Press Release
Dover International Speedway creates monster comic book
Release date: March 21, 2006 Contact: Gary Camp Director of Public Relations Dover International Speedway (302) 857-3212
 | | “Miles the Monster, Issue #1 - His Shocking Birth” will be available at the June 2-4, 2006 Dover race weekend. |
“Miles the Monster, Issue #1 - His Shocking Birth” will be available at the June 2-4, 2006 race weekend
DOVER, Del. - The story of Miles the Monster will now be told for the first time ever…
Race fans of all ages will soon be able to learn how Miles the Monster came to be-all in a beautifully illustrated collectible comic book. This one-of-a-kind piece of memorabilia offers a rare opportunity for fans to learn the story behind his creation, and to be involved in the history of the Monster Mile.
The first issue, “Miles the Monster, Issue #1 - His Shocking Birth," will be sold exclusively at Dover International Speedway during the June 2-4, 2006 race weekend. This first limited-edition issue costs $ 3, with each copy individually numbered on the back cover. Issue No. 2 will be exclusively available at the Dover International Speedway September 22-24, 2006 race weekend. Issues No. 3 through 8 will be released in 2007.
“Miles has always captured the spirit and strength of his home at Dover International Speedway, and embodied the extraordinary fans that come to visit him twice a year at the Monster Mile,” said Jerry Miraglia, executive vice president of Dover Motorsports, Inc. “His unique tale is now ready to be told in comic book form, and fans of all ages will enjoy the incredible artwork in this first-edition collectible.”
 | | A sample page from 'Miles the Monster, Issue #1 - His Shocking Birth.' |
Because of the anticipated demand, fans can reserve their copies of the comic book in advance. Those interested in purchasing the comic book should send an e-mail to “monstercomic@doverspeedway.com” with their name, address and desired quantity. Limit five per person. No prepayment is required. Those reserving comic books must pick up their copies at Dover International Speedway just outside the main ticket office (Gate 11). Pickup times will be Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
The comic book was created by Mark Wheatley and Allan Gross at Insight Studios. Wheatley, founder of Insight Studios in 1978, is an award-winning creator of comic books. Respected internationally as an artist, writer, editor, publisher and inventor, his portfolio of past work has earned him most top industry awards. Gross previously worked for major comic book companies DC, Dark Horse and Image, before joining Insight Studios. Insight Studios’ interpretations of established characters such as Tarzan the Warrior, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Jonny Quest, Dr. Strange, The Flash, Argus and The Spider have brought them to life for a new generation of readers.
Tickets for a June 2-4, 2006 race weekend full of activity at Dover International Speedway are still available. Fast-paced action at the Monster Mile includes the stars of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series in the Neighborhood Excellence 400 presented by Bank of America race on Sunday, June 4; the NASCAR Busch Series on Saturday, June 3; and the AAA Insurance 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Friday, June 2. Call 800-441-RACE, or go online to www.DoverSpeedway.com, for the best available seats at the Monster Mile!
Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) is a leading promoter of motorsports events in the United States. DVD subsidiaries operate three tracks in three states, and present several hundred motorsports events each year. For 2009, 14 major, national events were held, including races sanctioned by NASCAR and NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. owns and operates Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del., Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Mo., and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. For further information log on to www.DoverMotorsports.com. This release may contain forward-looking statements based on management’s beliefs and assumptions. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause results to vary materially. Please refer to the SEC filings of DVD for a discussion of such factors.
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