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Monday, Sep. 14, 2009

NASCAR Hall of Fame

The NASCAR Hall of Fame will open in May 2010 in time for two weekends of racing at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord.

Exhibit themes and interior layouts are nearing completion. When finished, there will be approximately 40,000 square feet of exhibit space showcasing the history and heritage of the sport. For more information about the hall, visit www.nascarhall.com.

The Hall will induct its inaugural five-member class in May 2010, likely to coincide with the Sprint All-Star Race weekend.

More than simply a place to recognize leaders and heroes of the sport, the Hall will also provide fans an insight into the sport – its history and creative illustrations of what takes place on race weekends.

Among some of the NASCAR Hall of Fame's features:

Full Throttle Theater: A 270-seat state-of-the-art venue featuring an informational film about the history of NASCAR. Available for after-hours group rentals.

The Great Hall: Large, open greeting area just inside the facility, which will include rotating displays and lively video scenes and graphics.

Glory Road: Banked ramp leading to the second floor of the facility featuring 15-18 historic cars and highlighting 40 current and historic tracks.

Hall of Honor: Space where NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees will be honored.

NASCAR Vault: Glass-enclosed section of the facility housing historic artifacts from NASCAR's past.

A Week in the Life: A behind-the-scenes look of what a NASCAR team and the NASCAR industry go through to prepare a car for race day.

Transporter Simulator: A full-size transporter, giving visitors a first-hand look at the team's nerve center at the track.

Heritage Speedway: Individual galleries telling the story of NASCAR's exciting 60+-year history.

Tribute Space: A memorial area where visitors can honor and reflect on heroes no longer with us.

Jim Utter
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