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September 22-24, 2006 is right around the corner at the Monster Mile!

July 14, 2006
Gary Camp

Matt Kenseth and team owner Jack Roush celebrate in Dover's victory lane after the June 4, 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race. Photo by VPS Images

If you weren’t here for the June 2-4, 2006 NASCAR races at the Monster Mile, you missed a fantastic and memorable weekend, capped off by an amazing finish to the big event, the Neighborhood Excellence 400 presented by Bank of America! With just three laps to go, Matt Kenseth passed Roush Racing teammate Jamie McMurray for the win. Who knows what is in store for fans this September?

Tickets for the entire September 22-24 race weekend are still available, but the best seats are moving quickly! By ordering early, race fans can take advantage of ticket availability in their price range, improved seat selection, and ticket blocks to keep your group together.

The road to the championship goes through Dover, as the top drivers compete in the second stop of the 2006 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup on September 24, 2006. Drivers and teams are forced to buckle down and focus on the intense challenges that the Monster Mile presents. The winner will be rewarded with the unique Monster trophy, hard-earned and much sought after points, and bragging rights for next year’s race.

The NASCAR Busch Series celebrates its 25th anniversary and shifts into high gear when the teams make their second 2006 visit to Dover International Speedway. With only six races remaining in the season, the Saturday, September 23 race at the Monster Mile always has a big impact on the final point standings. In June, it was Jeff Burton who tamed the Monster Mile, winning the StonebridgeRacing.com 200 by outlasting several other NASCAR NEXTEL Cup stars like Carl Edwards, Kurt Busch, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and Greg Biffle.

The newly named NASCAR Busch Series East (formerly Busch North Series) makes its Dover International Speedway debut on Friday, September 22, 2006. Although racing under a different name, teams and drivers are sure to bring the same brand of physical racing and aggressive finishes to the Monster Mile. The September 23, 2005 race was certainly one to remember — and one of the closest finishes in NASCAR Busch East Series history. Eventual 2005 champion Andy Santerre took advantage of a late red flag to catch up to a red-hot Ryan Moore, beating him to the finish line by a mere .002 seconds — or about 12 inches. What will be the end result this September?

More than just a race…

There are many options available at the Monster Mile to make your experience an unforgettable one!

The Turn 4 Club, a hospitality option for all NASCAR Busch Series races, debuted in June 2006 and was a fantastic success! Fans who purchased the Turn 4 Club package received a premium reserved ticket in the Turn 4-mezzanine level, which offers a spectacular view of the entire track, along with a great view down pit road. All seats have convenient access to restrooms, elevators and the souvenir midway located just below on the ground level. Along with the race ticket, fans received a fully catered hot and cold lunch, including snacks, desserts, soft drinks, water and beer in a private area located near their seats! Availability is limited, so call today.

Another fun-for-the-whole-family option for the NASCAR Busch Series race on Saturday is our “Superfresh Take A Kid To The Races” package. Adults who purchase a General Admission ticket to the NASCAR Busch Series race on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006 get one child’s ticket FREE! This offer also includes admission into the Superfresh Kids Zone, which features souvenirs, candy, live music, show cars, refreshments, games and prize drawings among others! It’s a win-win for the whole family!

The Monster Mile at Dover! Don't miss it! Photo by Reinhold Matay

Consistently a fan favorite at Dover International Speedway is the Monster Mile Club, an all-inclusive pre-race hospitality club option that is sure to please fans of all ages. The admission price (does not include a race ticket) includes food and drink (beer, soda and water), a trackside tour, live entertainment, a limited-edition souvenir item, a program, interactive games and a guest appearance by a NASCAR NEXTEL driver. In June, Kasey Kahne visited The Monster Mile Club and participated in a Q&A session open to all fans. The club opens at 7:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast, followed by activities until 10:30 a.m., when a hot, catered lunch will be served. Fans will be refreshed when they enter the track for the start of the race!

Make plans to visit Dover International Speedway and watch as your favorite drivers attempt to tame the Monster Mile! Call 800-441-RACE or click here for the best available seats, hospitality options, and full-throttle fun!