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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Daytona, Florida)
For Immediate Release
July 4, 1992
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
TO PEPSI 400 DRIVERS AND OWNERS
Garage 42C
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona, Florida
9:52 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much.
(Applause.) Thank you guys for the welcome, appreciate it.
Thank you very, very much. And I just want to, first off, let me
just say, pay my respects to the France family. Bill's late dad
was a friend and we mourn his passing -- a great guy, great for
racing, a great American -- the values always intact. So I
wanted to mention that at the beginning of these very brief
remarks.
I salute the spirit of NASCAR, the spirit of racing.
And if there's ever a group of people that stood for what we call
family values -- American traditional values -- it's this crowd
I'm talking to right now. And when I think of the 4th of July, I
count my blessings for our freedom. And I know we've got some
big problems in this country, but there's an awful lot right
about the United States of America, too. And this spirit that
you feel just the minute you get here expresses a lot about that.
So I really wanted to pop in here, just wish you
well, tell you I'm glad to be back. This is my third visit to a
race in Daytona. Having been the Grand Marshal of the Daytona
500, why, I expect it's only downhill. But here I am as
President of the United States; maybe that will help a little
bit. (Laughter.)
But keep up the great work for American sports,
American values. We're very, very proud of you. And as for
Richard Petty Day or Richard Petty, number 43 -- they're saluting
him all the way around the track here -- I'm proud to be at his
side on this very special day, too.
Thank you all and best of luck to all of you.
(Applause.)
END
9:55 A.M. EDT
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 2, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID F. DEMAREST
FROM:
JOSEPH P. DUGGAN
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED REMARKS FOR DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL
SPEEDWAY
I. SUMMARY
On Saturday, July 4, at 10:45 a.m. you will meet informally
with drivers in the Pepsi 400 stock car race at Daytona
International Speedway. At 11:00 a.m. you will deliver brief
remarks to the crowd and give the ceremonial signal to start the
race.
II. DISCUSSION
I have attached talking points for both events. Your
remarks to the drivers, (approximately 2 minutes / cards), honor
the heroes of NASCAR, especially Richard Petty, who will be
participating in his final race at Daytona. Your remarks to
start the race (approximately 5 minutes / cards), again pay
tribute to Richard Petty and thank the drivers for supporting our
troops in Desert Storm last year. Over 100,000 people are
expected to attend the event, which will be broadcast live on
ESPN.
(Duggan/Walters)
July 1, 1992
Draft Two
NASCAR
TALKING POINTS:
MEETING WITH RACECAR DRIVERS
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1992
10:45 A.M.
*
It's great to be with you -- to see so many familiar
faces. Your friendship and support over the years mean a lot to
me. You NASCAR drivers are heroes to your fans not only because
of your exploits on the track, but also because you're authentic
symbols of American hard work, energy and enterprise. I
especially admire your many efforts off the track in charity and
civic leadership.
*
After the race, I'm flying up to North Carolina for the
Fourth of July celebration in a little town called Faith, near
Kannapolis. But I don't need to give you a geography lesson: It
seems that half the people in this room come from High Point or
Level Cross or Kannapolis or Charlotte or some other place in the
Carolina Piedmont.
*
Since this is Richard Petty's last race at Daytona, I
want to pay him a special tribute. He's a great sportsman, but
more than that -- he's a real gentleman. It's phenomenal what
he's done for this sport.
*
Good luck to all of you, and God bless you.
#
#
#
(Duggan/Walters)
July 1, 1992
Draft Three
Daytona
TALKING POINTS:
PEPSI 400
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1992
11:00 A.M.
*
I want to wish everyone a happy Independence Day. It's
a day to cherish our freedom -- to remember we wouldn't enjoy
this great life had it not been for people who risked everything
two centuries ago. The first American freedom fighters came from
farms and towns up and down this Atlantic coast. And their
spirit is still alive all over our country today.
*
I've just met with the NASCAR drivers -- there isn't a
finer group of competitors anywhere. They have a spirit of
family -- families like the Pettys and the Allisons handing down
racing skills from generation to generation.
*
Of course, I'm carrying on a tradition here as well. I
enjoyed being here at the Daytona 500 in 1983. And on the Fourth
of July, 1984, when Richard Petty won his 200th Winston Cup race,
he was congratulated in Victory Lane by President Ronald Reagan.
*
Richard [Petty], before your final Daytona race today,
I just want to thank you for the example you provide kids all
over America. The Fourth of July is the day America ended
political monarchy -- but stock car fans will always call Richard
Petty "The King."
*
Professional drivers help teach Americans about driving
safety. And thanks to efforts such as yours, we've reached X the
+
lowest rate of auto deaths in our history. Sixty percent x of
59%
Steven
Hendricks
NHTSA
2
X
X
Americans now are using their seat belts -- and I want each of
you to help us reach my goal of 70 percent by the end of this
year.
*
Before I finish, I want to tell each one of the
drivers and crew members and fans how proud I am of what you did
for our troops last year. When the racing season started, you
had your cars painted with the colors and emblems of each branch
Larry
Bilewski
of our Armed Services. And the drivers stood together at the
start-finish line, leading in singing our national anthem.
Satellite TV brought that tribute instantly to thousands of our
kids in the Gulf. We heard a lot of words of appreciation for
that show of support -- both here at home and from our men and
women in the war. So again, this Independence Day, may God bless
all of you -- and let me thank each and every one of you for
making this the freest, bravest, strongest nation on earth.
*
And now for the moment you've been waiting for:
Gentlemen, start your engines!
#
#
#
06/30/92
12:22
DAYTONA INT'L SPEEDWAY
005
"THE DAYTONA WORLD CENTER OF RACING"
Dear Members of the Media,
Thanks for your continuing interest in Daytona International Speedway and the Pepsi
400 NASCAR Winston Cup Series event. This is the 34th running of the traditional mid-
summer stock car classic, which is held annually on the first Saturday in July.
This year's Pepsi 400 marks one of the most historic occasions in the annals of
motorsports - Richard Petty's final appearance as a driver on the high banks that he
made famous at the "World Center Of Racing." It is also a time to reflect upon and
celebrate our memories of the late Bill France, Sr.
We hope you will find all the facts and figures in this media information kit that you
need to cover all of the activities from the start of practice on July 2nd, through
Busch Pole Qualifying and, of course, the Pepsi 400 NASCAR Winston Cup race. But, if
you need any further information, please don't hesitate to call the Public Relations
Department at (904) 254-6782.
Just as a reminder, if you need quotes or comments from the Speedway pertaining to any
matter, please contact Larry Balewski, the Director of Public Relations and Speedway
spokesperson. Naturally, the rest of the Public Relations staff stands ready to assist
you with other media-related matters.
Also, please plan to join us on Wednesday, July 1st, for our media outing and press
conference, featuring defending Pepsi 400 Champion Bill Elliott, Rusty Wallace and the
winner of this year's Daytona 500 By STP, Davey Allison. And, don't forget Busch
Beer's annual "Pepsi 400 Pool Party" at Pelican Bay on the evening of Thursday, July
2nd.
Finally, we hope you'll be able to be with us for the 1993 edition of Speedweeks, which
start with the Rolex 24 At Daytona sports car endurance classic on January 30th and
31st, and culminate with the 35th Daytona 500 By STP on February 14th.
Thanks again.
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY PUBLIC RELATIONS STAFF
Larry Balewski
Director of Public Relations
Dave Rodman
Director Of Publicity
Gary Van Voorhis
Director of Publicity
Bob Costanzo
Director of Photographic Services
Kathy Kopacz
Director of Promotions
Donna Freismuth
Coordinator of Media Relations
Barbara Hall
Public Relations Assistant
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPFEDWAY
P.O. Box 2801
Daytona Beach, Il 32120-2801
1801 Volusia Avenue
Daytona Beach, H. 32114-1243
Phone (904) 254-2700
FAX (904) 254-6791
06/30/92
12:23
DAYTONA INT'L SPEEDWAY
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FORMER WINNERS OF THE PEPSI 400 NASCAR WINSTON CUP STOCK CAR RACE
YEAR DRIVER
CAR
OWNER
AVG. SP.
FASTEST QUALIFIER
*1959
Fireball Roberts
Pontiac
Smokey Yunick
140.581
Fireball Roberts
*1960
Jack Smith
Pontiac
Jack Smith
146,842
Jack Smith
*1961
David Pearson
Pontiac
Ray Fox
154.294
Fireball Roberts
*1962
Fireball Roberts
Pontiac
Smokey Yunick
153,688
Banjo Matthews
1963
Fireball Roberts
Ford
Holman-Moody
150.927
Junior Johnson
1964
A.J. Foyt
Dodge
Ray Nichels
151.451
Darel Dieringer
1965
A.I. Foyt
Ford
Banjo Matthews
150.046
Marvin Panch
1966
Sam McQuagg
Dodge
Ray Nichels
153.813
LeeRoy Yarbrough
1967
Cale Yarborough
Ford
Wood Brothers
143.583
Darel Dieringer
1968
Cale Yarborough
Mercury
Wood Brothers
167.247
LeeRoy Yarbrough
1969
LeeRoy Yarbrough
Ford
Junior Johnson
160.875
Cale Yarborough
1970
Donnie Allison
Ford
Banjo Matthews
162.235
Cale Yarborough
1971
Bobby Isaac
Dodge
Nord Krauskopf
161.947
Donnie Allison
1972
David Pearson
Mercury
Wood Brothers
160.821
Bobby Isaac
1973
David Pearson
Mercury
Wood Brothers
158.468
Bobby Allison
1974
David Pearson
Mercury
Wood Brothers
138.301
David Pearson
1975
Richard Petty
Dodge
Petty Enterprises
158.381
Donnie Allison
1976
Cale Yarborough
Chevrolet
Junior Johnson
160.966
A.J. Foyt
1977
Richard Petty
Dodge
Petty Enterprises
142.716
Neil Bonnett
1978
David Pearson
Mercury
Wood Brothers
154.340
Cale Yarborough
1979
Neil Bonnett
Mercury
Wood Brothers
172.890
Buddy Baker
1980
Bobby Allison
Mercury
Bud Moore
173.473+
Cale Yarborough
1981
Cale Yarborough
Buick
M.C. Anderson
142.588
Cale Yarborough
1982
Bobby Allison
Buick
DiGard Racing
163.099
Geoff Bodine
1983
Buddy Baker
Ford
Wood Brothers
167.442
Cale Yarborough
1984
Richard Petty
Pontiac
Curb Racing
171.204
Cale Yarborough
1985
Greg Sacks
Chevrolet
Bill Gardner
158.730
Bill Elliott
1986
Tim Richmond
Chevrolet
Hendrick Mtrspts
131.916
Sterling Marlin
1987
Bobby Allison
Buick
Stavola Brothers
161.074
Davey Allison
1988
Bill Elliott
Ford
Melling Racing
163.302
Darrell Waltrip
1989
Davey Allison
Ford
Robert Yates
132.207
Mark Martin
1990
Dale Earnhardt
Chevrolet
Richard Childress
160.894
Greg Sacks
1991
Bill Elliott
Ford
Melling Racing
159.116
Sterling Marlin
*Race Distance was 250 miles
all others 400 miles
+ Record
TOP FIVE FINISHERS IN THE PEPSI 400 WINSTON CUP STOCK CAR RACE
YEAR FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
FOURTH
FIFTH
1959 Fireball Roberts
Joe Weatherly
Johnny Allen
Jack Smith
Ed Dibos
1960 Jack Smith
Cotton Owens
Fred Lorenzen
Lee Petty
B. Blackbur
1961 David Pearson
Fred Lorenzen
Jack Smith
Marvin Panch
F. Roberts
1962 Fireball Roberts
Junior Johnson
Marvin Panch
Jack Smith
Jim Pardue
1963 Fireball Roberts
Fred Lorenzen
Marvin Panch
D. Dieringer
Ned Jarrett
1964 A.J. Foyt
Bobby Isaac
Jim Pardue
Buck Baker
Jim Paschal
1965 A.J. Foyt
Buddy Baker
G.C. Spencer
J.T. Putney
Neil Castl
1966 Sam McQuagg
Darel Dieringer
Jim Paschal
Curtis Turner
J. Hurtubi
1967 Cale Yarborough
Dick Hutcherson
Darel Dieringer
David Pearson
Bobby Isaa
1968 Cale Yarborough
LeeRoy Yarbrough
David Pearson
Darel Dieringer
Tiny Lund
1969 LeeRoy Yarbrough
Buddy Baker
Donnie Allison
David Pearson
R. Petty
1970 Donnie Allison
Buddy Baker
Bobby Allison
C. Glotzbach
Dick Brook
(Continued on next page)
06/30/92
12:24
DAYTONA INT'L SPEEDWAY
007
TOP FIVE FINISHERS IN THE PEPSI 400 NASCAR WINSTON CUP STOCK CAR RACE (CONTINUED)
SECOND
THIRD
FOURTH
FIFTH
YEAR FIRST
1971 Bobby Isaac
Richard
Petty
Buddy Baker
Pete llamilton
D. Allison
Richard Petty
Bobby Allison
CooCoo Marlin
James Hylton
1972 David Pearson
1973 David Pearson
Richard Petty
Buddy Baker
G. Johncock
B. Parsons
1974 David Pearson
Richard Fetty
Buddy Baker
c. Yarborough
B. Allison
1975 Richard Petty
Buddy Baker
Dave Marcis
Darrell Waltrip
D. Allison
19/6 Cale Yarborough
David Pearson
Bobby Allison
A.J. Foyt
Dave Marcis
1977 Richard Petty
Darrell Waltrip
Benny Parsons
David Pearson
A.J. Foyt
1978 David Pearson
Cale Yarborough
Darrell Waltrip
Richard Petty
Lennic Pond
1979 Neil Bonnett
Benny Parsons
Dale Earnhardt
Darrell Waltrip
R. Petty
1980 Bobby Allison
David Pearson
Dale Earnhardt
Buddy Baker
R. Petty
1981 Cale Yarborough
Harry Gant
Richard Petty
Buddy Baker
J. Rutherford
1982 Bobby Allison
Bill Elliott
Ron Bouchard
Morgan Shepherd
David Pearson
1983 Buddy Baker
Morgan Shepherd
David Pearson
Ron Bouchard
Terry Labonte
1984 Richard Petty
Harry Gant
Cale Yarborough
Bobby Allison
B. Parsons
1985 Greg Sacks
Bill Elliott
Darrell Waltrip
Ron Bouchard
Kyle Petty
1986 Tim Richmond
Sterling Marlin
Bobby Hillin
Darrell Waltrip
Kyle Petty
1987 Bobby Allison
Buddy Baker
Dave Marcis
Darrell Waltrip
M. Shepherd
1988 Bill Elliott
Rick Wilson
Phil Parsons
Dale Earnhardt
D. Waltrip
1989 Davey Allison
Morgan Shepherd
Phil Parsons
Bill Elliott
Alan Kulwicki
1990 Dale Earnhardt
Alan Kulwicki
Ken Schrader
Terry Labonte
Sterling Marlin
1991 Bill Elliott
Geoff Bodine
Davey Allison
Ken Schrader
Ernie Irvan
RACE WINNERS: (5) David Pearson; (4) Cale Yarborough; (3) Bobby Allison,
Richard Petty, Fireball Roberts; (2) A.J. Foyt, Bill Elllott; (1 each) Donnie
Allison, Buddy Baker, Bobby Isaac, Sam McQuagg, Jack Smith, LeeRoy Yarbrough, Tim
Richmond, Greg Sacks, Neil Bonnett, Davey Allison, Dale Earnhardt
BUSCH POLE WINNERS: (8) Cale Yarborough; (2) Donnle Allison, Darel Dieringer,
Fireball Roberts; (1 each) - LeeRoy Yarbrough, Jack Smith, David Pearson, Marvin
Panch, Banjo Matthews, Junior Johnson, Bobby Isaac, Charlie Glotzbach, A.J. Foyt,
Buddy Baker, Bobby Allison, Bill Elliott, Neil Bonnett, Geoff Bodine, Davey Allison,
Darrell Waltrip, Mark Martin, Greg Sacks, Sterling Marlin
06/30/92
12:24
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008
PEPSI 400 RECORDS
Fastest Race:
173.473 mph (Bobby Allison, 1980) World record
for 400-mile race.
Slowest Race:
131.916 mph (Tim Richmond, 1986)
Most Money Won:
$75,000 (Bill Elliott, 1991)
Most Starts:
31 (Richard Petty)
Most Consecutive Starts:
26 (Richard Petty, 1966-'91)
Oldest Winner:
Bobby Allison, 1987 (49 years, 7 months, 1 day)
Youngest Winner:
David Pearson, 1961 (26 years, 6 months, 12 days)
Most Victories:
David Pearson, 5
Most Top 5:
David Pearson (13) (Richard Petty, 12)
Most Busch Poles:
Cale Yarborough, 8
Busch Pole Double:
Won Daytona 500 By STP and Pepsi 400 Poles in same year;
Fireball Roberts (1961); Cale Yarborough (1970,
'78, '84); Bobby Isaac (1972) ; David Pearson (1974);
Donnie Allison (1975); Buddy Baker (1979); Bill
Elliott (1985).
(Sterling Marlin won 1992 Daytona 500 By STP Busch Pole)
Busch Qualifying Record:
203.666 mph (Sterling Marlin, 1986, Second Round)
(Outright Busch Qualifying Record at Daytona Int'l
Speedway - 210.364, B111 Elliott, Ford, 1987)
Largest Margin of Victory:
2 laps plus (Cale Yarborough, 1968)
Closest Margin of Victory:
18 inches (Bill Elliott, 1988)
Most Victories, Make:
Ford, 9
Most Laps Led:
142 (Cale Yarborough, 1968)
Most Leaders:
15 (1986)
Fewest Leaders:
3 (1962)
Most Lead Changes:
49 (among 9 drivers), 1974
Fewest Lead Changes:
8 (among 4 drivers, 1968) (There were 7 among 3 drivers
in 1959, which was a 250-mile event)
Most Caution Laps:
58 (1986)
Fewest Caution Laps:
11 (1971, '78 and '80) (1959, '60, and '61, which were
250-mile events, were caution free)
Most Care on Lead Lap at Finish: 19 (1991)
Most Cars Running at Finish:
35 (1988)
06/30/92
12:20
DAYTONA INT'L SPEEDWAY
001
DAYTONA®
(ii)
"THE WORLD CENTER OF RACING"
FACSIMILE COVER MEMO
DATE: June 30, 1992
TO:
Ed Walters
FAX # 202-456-6218
FROM: Larry Balewski
SUBJECT:
Daytona International Speedway
MESSAGE:
# OF PAGES:
8
(INCLUDING COVER MEMO)
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL: 904/254-6782
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY FAX #: 904/254-6791
06/30/92
12:21
DAYTONA INT'L SPEEDWAY
002
DAYTONA INTRRNATIONAL SPERDWAY
Daytona International Speedway was the creation of William Henry Getty (Bill)
France. In operation since 1959, the multi-motorsports facility was constructed
at an initial cost of more than $3 million and has been continuously improved
during its five decades of existence.
Daytona International Speedway is operated by the International Speedway
Corporation, a publicly-held company founded by William H.G. France. In addition,
ISC owns major Speedways in Darlington, S.C., (Darlington Raceway) and Talladega,
Ala., (Talladega Superspeedway). ISC is also involved in the ownership and
management of Watkins Glen International in upstate New York and, through a lease
agreement, operates Tucson Raceway Park in Arizona. William H.G. France is
Chairman of the Board Emeritus, William C. France is Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer, and James C. France is ISC's President. Jim Foster is
President of Daytona International Speedway and ISC's Executive Vice President
for Corporate Communications.
The Speedway annually presents eight weeks and/or weekends of racing events
featuring stock cars, sports cars, motorcycles and go-karts. Its activities,
which include months of testing and other projects, are more varied than any other
motorsports facility's in the world. Thus, the Speedway is known as the "World
Center of Racing."
The Speedway site -- including the track, offices and parking areas -- is on
property that covers approximately 450 acres. The infield is more than 180 acres.
The Speedway has 97,900 seats, with the main grandstand area covering some eight-
tenths of a mile along the north side of the Speedway. A smaller grandstand at the
third turn off the backstretch seats about 5,000. The Speedway's seating capacity
is among the top five of all athletic arenas in the Southeast.
The oval course is one of the world's most famous. It actually is "D" shaped, with
the longest straightaway being the 3,000-foot backstretch. The "short chutes"
between the high banks and trioval are 1,500 feet long. The banking at the
start/finish line is 18 degrees, and the track is 40 feet wide with a 20-foot
apron. The banking rises to 31 degrees in the east (turns one and two) and west
(turns three and four) ends of the Speedway. Each of the banked turns has a 1,000-
foot radius, Banking on the straights is seven degrees. The track is four "lanes"
wide. More than one million cubic yards of earth were removed from the infield to
build the high-banked turns, and the resulting Lake Lloyd covers 44 acres. The
garage area can accomodate 168 race cars in covered garages, and the 1,600-foot
pit road has 42 spaces.
The length of the oval course is 2.5 miles. The road circuit, which combines the
famed high banks with the twisting infield course, measures 3.56 miles. Several
other configurations of various lengths are also utilized.
The Speedway employs about 125 people on a day-to-day basis and more than 2,000
part-timers during racing events. It is located approximately one mile east of I-
95 and three miles east of the I-4 terminus on U.S. Highway 92 (Volusia Avenue) in
Daytona Beach, Fla., adjacent to Daytona Beach Regional Airport.
(4/6/92)
06/30/92
12:21
DAYTONA INT'L SPEEDWAY
003
PEPSI 400 - DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Since it opened in 1959, Daytona International Speedway
has annually hosted two events for the premier division of the
National Association for Stock Car Automobile Racing (NASCAR).
The Daytona 500 By STP is the season opener each February
for NASCAR's Winston Cup Series. The midway point each year is
marked by the Pepsi 400, which is now held on the first Saturday in
July.
The annual mid-summer stock car classic was first held on
July 4, 1959, as the Firecracker 250. The length of the race was
changed from 250 miles to 400 in 1963.
In 1984, Pepsi-Cola became the title sponsor of the event.
It was also the year that President Ronald Reagan attended the
Pepsi Firecracker 400 and witnessed Richard Petty's milestone
200th NASCAR victory.
After 29 years of holding the event on the Fourth of July,
the date was switched to the first Saturday of the month in 1988.
The race was also re-christened the "Pepsi 400" that year to
reinforce the date change by removing the connotation that
firecrackers have with Independence Day.
Over the years, many legends of motorsports have added
their names in the 400 history book. In addition to Petty, former
winners include David Pearson, A.J. Foyt, Bobby Allison, Cale
Yarborough, Fireball Roberts, Bill Elliott and Dale Earnhardt.
Allison's average speed of 173.473 miles per hour in
winning the 1980 event still stands as the fastest 400-mile race
ever run. Elliott is the defending champion of the Pepsi 400,
which is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. on the Fourth of July.
FROM: Larry Balewski
Director of Public Relations
Daytona International Speedway
(904) 254-6782
06/30/92
12:22
DAYTONA INT'L SPEEDWAY
004
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY INFORMATION
LOCATION:
Approximately one mile east of 1-95 on U.S. Route 02 (Volusia Avenue)
in Daytons Beach, Fla., adjacent to Daytona Beach Regional Airport.
HISTORY:
Daytona International Speedway was the creation of William Henry Getty
(Bill) France. The multi-motorsports facility WITH constructed at an
initial cost of more than $3 million and has been continuously in
operation since 1959.
FACILITY:
The Speedway is on property that covers approximately 450 acres, including
the track site and parking areas. The infield is more than 180 acres and
includes the 44-acre Lake Lloyd. The track has 97,900 seats, with the
main grandstand area along the north side of the Speedway. A smaller
grandstand at the third turn seats about 5,000. The Speedway is the
largest sporting arena in the state and is one of the largest in the
Southeast. The garage area can accommodate nearly 182 race cars in
covered garages and the 1,600-foot plt road has 51 spaces.
TRACK:
Stock care use the 2.5-mile trioval course and sports cars, motorcycles
and go-karts use the 3.56-mile road circuit that combines about a mile
in the infield with must of the trioval. The east and west turns of
the trioval are banked 31 degrees, while the banking at the start/finish
line is 18 degrees. There is no banking in the infield.
MANAGEMENT:
Daytona International Speedway is operated by the International Speedway
Corporation, a publicly-held company founded by William H.G. France.
In addition, ISC owns major Speedways at Darlington, S.C. (Darlington
Raceway) and Talladega, Ala. (Talladega Superspeedway), and is also
involved in the operation and management of Watkins Glen International
road circuit In Watkins Glen, N.Y. William H.G. France is Chairman
of the Board emeritus, William C. France is Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer and James C. France is ISC's President. Jim
Foster 1s President of Daytona International Speedway.
RACING EVENTS: The Speedway annually presents eight separate racing events including
stock cars, sports cars, motorcycles and go-karts. Its program, which
includes months of testing, is more varied than any other facility's in
the world, thus, the Speedway is known AS the "World Center of Racing."
STAFF:
The Speedway employs about 125 people on a full-time basis and more than
2,000 part-timers during racing events.
VISITORS'
CENTER:
The "World Center of Racing" Visitors' Center features daily tours
of the Speedway, a "Gallery of Legends" memorabilla and photo display,
"Destination Daytonal" welcome center plus a souvenir and gitt shop
featuring official NASCAR merchandise. The Center is open seven days
a week.
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June 24, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR SHERRIE
FROM:
CAROL AARHUS
x7750
SUBJECT:
FAITH, N.C.
Here's the scoop on what's happening in Faith, NC for their
Fourth of July celebration:
The Fourth of July Celebration is sponsored by the following
civic organizations in Faith: American Legion, American Legion
Auxiliary, Jaycees, and Civitan. This is the 46th annual. It
started out as a family reunion-type thing. After WWII, it
became important for the whole town to get together for Fourth of
July. It is now a fundraiser for the four civic organizations
that sponsor it.
POTUS will miss the flag-raising and parade in the morning.
Last year, it was estimated that 40,000 attended last year's
parade and festivities.
The 1990 census counted 553 people living in Faith.
When asked by an AP reporter what is so special about Faith,
Caroline replied, "The people." They each take part in caring
for the community. When someone is unemployed, there is always
someone to donate food or money for medical bills, etc., they buy
uniforms for the high school band, etc.
The President will arrive at the celebration and watch
and/or participate in a softball game. He will then do a mix and
mingle/rope line with some of the crowd, walk by and enjoy the
food stands, go to the stage, speak, present the award to the
winning little league team, then leave.
For more details, call Bob Gubitosi or Brad Blakeman through
Signal in Salisbury, NC. They are the leads for this event.
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17:01
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
001
FACSIMILE COVER MEMO
INTERNATIONAL DAYTONA. SPEEDWAY
THE WORLD CENTER OF RACING"
DATE: July 1, 1992
TO: F,d Walters
FAX # 202-456-6218
FROM: Larry Balewski
SUBJECT: Pepsi 400 Entry List
MESSAGE:
Dear Ed,
Bill France, Jr., has not signed off on his remarks. He'll be back
in town first thing in the morning, and I'll fax you his intro once
he has signed off on his remarks,
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ENTRIES FOR THE 1992 PEPSI 400
NO.
DRIVER/HOMETOWN
TEAM/CAR
0
Delma Cowart, Savannah, GA
Master's Economy Inn Ford
1
Rick Mast, Rockbridge Baths, VA
Skoal Classic Oldsmobile
2
Rusty Wallace, St. Louis, MO
Miller Genuine Draft Pontiac
3
Dale Earnhardt, Kannapolis, NC
GM Goodwrench Chevrolet
4
Ernie Trvan, Modesto, CA
Kodak Film Chevrolet
5
Ricky Rudd, Chesapeake, VA
Tide Chevrolet
6
Mark Martin, Batesville, AR
Valvoline Ford
7
Alan Kulwicki, Greenfield, WI
Hooters Ford
8
Dick Trickle, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
SNICKERS Ford
9
Chad Little, Spokane, WA
Melling Performance Ford
10
Derrike Cope, Spanaway, WA
Purolator Chevrolet
11
Bill Elliott, Dawsonville, GA
Budweiser Ford
12
Hut Stricklin, Calera, AL
Raybestos Chevrolet
15
Geoff Bodine, Chemung, NY
Motorcraft Ford
16
Wally Dallenbach, Jr., Basalt, CO
Keystone Ford
17
Darrell Waltrip, Franklin, TN
Western Auto Chevrolet
18
Dale Jarrett, Hickory, NC
Interstate Batteries Chevrolet
21
Morgan Shepherd, Conover, NC
Cltgo Ford
22
Sterling Marlin, Columbia, TN
Maxwell House Coffee Ford
23
Eddie Bierschwale, San Antonio, TX
SplitFire Oldsmobile
25
Ken Schrader, Fenton, MO
Kodlak Chevrolet
26
Brett Bodine, Chemung, NY
Quaker State Ford
28
Davey Allison, Hueytown, AL
Havoline Ford
30
Michael Waltrip, Owensboro, KY
Pennzoil Pontiac
31
Bobby Hillin, Jr., Midland, TX
Team Ireland Chevrolet
33
Harry Gant, Taylorsville, NC
Skoal Bandit Oldsmobile
37
Randy Porter, Greenville, SC
Porter Racing Pontiac
41
Greg Sacks, Mattituck, NY
Kellogg's Chevrolet
42
Kyle Petty, Randleman, NC
Mello Yello Pontiac
43
Richard Petty, Randleman, NC
STP Pontiac
49
Stanley Smith, Chelsea, AL
AmerItron Batteries Chevrolet
48
James Hylton, Inman, SC
Valtrol Pontiac
52
Jimmy Means, Huntsville, AL
Means Racing Pontiac
55
Ted Musgrave, Franklin, WI
Jasper Engines Ford
59*
Andy Belmont, Langhorne, PA
FDP Brakes Ford
66*
Jimmy Hensley, Ridgeway, VA
TropArtic Ford
68
Bobby Hamilton, Nashville, TN
Country Time Oldsmobile
71
Dave Marcis, Wausau, WI
Marcis Racing Chevrolet
73
Phil Barkdoll, Phoenix, AZ
X-1R Oldsmobile
85
Bobby Gerhart, Lebanon, PA
Thomas Chevrolet Chevrolet
90
Charlie Glotzbach, Sellersburg, IN
SplitFire Ford
94
Terry Labonte, Corpus Christi, TX
Sunoco Ford
99
Brad Teague, Johnson City, TN
Traffic Engineering Chevrolet
*1992 NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year Candidate