Berlin Raceway Wins $50,000 and the “Advance My Track Challenge” Presented by Advance Auto Parts

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Advance Auto Parts has awarded Berlin Raceway $50,000 as the winner of the 'Advance My Track Challenge', following a fan voting event. The raceway received the most votes among six NASCAR-sanctioned tracks in the final round held May 9-10. In addition, Hudson Speedway and Alaska Raceway Park received $15,000 and $10,000, respectively, for their second and third-place finishes. The initiative, part of Advance's support for grassroots racing, saw participation from 22 tracks starting March 24, with plans to return next year, enhancing local racing communities and offering economic benefits.

Positive

• Berlin Raceway won $50,000, promoting community engagement and support.
• Advance Auto Parts plans to continue the 'Advance My Track Challenge' next year, indicating ongoing support for grassroots racing.
• The program fosters local track visibility and economic impact.

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• None.

The race fans have spoken. Berlin Raceway in Marne, Mich., will receive $50,000 as winner of the “Advance My Track Challenge,” a community-based program led by Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts retailer and entitlement sponsor of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series (NAAPWS).

Berlin Raceway accrued the most race fan votes out of six NASCAR-sanctioned short tracks that were part of the final round of voting, held on May 9-10. The 7/16-mile paved oval track outside of Grand Rapids, Mich., hosts NAAPWS racing and other racing series from April through September each year.

“We are thrilled to award the grand prize to the DeWitt family and their fantastic team at Berlin Raceway,” said Jason McDonell, Advance’s executive vice president of merchandising, marketing and E-commerce. “It’s been incredible seeing the passion from the track team and their fans as they rallied to support their local track throughout the program. The ‘Advance My Track Challenge’ had a great first year, and our message to race fans is, we’re just getting started. This program plans to return next year, as our team at Advance continues to support grassroots racing across NASCAR’s home tracks.”

Along with the $50,000 grand prize, Berlin Raceway will host an Advance Auto Parts-themed night for fans during an upcoming weekend of racing. Advance also awarded $15,000 to the track finishing with the second-most votes, Hudson Speedway in Hudson, New Hampshire. The third-place track, Alaska Raceway Park in Palmer, Alaska, received a $10,000 prize.

The “Advance My Track Challenge” began on March 24, with 22 NASCAR home tracks across the United States and Canada represented in the program’s first round of voting. Fans voted up to three times daily in the first round, which concluded April 27. The six tracks receiving the most fan votes were part of the final round of voting, which took place May 9-10.

As part of its NASCAR Cup Series sponsorship with Team Penske, Advance partnered with the organization and driver Ryan Blaney to promote the “Advance My Track Challenge.” Blaney, who began his career racing on short tracks across the Southeastern United States, raced his No. 12 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang with “Advance My Track Challenge” branding at the March 29 dirt race at Bristol Motor Speedway and the May 9 race at Darlington Raceway.

“It’s been awesome partnering with the Advance team in their support of NASCAR’s home tracks,” said Blaney, a five-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner. “Local race tracks are incredibly important to the communities they’re in and provide a positive economic impact. They’re entertaining fans and giving race car drivers the chance to live their dream. I’ve enjoyed being part of this program and putting the spotlight on all of these home tracks. Congratulations to Berlin Raceway and their team on the grand prize. I look forward to following the great things happening at their track for years to come.”

Learn more about the local drivers, teams and NASCAR home tracks that make up the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series by visiting the series page on nascar.com.

About Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of January 2, 2021, Advance operated 4,806 stores and 170 Worldpac branches in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also serves 1,277 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico, Grand Cayman, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and British Virgin Islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.

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FAQ

What was the purpose of the 'Advance My Track Challenge' by Advance Auto Parts?

The 'Advance My Track Challenge' aimed to engage fans and support grassroots racing by allowing them to vote for their favorite NASCAR-sanctioned tracks.

How much did Berlin Raceway win in the 'Advance My Track Challenge'?

Berlin Raceway won $50,000 as the grand prize in the 'Advance My Track Challenge'.

When did the voting for the 'Advance My Track Challenge' take place?

The final round of voting for the 'Advance My Track Challenge' occurred from May 9-10.

What other tracks received prizes in the 'Advance My Track Challenge'?

Hudson Speedway received $15,000 for second place and Alaska Raceway Park received $10,000 for third place.

How many NASCAR tracks participated in the initial round of the 'Advance My Track Challenge'?

Twenty-two NASCAR home tracks participated in the initial round of the 'Advance My Track Challenge'.