, reference RPM4 and you will receive a $5 discount off the regular price of $42 "trackside" lower row seats or $5 off the regular price of $52 "premium" upper row seats. In addition, Memphis Motorsports Park will make a $5 donation to St. Jude for each RPM4 ticket sold. Limit six (6) tickets per order. Not valid with any other offer or previous purchase. Offer expires October 20, 2004.

The race will be broadcast live on TNT starting at 3:30 p.m. EST.

 

October 2004


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