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NASCAR Sprint-Cup Series
CUP: FedEx, Dover Step Up For Autism
Next month’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Dover will be called the FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks...
Tom Jensen  |  Posted April 21, 2011   Charlotte, NC
Dover International Speedway will host the FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks on May 15. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
The May 15 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Dover International Speedway will be called the FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks, SPEED.com has learned.

This will be the first time FedEx has been title sponsor of a NASCAR Sprint Cup race. The delivery company will be putting a considerable amount of support behind Autism Speaks, which provides support for autism research, awareness, advocacy and family services.

FedEx will donate $100,000 if Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx-sponsored Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, wins the race. In addition, there will be a host of activities and promotions to support autism education and awareness.

“We’re honored to be selected by Dover International Speedway and FedEx as the charity choice for the FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks,” said Mark Roithmayr, president of Autism Speaks. “Autism affects one percent of the U.S. population and included in that number are many fans of NASCAR. This sponsorship will help raise awareness and much needed funds for those families and our community as a whole.”

“FedEx has the unique opportunity to help support the mission of Autism Speaks as the official sponsor of the FedEx 400 at Dover International Speedway,” said T. Michael Glenn, executive vice president of market development at FedEx. “Joining forces for a great cause is a win for both racing fans and supporters of the important work of Autism Speaks. We are extremely proud of Denny and the No. 11 FedEx Racing team and are also incredibly proud of the commitment to charity that is a hallmark of FedEx and our team members worldwide.”

Among the activities at the track for the event:

Special FedEx 400 Race Charity Ticket Package — The package, priced at $111, offers two tickets (regularly priced at $84 each) to the May 15 event with 100 percent of the proceeds going directly to Autism Speaks. Supplies are limited. Visit DoverSpeedway.com or call the Dover ticket office at 800-441-RACE and mention “FedEx 111.”
FedEx will donate $100,000 to Autism Speaks if Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx-sponsored Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, wins at Dover next month. (Photo: LAT Photographic)

Race Weekend Experience Auctions — The premier package is highlighted by the opportunity to wave the green flag to start the Cup race after joining the Sprint Cup drivers on stage for driver introductions. The package also includes two all-access pit passes, a garage tour, overnight accommodations in the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, luxury suite passes, and a green flag signed by the starting lineup of the race. A second package features two seats in the unique Monster Bridge. Proceeds from the auction go to Autism Speaks. Visit DoverSpeedway.com and click on the Autism Speaks button to place a bid.

Support Autism Speaks Directly — Fans can text “autism” to “25383” to donate $10 instantly. Standard messaging charges apply and the donation will appear as a charge on your cell phone bill. In addition, donation locations will also be set up during the race weekend for those fans interested in donating on-site to Autism Speaks.

Tom Jensen is the Editor in Chief of SPEED.com, Senior NASCAR Editor at RACER and a contributing Editor for TruckSeries.com. You can follow him online at twitter.com/tomjensen100.
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