Pacific Northwest Historic Races 2011 Media Kit

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1 Pacific Northwest Historic Races 2011 Media Kit Table of Contents Schedule of Events 1 PNWH Event Fact Sheet 2 PNWH Event Article 3 IROE Media Advisory 6 IROE Event Article 7 Kart Racing Challenge Media Advisory 8 Calendar Listing 9 SOVREN Guild Information Sheet 10 Ticket Giveaway 11 Celebrating 23 Years of Racing for Children s

2 Schedule of Events 2011 PACIFIC NORTHWEST HISTORICS VINTAGE AUTO RACES Thursday, June 30 International Race of Executives (IROE) Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA **Private event** Media interviews will be granted upon request. Please call Jennifer: (425) to schedule. MEDIA HOT LAPS: The media is invited to take hot lap rides around the track with qualified race car drivers after 3:00pm if arranged prior. Please call Elna: (206) to schedule ride in advance. Friday, July 1 Friday, July 1 Saturday, July 2 Sunday, July 3 PNWH 2 nd Annual Kart Race Challenge PGP Motorsports Park, Kent, WA 25 Teams, 4 Drivers per team. 4:00-5:45pm Registration, Concession food available 5:45-6:30pm Mandatory Drivers Meeting, Kart Assignments 6:30-8:30pm Race 8:30-9:00pm Closing Ceremonies, Awards 23 rd Annual Pacific Northwest Historics Races Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA 8:30am Gates Open 9:00am 5:00pm Qualifying and Racing 23 rd Annual Pacific Northwest Historics Races Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA 8:30am Gates Open 9:00am 5:00pm Practice and Racing 23 rd Annual Pacific Northwest Historics Races Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA 8:30 a.m.: gates open 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Practice and Racing. **Media is also invited to join our On-Track barbecue at Pacific Raceways on Saturday, July 2, at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. Please call Jennifer Wirkman at (425) to purchase your ticket. Page 1

3 DATE: July 1- July 3, 2011 Fact Sheet 23 rd ANNUAL PACIFIC NORTHWEST HISTORICS VINTAGE AUTO RACES LOCATION: TIME: TICKET PRICES: Pacific Raceways (formerly Seattle International Raceway) Highway 18, Kent, Wash. 8:30 a.m.: gates open 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Friday qualifying and racing 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday practice and racing Adults: $25 one-day pass Friday, Saturday or Sunday, $40 multiple day pass Children age 7-16: $5 per day Children 6 years and under are free. Full color programs suggested donation - $5.00 VIP Parking $5.00 / Field Parking FREE Tickets available at the gate. EVENT CELEBRITY: PACE CAR DRIVER: EVENT DESCRIPTION: Parker Johnstone is a 6-time national champion who has competed and won at the highest levels of international motor racing. As the winningest driver in sports car racing history (including two 24-Hour of Daytona victories) and one-time holder of the closed course world speed record (in excess of 238mph), he was retained by ABC and ESPN to provide commentary for their motorsports coverage after retiring from driving full time. Dominic Dobson has competed in seven consecutive Indianapolis 500 mile races, 66 CART/PPG Indy Car World Series races over a 10-year span, as well as five 24 Hours of Daytona events and the Hours of LeMans. The Pacific Northwest Historics features many of the world s rarest and most beautiful pre-1970 race cars. This year, more than 250 vintage race cars are expected to enter. Favorites include Ferraris, Lotuses, Cobras, Corvettes, Porsches, Austin Healeys and some less recognizable names like Elva, Ginetta, and McLaren. Most are in mint condition through extensive restoration and many attain speeds in excess of 150 miles per hour. Some of the cars are valued at over $1 million and many have impressive racing histories. Competitors come from all over the West Coast and Canada. The wheel to wheel competition on the challenging 2 ¼-mile road course includes nine turns, foot elevation drop and a near ¾-mile straightaway. The paddock area and in-field are open to all spectators. FEATURED DISPLAY: The year 2011 brings about a monumental occasion in automotive history, the 50 th anniversary of the Jaguar E-type ( XKE). The E-type known in the US as the XKE was introduced to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March As the successor to the highly successful XK120, 140 and 150 series, the E-types stayed in production until The Series 1 were manufactured from 1961 to 1968, Series 2 from 1968 to 1970, and Series 3 from 1971 to Designed by Martin Sayer at the request of Sir William Lyons, president and founder of Jaguar, based on the highly successful D-type it incorporated the latest automotive technology; semi-monocoque body construction, torsion bar front suspension, four wheel disk brakes, and fully independent rear suspension with inboard mounted brakes. A double overhead cam straight six engine fed by three 2 inch throat SUs powered the Series 1 and 2 while a single overhead cam V12 powered the Series 3. Two body styles were available, the two-seater roadster and the coupe. Twelve Lightweight all alloy racing versions of the E-type roadster were built in the early 60 s competing credibly in such races as Le Mans, Sebring, Silverstone, Goodwood and Nurburgring. Eleven survive today one being destroyed at Le Mans in 1963 while being driven by Roy Salvadori. CAR CORRAL: PRESENTERS: CONFIRMED SPONSORS: BENEFICIARY: MORE INFORMATION: An additional 250 vintage and collector cars from local car clubs will be on display in the car corral. Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts (SOVREN) SOVREN Guild of Seattle Children s Hospital Title Sponsor, Phil Smart Mercedes-Benz; Presenting Sponsor, Edelbrock Corporation; Premiere Sponsor Jackson Dean Construction; Associate Sponsor, Pacific Raceways; Supporting Sponsors, JFC Racing, Lake Union Sea Ray; CCS Printing, SeattlePI.com, Winward Communications Group. The majority of our proceeds benefit uncompensated care at Seattle Children s Hospital in Seattle. The SOVREN Guild is also proud to help sponsor the Seattle Children s Hospital Science Adventure Lab. In the last 23 years, over $8 million dollars has been raised at the races. Our goal for 2011 is $625,000. Web: You can also find the SOVREN Guild on Facebook: Page 2

4 Pacific Northwest Historics Contact: Jennifer Wirkman (425) Pacific Northwest Historics Vintage Auto Races -- Racing from the past to help children in the future History and speed meet when many of the world s rarest and most beautiful race cars compete against each other at the 23 rd Annual Pacific Northwest Historics Auto Races, July 1 July 3, 2011 at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA. The Pacific Northwest Historics benefits Seattle Children s Hospital and features more than 200 vintage race cars, many of which are extremely valuable and exotic. Favorites include Ferraris, Lotuses, Cobras, Porsches, Austin Healeys and some less recognizable names like Elva, Ginetta, and McLaren. Most are in mint condition and many attain speeds in excess of 150 miles per hour. In addition, more than 250 vintage and collector cars from many local car clubs will be on display in the Car Corral. This year we are excited to celebrate Jaguar racing and the 50 th anniversary of the Jaguar E type (XKE). The E-type known in the US as the XKE was introduced to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March Twelve Lightweight all alloy racing versions of the E-type roadster were built in the early 60 s competing credibly in such races as LeMans, Sebring, Silverstone, Goodwood and Nurburgring. Eleven survive today one being destroyed at LeMans in 1963 while being driven by Roy Salvadori. Parker Johnstone will be this year s Event Celebrity. Johnstone is a 6-time national champion who has competed and won at the highest levels of international motor racing. Just a few of his victories include two 24-Hour of Daytona wins and one time holder of the closed course world speed record (exceeding 238mph). His wins aren t only on land! Johnstone is a certified flight instructor pilot having competed and won in aerobatic competitions as well. Upon retiring from racing Johnstone became ABC s/espn s IndyCar/CART racing commentator. This year, Dominic Dobson will be our official pace car driver. Dobson has competed in seven consecutive Indianapolis 500 mile races, 66 CART/PPG Indy Car World Series races over a 10-year span, as well as five 24 Hours of Daytona events and the Hours of LeMans. Proceeds from the Pacific Northwest Historics primarily benefit uncompensated care at Seattle Children s, which ensures quality medical care for all children of the Northwest regardless of their families ability to pay. In 2010, Seattle Children s provided over $110 million in uncompensated care to families in need. Proceeds also benefit the Seattle Children s Hospital Science Adventure Lab, a mobile laboratory that visits schools offering hands on experiences for students who may not otherwise have such experiences. Over the last 20 years, more than $8.4 million has been raised at the races. This year our goal is $717,000. The Phil Smart Mercedes Benz 23 rd Annual Pacific Northwest Historics is presented by Edelbrock Corporation and sponsored by Jackson Dean Construction, Pacific Raceways, JFC Racing, Lake Union Sea Ray, CCS Digital, SeattlePI.com, Windward Press, KMPS 94.1 FM, and supported by the Children s Checkered Flag Club. Gates open at 8:30 A.M. with qualifying and racing on Friday and practice and racing Saturday and Sunday until 5 p.m. Ticket prices for adults are $25 Fri., Sat. or Sun. and $40 for multiple days; prices for children age 7 16 are $5 per day; and children 6 years and under are free. Programs are a suggested donation of $5.00. Tickets are available at the gate or in advance through Ticketmaster. General information may be obtained on the web at and you can find the SOVREN Guild on Facebook. ### Page 3

5 IROE Media Advisory TEN LOCAL EXECUTIVES "RACE FOR CHILDREN'S" IN THE 2011 INTERNATIONAL RACE OF EXECUTIVES AT PACIFIC RACEWAYS DATE: Thursday, June 30, 2011 LOCATION: SCHEDULE: CELEBRITY INSTRUCTORS: EVENT DESCRIPTION: HISTORY OF IROE: Pacific Raceways, Highway 18, Kent, Wash. **Media interviews will be granted. Closed to the public. 8:30 a.m.: Classroom instruction 9 a.m.: On track instruction 12:30 p.m.: Lunch 1:30 p.m.: On track competition 3 p.m.: Awards ceremony Professional Drivers Dominic Dobson, Parker Johnstone, Don Kitch, Jr. The International Race of Executives (IROE) is a truly unique racing experience for business leaders. For a $10,000 tax deductible donation to Seattle Children s Hospital, ten participants enjoy a very special day at Pacific Raceways complete with the opportunity to train with world class drivers and compete for best lap times and driving style in new Mercedes- Benz high performance sedans. The IROE was the vision of Phil Smart, Jr. of Seattle s Phil Smart Mercedes- Benz, the title sponsor of the Pacific Northwest Historics Vintage Auto Races. Auto racing enthusiasts are familiar with the IROC or the International Race of Champions, where drivers from different venues race against one another in identically prepared cars. Smart converted this to his arena and suggested the International Race of Executives. From this idea the current IROE format has evolved. Celebrity instructors including Vic Edelbrock Jr., Bobby Rahal, Mauricio Gugelmin, Danny Sullivan, David Donohue, Chip Hanauer, Jim Hall, Bob Bondurant, Phil Hill, Dan Gurney, Brian Redman, Al Unser and Parnelli Jones have all taken part in past IROE events to demonstrate the level of car control and speed that can be obtained by a professional. PRESENTERS: SPONSORS: Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts (SOVREN) SOVREN Guild of Seattle Children s Hospital Phil Smart Mercedes-Benz MEDIA CONTACT: Stevyn Anthony, (360) or Jennifer Wirkman, (425) Page 5

6 International Race of Executives A Winning Day for Local Executives Ten local executives, or their representatives, will learn to drive race cars during the International Race of Executives (IROE) on Thursday, June 30 at Pacific Raceways as part of the Pacific Northwest Historics race weekend. In exchange for a gift of $10,000 to Seattle Children s Hospital, each driver will receive professional driving instruction from ProFormance Racing School, followed by races against the clock. The winners are determined not only by lap times, but also by style points awarded for the finer points of car control, such as steering input and braking modulation. The IROE was the vision of Phil Smart, Jr. of Seattle s Phil Smart Mercedes-Benz, the title sponsor of the Pacific Northwest Historics Vintage Car Race. Auto racing enthusiasts are already familiar with the IROC, or the International Race of Champions, where drivers from different venues race against one another in identically prepared cars. Smart converted this to his arena and suggested the International Race of Executives. From this idea the current IROE format has evolved. This year s guest celebrity driver is Parker Johnstone. A 6-time national champion who has competed and won at the highest levels of international motor racing. As the winningest driver in sports car racing history (including two 24-Hour of Dayton victories) and one-time holder of the closed course world speed record (in excess of 238mph), he was retained by ABC and ESPN to provide commentary for their motorsports coverage after retiring from driving full time. Celebrity instructors including Vic Edelbrock Jr., Bobby Rahal, Mauricio Gugelmin, Danny Sullivan, David Donohue, Bob Bondurant, Dan Gurney, Brian Redmond, Parnelli Jones and Al Unser have all taken part in past IROE events. This year, Dominic Dobson, will be our celebrity instructor along with Don Kitch, Jr. Dobson has competed in seven consecutive Indianapolis 500 mile races, 66 CART/PPG Indy Car World Series races over a 10-year span, as well as five 24 Hours of Daytona events and the Hours of LeMans. Kitch is well known and respected in the racing community and automotive industry. Accruing over 200 professional and amateur racing starts, Kitch has involved himself in every aspect of the driving industry, including instructing, driver coaching, marketing, team management, and television commentary. In 1997, Kitch founded Team Seattle, an effort to race the 24 Hours of Daytona and collect pledges per lap as a fundraiser for Children s Hospital & Regional Medical Center. What began as a single-year effort hasn t slowed down since. Team Seattle has won the 24 Hours of Daytona twice and its total fundraising for Children s has been more than $4 million. In 2009 Team Seattle raced in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Man s, finishing the race 9 th in class and raising over $260,000 for Seattle Children s. In 2010 Team Seattle was back at 24 Hours of Daytona, raising over $400,000 for Children s. Past IROE participants have come from many diverse companies - from software and development to frozen foods to banking. One competitor and contributor said, The day was as exciting as my first professional race, from the brand new, high-performance Mercedes-Benz to the outstanding, professional celebrity staff. Best of all, each participant felt like a winner at the end of the day because of the money raised to help the kids at Children s Hospital. For more information about the 2011 International Race of Executives, please call Jennifer Wirkman (425) or Elna Duffield (206) ### Page 6

7 Kart Race Media Advisory 2011 Pacific Northwest Historics Kart Race Challenge AT PGP Motorsports Park DATE: Friday, July 1, 2011 LOCATION: SCHEDULE: EVENT DESCRIPTION: PGP Motorsports Park, Highway 18, Kent, Wash. 4:00-5:45pm: Registration, Concession Food Available 5:45-6:30pm: Mandatory Driver s Meeting, Kart Assignments 6:30-8:30pm: Race 8:30-9:00pm: Closing Ceremonies, Awards The Kart Race Challenge is a 2 hour team race to raise money for Seattle Children s Hospital. It will consist of a maximum of 25 teams of 4 drivers each selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Each team is expected to complete laps in 2 hours on the new 14 turn Pacific Grand Prix circuit. Minimum requirements 5 tall, and must wear long pants, shirts, closed toe shoes. Helmets are included and coveralls are available. The Team Entry Fee is $250 with a $500 minimum pledge amount due at check in on race day, all teams are however encouraged to raise at least $2,000 in donations. Special recognition at the closing ceremonies will be given for donations of $1,000, $2,000, $3,000 or more. PRESENTERS: SPONSORS: QUESTIONS OR MEDIA CONTACT: Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts (SOVREN) SOVREN Guild of Seattle Children s Hospital Phil Smart Mercedes-Benz Sean Naslund, snaslund02@yahoo.com, or Jennifer Wirkman, Jennifer_SOVREN@frontier.com Page 7

8 CALENDAR LISTING WHAT: 23rd Annual Pacific Northwest Historics Vintage Auto Races WHEN: Friday, July 1 Sunday, July 3, 2011 WHERE: Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA BACKGROUND: The Pacific Northwest Historics features many of the world s rarest and most beautiful pre-1970 race cars. This year, more than 200 vintage race cars are expected to enter. Favorites include Ferraris, Lotuses, Cobras, Corvettes, Porsches, Austin Healeys and some less recognizable names like Elva, Ginetta, and McLaren. Most are in mint condition through extensive restoration and many attain speeds in excess of 150 miles per hour. Some of the cars are valued at over $1 million and many have impressive racing histories. Competitors come from all over the West Coast and Canada. The wheel-to-wheel competition on the challenging 2 ¼-mile road course includes nine turns, a foot elevation drop and a near ¾-mile straightaway. Also, event celebrity Parker Johnstone will be out at the races. All proceeds benefit Seattle Children s Hospital. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. and racing ends at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 for a one-day pass or $40 for a multiple day pass. Tickets for children 7-16 are $5 per day. Media Contact: Barbara Koler Seattle Children s Hospital Guild Association Phone: (206) barbara.koler@seattlechildrens.org Jennifer Wirkman SOVREN Guild, Event Coordinator Phone: (425) Jennifer_sovren@frontier.com ### Page 8

9 SOVREN Guild of Seattle Children s Hospital The SOVREN Guild was formed in 1991 with the sole purpose of working with SOVREN (Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts) to produce and present the Pacific Northwest Historics Vintage Car Race as a benefit for Seattle Children s Hospital s uncompensated care. Its main roles include promoting the Historics, securing sponsorship, advertisers, vendors, in-kind and monetary donations, coordinating over 250 volunteers, and planning the majority of the hospitality events during the race weekend. Please go to MEMBERSHIP: The SOVREN Guild consists of more than 90 members, both men and women, who are all actively involved in the many aspects of the Pacific Northwest Historics, from media relations to graphic design to drivers services-- whatever fits their lifestyles and interests. The members range in age from 20 to 70 years of age. Many of them live on the Eastside and the Greater Seattle area. FUND RAISING: The SOVREN Guild has contributed more than $8.4 million in uncompensated care at Seattle Children s Hospital since its inception. Since the Guild joined the SOVREN Race Club in presenting the Historics, the contribution to the Hospital from the race has increased from $7,500 in 1990 to $645,000 in VOLUNTEER HOURS: The SOVREN Guild has contributed over 45,000 volunteer hours to Children s Hospital since AWARDS: KEPA: The 8th Annual Pacific Northwest Historics was awarded the 1996 King County Events Producers Award (KEPA) for the best sports event in its budget category for all of King County CHAIRMAN S AWARD: The SOVREN Guild was presented the Seattle Children s Hospital Guild Association Chairman s Award in 1997 for its outstanding contributions to Children s Hospital. Anna Clise Award: Many of our individual guild members have been honored by the Hospital Guild Association and presented with the Anna Clise Award for their outstanding personal contributions to Children s. Names available upon request. CHILDREN S HOSPITAL GUILD ASSOCIATION: Children s Hospital Guild Association is the largest all-volunteer fundraising network for any hospital in the nation. We serve as the umbrella organization for nearly 500 groups of friends, family, co-workers and community members who donate their time and resources to support Children s Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Anna Clise founded the first guild in 1907, when she invited 23 of her friends to pledge $20 each to build a hospital for children. This first guild was dedicated to establishing the first health-care facility devoted to children in Seattle and on the West Coast. Incorporated in 1987 as a nonprofit organization and a subsidiary of Children s Health Care System, the Guild Association s mission is to serve as an advocate, through volunteer, philanthropic and educational endeavors, to ensure excellent care for all children in our region. For more information about the Guild Association, visit seattlechildrens.org and click on Ways to Help, or contact the Guild Association at askus@seattlechildrens.org. For information about starting a guild to benefit Children s Hospital call (206) or visit GUILD PRESIDENT: Stevyn Anthony (360) , stevyn2112@yahoo.com Page 10

10 Ticket Giveaway To the Media: Thank you for participating in our on-air ticket giveaway! Your involvement with this helps us to gain additional awareness and interest for our event. By doing this, you are helping us to reach our financial goals and give back as much money to Seattle Children s Hospital as possible! We welcome you to give away up to 4 Vintage Auto Race ticket packages, on-air. To do this, please print up to 4 copies of this page and the follow giveaway page. Please be sure to write in your station name on the following page, the name of the station representative presenting the certificate, and their signature, in BLUE or Red ink, prior to presenting the certificate to the winner. (We ask for blue or red ink so that we can ensure authenticity of the certificate.) Then, it is as simple as holding an on-air giveaway and the winner coming to pick up this certificate! If you have additional questions about the ticket giveaway, please contact Jennifer: (425) To the Winner: Congratulations! You are the lucky winner of a Vintage Auto Race ticket package. Please be sure that the radio station name that you won this from is written in on the top of the following certificate. To redeem this certificate, please bring it to the ticket booth at the Pacific Raceways Track, in Kent, WA, on either July 1, 2 or 3, Upon presenting this certificate you will receive the items outlined on the certificate. You must present the original, signed certificate. No photocopies will be accepted. For questions, please contact Jennifer: (425) / jennifer_sovren@frontier.com Page 10

11 Vintage Auto Races Please complete: Media Station Name of Station Representative Signature of Station Representative 23 rd Annual PACIFIC NORTHWEST HISTORICS July 1 July 3, 2011 Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA Congratulations! You are the lucky winner of the following: 1. Two one-day Pacific Northwest Historics tickets Good for Friday, July 1, Saturday, July 2 or Sunday July 3 2. One official 2011 Pacific Northwest Historics souvenir program* 3. One official 2011 Pacific Northwest Historics commemorative poster* 4. One official 2011 Pacific Northwest Historics Edelbrock Event hat* *While supplies last. Sorry no rainchecks. Please show this certificate to the ticket gate for your tickets and vouchers. Be sure to bring your camera, because you re sure to see cars that you ve only dreamed of seeing in real life! We hope you enjoy the races! For more information please visit: Questions- Contact Jennifer: (425) / Jennifer_SOVREN@frontier.com