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NASCAR Sprint-Cup Series
CUP: Dover Finish Line to Feature Autism Speaks Paint Scheme
SPEED Staff  |  Posted May 29, 2008   Dover, Del.
Autism Speaks is championing an effort and encouraging race fans to cheer for a special goal at this weekend's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the Dover International Speedway.

Finish Line to Feature Special Autism Speaks 'Goal Line' Paint Scheme

Autism Speaks, the nation's leading non-profit organization dedicated to autism is championing an effort and encouraging race fans to cheer for a special goal at this weekend's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the Dover International Speedway. This goal will extend far beyond the racecars crossing the finish line by bringing the NASCAR community a unique "Goal Line" dedicated to Autism Speaks.

In a first-of-its-kind, the proverbial black and white checkered finish line has been transformed into a symbolic paint scheme featuring the Autism speaks blue puzzle piece logo alternating across the grid, forming the new "Goal Line" of the race. The puzzle piece, which symbolizes Autism Speaks and the missing piece of the autism puzzle, will commemorate the longstanding efforts of Autism Speaks and its dedication towards changing the future for all those who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.

On this special weekend, these puzzle pieces will help bring together the NASCAR community as one strong voice in finding the missing piece of the puzzle. The enhanced finish line will help shine a bright light on autism, a developmental disorder that now affects 1 in every 150 children. Race fans and sponsors are encouraged to make a donation to Autism Speaks each time their favorite driver crosses the "Goal Line" this weekend.

This special "Goal Line" is featured during all three NASCAR events this weekend at the Dover International Speedway. The "Goal Line" will play an integral role for all the drivers racing in the AAA Insurance 200, Heluva Good!R 200 and Best Buy 400 benefiting Student Clubs for Autism Speaks.

ABOUT AUTISM - Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by extreme behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 150 children in the United States, affecting four times as many boys as girls. The diagnosis of autism has increased tenfold in the last decade. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown.

ABOUT AUTISM SPEAKS - Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, to funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism, and to advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. It was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Bob Wright is Senior Advisor at Lee Equity Partners and served as vice chairman, General Electric, and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal for more than twenty years. Wright also serves on the board of directors of the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, RAND Corporation and Mission Product, LLC. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit
AutismSpeaks.org

SOURCE: AutismSpeaks.org
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