NASCAR Unites for 9/11 tribute at Richmond
Will observe moment of silence on Laps 9-11; industry-wide recognition planned
By Official Release
September 07, 2011 3:52 PM, EDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- To commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, NASCAR on Wednesday announced a special in-race tribute to take place on Saturday during the Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway. Fans attending the event, ABC-TV and MRN Radio broadcasters announcing the race, and the track announcer all will go quiet for a moment of silence from Laps 9 through 11 at the .75-mile oval.
The three-lap moment of silence, in which all fans attending the race also will wave American flags, is the culmination of many 9/11 tributes and patriotic activities being planned by NASCAR race tracks, teams, sponsors, licensees, drivers and fans in special recognition of the anniversary.
ABC's broadcast of the Richmond race also will feature a NASCAR Foundation public service television spot that encourages NASCAR fans to pay tribute by pledging to perform good deeds, support charitable causes and volunteer in honor of the 9/11 victims, survivors and those who served in response to the attacks. The NASCAR Unites-branded, 30-second PSA has been airing on ABC and ESPN race broadcasts, as well as on SPEED, since Aug. 27.
"NASCAR takes great pride in the patriotism that the sport showcases every race weekend, and the 10th anniversary of 9/11 is a special opportunity for NASCAR to unite and recognize those we lost and honor those who responded with courage," NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France said. "Bringing together the various 9/11 tributes with the NASCAR Unites platform collectively demonstrates the giving nature of NASCAR fans and those who work in our sport."
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