12/01/04
NASCAR's TOP DRIVERS TO TAKE A "VICTORY LAP" IN THE BIG APPLE
NASCAR's TOP DRIVERS TO TAKE A "VICTORY LAP" IN THE BIG APPLE
Donald Trump to give "Gentlemen Start Your Engines" command as cars roar down Broadway
NEW YORK (Nov. 29, 2004) - NASCAR fans will see the top NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers roar down Broadway for an unprecedented "Victory Lap" commemorating the inaugural Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, on Dec. 2. The 10 drivers who competed in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup will make the Great White Way the sport's newest road course for a day, as part of the annual NASCAR Champion's Week celebration held in New York, it was announced today by NASCAR and Nextel Communications (NASDQ: NXTL).
The loud and unforgettable Victory Lap starts at 9:45 a.m., when the 10 contenders in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup will strap into their machines outside the NASDAQ in Times Square. Donald J. Trump, chairman, president and CEO of the Trump Organization, will then say the most famous words in racing - "Gentlemen Start Your Engines" - and wave the Green Flag. The race cars will roar down Broadway, turn left on 42nd Street and finally take a "checkered flag" at NASCAR's New York office on 52nd Street and Park Avenue.
The 10 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup drivers - Kurt Busch (the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion), Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin, Jeremy Mayfield, Ryan Newman, Elliott Sadler and Tony Stewart - will be chaperoned by the two Chevrolet pace vehicles and the NYPD.
"New York is big, NASCAR is big, and this is going to be a big happening," Trump said. "People in this city are used to seeing some interesting things. I can guarantee that the sight and sound of 10 NASCAR stock cars revving 800 horsepower on the most famous street in the world is going to be unforgettable."
"New York City is proud to host NASCAR's Champion's Week," said New York City Sports Commissioner Kenneth Podziba. "We are pleased to partner with NASCAR as the sport continues to build its fan base in the five boroughs and the industry celebrates another successful season at its culminating event - the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria."
Tim Donahue, president and chief executive officer of Nextel, the title sponsor of racing's premier series, will open the NASDAQ trading market on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004. Donahue will be joined by George Pyne, chief operating officer of NASCAR, and the top 10 drivers of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
Prior to opening NASDAQ, Busch, along with crew chief, Jimmy Fennig, NASCAR officials and Nextel executives, will participate in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series' annual Times Square photo shoot. A representative from Mayor Bloomberg's office will read a proclamation recognizing Friday, Dec. 3 as NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Day in New York City. Additionally, a representative of the Governor of New York, George Pataki, will proclaim Friday, Dec. 3 as NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Day in the Empire State.
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VICTORY LAP
In addition to the Victory Lap, NASCAR and Nextel have planned a range of advertising, promotional and marketing activities for Champion's Week (Nov. 28 - Dec. 3):
Donald Trump to give "Gentlemen Start Your Engines" command as cars roar down Broadway
NEW YORK (Nov. 29, 2004) - NASCAR fans will see the top NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers roar down Broadway for an unprecedented "Victory Lap" commemorating the inaugural Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, on Dec. 2. The 10 drivers who competed in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup will make the Great White Way the sport's newest road course for a day, as part of the annual NASCAR Champion's Week celebration held in New York, it was announced today by NASCAR and Nextel Communications (NASDQ: NXTL).
The loud and unforgettable Victory Lap starts at 9:45 a.m., when the 10 contenders in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup will strap into their machines outside the NASDAQ in Times Square. Donald J. Trump, chairman, president and CEO of the Trump Organization, will then say the most famous words in racing - "Gentlemen Start Your Engines" - and wave the Green Flag. The race cars will roar down Broadway, turn left on 42nd Street and finally take a "checkered flag" at NASCAR's New York office on 52nd Street and Park Avenue.
The 10 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup drivers - Kurt Busch (the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion), Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin, Jeremy Mayfield, Ryan Newman, Elliott Sadler and Tony Stewart - will be chaperoned by the two Chevrolet pace vehicles and the NYPD.
"New York is big, NASCAR is big, and this is going to be a big happening," Trump said. "People in this city are used to seeing some interesting things. I can guarantee that the sight and sound of 10 NASCAR stock cars revving 800 horsepower on the most famous street in the world is going to be unforgettable."
"New York City is proud to host NASCAR's Champion's Week," said New York City Sports Commissioner Kenneth Podziba. "We are pleased to partner with NASCAR as the sport continues to build its fan base in the five boroughs and the industry celebrates another successful season at its culminating event - the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria."
Tim Donahue, president and chief executive officer of Nextel, the title sponsor of racing's premier series, will open the NASDAQ trading market on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004. Donahue will be joined by George Pyne, chief operating officer of NASCAR, and the top 10 drivers of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
Prior to opening NASDAQ, Busch, along with crew chief, Jimmy Fennig, NASCAR officials and Nextel executives, will participate in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series' annual Times Square photo shoot. A representative from Mayor Bloomberg's office will read a proclamation recognizing Friday, Dec. 3 as NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Day in New York City. Additionally, a representative of the Governor of New York, George Pataki, will proclaim Friday, Dec. 3 as NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Day in the Empire State.
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VICTORY LAP
In addition to the Victory Lap, NASCAR and Nextel have planned a range of advertising, promotional and marketing activities for Champion's Week (Nov. 28 - Dec. 3):
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