MARTINSVILLE, Va. (March 26 2014) – Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has been named the honorary starter for the STP 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway on March 30.
“We’re extremely honored to have Governor McAuliffe serve as our honorary starter,” said Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell. “Having four Sprint Cup races in the Commonwealth, he understands the significant economic impact they have. I’m looking forward to seeing him wave the green flag to get the race started. I’m sure he’ll have a great time.”
As honorary starter, McAuliffe will wave the green flag from atop the starter’s stand to start the STP 500. In addition the governor will attend the driver’s meeting prior to the race and spend time visiting with teams in the pit area.
“I am pleased to serve as the honorary starter for the STP 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway on March 30th,” McAuliffe said. “I want to thank NASCAR for supporting Virginia’s economy and communities, and I look forward to the continued collaboration that NASCAR and all of its sponsors will bring to the Commonwealth in the years to come.”
McAuliffe, the 72nd governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a businessman and entrepreneur, who has lived in Virginia for more than two decades. He has worked with and led numerous businesses in diverse sectors of the economy helping to improve companies and create economic opportunity.
He was elected governor last November.
Tickets to the STP 500 on March 30, the Kroger 250 on March 29 and Alpha energy Solutions Pole Day on March 28 can be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.
