virgivaughn: Daytona 500 Party at NJMP to Benefit Green Flag Children’s Charities on Sunday, February 24.

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Fans can win a same-day hot laps experience with 2009 Rolex 24 at Daytona champion David Donohue; who is scheduled to be in attendance

MILLVILLE, N.J. – New Jersey Motorsports Park is set to host its fifth annual Daytona 500 party to benefit its Green Flag Children’s Charities.

Doors to the Finish Line Pub, located at the heart of NJMP, will open 11:00 a.m. The 55^th running of the “Great American Race” will be shown on two big screen TVs, plus three clubhouse HDTVs. The race is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.

Those who purchase tickets in advance will also have the opportunity to win one of two hot laps ride-along experiences with Rolex 24 at Daytona winner David Donohue, who is scheduled to attend the event in Millville. Dozens of door prizes will also be up for grabs throughout the afternoon; including 2013 NJMP race tickets.

Owners of custom, historic, and classic street cars are invited to bring their hot rod for a chance to win “Best of Show” at no charge. The winner will receive a 2013 NJMP VIP season pass.

The cost is $35 per person and includes complimentary soft drinks, the pub’s famous “Non-Stop” Daytona 500 buffet featuring soup du jour, tossed garden greens with assorted dressings, fresh baked breads, slow roasted top round of beef with creamy horseradish sauce, penne primavera, sausage, peppers and onions with rolls, assorted chicken wings with bleu cheese and celery, French fries and mashed potatoes, green beans and carrots, fresh baked brownies and chocolate chip cookies, and freshly brewed coffee and hot tea.

At 11:30 a.m., for just $5 per car; fans will have the opportunity take their own cars on Thunderbolt Raceway for a series of parade laps.

A cash bar will include draft beer specials and race track cocktails, including the legendary “Thunderbolt Cocktail” and “Lightning Martini”.

Tickets are available online at store.njmp.com or by calling 856-327-7256.

About New Jersey Motorsports Park

Sitting on more than 500 acres in Millville, N.J., New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) is nestled snugly in a beautifully forested region surrounded by scenic rivers and the nearby Delaware Bay. NJMP is conveniently located near Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, New York and Baltimore, offering diverse and dynamic motorsports attractions. The park includes two world-class road courses, Thunderbolt and Lightning, a motorsports country club membership program known as the “Drivers Club,” the Finish Line Pub restaurant, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in the U.S. For more information, visit www.NJMP.com or call (856) 327-8000. GPS Address: 8000 Dividing Creek Road, Millville, NJ 08332.

Source: New Jersey Motorsports Park Press Release