After stumbling across these two not very widely circulated (outside of Phoenix) January and December news releases, it is very apparent why The General Lee proposed appearance at Phoenix was nixed.
Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out.
News
CHECKERED FLAG RUN TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY
1/31/2012
SECOND ANNUAL CHECKERED FLAG RUN TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AT PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY MARCH 2-3, 2012
PHOENIX Race fans and motorcycle enthusiasts will celebrate diversity during the 2nd Annual Checkered Flag Run to Phoenix International Raceways NASCAR Weekend on March 2-3. The exciting two-day event will include a ride to Phoenix International Raceway and an opportunity to enjoy the Bashas Supermarkets 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race.
We are pleased to welcome the participants of the Checkered Flag Run to Phoenix International Raceway. Building on the success of last years program, we are confidant that all the riders and participants will have a great time at the event, said Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber.
The largest multicultural motorcycle gathering at NASCAR, The Checkered Flag Run will launch with a kickoff reception featuring live entertainment on Friday, March 2 from 6-10 p.m. at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, AZ.
Saturday, March 3 will begin with a ride to Phoenix International Raceway to enjoy the Bashas Supermarkets 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race. Riders will start from three separate locations, including Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport and Radisson Hotel Phoenix Chandler, and will arrive at the Phoenix International Raceway by 9 a.m. Reserved parking will be available for participating motorcycles.
Participants will have the opportunity to enter a motorcycle competition judged by legendary motorcycle builders Paul Yaffe, Brian Klock, Dave Perewitz and John Shope, with cash prizes totaling $10,000 as well as the opportunity to participate in the Gatorade Victory Lane celebration that includes the awarding of the Bashas Supermarkets 200 champions trophy to the race winner. Festivities conclude Saturday night with the 3 Amigos Tequila Leather & Lace Ball at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino.
We are highlighting the diversity among motorcycle enthusiasts while supporting organizations that work to benefit the multicultural community in the Greater Phoenix and Chandler areas, said Alan M. Powell, co-founder of the Checkered Flag Run. We encourage anyone who is interested to join our celebration.
Tickets to the 2012 Checkered Flag Run can be purchased for $25 until March 1 by calling 1-866-498-RACE (7223) or through www.checkeredflagrun.com . After March 1, tickets are available at the gate at PIR. One ticket allows access to all events including Saturdays NASCAR Nationwide Series Race.
A full schedule of events for the Checkered Flag Run can be found at www.checkeredflagrun.com or by visiting Checkered Flag Run on Facebook or Twitter.
Phoenix International Raceway opens their 2012 season immediately following The Great American Race, the Daytona 500. Tickets are now available for the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Phoenix International Raceway. Fans can secure their NASCAR tickets today by calling 1-866-408-RACE (7223) or going online at www.racetickets.com .
PIR TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
First-of-its-kind event to culminate with escorted motorcycle run to NASCAR race
12/21/2010
BlackHistoryMonth
To celebrate Black History Month this February, Phoenix International Raceway in conjunction with Talking Stick Resort and Casino and the Second II None Phoenix Motorcycle Club are hosting a historic Checkered Flag Run. The Run, a first-of-its-kind event that offers a weekends worth of activity for motorcycle enthusiasts, culminates with an escorted motorcycle ride from Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale to NASCARs SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway on February 27.
Our new February race date coincides with Black History Month and that presented a great opportunity to celebrate diversity, PIR President Bryan R. Sperber said. We think the Inaugural Checkered Flag run will be a lot of fun and a great way to acknowledge this important month in American history.
More than 100 motorcycle clubs from across the country have been invited to participate in the inaugural Checkered Flag Run. The event will include special hospitality and parking for participants at Phoenix International Raceway, including a bike show judged by legendary bike builders Paul Yaffe, Brian Klock, and Rick Hatch, as well as a performance by renowned DJ Kid Capri at PIR. Several limited edition motorcycles have also been donated as raffle prizes for those that register and participate in the Run.
For more information about the historic Inaugural Checkered Flag run visit http://www.CheckeredFlagRun.com . Special Checkered Flag Run Tickets are available to the February 27 SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 NASCAR event starting at just $35. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.CheckeredFlagRun.com . General Admission Tickets are available to the February 24-27 SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 NASCAR event weekend starting at just $25. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit http://PhoenixRaceway.com or call 866-408-RACE (7223).
The Checkered Flag Run was created by PIR in conjunction with Valley-based strategy firm AP & Associates, LLC.
The opportunity to work with PIR to facilitate this project was very exciting, said Alan M. Powell, Chairman and CEO of AP & Associates, LLC. AP & Associates is pleased to have played a role in creating this historic Checkered Flag Run.
For more on AP & Associates, LLC, visit: http://apscottsdale.com .
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