Fw: FANS INVITED TO DRIVE THE GLEN

["Stephen Bigelow" <sbigelow@sprint.ca>]

-Date: Tuesday, May 18, 1999 8:51 AM
Subject: FANS INVITED TO DRIVE THE GLEN


>FANS INVITED TO DRIVE THE GLEN
>WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL AND THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION TEAM UP
>FOR OPEN HOUSE
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> Watkins Glen, NY ( May 18, 1999 ) – Watkins Glen International
>announced today that fans will have the chance to drive the historic
>track at an open house on Saturday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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> Fans who donate $15 to the American Heart Association or those holding
>a 1999 season ticket, will be able to drive three controlled laps of the
>full Watkins Glen International Course, including the "Boot".
> "This is an excellent opportunity for fans to get an up-close view of
>the newly paved track," said Bryan Sperber, track president.  "Visitors
>on Saturday will get to drive one of the world's most famous racing
>surfaces while helping out one of the world's most important
>organizations, the American Heart Association."
> "The American Heart Association appreciates The Glen's past and present
>support," said Lee L'Amoreaux, Director of Corporate Relations for the
>American Heart Association.  "Fan participation at Watkins Glen will
>help us to raise funds and awareness for research and educational
>programs."
> Fans who have yet to purchase their 1999 season tickets can do so that
>Saturday at the Watkins Glen ticket office and participate in the open
>house for no additional charge.  Fans that have already purchased season
>tickets will have their names on a list at the track on Saturday.
> Watkins Glen will be opening the gates, Saturday, May 22, at 10:00
>a.m.  Fans are asked to enter through the main gate on Route 16.
> Watkins Glen International officially opens the ‘99 season with the
>Watkins Glen Historic Races Presented By Chemung Canal Trust, June 4 -
>6.  Tickets for all 1999 events are now available.  For ticket, reserved
>camping, or additional information contact the Watkins Glen ticket
>office at 607-535-2481 or log on to the official Watkins Glen web site
>at www.theglen.com .
>Media contact - Scott Rovn at 607-535-2486, ext. 264 or via e-mail at
>srovn@theglen.com .
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