Feel The Vibration! NASCAR Superstar Greg Biffle Challenges Fans to Put the Pedal to the Metal at Game On! Fenway
Roush Fenway Racing Driver Faces-Off Against NASCAR fans who Put Their Skills to the Test on True-to-Life iRacing Simulators
WHAT:
Roush Fenway Racing superstar Greg Biffle, defending champion of the SYLVANIA 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, will challenge fans to hit the gas and step into iRacing.com’s NASCAR simulators at Game On! Fenway. Aspiring drivers who think they have what it takes to sit behind the wheel of some of the world’s most powerful vehicles, will “race-off” in the same life-like simulators from iRacing that train some of the top competitors on the NASCAR circuit.
Fans will feel the pressure from NASCAR’s elite when they burn rubber on a true-to-life virtual New Hampshire Motor Speedway track in a tournament-style competition on iRacing.com simulators. Three finalists will have the opportunity to see if they have what it takes to race a professional when they go head-to-head with Biffle to determine an ultimate victor.
iRacing.com is a subscription-based online motorsports simulation for racing fans and other driving enthusiasts that is so authentic and accurate that even NASCAR professionals like Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Joey Logano, A.J. Allmendinger, and many others use it to train for real-world races.
New Hampshire Motor Speedway will host the SYLVANIA 300, the first race in the “Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup,” on Sunday, September 20, in which Biffle will compete.
WHO:
Roush Fenway Racing driver Greg Biffle and NASCAR fanatics who want to test their mettle behind the wheel.
WHEN:
Tuesday, September 8th
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. (qualifying round)
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. (championship round)
WHERE:
Game On! Fenway
82 Lansdowne St
Boston, MA
ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
New Hampshire Motor Speedway, which opened in 1990 and hosts two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events each year, is located about one hour north of Boston in Loudon, N.H. Located on approximately 1,100 acres, the multi-use complex is the largest sports facility in New England and features a 1.058-mile oval speedway, with a total capacity for 105,491 spectators, and a 1.6-mile road course. The speedway hosts the only NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events held in the six-state New England region.
ABOUT IRACING.COM
The company was founded in September of 2004 by Dave Kaemmer and John Henry. Kaemmer was co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, developers of award-winning racing simulations including NASCAR Racing: 2003 Season and Grand Prix Legends. Henry is principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Group – the co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing – as well as an avid simracer. The iRacing team combines more than 100 years of real-world racing experience with more than 50 years of successful racing simulation development. The company has developed numerous corporate relationships in the motorsport industry, including agreements to develop track simulations with International Speedway Corporation, Speedway Motorsports, and Panoz Motor Sports Group and vehicles with General Motors, Riley Technologies, Radical Sportscars, and 600 Racing. iRacing is the official simulation partner of the Sports Car Club of America, Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup, Star Mazda Championship, Skip Barber Racing School and Australia’s V8 Super School. In April, 2009 iRacing and NASCAR announced a partnership to develop NASCAR-sanctioned online racing series. A similar program with the IndyCar Series, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Dallara Automobili was announced in August, 2009. The iRacing service is open to racers and fans of all skill levels from top-level pros to complete beginners. To join in the fun, go to www.iRacing.com.
ABOUT ROUSH FENWAY RACING
Roush Fenway Racing is NASCAR’s largest team operating nine motorsports teams. Five in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with drivers Matt Kenseth, Jamie McMurray, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and David Ragan; three in the Nationwide Series with Kenseth, Biffle, Edwards, McMurray, Ragan, Erik Darnell, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. and Colin Braun; and one in the Camping World Truck Series with Braun. For more information on any of the Roush Fenway Racing teams, log onto www.RoushFenway.com.
ABOUT GAME ON! FENWAY
Game On! Fenway is a multimedia entertainment destination that broadcasts every game that’s on from anywhere in the world, showcased on more than 52,000 square inches of SONY plasma & LED High Definition televisions. With more than 90 screens, patrons can enjoy an unobstructed view in a unique environment. Guests can enjoy athlete-sized portions of exceptional American grill classics prepared by Game On!’s team of experienced chefs. Game On!’s menu appeals to both the casual fan and upscale diner. The eclectic mix of all-American favorites features everything from our famous Steak Tips, to house made appetizers and chef-inspired daily specials.
Sources: Fred Neergaard/New Hampshire Motor Speedway PR