NASCAR’s Truex, NHRA’s Capps visit rebranded bridge at Thunderbolt Raceway

MILLVILLE, N.J. – New Jersey Motorsports Park and NAPA Auto Parts have announced an agreement designating the popular outfit as an official partner of the Millville facility.

NAPA, which operates over 6,100 stores nationwide, will have a presence in The General’s Store, located in the paddock at the 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway, allowing for the display and purchasing of a variety of products.

In addition, NAPA also becomes the highly-visible sponsor of the Thunderbolt Raceway bridge. Located high above the circuit’s final corner before the half-mile straightaway, competitors and fans alike know the structure as one of the Park’s landmarks.

New Jersey Motorsports Park marketing promotions and materials will be present at a number of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware NAPA stores – including a special ticket offer ahead of the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards’ event at NJMP in late July.

“We’re proud to add NAPA Auto Parts to our family of partners,” said Brad Scott, General Manager/COO of NJMP. “NAPA has a rich history in motorsports, and we’re looking forward to a long and productive partnership with them here in New Jersey.”

About NAPA Auto Parts
NAPA Auto Parts stores offer a wide range of replacement parts, accessories, supplies, tools, equipment and quality products to the consumer groups that make up our clientele, namely, repair shops, commercial fleet operators, professional mechanics, do-it-yourselfers, and automobile owners. All of NAPA’s products, from the best-known brand names to private brands such as NAPA, Altrom, Balkamp and Carlyle Tools, have become synonymous with “reliability”,  “affordability” and “innovation”.

About New Jersey Motorsports Park
Sitting on more than 500 acres in Millville, N.J., New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) is nestled snugly in a beautifully forested region surrounded by scenic rivers and the nearby Delaware Bay. NJMP is conveniently located near Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, New York and Baltimore, offering diverse and dynamic motorsports attractions. The park includes two world-class road courses, Thunderbolt and Lightning, a motorsports country club membership program known as the “Drivers Club,” the Finish Line Pub restaurant, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in the U.S. NJMP is a proud partner of Inspira Healthcare and Tower Hospitality. For more information, visit www.NJMP.com or call (856) 327-8000.  GPS Address: 8000 Dividing Creek Road, Millville, NJ 08332.

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Event tabbed as celebration of German automobile manufacturers featuring authentic food, beers

MILLVILLE, N.J. – In conjunction with New Jersey Motorsports Park and Garnet Volkswagen, AWE Tuning presents the inaugural Volkstreffen German Festival and Car Show, to be held Saturday, June 8^th at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

Volkstreffen is a celebration of German automobile manufacturers including Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, BMW, and Opel. Authentic German foods and beers will be available at the event, set to be held in the paddock of the Park’s 1.9-mile Lightning Raceway circuit.

“This is going to be one of the most comprehensive German auto experiences in the region,” stated AWE Tuning Vice President Jesse Kramer. “Between parade laps, the Porsche Club of America, and incredible German cars, AWE Tuning is proud to be behind Volkstreffen.

General admission gates open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, with discounted pre-registration tickets available at www.volkstreffen.com. A full schedule is posted on the event’s official website.

Friday night camping is also available on the property, available by calling the NJMP registration office at 856-327-7256.

The event is being coordinated by Blackwood’s Slickspeed LLC, which is also responsible for the popular Dubs on the Boards event, held each year in North Wildwood, New Jersey.

“Volkstreffen is one of the more unique dates on our 2013 schedule,” said NJMP general manager Brad Scott. “To have an event that brings together the German auto enthusiasts like this, along with the traditional food and drink, it’s very exciting and we expect to have a great turnout.”

Tickets are also on sale now for NJMP’s 2013 major spectator events, including the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing, and AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Racing, by phone at (856) 327-7256 or online at www.njmp.com.

About AWE Tuning
AWE Tuning is the authority in performance engineering for German automobiles. From award-winning hand-crafted performance exhausts to track-tested big turbo kits to vetted performance products including G.I.A.C., Bilstein, H&R, Brembo and more. AWE Tuning innovates, designs, retails and distributes choice performance products globally through its preferred network of dealers, online and from its headquarters outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since 1991, AWE Tuning’s elite team of researchers, engineers, innovators and drivers have track-tested and introduced premium performance upgrades for some of the finest automobiles in the world.

About New Jersey Motorsports Park:
Sitting on more than 500 acres in Millville, N.J., New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) is nestled snugly in a beautifully forested region surrounded by scenic rivers and the nearby Delaware Bay. NJMP is conveniently located near Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, New York and Baltimore, offering diverse and dynamic motorsports attractions. The park includes two world-class road courses, Thunderbolt and Lightning, a motorsports country club membership program known as the “Drivers Club,” the Finish Line Pub restaurant, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in the U.S. NJMP is a proud partner of Tower Hospitality, South Jersey Healthcare, and Monster Energy. For more information, visit www.NJMP.com or call (856) 327-8000.  GPS Address: 8000 Dividing Creek Road, Millville, NJ 08332.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Chris Banker
Manager of Communications
New Jersey Motorsports Park
cbanker@njmp.com

Porsche Cayman racing series takes to Thunderbolt Raceway as part of NASA weekend

MILLVILLE, N.J. – Thunderbolt Raceway is the battleground for Round 3 of the Intercontinental Trophy Cup presented by Avitus Group, coming to New Jersey Motorsports Park as part of National Auto Sport Association’s May 17^th-19^th event weekend.

ITC is a road racing series priding itself in competing on some of the most hallowed tarmac in North America, with stops at Road Atlanta and Sebring preceding this season’s New Jersey date.

Utilizing the Porsche Cayman as the foundation for competition, ITC has partnered with NASA for seven rounds across the country, with an eighth non-points race at Virginia International Raceway as part of the American Le Mans Series weekend in Alton.

ITC is coming off a weekend of competition at Sebring International Raceway in Florida, in which the Isringhausen Motorsports stable levied several wins at the hands of Dan Martinson (GTP class), Geoff Isringhausen (P1 class) and Lukas Johnson (P2 class), who swept all three races at the storied track.

The series’ third season is full of storylines, including promising, young talent, New Jersey connections, and professional drivers taking part in the entire ITC schedule:

YOUTH MOVEMENT: Andrew Baxter, Lukas Johnson and Tanner Whitten are all 24-years-old or younger, and setting their sights on moving up, but see ITC as a viable, affordable and fun series to make the first step in racing.

NOTHING LIKE HOME: 2011 P1 Champion Tim Fox, 2012 P2 Champion Scott Leder, Vern Chevalier, Ralph Marra, Andrew Baxter, and Charlie Bellaurdo won’t be racing far from home this weekend, same with New Jersey-based Bodymotion Racing.

PRO DRIVERS IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL: Professional racers will be co-drivers in the 4-hour endurance race on Saturday, including Dan Clarke and Stephen Simpson.

MEDIA CREDENTIAL APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: If you would like to cover NASA/ITC weekend in person, visit http://www.njmp.com/info/media.html and submit a credential application to cbanker@njmp.com.

NEED A ROOM? VISIT ONE OF NJMP’S OFFICIAL HOTELS: Tower Hospitality, the official hotel partner of New Jersey Motorsports Park, owns and operates several hotels within a short distance of Thunderbolt Raceway, including Hampton Inn and Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Wingate by Wyndham, and Days Inn. Book through http://www.towerhospitality.com/njmp and receive 15% off of your stay.

About the Intercontinental Trophy Cup Series Championship presented by Avitus Group
The 2013 Intercontinental Trophy Cup Series Championship (ITC) presented by Avitus Group is a defined path for new and upcoming talent coming from a variety of disciplines, including karting and club racing. The series, which races exclusively with Porsche Caymans, began in April 2011 and is the first nationally touring semi-professional series sanctioned by the National Auto Sport Association (NASA). The ITC provides a structure to assist the enhancement of drivers and teams, not only on the track, but also off, fostering business partnerships and developing marketing strategies. Follow ITC’s twitter feed, @ITCSeries, Like ITC on Facebook, and keep up to date with the season’s progress at TrophyCupRacing.com.

About New Jersey Motorsports Park:
Sitting on more than 500 acres in Millville, N.J., New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) is nestled snugly in a beautifully forested region surrounded by scenic rivers and the nearby Delaware Bay. NJMP is conveniently located near Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, New York and Baltimore, offering diverse and dynamic motorsports attractions. The park includes two world-class road courses, Thunderbolt and Lightning, a motorsports country club membership program known as the “Drivers Club,” the Finish Line Pub restaurant, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in the U.S. NJMP is a proud partner of Tower Hospitality, Inspira Healthcare, and Monster Energy. For more information, visit www.NJMP.com or call (856) 327-8000.  GPS Address: 8000 Dividing Creek Road, Millville, NJ 08332.

NJMP MEDIA CONTACT:
Chris Banker
Manager of Communications
New Jersey Motorsports Park
cbanker@njmp.com

ITC MEDIA CONTACT:
Jeremy Scott
Director of Communications
Intercontinental Trophy Cup Series
media@trophycupracing.com

Spectator tickets just $12 in advance for first spectator race of NJMP season on April 27^th

MILLVILLE, N.J. – New Jersey Motorsports Park is preparing to host its fourth annual 12-hour endurance race on Saturday, April 27^th, 2013.

“The Devil in the Dark” returns to the 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway, featuring dozens of different classes of sportscars from the South Jersey Region of the SCCA, is set to begin at noon on Saturday, ending with the checkered flag ending 720 minutes later at midnight.

In previous years’ races, drivers have completed over 400 laps good for nearly 950 miles around NJMP’s premiere road course.

SCCA endurance racing has a long history and can trace its spiritual roots back to the legendary classics such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and the 12 Hours of Sebring.

The club’s South Jersey region conducted 4-hour races in the late 1950’s through the 60’s at the Vineland Speedway, which was located a short distance from New Jersey Motorsports Park.

Participating cars will be divided into classes according to their power-to-weight ratios, giving them the ability to compete against each other on a level playing field for a “class victory”, while all being eligible for the overall race win.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.njmp.com for just $12, and will be available at the gate. Gate prices are subject to be higher on the event date.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Chris Banker
Manager of Communications
New Jersey Motorsports Park
cbanker@njmp.com

Event highlighted by specials at Finish Line Pub Restaurant, F1 Karting, RC Car Experience

MILLVILLE, N.J. – In an effort to promote strong families and further diversify its event calendar, New Jersey Motorsports Park has introduced Family Fun Night, taking place on the first Thursday of every month at the Millville, N.J. facility.

Starting at 5:00 p.m. each month, families large and small are invited to participate in Motorless Night activities, which opens one of the park’s two world-class road courses to bicyclists, runners, and even strollers. Access to the track is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12.

F1 Karting at New Jersey Motorsports Park will also be open for Family Fun Night, offering $40 for 3 sessions and $20 for 10 minutes. All karting participants must be over 14-years-old.

Located in the event garages at Thunderbolt Raceway, the remote-controlled car experience makes fast-paced, action-packed racing accessible to everyone. Special rates include $20 for 10 minutes or $10 for 5 minutes.

In addition, $5 burgers, $5 pizza, and $2 hot dogs will be available at the park’s Finish Line Pub and Restaurant, located at the heart of the property.

2013 Family Fun Nights are April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, and September 5.

Tickets are on sale now for New Jersey Motorsports Park’s 2013 major spectator events, including the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing, and AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Racing, by phone at (856) 327-7256 or online at www.njmp.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Chris Banker
Manager of Communications
New Jersey Motorsports Park
cbanker@njmp.com

Agreement includes naming rights for Fourth Friday Cruise Night; product to be available at General’s Store

MILLVILLE, N.J. – New Jersey Motorsports Park today announced a new partnership with Driven Racing Oil, naming the North Carolina-based outfit used widely throughout the racing community, as the “Official Racing Oil” of the Millville facility.

The Driven Racing Oil brand grew from the need to advance engine and driveline performance. Since its introduction, it has been used by teams winning 8 NASCAR championships, 6 World of Outlaw championships, and numerous winners in NHRA, SCORE, Grand-Am and USAC.

“Partnering with NJMP provides a perfect fit for Driven. Our products deliver performance and protection for the performance minded enthusiast, and NJMP provides the facility for those enthusiasts. From the beginning karter to the car show cruiser, NJMP offers something for everybody who loves cars and going fast, so we couldn’t pick a better place to make our performance products available.” said Lake Speed, Jr., general manager of Driven Racing Oil.

Driven, born from Joe Gibbs Racing, offers a wide range of race-winning products that deliver performance, protection and value. Over the last 10 years, Driven has enabled JGR to win over 100 races in NASCAR competition.

“We developed Driven Racing Oil to fix our flat tappet camshaft problems,” said Mark Cronquist, Head Engine Builder for Joe Gibbs Racing. “Just changing to our BR Break-in Oil from the off-the-shelf products, we virtually eliminated break-in failures. Every engine we build uses Driven Racing Oil because it delivers power and durability.”

As part of the relationship, the popular fourth Friday events at the Finish Line Pub will be rebranded as the “Driven Racing Oil Fourth Friday Cruise Night”.

“Driven Racing Oil is proven in so many motorsports environments, this partnership makes perfect sense. We are excited to welcome a North Carolina-based company that shares our commitment to performance to the New Jersey Motorsports Park family of sponsors,” New Jersey Motorsports Park general manager Brad Scott said.

Tickets are on sale now for New Jersey Motorsports Park’s 2013 major spectator events, including the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing, and AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Racing, by phone at (856) 327-7256 or online at www.njmp.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Chris Banker
Manager of Communications
New Jersey Motorsports Park
cbanker@njmp.com

Monster® products to be sold throughout property; promotional events coming to Park

MILLVILLE, N.J. – New Jersey Motorsports Park recently signed a deal with Monster Energy, making the leading brand the “exclusive energy drink” of the Millville facility.

Fans entering the park for events in 2013 will see a presence of Monster promotions throughout the grounds, including at each concession location at both Thunderbolt and Lightning Raceways.

Jason Britton, a member of the Monster Energy athlete roster, will make a return appearance to GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing weekend at NJMP, set for September 13-15, 2013.

Additional promotional events featuring Monster Energy athletes and teams will be announced shortly, says NJMP general manager Brad Scott.

“We’re very excited to align ourselves with such a popular and energetic brand,” Scott said. “Monster is already associated with many of the top names in motorsports, and New Jersey Motorsports Park is proud to join that list.”

“Monster Energy is excited about this partnership and can’t wait for the 2013 season to begin in New Jersey.” a Monster Energy spokesperson said.

Tickets are on sale now for New Jersey Motorsports Park’s 2013 major spectator events, including the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing, and AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Racing, by phone at (856) 327-7256 or online at www.njmp.com.

About Monster Energy
Based in Corona, Calif., Monster Beverage Corporation is the leading marketer and distributor of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Beverage Corporation supports the scene and sport. Whether NASCAR, Formula One, MotoGP, motocross, off-road, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it’s the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers and fans. See more about Monster Beverage Corporation including all of its drinks at monsterenergy.com.

About New Jersey Motorsports Park
Sitting on more than 500 acres in Millville, N.J., New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) is nestled snugly in a beautifully forested region surrounded by scenic rivers and the nearby Delaware Bay. NJMP is conveniently located near Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, New York and Baltimore, offering diverse and dynamic motorsports attractions. The park includes two world-class road courses, Thunderbolt and Lightning, a motorsports country club membership program known as the “Drivers Club,” the Finish Line Pub restaurant, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in the U.S. For more information, visit www.NJMP.com or call (856) 327-8000.  GPS Address: 8000 Dividing Creek Road, Millville, NJ 08332.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Chris Banker
Manager of Communications
New Jersey Motorsports Park
cbanker@njmp.com

Free admission, parade laps, and karting experiences attract thousands to Millville facility

MILLVILLE, N.J. – With nearly a full calendar year separating New Jersey Motorsports Park from its inaugural (and overwhelming) Open House, those behind the event are feeling much better about their second effort.

On Saturday, March 2^nd, between six and seven thousand fans came through the Park’s gates, braving a blast of cold weather to experience all that the southern New Jersey circuits have to offer.

Over 3600 motorcycles and cars took advantage of parade laps on Thunderbolt and Lightning Raceways totaling nearly 8,000 miles in all.

F1 Karting at New Jersey Motorsports Park was just as busy, strapping in fans for over 600 miles of driving on NJMP’s renowned karting courses.

Months of planning went into preventing the mistakes from last year’s event, which blew away expectations, and the attendance projections of Park officials.

“This event was designed to open the facility up to the community,” general manager Brad Scott said. “We want to show people what we do here, thank them for their participation, and create awareness throughout the region.”

In addition to track time, attendees found a variety of vendors, static car and motorcycle displays, and concession specials throughout the Park.

NJMP’s newest venture, “The General’s Store”, located on Thunderbolt Raceway at the base of the Officer’s Club, held its grand opening during the event.

“I’ve been here since [New Jersey Motorsports Park] opened,” Millville resident Juanita Flores told the South Jersey Times on Saturday. “It’s a great place to bring my family. It’s so much fun and it keeps getting better and better. We love it.”

Those who registered for their tickets online can give their own feedback to the NJMP staff through post-event surveys that will be e-mailed to them this week.

“The fan surveys will help us continue to improve,” Scott said. “Many of the comments we received following last year’s Open House were voiced in our meetings leading up to this year’s event. They’re very helpful.”

New Jersey Motorsports Park’s first on-track spectator event of 2013 is under two months away, when the SCCA’s “Devil in the Dark” 12-hour endurance race takes center stage at Thunderbolt Raceway on April 27^th.

Tickets for the Devil in the Dark can be purchased online at store.njmp.com or by calling 856-327-7256.

About New Jersey Motorsports Park
Sitting on more than 500 acres in Millville, N.J., New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) is nestled snugly in a beautifully forested region surrounded by scenic rivers and the nearby Delaware Bay. NJMP is conveniently located near Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, New York and Baltimore, offering diverse and dynamic motorsports attractions. The park includes two world-class road courses, Thunderbolt and Lightning, a motorsports country club membership program known as the “Drivers Club,” the Finish Line Pub restaurant, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in the U.S. For more information, visit www.NJMP.com or call (856) 327-8000.  GPS Address: 8000 Dividing Creek Road, Millville, NJ 08332.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Chris Banker
Manager of Communications
New Jersey Motorsports Park
cbanker@njmp.com

“Arrive & Drive” reservations can be made within three days of desired date

MILLVILLE, N.J. – F1 Karting at New Jersey Motorsports Park is putting the finishing touches on its offseason improvements, and will open for 2013 on Saturday, March 16^th.

Arrive and Drive reservations allow anyone to visit NJMP, strap on a helmet and suit, and get behind the wheel on one of the facility’s renowned karting tracks.

This season, interested participants can guarantee track time by calling in advance and reserving a spot up to three days before their visit. Customers may call 856-327-7213 to take advantage of this opportunity by booking at least a 15-minute time slot with full payment over the phone. All major credit cards are accepted.

Single sessions start at just $35 plus tax, and include all racing attire, a safety briefing, and 15 minutes on the track.

The facility will go green for the season on Saturday, March 16^th, and will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. until sunset through April 15^th.

The rest of F1 Karting’s seasonal hours are as follows:

April 15^th – June 16^th
Thurs-Fri, 2pm – sunset
Sat-Sun, 9am – sunset

June 17^th-September 1^st
Tues-Fri, 2pm – sunset
Sat-Sun, 9am – sunset

September 2^nd-November 24^th
Thurs-Fri, 2pm – sunset
Sat-Sun, 9am – sunset

November 24^th-December 22^nd
Sat-Sun, 9am – sunset

F1 Karting at New Jersey Motorsports Park will be closed on Mondays all year.

“We’re excited to once again accommodate our customers with Arrive & Drive karting,” said Brad Scott, general manager of NJMP. “Calling ahead will allow participants to guarantee track time, just like you might call ahead and make reservations at a restaurant.”

In addition, F1 Karting at New Jersey Motorsports Park will be open on Saturday, March 2^nd for the Park’s second annual Open House event, with karting experiences being offered at no charge. Free tickets for that event remain available at www.njmp.com/openhouse.

About New Jersey Motorsports Park
Sitting on more than 500 acres in Millville, N.J., New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) is nestled snugly in a beautifully forested region surrounded by scenic rivers and the nearby Delaware Bay. NJMP is conveniently located near Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, New York and Baltimore, offering diverse and dynamic motorsports attractions. The park includes two world-class road courses, Thunderbolt and Lightning, a motorsports country club membership program known as the “Drivers Club,” the Finish Line Pub restaurant, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in the U.S. NJMP is a proud partner of South Jersey Healthcare and Tower Hospitality. For more information, visit www.NJMP.com or call (856) 327-8000.  GPS Address: 8000 Dividing Creek Road, Millville, NJ 08332.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Chris Banker
Manager of Communications
New Jersey Motorsports Park
cbanker@njmp.com