Virginia529 College Savings 250 Kicks off September NASCAR Weekend
Richmond, VA (March 28, 2013)—Richmond International Raceway officials announced today the Virginia529 College Savings Plan has renewed its partnership with America’s Premier Short Track. The Virginia529 College Savings 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race kicks off the September NASCAR Doubleheader weekend “under the lights” on Friday night, September 6. The Virginia529 College Savings Plan remains the Official College Savings Plan of the track, presenting sponsor of the Family Sections presented by Virginia529 College Savings Plan and the Virginia529 Kids Zone powered by the Science Museum of Virginia.
“I am pleased to announce that once again, Virginia529 will be the title sponsor of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at RIR on September 6th,” said Mary G. Morris, CEO of the Virginia529 College Savings Plan. “Additionally, Virginia529 will partner again with the Science Museum of Virginia and NASA on the Virginia529 Kids Zone, providing race fans and families at all of the Spring and Fall races with an opportunity for fun, exploration of STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) aspects of racing and education about Virginia529’s four tax-advantaged college savings programs, available to families across the country. The combined partnership is a perfect fit for our message about continued learning and the importance of education no matter what you do in life, since racing is really a big science experiment on wheels and success involves applied STEM skills in addition to athletic ability.”
“The Virginia529 College Savings Plan continues to be an excellent partner for Richmond International Raceway,” said RIR President Dennis Bickmeier. “To have an entitlement sponsor back for a fifth year and to see their increased activation with the family sections and kids zone is a testament to the perfect fit between the track and this great Richmond-based organization.”
The Virginia529 College Savings 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race is part of one of the biggest weekends on the entire NASCAR season schedule. The September NASCAR Doubleheader Weekend at Richmond International Raceway features two great races “under the lights”—the Virginia529 College Savings 250 on Friday night, September 6 and the Federated Auto Parts 400 – “One Last Race to Make The Chase” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Saturday night, September 7.
Ticket renewals for the September 6-7 race weekend will be sent out tomorrow to guests who have already purchased tickets to the April 25-27 NASCAR weekend at RIR. Benefits of renewing tickets before the May 6 deadline include: special savings on tickets, no processing fee on print-at-home tickets and the opportunity to participate in payment plans. Keep an eye out for your renewal!
The season-long Family Sections presented by Virginia529 feature a special price on NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tickets for kids 12 and younger and alcohol is prohibited in these sections. For NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races, tickets for kids 12 and younger start at $25 when accompanied by a paying adult. You must call 866-455-7223 to purchase children’s tickets in the Family Sections presented by Virginia529 College Savings Plan.
Tickets are on sale now for the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway. Advance tickets, including seats in Turns 1 and 4, start at $45, and can be purchased online by clicking here or by calling 866-455-7223. Tickets for the ToyotaCare 250 start at $30 in advance and can be purchased online by clicking here or by calling 866-455-7223. Children 12 and younger are admitted free with a ticketed adult in general admission sections on Friday. The weekend begins Thursday, April 25, when the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East returns to RIR for the BLUE OX 100 and Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown Presented by FedEx, benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Advance tickets are $25, with children 12 and younger admitted free.
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About the Virginia529 College Savings Plan:
Virginia529 is a 529 college savings plan that offers flexible, affordable, tax-advantaged savings programs for qualified higher education expenses through its four programs – Virginia529 prePAIDSM (prePAIDSM), Virginia529 inVESTSM (inVESTSM), CollegeAmerica® and CollegeWealth®. With over 2.24 million accounts and over $39 billion in assets under management as of November 30, 2012, Virginia529 is the largest 529 plan in the country. For more information on Virginia529’s college savings options, visit Virginia529.com.
About Richmond International Raceway:
Richmond International Raceway, known as America’s Premier Short Track, offers exciting night racing action and a commitment to the fan experience. One of the most popular facilities among drivers and fans in all of motorsports, Richmond International Raceway annually hosts all of its major events—two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races, two NASCAR Nationwide Series events and one NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race—under the lights on its ¾-mile D-Shaped oval. The unique layout consistently produces the thrill of side-by-side racing, coupled with high enough speeds for a superspeedway feel. Combined with first-class amenities (including the state-of-the-art Video Scoring Tower) and a focus on the fans, guests at Richmond International Raceway can expect to experience what “Racing Perfection” truly is. For tickets to events at Richmond International Raceway, call 866-455-RACE or visit www.rir.com online. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @RIRInsider.
