NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT:  Liz Miller Galantino, Director of Marketing, Communications & Sales

New Jersey Motorsports Park

lgalantino@njmp.com – (856) 327-7265

 New Jersey Motorsports Park Announces Updates to the 2012 Season Schedule

Addition of Monster Truck Mania, Five supporting races at the ARCA Racing Series

and Four Rally America Rallycross dates

MILLVILLE, N.J. –  January 30, 2012 – New Jersey Motorsports Park’s (NJMP) 2012 Racing Season has expanded with the addition of Monster Truck Mania on August 11^th,  five supporting races at the ARCA Racing Series, F2000, F1600, Atlantic Series, Trans Am and Vintage Trans Am,  which will take place over the June 30^th – July 1^st weekend and four Rally America Rallycross dates slated for May 19, July 21, October 20 and November 17.

“We are very excited to announce these additions to our 2012 season,” stated Brad Scott, General Manager, NJMP.   “Rallycross has been a huge fan favorite since NJMP first had Rally American here in 2010.  Monster Truck Mania will be a spectator event that the whole family can enjoy and bringing the supporting races to the ARCA Series is a huge bonus for race fans everywhere,” added Scott.

The 2012 season is highlighted by the return of two major spectator events that have become staples on NJMP’s annual calendar – the GRAND-AM Road Racing, featuring the Rolex Sports Car Series and the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, on May 11 – 13, as well as the AMA Pro Road Racing, including the SuperBike, SportBike, SuperSport and XR1200 classes, on Sept. 7 – 9.

Two highly-popular, yet very quirky series featuring $500 race cars, costumes and outrageous rules, will come to NJMP in 2012 with the return of the 24 Hours of LeMons on April 14 – 15 and the Chump Car World Series inaugural visit on June 2 – 3.

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) will again race into the night with the return of “The Devil in the Dark, ” a 12-hour endurance race on April 28. The SCCA, including both national and regional events, will also race at NJMP on June 1 – 3, June 29 – July 1, Aug. 17 – 19 and Oct. 20 – 21.  Additional Club Race events include NASA Northeast on  May 25 – 27, Eastern Motor Racing Association on July 28-29, and Porsche Club of America on August 24-26.

The North American Road Racing Association (NARRA), a combination performance driving school and racing league, first visited NJMP in 2011 and has scheduled event dates on June 8 – 10. In addition, race cars of yesteryear will be celebrated during the Vintage Racer Group (VRG) Event on Sept. 22-23.

The Championship Cup Series (CCS) NJMP SportBike Championship will compete in a race series championship and will include a mix of races on Thunderbolt Raceway on May 5 – 6, July 14 – 15 and September 1 – 2.

Confirmed competition karting events include the Northeast Rmax Championship May 18 – 20 and Oct. 26 – 28,  the 4-Hour “Arrive And Drive” Enduro on May 26, July 28, and Nov. 17, the New Jersey Sprint Series June 1 – 3 and Oct. 5 – 7 and the WKA Gold Cup Series Sep. 21 – 23.

Tickets for all events are on sale now, with Rallycross tickets available for purchase at a later date.   Season tickets are also now on sale at a special early buy rate of $99 (prior to January 31) – a savings of $50 over the regular price of $149.  Prices for single event tickets vary by event and discounted pricing is available for online ticket purchases. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.NJMP.com or call the NJMP Registration Office at (856) 327-7217.

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• Northeast Rotax Max Challenge: May 18 – 20 and October 26 – 28 (Tempest)
• WKA New Jersey Sprint Series: June 1 – 3 and October 5 – 7 (Tempest)
• F-Series Gear Up Challenge – April 28 – 29 (Avenger)

National Event

• WKA Gold Cup Series: September 21 – 23 (Avenger)

The karting facility gets used for a variety of competitions, and for 2012 F1 New Jersey has extended their relationship with the NJ MiniGP motorcycle program.  For fast-paced motorcycle action on a tight, twisty track, come check these guys out on the dates below:

NJ MiniGP        

“The 2012 race schedule includes more racing diversity than ever before,” stated Joe Volpe, Director of Motorsports Activities, NJMP. “Included in this year’s program are several ‘firsts’ for F1 New Jersey including two night races, multiple track configurations, and, if you don’t own your own kart, be sure to sign-up for the 4-Hour Arrive and Drive Enduro,” furthered Volpe adding, “everyone can race go-karts at F1 New Jersey.”

The “Arrive and Drive” Enduro races for the general public will be held May 26, July 28, and November 17.  Last year these events sold out fast so if you have a team and you would like to register please contact John Maesky, Assistant Manager, F1 New Jersey, at jmaesky@njmp.com. If you need a team, post to the F1 New Jersey Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/F1newjersey.

In addition, this year’s membership plan is going to be simplified into two packages, GOLD and SILVER, and both promise to offer significant cost reductions from previous years, while being much easier to understand.  Of note, a GOLD level membership will be nearly 30% less than last year, check out the NJMP website for details! Registration forms are available online at http://www.njmp.com/racing/karting/f1-new-jersey-competition-karting.html.

F1 New Jersey will continue to offer trackside amenities such as reserved parking/pit locations and electricity, as well as reduced practice rates and transponder rentals for members.

Visit the F1 New Jersey Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/F1newjersey for the latest news and track announcements for the 2012 season. For more information about NJMP call (856) 327-8000 or visit www.njmp.com.

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Hosted by the NJMP Green Flag Children’s Charities  elementary and middle school students selected by their schools throughout Cumberland County, were able to choose a brand new winter coat, a pair of gloves or mittens, a hat & scarf and also a pair of slippers.

Once the children picked out their new winter wear a hot lunch consisting of hot dogs, chicken fingers, mac n’ cheese, and pb&j was provided and served to them thanks to Bottinos’ Shoprite. The children then were encouraged to write a letter to Santa and present it to him themselves.

With over 70 volunteers from the Green Flag Committee and generous corporate contributions from Subaru of America, Bottinos’ Shoprite, & Millville Walmart. NJMP was able to make this years  “Coats for Kids” the largest yet.

” This is one of those special events we look forward to hosting every holiday season,” said Brad Scott, general manager of NJMP. ” We’re thankful for the support of the community and we’re pleased that over 500 children in Cumberland County will benefit from the coat drive”

This year’s event could not have be successful without the generous donations from area businesses; Rental City, Cumberland Daily, Cisco Foods, Texas Roadhouse and also Forman Mills.

The motorsports community also showed strong support in this year’s coat drive. The  South Jersey Region of the Sports Car Club of America ( SCCA)  conducted a funds drive to benefit the event, raising hundreds of dollars to help purchase additional coats.

In addition to the “Coats for Kids” program, NJMP plays host to a number of community fund raising events throughout the year. The facility also annually hosts the Barbara Cook and Bill Bottino Mud Run for Cancer and a Daytona 500 viewing party that raises funds for the Green Flag Children’s Charities. Over $240,000 has been raised for various charities since NJMP opened in July 2008.

New Jersey Motorsports Park and the NJMP Green Flag Committee would like to thank our media partners for covering the event:

• http://www.nbc40.net/news/20124/video
• http://www.thedailyjournal.com/article/20111210/NEWS01 /312100019
• http://kiwiracer.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=9519
• http://www.nj.com/cumberland/index.ssf/2011/12/550_needy_children_receive_war.html
•  http://blog.nj.com/new_jersey_auto_racing/2011/12/nj_racetrack_provides_winter_c.html
•  http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?lnk=rss&article=46825
• http://www.thedailyjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=A8&Date=20111209&Category=NEWS01&ArtNo=112090801&Ref=PH&Item=0&odyssey=mod%7Cmostpopphotos

On Saturday, November 26, NJMP partnered with Angelica Nardi, Miss Seashore Line 2012, to bring the first Miss NJMP/Miss Teen NJMP Pageant to New Jersey Motorsports Park. In front of a large crowd at the Officer’s Club, 12 young ladies from across the state competed in four areas of competition -  interview, swimwear, formal wear and racetrack fashion.

Sammi-Jo Danze, Ms. NJMP 2011

This year’s Miss NJMP crown went to West Deptford native  Sammi -Jo Danze. Danze is currently in her final year at Rutgers University where she is studying to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management.

Danze also serves as the co-chairperson for the West Deptford Family Fun Day, is the Director of Miss West Deptford Pageant, a peer tutor and also a mentor for victims of sexual abused.

Danze received a proclamation from the Mayor of West Deptford for her services in the township and also President Obama has presented her with the Silver Award for Volunteerism. She also works with the Ronald McDonald House of  South Jersey where she founded the Room For Desert Gala.

In her free time, Danze dedicates herself to training in all forms of dance and coaching cheerleading.

On top of her effortless volunteerism, coaching and mentoring, Danze manages and owns The Royal Court Gown and Dress Shoppe.

Kellie Lynn Santoro, Ms. Teen NJMP 2011

2011 Miss Teen NJMP honors went to Millville’s own Kellie Lynn Santoro. Santoro is a member of Millville High’s Class of 2012 and is an active member of the senior class committee, National Honor Society, Varsity Academics and also plays two varsity sports (cheerleading and lacrosse).

Santoro has also earned a bronze and silver medal in the Congressional Awards Program through Gifted and Talented. During her four years at Millville High, she became interested in helping people and has decided to further her education into the nursing field.  She is a family-oriented person who plans on staying local for college.

Outside of school, Santoro is a dedicated dancer of seven years and part of the Rising Stars Cheer and Dance Company.  Besides training in jazz, lyrical, acro, hip-hop and ballet dancing, she has also become an avid surfer.

Both Danze and Santoro  are enthusiastic about being crowned Miss NJMP and Miss Teen NJMP.  They plan on bringing a new level of class and representing New Jersey Motorsports Park with high regard throughout the many different events held at the track next season.