Press Release

Charitable contributions raised from the May 30 – June 1, 2008 NASCAR weekend at Dover benefit Autism Speaks

Release date: June 1, 2008
Contact: Public Relations dept.
Dover International Speedway

DOVER, Del. — Three days of NASCAR action at the Monster Mile did more than satisfy the need for speed for thousands of fans that visited Dover International Speedway over the course of the weekend. It also proved to be a great benefit for one very worthy cause — to the tune of $ 76,907.50 — with all funds being raised to support the work and create awareness for Autism Speaks, the nation’s leading autism advocacy organization.

Dover International Speedway and a variety of partners have brought the organization’s message of autism awareness to millions of NASCAR fans nationwide.

From its inclusion in the entitlement of the “Best Buy 400 benefiting Students Clubs for Autism Speaks,” to money raised directly from event ticket sales, the organization collected funds from many charitable donors, through several special ways. Grammy-nominated band Emerson Drive performed a benefit concert on Saturday night at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. The concert was underwritten by Heluva Good!, sponsor of the May 31, 2008 "Heluva Good!® 200" NASCAR Nationwide Series race at the Monster Mile, and all proceeds benefited Autism Speaks and the Autism Society of Delaware.

Long-time autism awareness advocates Joe and Shelly Galli pledged $ 15,625 through an online auction to win the exclusive opportunity to say "Gentleman start your engines" prior to the start of the "Best Buy 400 benefiting Students Clubs for Autism Speaks.” 9-year-old Camille Galli gave the command to start the June 1 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and the family enjoyed VIP opportunities at the Speedway throughout the entire race weekend.

Autism Speaks puzzle pieces were painted in alternating pattern on the start/finish line, transforming the area into a goal line. Fans are urged to make a donation to Autism Speaks for each time their driver crosses the line.

The History Channel’s “Ice Road Truckers” program and Crown Royal also contributed to the fundraising efforts with significant donations to the cause.

Tissot, another track partner, painted Autism Speaks puzzle pieces on their signage at the start/finish line as well to help raise awareness.

Dover International Speedway donated a portion of each June 1 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ticket sold from May 1 to May 31, 2008 to Autism Speaks, and fans could also donate directly to the cause on the track’s website, DoverSpeedway.com.

The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk was held on Saturday night following the “Heluva Good! 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race. Hundreds of race fans joined several NASCAR drivers and personalities in a charitable walk that benefited numerous driver charities, including the Autism Society of Delaware.

Although the checkered flag will soon fly on the race weekend, fans can still contribute to Autism Speaks by clicking here.

NASCAR action returns to the Monster Mile Sept. 19-21, 2008. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 800-441-RACE or click here.

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Dover International Speedway is owned by Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD), 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. This includes 14 major, national events which include races sanctioned by NASCAR and the NHRA. Dover Motorsports, Inc. also owns and operates 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.