MEDIA SERVICES - Dover International Speedway

INFIELD MEDIA CENTER
MEDIA SERVICES
The 6,500 sq. ft. Infield Media Center located near the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
garage inside Turn 1 provides local, regional and national media a work area while
at the track on race weekends. The Infield Media Center is used for most press
conferences and driver interviews throughout the weekend.
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Work space for photographers and PR representatives
Dining area with high-top tables and chairs
Male and female ADA-accessible restrooms
Dover media relations staff
Interview room 1
Interview room 2
Two private restrooms, one accessible from the outside for photographers
and one accessible to media in the deadline media room
Deadline media room and interview stage
AUDIO FEEDS, PHONE LINES AND INTERNET ACCESS
Each seat in both the Infield Media Center and Turn One Media Center is equipped
with high-speed Internet access, a phone line, two AC outlets, and the ability to
listen to, and record, a variety of audio feeds including MRN, TV, the track PA
announcer and media center feeds.
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Dover International Speedway
PUBLIC RELATIONS STAFF
Gary Camp
office: (302) 883-6560
race weekend office: (302) 883-6657
cell: (302) 363-6946
Manager of Communications Brian Citino
Office: (302) 883-6561
Cell: (302) 363-3532
Infield Media Center
Gary Camp
302-883-6650 (race weekend only)
Open Thursday at 9:00 a.m.; Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 a.m.
Turn One Media Center
(302) 883-6652 (race weekend only)
Open Friday at 3:30 p.m.; Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday at 6:00 a.m.
MEDIA SERVICES
Director of Communications MEDIA CONFERENCES
Media conferences should be scheduled through the track’s Communications department
prior to race weekend. All scheduled media conferences will be distributed to the media
via e-mail and posted in the Infield Media Center and Turn One Media Center. If you do not
receive Dover news releases via e-mail and would like to, please send an e-mail to
[email protected].
EVENT COVERAGE
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pole winner, second and third fastest qualifiers, and top
rookie qualifier will be made available to the media in the Infield Media Center
following their qualifying sessions on Friday of each race weekend.
The race winner and second and third place finishers for all series’ will visit the Infield Media
Center as soon as possible after each race to meet with members of the media. Audio and
video of all interviews conducted in the Infield Media Center will also be broadcast live to
the Turn One Media Center.
NASCAR will provide a list of times and locations for the top-12 drivers in the NASCAR Sprint
Cup Series standings. This availability will be distributed to the media via e-mail and posted
in the Infield Media Center and Turn One Media Center.
PRIVATE INTERVIEW ROOMS
Dover International Speedway’s private interview rooms are located in the Infield Media
Center. The rooms located in the deadline media area are available to radio, print and
television journalists. Please check with the staff at the front desk in the Infield Media Center
to sign up for available time slots.
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MEDIA CODE OF CONDUCT
MEDIA SERVICES
Dover International Speedway expects a high level of professional and personal
conduct from all members of the media that attend events at the Speedway.
Everyone must maintain dignity of manner in behavior, in appearance, and in
all forms of contact with fellow members of the media and the public. Please
exercise cooperation to fellow professional media members and assist each other
whenever possible.
Media members must recognize the authority of Dover International Speedway
and abide by our rules and regulations. We reserve the right to revoke your
credential privileges and remove you from our property if your behavior is
offensive, or poses a hazard to others or violates any of our rules and regulations.
PACKAGE DELIVERY & PICKUP FOR THE INFIELD MEDIA CENTER
UPS Trackside Services makes shipping to and from the track convenient for the
NASCAR family. The UPS Trackside Service location is located at the base of the
scoring pylon in the infield and follows the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage
hours.
For more information, call 404-664-4928 or e-mail [email protected].
CREDENTIAL POLICY
A credential information letter is sent out prior to each race weekend to all media
on the Dover International Speedway press release distribution list. All credential
requests must be made on the letterhead of the media being represented, signed
by the editor making the assignment, and postmarked by the stated deadline.
Telephone and fax requests will not be accepted. Unfortunately, we can not
always honor late requests for media credentials.
Annual NASCAR-issued hard cards do not automatically provide access to all
areas. Please make sure that you request access stickers to specific locations
before you arrive at the track.
Send requests to:
Gary Camp, Director of Communications
Dover International Speedway
1131 North Dupont Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
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MEDIA CREDENTIAL DESCRIPTIONS
TYPE
CODE
ACCESS
Pit, Infield, IMC Access (front
room & roof ), T1M Access (standing
only), IMC Photo Lounge and Victory
Lane
Press:
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Pit, Infield, IMC (deadline seat, front
room & roof ), T1MC (Saturday access &
reserved seat on Sunday), IMC Photo Lounge and Victory Lane
Press & Photo:
25
Pit, Infield, IMC (deadline seat, front room & roof ), IMC Photo Lounge , T1MC roof, T1MC (Saturday access & reserved seat on Sunday), Victory Lane, Hospitality Village walk-through, Skybox Suites walk-through, and grandstand walk-through (no seat)
Photo:
33
Pit, Infield, IMC Roof, IMC Photo Lounge, T1MC roof and Victory Lane
Photo:
34
Pit, Infield, IMC front room & roof,
T1MC access (roof & restrooms, no deadline seat), IMC Photo Lounge, Victory Lane, Suite roof (elevator J)
MEDIA SERVICES
Press & PR Reps:
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CREDENTIALED LOCATIONS
Press: Issued to media, PR and sponsor representatives.
Photo: Issued to still and video photographers. Provides access to pit area, photo
locations and the IMC photographer’s locker room. A photographer’s tent is also
provided on the horsetrack behind the Infield Media Center for shade and seating.
Turn One Media Center: Located outside Turn One. Issued to deadline media only.
Provides unrestricted pressbox access at all times. Courtesy food and beverage
service is provided to all media who have access to the Turn One Media Center.
Turn One Media Center Roof: Issued to one photographer per publication. Provides access to photo platform on roof, but not to pressbox.
Infield Media Center: Located inside of Turn One, at the end of pit road. Provides
unrestricted infield media center access at all times and a seat in the deadline press
room. The observation deck on the roof is open to “IMC” holders. Courtesy food
and beverage service is provided to all media who have access to the Turn One
Media Center and the Infield Media Center.
Infield Media Center Access: Allows all-weekend unrestricted access to the front
room of the media center and the observation deck on the roof, but only walk
through access to the deadline media room.
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Infield Media Center Roof: Provides access to observation deck on roof, but not
the Infield Media Center.
MEDIA SERVICES
Infield Media Center Photographer’s Lounge: All holder’s of the “Photo”
credential will have access. This area gives photographers a place to store their
equipment and file electronically. Lockers are available but you must furnish your
own lock. All locks left on lockers after race weekend will be cut off.
Photographers are responsible for their own equipment.
Victory Lane: Typically issued to one photographer per publication. Also issued
to one crew per television station for interview after ceremonies are finished. The
Victory Lane tiers are reserved for working photographers only. This is not a viewing stage, nor to be used for personal photos. Photographers who cover all
NASCAR series on a full-time basis, daily newspaper photographers, Speedway
hired photographers and Speedway sponsor photographers have first option to
space in the center of the tiers. Spaces are not reserved, but Speedway officials
reserve the right to make space assignments as needed.
Press Parking: Located behind the east end of the North Grandstand outside
Turn 1, and behind the west end of the North Grandstand outside Turn 2, near
the entrance to the walkover bridge.
DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CREDENTIAL OFFICE
All track-issued credentials must be picked up at Dover International Speedway
on race weekend. Credential office hours for the 2011 season:
Wednesday (5/11 & 9/28)
Thursday (5/12 & 9/29)
Friday (5/13 & 9/30)
Saturday (5/14 & 10/1)
Sunday (5/15 & 10/2)
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sign-in is at the trailer located to the left of the main entrance off Route 13.
Please do not come to the ticket office, administrative office or media centers for
credentials. A photo I.D. is required to obtain credentials.
PHOTO STAND LOCATIONS
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Turn One Media Center Roof.
Infield Media Center Roof.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Garage Roof. Garage pass required.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Garage area, between Turn 1 & 2. Garage
pass required.
NASCAR Nationwide Series Garage Roof. Garage pass required.
Turn 4 behind Care Center Building.
Turn 2 near Walkover Bridge. The bridge can not be used as a photo
location.
Infield Entrance at Start/Finish Line.
West side on Dover Downs horsetrack.
PHOTOGRAPHER FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Photographers who receive a “33” credential will receive a wristband from the
Speedway and can obtain complimentary water at the NASCAR Sprint Cup garage
concession stand.
MEDIA SERVICES
A photographer’s tent is provided on the horse track behind the Infield Media
Center for shade and seating. Additional seating inside the Infield Media Center
is available for photographer’s issued a “34” credential. A photographer’s locker
and file room is available to all media who are issued a Dover photo credential (33
or 34). Lockers, a work counter, electrical outlets, high-speed internet, and phone
jacks are provided. All locker users must bring their own locks. Locks left on the
lockers will be cut off after race weekend. A guard will be posted at the
photographer’s room door during regular operating hours on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday. Dover International Speedway is not responsible for lost, stolen, or
misplaced equipment and personal belongings.
ORDERING TELEPHONE LINES
As a courtesy, analog phone lines are provided in both the Infield Media Center
and the Turn One Media Center. Any person who desires to have a dedicated
phone number must order it at least two weeks prior to race weekend. Call Verizon
Business Telephone at (302) 761-6151, and please specify to them that you require
a line at Dover International Speedway, and reference the address: 2 Finish Line
Drive, Dover, DE 19901. Verizon will connect the phone line to the Dover
International Speedway phone room. To have the phone line routed to the correct
media center, you must contact Art Brisbane at Dover International Speedway
at least two weeks prior to race weekend at (302) 857-3719. A service fee may be
charged for request made within two weeks of the race.
IN HOUSE PHONE USAGE
Local Calls
Long Distance Calls
Collect Calls
Incoming Calls
Dial 9 + number for free local calls
Dial 9 + 0 + 0 for all credit card and operator assisted calls
Dial 9 + 0 + 0 + 1 + Area code + number
Please have party call (302) 883-6500 then the
extesion number as posted on each phone. Speedway track extensions are posted above each phone.
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INDUSTRY CONTACTS
NASCAR
International Motorsports Center
One Daytona Blvd.
Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
386.253.0611
Sprint Public Relations
10115 Kincey Avenue
Suite 210
Huntersville, NC 28078
704.632.7900
NASCAR Public Relations contacts on-site in Dover
Spring (May 13-15, 2011) race weekend
Kristi King, Director of Communications
cell: 704-207-3326, e-mail: [email protected]
Spring 2011 race weekend
Kerry Gilbert, Manager, Media Relations
cell: 704.728.1257,
e-mail: [email protected]
Jennifer Powell, Senior Manager Stakeholder Communicationscell:
704.746.5066, e-mail: [email protected]
Fall 2011 race weekend
Kerry Gilbert, Manager, Media Relations
cell: 704.728.1257,
e-mail: [email protected]
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TV coverage
May 2010 race weekend
Fox — Pam Miller
cell: 704.756.5163,
e-mail: [email protected]
Stu Hothem, Manager of Communications
cell: (386) 868-6442, e-mail: [email protected]
Mike Forde, Senior Manager of Communications
cell: 386-527-1826, e-mail: [email protected]
Ashley Jones, Manager of Communications
cell: 386.527.8963, e-mail: [email protected]
Amanda Ellis, Manager of Communications, NCWTS
cell: 704-930-1240; e-mail: [email protected]
September 2010 race weekend
ESPN — Andy Hall, manager of media relations
office: 407.566.2209, cell: 386.562.4914,
e-mail: [email protected]
Brad Klein, Coordinator of Communications, Business Communications
cell: 347.231.2458, e-mail: [email protected]
NASCAR Nationwide Series TV coverage
May and September 2010 race weekends
Ginnie Pritchett, Manager of Communications
ESPN — Andy Hall, manager of media relations
cell: 386-566-3607, e-mail: [email protected]
office: 407.566.2209, cell: 386.562.4914,
e-mail: [email protected]
Fall (Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2011) race weekend
Kerry Tharp, Director of Communications
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series TV coverage
cell: 704-634-1814, e-mail: [email protected]
May 2010 race weekend
Speed Channel — Erik Arneson, vice president, media relations
Leslie Maxie, Manager of Communications,
office: 704.731.2189, cell: 704.907.2322,
Eastern Regional Media Outreach
e-mail: [email protected]
cell: 347.254.8638, e-mail: [email protected]
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East TV coverage
Melanie Velisek, Manager of Communications
September 2010 race weekend
cell: 386.453.3547, e-mail: [email protected]
Speed Channel (rebroadcast on SPEED)
Same contact info as above.
Tracey Judd, Director of Competition Communications
cell: 386.566.8522, e-mail: [email protected]
NASCAR Radio Coverage
Motor Racing Network (MRN)
Ray Smith, Manager of Written Communications
555 MRN Drive
cell: 386.566.3607, e-mail: [email protected]
Concord, NC 28027
Amanda Trautman, live event producer
Josh Hamilton, Manager of Sport Services
office: 704.262.6733, cell: 704.960.7512,
cell: 386-547-7205, e-mail: [email protected]
e-mail: [email protected]
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DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY STAFF
JASON ANDERSON
LISA BEDDLE
MILLE BOC
ADRIAN BRANCH
SHELLY BROWNE
DAVID BRYDA
GARY CAMP
BRIAN CITINO
ALLEN CLARK
PAIGE COKER
LISA COURTNEY
SARA DANIELS
SUSAN DEAN
BRIANNA DINGMAN
TONY EVANS
SHARON GARRON
LUKE GILBERT
NANCY HOAGLAND
REBECCA JAKSCH
GEORGE KELLER
JEFFERY KIVETT
EDWARD KLIMA
ROB LOFLAND, III
RAY LONG
CAROL LUCAS
BOBBIE LUTZ
ERIN ANN MARTIN
KEVIN MILLS
RUSS MYERS
JEFFREY O’CONNOR
KAREN PTAK
JOYCE REED
KENNETH RHODES
SHAMIA SALLEY
ROB SCHOLL
RICHARD SCHRENKER
MIKE SCHWARTZBURT
DOUG TEADT
JUSTIN VASCELLARO
...................................DIRECTOR OF TICKET OPERATIONS & INSIDE SALES
...................................LEAD ACCOUNTANT
...................................EVENT EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST
...................................CORPORATE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
...................................OFFICE COORDINATOR
...................................ART DIRECTOR
...................................DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
...................................MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS
...................................CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
...................................OFFICE COORDINATOR HOSPITALITY
...................................DIRECTOR OF PROMOTIONS
...................................EVENT EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST
...................................FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTANT
...................................SALES & MARKETING INTERN
...................................SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL REPORTING
...................................MOTORSPORTS TICKET SERVICES MANAGER
...................................BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
...................................LEAD ACCOUNTANT
...................................EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO PRESIDENT/CREDENTIAL MANAGER
...................................HISTORIAN
...................................MANAGER OF HOSPITALITY
...................................DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES & LOSS CONTROL
...................................SR. DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
...................................MAIL CENTER COORDINATOR
...................................MANAGER OF MERCHANDISE
...................................ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
...................................SPECIAL EVENTS SUPERVISOR
...................................ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
...................................SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER
...................................CORPORATE CONTROLLER
...................................MOTORSPORTS TICKET SERVICES SUPERVISOR
...................................ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
...................................SECURITY MANAGER
...................................ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE REPRESENTATIVE
...................................NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE & GROUP TICKET SALES
...................................DIRECTOR OF NEW MARKETS
...................................ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER
...................................CORPORATE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
...................................FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICIAN
Charlie Brown
...................................Public Address Announcer
Tom Cummings
...................................Public Address Announcer
Jon Littlefield
...................................Security Supervisor
Michelle Campisi, M.D....................................Medical Director
Debbie Eberly, R.N. ...................................Care Center Coordinator
Ebbie Neal
...................................EMS Coordinator
Terry Whitman
...................................Track Safety Coordinator
Jack Wilson
...................................Training Coordinator
James Hurley
...................................Logistics Coordinator
Buddy & Mildred Reed...................................Reserved RV Parking
Candace Dunning ...................................ADA Transportation
Howard Donze
...................................Admission Supervisor
Ralph Wharff
...................................Admission Supervisor
Ed Marcelle
...................................Admission Supervisor
Tammy Kelly
...................................Admission Supervisor
David Curnock
...................................Admission Supervisor
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Contractors:
M&M (Parking)
Bennett Security
Delmarva Cleaning & Maintenance
AAA Communications
The Star Group (Advertising)
DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY OFFICERS
OFFICIAL SPONSORS
President & CEO
Executive Vice President
Senior Vice President & General Manager
Senior Vice President – Finance & CFO
Sr. Vice President – General Counsel & Secretary
Vice President – Sales & Marketing
Treasurer & Assistant Secretary
Assistant VP – Marketing & Promotions
Assistant VP - Motorsports Operations
Assistant VP / Associate General Counsel
Assistant VP – Information System
OFFICERS / SPONSORS
Denis McGlynn
Michael Tatoian
Jerry Dunning
Tim Horne
Klaus M. Belohoubek
Mark A. Rossi
Thomas G. Wintermantel
Monica H. Weber
LeeAnn Hardy
Elia D. Trowbridge
Oliver Sebastian
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LOCATION & PARKING MAP
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FACILITY MAP
TICKETS
Tickets are sold at the Dover International Speedway ticket office and through the
website, DoverSpeedway.com. For information and orders, please call 302-734-7223
inside Delaware; 1-800-441-RACE, outside Delaware or visit the Dover website.
The ticket office fax number is 302-672-0100.
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LOCAL SERVICES
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Airlines
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Northwest Airlines
United Airlines
US Airways
Southwest
800-433-7300
800-325-5205
800-225-2525
800-241-6522
800-428-4322
800-435-9792
Airport Transportation Service
AirportService.com
Delaware Express Shuttle
Delmarva Transportation
Five Star Limousine
Limousine Unlimited
800-648-5466
877-769-7433
302-674-8448
800-724-LIMO
Airports
BWI Airport
Reagan National Airport
Dulles International Airport
Philadelphia Airport
Automated Info
800-435-9294
703-417-8000
703-572-2700
215-937-6937
800-745-4283
Automobile Rentals
Alamo Rent a Car
Avis Rent a Car
Budget
Enterprise Rent a Car
Hertz Rent a Car
Spallco Car
877-603-0615
800-831-2847
800-221-8822
800-736-8222
800-654-3131
302-674-2003
Bus Lines
DART First State
Greyhound
Prices & Schedules
716 S Governors Ave, Dover
Chambers of Commerce / Tourism
Central Delaware
Treadway Towers, Dover
Delaware State Chamber
935 Honey Locust Place, Smyrna
Kent County Tourism
9 E. Loockerman St., Dover
Delaware Tourism Office
Hospitals
Kent General
640 S. State St., Dover
Milford Memorial Hospital
21 W. Clarke Ave, Milford
Christiana Hospital
4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark
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Hotels / Motels
Days Inn
272 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino (Sunday night availability only)
1131 North Dupont Highway, Dover
First State Inn
353 North Goveners Avenue, Dover
FirstStateFamilyInn.com
Best Western Smyrna Inn
Gateway North Plaza
190 Stadium Street, Smyrna
Hampton Inn
117 Sandhill Dr., Middletown
Homewood Suites
350 Rocky Run Rd., Wilmington
AmericInn Lodge & Suites
1259 Corn Crib Rd., Harrington
AmericInn Lodge & Suites
699 N. Dupont Hwy., Milford
The Brick Hotel on the Circle 18 The Circle, Georgetown
Holiday Inn Express
210 N. Dual Hwy., Seaford
Comfort Suite
23420 Sussex Hwy., Seaford
Comfort Inn
19210 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach
The Atlantis Inn
154 Rehoboth Ave. Rehoboth Beach
Holiday Inn Express
19953 Shuttle Rd., Rehoboth Beach
Sleep Inn
1595 Highway One, Lewes
Atlantic Inn
28354 Dupont Blvd., Millsboro
Hampton Inn
8058 Ocean Gateway, Easton
Holiday Inn Express
39642 Jefferson Bridge Rd., Bethany Beach
Office Services / Supplies
Office Depot
1165 N Dupont Hwy, Dover
Staples
1041 N Dupont Hwy, Dover
Windswept Enterprises
251 N Dupont Hwy, Dover
Wal-Mart
1514 N Dupont Hwy, Dover
Target
148 John Hunn Brown Rd, Dover
Pizza Delivery
Domino’s Pizza
Papa John’s Pizza
Pizza Hut
800-553-3278
302-736-5183
800-231-2222
Restaurants
(Partial listing)
Applebee’s
909 N. DuPont Hwy, Dover
Bob Evans
1650 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover
Boondocks, The
825 Lighthouse Rd, Symrna
Chinatown Buffet
1071 N Dupont Hwy, Dover
Cool Springs Fish Bar & Restaurant
2463 S. State Street, Dover
Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House
1131 N. DuPont Hwy, Dover
Iron Gate Inn
Rt 113, Dover
Kirby & Holloway Family
US 13, S. Bound Lane, Dover
La Tolteca
859 N. DuPont Hwy, Dover
Lone Star Steakhouse
365 N Dupont Hwy, Dover
Olive Garden
263 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover
Pizza Hut
779 N Dupont Hwy, Dover
Red Lobster
271 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover
Roma Italian Restaurant
3 President Driver, Dover
Sambo’s Tavern
Leipsic
Shucker’s Pier 13
889 N Dupont Hwy, Dover
Texas Roadhouse
4568 S. DuPont Hwy, Dover
Where Pigs Fly
Rt 13 & E. Loockerman St, Dover
302-678-0892
302-659-2890
302-734-1736
800-233-5368
302-739-4271
866-284-7483
302-674-4700
302-422-3311
302-733-1000
302-674-8002
800-711-5882
302-734-8096
302-659-3635
302-378-5656
302-479-2000
302-398-3900
302-839-5000
Taxi Cabs
City Cab Inc
Five Star Limousine
Ultimate Choice Taxi Inc
302-855-5800
302-629-2000
302-628-5400
302-226-1515
Consumers are advised to check for a valid license or
certificate when using taxi services.
Dover International Speedway does not endorse any
particular site or business on this list.
800-245-2112
302-227-4030
302-645-6464
302-934 6711
410-822-2200
302-541-9200
302-674-7114
302-736-5754
302-678-0805
302-674-5761
302-741-0434
302-674-1111
302-734-2990
302-736-0256
302-741-2292
302-678-5042
302-653-6962
302-678-8868
302-698-1955
302-857-3223
302-678-9666
302-734-7133
302-734-3444
302-736-5836
302-734-5837
302-736-0256
302-734-9122
302-734-9122
302-674-9724
302-674-1190
302-698-4268
302-678-0586
302-734-5968
302-674-8448
302-678-3002
TRACK CONSTRUCTION &
OPERATIONAL STATISTICS
LENGTH: One mile (certified)
WIDTH: Straight aways 48 feet and turns 58 feet
BANKING DEGREE: Straights 9 degrees,
turns 24 degrees, graduations from 9 to 24 degrees
scaled at turn entrance and exits.
LENGTH OF STRAIGHTS: 1,076 feet
NUMBER OF PIT POSITIONS: 43 each with water
and electric
SPRINT CUP & NATIONWIDE GARAGES: 2 garages
with spaces for 48 cars each, 88 stalls total, 12 x 25
feet – offices for technical inspection officials, chief
steward & pit officials – concrete and steel
construction.
TRACK CONSTRUCTION: Movement of 525,000
yards of earth – 6,000 cubic yards of concrete
placed 6 to 7 inches thick over the 32,000 square
yard racing surface.
SAFETY APRON & PIT ROAD: The pit road
and apron are made of asphalt. Pit boxes are
made of concrete and each one is 32 feet long
by 16 feet wide.
PIT ROAD WALL: SAFER barrier supported
by 1,542 foot concrete wall.
INFIELD AREAS: Lowered in all four turns
to allow buildings to be below line of sight.
Approximately 17 acres inside Dover Downs
Raceway harness track.
FIRST AID STATIONS: Located in garage area,
gate 1, North & South ends of track – Doctor,
paramedics and nurses in attendance –
12 ambulances cover speedway needs.
FIRE PROTECTION: Seven pickup trucks
equipped with powder type pressure
activated extinguishers plus standard fire
fighting aids.
WATER TRUCK: One large fire truck with water,
chemical and powder extinguishers –
emergency vehicle access for entrances
around track.
TOTAL ACREAGE: Approx. 750 acres.
DELAWARE PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Delaware is the second smallest state of the Union, covering
only 6,206 sq km (2,396 sq mi), including 184 sq km (71 sq
mi) of inland water and 961 sq km (371 sq mi) of coastal
water over which it has jurisdiction. Only Rhode Island is
smaller. Located in the eastern section of the Delmarva
Peninsula, between Delaware Bay and Chesapeake Bay,
Delaware is 154 km (96 mi) from north to south and varies
from 14 to 56 km (9 to 35 mi) east to west. The state is a
low-lying area. With an average elevation of only 18 m (60
feet), it ranks as the lowest state in the nation.
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CONSTRUCTION/DELAWARE PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
LENGTH OF PIT ROAD: 1,592 feet and 47 feet wide
RETAINING WALL ON MAIN
STRAIGHT AWAY: 1,076 feet long,
399,284 pounds – 3/8 inch steel boiler
plate retaining wall 36 inches high fastened
to 7 foot girders embedded in earth backed
by dirt banking.
The highest point in Delaware in only 450 feet above sea
level; in a mobile home park just west of Ebright Road in
northern Delaware near the Pennsylvania border.
The lowest point in Delaware is at the shore where
Delaware meets the Atlantic Ocean at sea level.
The mean elevation of the state of Delaware is 60 feet above sea level.
Sources:
www.licenseprofessor.com
www.netstate.com
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HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
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1969 - Dover Downs opens as a unique dual purpose facility, designed to accommodate both
horse racing and motorsports events. The first event on the Speedway is a NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series race, the “Mason-Dixon 300,” on July 6, won by Richard Petty.
1971 - All non-NASCAR sanctioned motorsports events are dropped from the schedule to
concentrate on two 500-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races traditionally held in June and
September of each year.
1982 - Joe Ruttman wins Dover’s first NASCAR Nationwide Series race, the “Sportsman 200,” a
new Saturday attraction for race fans.
1986 - Modest 3,200 seat grandstand addition begins expansion of facility which continued
until 2001 - unequaled by any other NASCAR track. Dover also adds a fall NASCAR Nationwide
Series event to its annual schedule.
1994 - Delaware General Assembly passes legislation authorizing slot machines at pari-mutuel
horse racing facilities.
1995 - Dover Downs International Speedway becomes NASCAR’s first concrete paved superspeedway. Races become cleaner, faster and more competitive. After summer and fall of roundthe-clock construction, Dover Downs Slots opens on December 29.
1996 - Dover Downs Entertainment, Inc., parent company of all Dover Downs activities, begins
trading on New York Stock Exchange under symbol DVD.
1997 - Change to 400-mile distance for NASCAR Sprint Cup races is made at fall event. Dover
Downs Entertainment, Inc. acquires Nashville Speedway USA, operator of NASCAR events at
Tennessee State Fairgrounds and announces plans for a new superspeedway in the Nashville
area. Open date is set for Easter weekend in 2001.
2000 - NASCAR Camping World Truck Series makes debut at Dover’s September race weekend
with Kurt Busch emerging as the winner from the pole position.
2001–Sixteenth year of grandstand expansion places seating capacity at 135,000 - the largest
seating capacity of a sports facility in mid-Atlantic region. Dover holds first NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series event after terrorist attacks of September 11th on New York City, Washington, D.C. and
Pennsylvania. Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins the race and takes the American flag for a victory lap
around the track.
2002 - Dover Downs International Speedway becomes Dover International Speedway, as the
gaming side of the company splits off and Dover Motorsports, Inc. is created to exclusively
oversee racing at the Dover, Nashville, Memphis and St. Louis tracks, as well as the Grand Prix
of Long Beach, the Grand Prix of Denver and the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg which were later
discontinued. The harness racing, slots operation and newly built hotel retain the Dover Downs
name now known as Dover Downs Hotel & Casino®.
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2004 – The Monster Bridge, a 56 seat, glass-enclosed structure that extends over the track
in Turn 3, is unveiled. The one-of-a-kind structure creates the “Most Exciting Seat in Sports.” The
newly introduced “Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup” comes to the Monster Mile in the fall as
Ryan Newman notches another Dover win in the Sept. event and takes home the first ‘monster’
trophy.
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2006 – Dover announces plans for the “Monster Makeover,” a multi-year capital improvement
project. First phase of construction begins prior to Sept. race.
2008 – The 2008 season marked Dover International Speedway’s 40th anniversary. The second
phase of Monster Makeover construction included the addition of the 46-foot Monster
Monument at Victory Plaza, presented by AAA, a larger-than-life fiberglass sculpture of the
track’s signature icon Miles the Monster. The structure also includes over 200 granite plaques
dedicated to race winners and legendary drivers at the Monster Mile. Other construction projects included the expansion of the FanZone display area and the addition of a new emergency
services building outside of Gate 1.
HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
2007 – First phase of Monster Makeover is completed prior to June race. Construction
includes a new skybox complex and Velocity, an all-inclusive, luxury suite for individual race
fans. A 2,100 square-foot addition to the media center was also completed along with widened
walkways behind the frontstretch grandstands; six renovated restroom facilities; additional
paved handicapped parking areas; expanded bus parking; a new sound system; an expanded
and relocated hospitality tent village; and continued beautification and landscaping of the
entire property.
2009 – The third phase of Monster Makeover construction focused on pit road, including a new
1,592 foot concrete pit wall equipped with SAFER barrier technology. The new space made way
for a 43rd pit stall and enabled the track to lengthen all stalls by four feet, creating an easier
entrance and exit for the cars while pitting. By eliminating all grass on the frontstretch and in
Turn 4, the new pit road wall was set four feet closer to the apron of the track, creating a wider
pit road.
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Dover International Speedway is located in the central part of Delaware within the city limits of Dover. We are located on the
northbound side of US Route 13, which is the major north/south dual highway in Delaware.
The street address for Dover International Speedway is 1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901.
From Baltimore, Washington or Richmond via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge: Take US 50/301 across the bridge. Follow US
301 North to Maryland Route 302 (right turn at mile marker 102). Turn right on Maryland Route 454 at Templeville. Route 454
becomes Route 8 at the Delaware state line. In Dover, turn left on US 13 North. Dover International Speedway is approximately 2
miles on the right. Dover is about 50 miles from the Bay Bridge.
From South of the Chesapeake Bay via Chesapeake Bay Bridge: Take I-64 West to Richmond, then I-95 North to the
Washington Beltway (I-495 North). Take I-495 North to Route 50/301. Take Route 50/301 East over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Follow US 301 North to Maryland Route 302 (right turn at mile marker 102). Turn right Maryland Route 454 at Templeville. Route
454 becomes Route 8 at the Delaware state line. In Dover, turn left on US 13 North. Dover International Speedway is
approximately 2 miles on the right. Dover is about 50 miles from the Bay Bridge.
From Areas South of the Chesapeake Bay via Bridge-Tunnel: At Norfolk, cross the Bridge-Tunnel and follow US 13 North all
the way to Dover. Dover International Speedway is 2 miles North of downtown on the right. Dover is about 170 miles from the
Bridge-Tunnel.
From Baltimore or Washington via Interstate 95: From I-695 (the Baltimore Beltway), take I-95 North 60 miles to Delaware
Route 896. Go South on Route 896 approximately 20 miles to Route 1 South to Exit 104 (50 cent toll/exact change only at night).
From Areas Served by the Pennsylvania Turnpike: Take the turnpike East to the Valley Forge Exit, then US 202 South. Take I-95
South to I-495 South via Exit 11 towards Port of Wilmington/Baltimore. I-495S becomes I-95S. Merge onto DE 1 South via exit 4A
towards Christiana/Mall Road (Portions toll). Follow Route 1 South to Exit 104 (50 cent toll/exact change only at night). Turn left
on US 13 South. Dover International Speedway is approximately 2 miles on your left. Dover is about 75 miles from Center City
Philadelphia.
From Philadelphia or Trenton: Take I-95 South to I-495 South via Exit 11 towards Port of Wilmington/Baltimore. I-495S becomes
I-95S. Merge onto DE 1 South via exit 4A towards Christiana/Mall Road (Portions toll). Follow Route 1 South to Exit 104 (50 cent
toll/exact change only at night). Turn left on US 13 South. Dover International Speedway is approximately 2 miles on your left.
Dover is about 75 miles from Center City Philadelphia.
From New Jersey and New England: Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Delaware Memorial Bridge. Cross the bridge and
take US 13 South Exit. Follow US 13 / Route 1 South. Take Route 1 South to Exit 104 (50 cent toll/exact change only at night). Turn
left on US 13 South. Dover International Speedway is approximately 2 miles on your left. Dover is about 45 miles from Delaware
Memorial Bridge.
Directions to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
For our patrons that travel home by way of the Maryland Chesapeake Bay Bridge, the
Delaware D.O.T. in cooperation with Maryland D.O.T. has mapped out three routes to
the Bay Bridge. Patrons can try the Northern Route or Southern Route in addition to
the well traveled Center Route.
Northern Route
Leave Dover International Speedway onto Route 13 southbound to westbound on
College Road. Turn northbound on Kenton Road to Route 42. Turn left on Route 42
to Kenton. At Kenton turn left on Route 300 west. Continue straight on Route 300,
through Sudlersville, MD to Maryland Route 301. Turn left on Route 301 south.
Southern Route
Leave the Blue Hen Corporate Center onto Route 113 southbound, then turn westbound on Puncheon Run Connector to Route 13. Turn left on Route 13 southbound
to Route 10A at Woodside. Turn right on Route 10A westbound to Route 10. Turn
left on Route 10 which changes to Route 287 in Maryland. At the Maryland intersection of Route 287 and Route 311 (Goldsboro), continue straight on Route 313 to
Ingleside, MD. Turn left on Route 305 which will lead directly to Route 301.
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Center Route
Leave Dover International Speedway on Route 13 southbound to westbound on Route 8
(either Division or Loockerman Street). Route 8 becomes Route 454 at the Maryland state
line. At Templeville, MD turn left on Route 302 which leads to Route 301.
Turn left on Route 301 south.
DIRECTIONS TO LOCAL MEDICAL FACILITIES
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER (Kent General Hospital)
Bayhealth is approx. 15 minutes away from the Speedway.
640 South State Street
Dover, Delaware 19901
Main Number: 302.674.4700
Emergency Department: 302.674.7124
Leave the speedway by way of the track’s main entrance. Turn left onto Route 13 south. After light, take the first exit to theright. Stay in the right lane and continue straight onto Governor’s Av
enue. After four lights, look for the hospital on the left. Kent
General Hospital is about 15 minutes from the track and is situated between South State Street and Governor’s Avenue.
CHRISTIANA CARE CENTER
Christiana Care Center is approx. one hour away from the Speedway.
Address:
Telephone:
Directions:
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DIRECTIONS
Address:
Telephone:
Directions:
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road
Newark, Delaware 19718
Main Number: 302.733.1000
Emergency Department: 302.733.1601
North on Rt. 13 (approximately one mile) - turn right to
Intersection of entrance to Rt. 1. Follow signs to Rt. 1 north (toll road). Stay on Rt. 1 north. Cross the Rt 1 bridge and continue until Rt 1 bears off to the right. Stay on Rt 1 north until you pass the intersection to I-95. At this point, follow the trailblazing signs to Christiana Hospital. Turn onto Churchman’s Road. Go to second traffic light and enter hospital complex.
DIRECTIONS TO SAMBO’S TAVERN
Sambo’s is approx. 15 minutes away from the Speedway.
Sambo’s Tavern
283 Front Street
Leipsic, Delaware
302.674.9724
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Take Rt. 13 North (approx. 3 miles north of Dover International Speedway)
Turn RIGHT onto Rt 42 (Royal Farms will be on the corner)
Follow Rt. 42 for 4 miles
Turn LEFT onto Front Street
Go 1 ½ blocks to stop sign, proceed straight
Sambo’s Tavern is ahead on your left
Note: All guests must be over 21. Cash only.
Do not speed through the small town of Leipsic!
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