Press Release | DOVER MOTOR SPEEDWAY
DOVER, Del. (March 13, 2024) – Dover Motor Speedway fans have several opportunities to help children in need and enjoy unique Monster Mile experiences during the upcoming April 26-28 NASCAR weekend with Speedway Children’s Charities events.
“In only our third year, Speedway Children’s Charities here at Dover Motor Speedway has already made a significant impact in our community,” said Gary Camp, the SCC-Dover’s executive director. “We have a full slate of events that will add to the fan experience on race weekend while helping us raise funds and awareness for children in need. Through exclusive track tours, laps around the Monster Mile, online and live auctions, a cornhole tournament and a 50/50 raffle, fans can join us and participate across race weekend to help us make a difference.”
The following events are planned by the Speedway Children’s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway chapter for race weekend:
NEW FOR 2024: Monster Mile After Dark Tours
The perfect opportunity to see a NASCAR weekend at Dover from an entirely different perspective. Monster Mile After Dark tours, led by experienced, full-time track personnel, start as our team picks you up at your campsite (or designated location) and visits rarely seen areas of the Monster Mile. Your group can see the following exclusive locations:
Inside, and on, the Monster Monument
Walk the banking of the Monster Mile
Victory Lane
Infield Media Center
Monster Bridge overlooking the backstretch and the Turn 3 entrance.
The spotters stand over the frontstretch
And more!
Cost for this unique experience is $300 per person. Email mlewis@dovermotorspeedway.com to register or to receive more information.
Laps for Charity, Thursday, April 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Drive your personal vehicle on the high banks of the Monster Mile’s concrete oval. There are two ways you can take on the World’s Fastest One-Mile Oval:
REGULAR SESSION: For $75 per vehicle, participants will take five laps around the track behind a Dover track vehicle.
PACE CAR RIDE: For $125, take a spin as a passenger for five laps in Dover’s Ford Mustang Mach-1 Pace Car.
REGISTER: speedwaycharities.org/events/dover/laps-for-charity/registration/.
Additional opportunities for fans to drive the Monster Mile will be available after race weekend, including Saturday, July 20.
3rd Annual Monster Mile Cornhole Tournament, Saturday, April 27, 4 p.m.
Hosted by Delaware Cornhole, registration for the tournament is available online, with the boards set up just steps from the famous Monster Monument at Victory Plaza. Additional cornhole boards will be available for non-competitive free-play as well. The event is part of the Speedway’s Monster Mile Bash.
The tournament entry fee is $50 for a two-person team, with a guaranteed prize pool of $2,500 at stake. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate. Registration is first-come, first-served, with a limit of 100 teams. Players can sign-up at the link above or in person in the Fan Zone on April 27.
SCC Dover Würth 400 Online Auction
The SCC Online Auction gives you the opportunity to support children by bidding on one-of-a-kind items, including autographed memorabilia! Details on specific items to come. Visit SCCAuctions.com to view the items as they are placed and place your bids for special meet and greets, unique items, and more!
SCC Dover Würth 400 Live Auction, Sunday, April 28
Signed items and once-in-a-lifetime NASCAR experiences will be auctioned off Sunday at the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza.
50/50 Raffle, Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 28
Win big during the 50/50 Raffle at Dover Motor Speedway. The winning ticket will be drawn and announced on Monday, April 29.
Rules:
You must claim prize within 30 days of draw date.
50 percent of the proceeds will go to help local children; the other 50 percent could be YOURS!
Purchase Options:
2 tickets for $10
20 tickets for $20
80 tickets for $40
BONUS BUY: 400 tickets for $100
Purchase at the Track Treasures trailer, located near the Monster Monument, or from teams selling raffle tickets in red smocks, who will be positioned throughout the Speedway on race weekend.
Track Treasures, Thursday, April 25 through Sunday, April 28
Featuring mementos, NASCAR collectibles, one-of-a-kind autographed items, clothing, advertising banners and more for sale, with all proceeds benefiting SCC-Dover. Look for the trailer near the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza throughout race weekend.
For more information, visit www.SpeedwayCharities.org/Dover.
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