Petty Family Foundation to Participate in The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk at Dover

DOVER, Del. – While much slower than the roaring speed of a NASCAR stock car, walking on the one-mile, high-banked Dover International Speedway can be a thrill of a lifetime for any race fan. Add several NASCAR drivers and personalities to the mix, with all proceeds benefiting several worthy charities, and this opportunity becomes a “can’t miss” for any fan at the Monster Mile on Saturday, May 30, 2009.

The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk returns to Dover with a star-studded list of participants that will surely make the event even more popular than years prior. Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Darrell Waltrip, Joey Logano, David Ragan and Michael McDowell will all participate to benefit Motor Racing Outreach. McDowell initially donated $ 1000 to The NASCAR Foundation and will walk with the support of 33 local servicemen.

AJ Allmendinger, Richard Petty and Reed Sorenson will walk for the Petty Family Foundation benefiting the Paralyzed Veterans Association. Greg Biffle’s participation will benefit his Greg Biffle Foundation, while broadcaster Krista Voda will represent Autism Delaware.

In a battle of who can raise more money, the husband and wife duo of Ryan and Krissie Newman will walk separately this year as Ryan will represent Racing for Wildlife, while Krissie has sided with the Humane Alliance’s National Spay/Neuter Response Team.

Fans can walk together with a selected driver, personality or charity on Saturday, May 30.

Click here to register online for The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk at Dover. The cost to register online is $ 30.

Registration will also be available at the track on race weekend. Fans can visit The NASCAR Foundation hauler in the FanZone display area outside of Turn 4 on Friday, May 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost to register at the track is $ 35.

Children 14 and under may walk for free with a registered adult. All participants, including online registrants, must stop by the registration booth on race weekend to sign waivers.

The walk is scheduled to begin immediately following the “Heluva Good! 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Saturday, May 30. A pre-walk kick-off will be held at approximately 6 p.m. at the SPEED Stage in the FanZone.

NASCAR returns to the Monster Mile on May 29-31, 2009. Dover continues to offer event ticket insurance for all events, along with an array of ticket options including special 3-day ticket packages, all-inclusive hospitality packages, early buy discounts, and a variety of payment plans. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 800-441-RACE or click here.