Watkins Glen International seeks Fan Ambassadors for 2019 Season

Watkins Glen International is once again in search of passionate and dedicated fans who are interested in becoming part of the WGI family as ‘Fan Ambassadors’ for the 2019 season.

The Fan Ambassador program, launched in 2011, provides fans with the unique opportunity to show their support of the legendary road course. Participants have the chance to experience a behind-the-scenes look at The Glen during the 2019 season, while sharing their enthusiasm with fellow fans during event weekends.

Fan Ambassadors will provide support to the WGI sales and marketing staff in a variety of roles and handle a wide range of duties including, but not limited to: escorting corporate partners and VIP guests to various track locations/activities, aiding pace car ride participants, assisting with pre- and post-race ceremonies, and providing support in The Jack Daniel’s Club and other hospitality areas around the facility.

This program provides the best opportunity for knowledgeable fans to become part of the fun and excitement during every event weekend at Watkins Glen International.

Those interested in joining the WGI team as part of the Fan Ambassador program are encouraged to fill out an application and participate in the interview process. The application may be downloaded at www.theglen.com/fanambassadorapplication.

The deadline to submit applications is March 1, 2019. Completed applications may be mailed to Watkins Glen International, Attn: Fan Ambassador Program, 2790 County Route 16, P.O. Box 500, Watkins Glen, N.Y. 14891, or e-mailed to ddiffenderfer@theglen.com.

Located within five (5) hours (~300 miles) of 25% of the US population, Watkins Glen International is the premier road racing facility in North America, three-times voted “Best NASCAR Track” by readers of USA Today.

Keep up with The Glen on Facebook and Twitter. For tickets, camping, and additional information, call 1-866-461-RACE or visit www.theglen.com. 

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— Watkins Glen Int'l (@WGI) January 3, 2019

NASCAR returns to the Finger Lakes region for the Go Bowling at The Glen (August 1-4, 2019) tripleheader weekend. Frequently tabbed one of the season’s most exciting races, The Glen was the setting for Chase Elliott’s first career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. In addition to Sunday’s race, don’t miss the Great Outdoors RV Superstore 100 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race on Friday afternoon, and Saturday’s Zippo 200 at The Glen NASCAR XFINITY Series race. Fans will also be treated to one of the circuit’s largest midway areas, complete with interactive displays, driver appearances, and more.

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Auto Club Speedway Planning Historic Event to Salute Fans and Racing Community At NASCAR Auto Club 400

For the first time ever on the NASCAR circuit, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers will line up five wide during the pace laps prior to the drop of the green flag for the Auto Club 400 on March 17, 2019. The “Five Wide Salute” not only pays homage to Saturday night short tracks, but also celebrates Auto Club Speedway’s signature racing style of flat out and five wide.

Racers saluting their fans is a long-standing tradition and now NASCAR drivers will have the chance to do it in Southern California on the 2-mile oval that is Auto Club Speedway.

“This five wide salute will be an impressive sight and is a nod to both our race fans and the grassroots of the sport,” said Dave Allen, President of Auto Club Speedway. “I grew up going to and racing at dirt tracks, and I am very passionate about the community because at the end of the day, we’re all family. I look forward to seeing everyone’s reaction in the grandstands, infield and along pit road.”

To kick-off the excitement for the upcoming Five Wide Salute experience, Auto Club Speedway has launched a special promotion called the “Five Wide Happy Hour” a five-hour period on the fifth of every month - fans will get $5.00 off any reserved grandstand ticket to the Auto Club 400 NASCAR race.

“Five Wide Happy Hour” Promotion:

• • January 5, 2019 from 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. PT
• • February 5, 2019 from 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. PT
• • March 5, 2019 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. PT

To purchase tickets or ticket packages to NASCAR’s Auto Club 400 Weekend at Auto Club Speedway, call 1-800-944-RACE (7223), shop online at www.autoclubspeedway.com or stop by the Auto Club Speedway ticket office at 9300 Cherry Ave. in Fontana.

Follow @AutoClubSpeedway on Facebook / Instagram and @ACSUpdates on Twitter and tag photos using #FiveWideSalute

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— Auto Club Speedway (@ACSupdates) January 5, 2019

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Richard Petty Motorsports and World Wide Technology Announce Sponsorship Extension

WWT’s Big Data Solutions to Continue to Support Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. and Team

Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) and World Wide Technology (WWT), a market-leading technology solution provider, announced an extension of their official partnership that began in 2018 naming WWT the Technology and Analytics Partner of RPM.

As part of the extension, WWT continues to be a primary sponsor of the No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team and will be a major associate sponsor throughout the 2019 season. In addition, WWT will continue to provide RPM with data analytics, consulting and technology solutions. This past season, WWT embedded a team of its data scientists within the organization to analyze information to optimize the team’s performance on the track. The result was a one-of-a-kind, proprietary dashboard used late in the season by the team. Showcasing improvements early on, initial results included a seven percent increase in Average Running Position, a 10 percent increase in Average Finish, and improved strategy decision-making by the crew chief and race engineers. Additionally, the dashboard featured artificial intelligence (AI) for visual data classification and combined more than five data sources onto one screen for improved data visualization, allowing for better performance comparison (e.g., tracking speed against the other cars).

WWT and RPM will continue to develop this and other technology solutions in 2019 to compete and win on the track. New features in 2019 will include the addition of deeper analytics functionality to the application, expanded AI to gather and analyze visual data, and predictive analytics for race strategy.

“Our partnership with WWT allows us to use our own data in a way that is most useful for us,” stated driver Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. “This isn’t something that is shared, but rather data that Drew (Crew Chief Drew Blickensderfer) and our engineers now use during the race weekend and the actual race itself. This season was just the beginning for WWT, and I think we are just scratching the surface of their capabilities. They are also giving us the sponsorship that we need to be better on the track– that’s something that we’re all looking forward to. They are a great company and I’m looking forward to working with WWT more in 2019.”

WWT will sponsor Wallace Jr. for multiple races in 2019 with the number of races and race dates to be announced at a later time. The No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and team will bear the WWT branding and Silicon Valley in St. Louis message.

“In a short time, we’ve seen the immediate impact World Wide Technology can make on our race program with their big data analytics,” said Brian Moffitt, chief executive officer, Richard Petty Motorsports. “Their continued partnership will have a significant impact on the performance of our race team through data analytics, application enhancements and creation of proprietary performance focused applications. We are fortunate to have WWT as a partner and they are committed to making Bubba and the No. 43 team a winner.

“Our team at World Wide Technology is dedicated to making Wallace Jr. a winner with Richard Petty Motorsports,” said Matt Horner, senior vice president of global enterprise sales. “The partnership has energized our team to build programs that will help the team get an advantage utilizing our technology solutions. We’ve started that and now we want to continue to build and introduce new technology with the team in 2019. We’re looking forward to a great season in 2019 with Richard Petty Motorsports.”

WWT helps organizations across a wide range of industries to survive and thrive the digital disruption that surrounds them. WWT’s innovative ecosystem, known as the Advanced Technology Center (ATC), brings together hundreds of technology companies, from Silicon Valley heavyweights to emerging tech players, to test out and integrate technology solutions for customers – cutting technology evaluation from months to weeks, sometimes days, and producing game-changing results. WWT complements the ATC with 500 agile application developers who build digital experiences for customers, as well as big data solutions, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence that help customers turn data into business value.

About Richard Petty Motorsports

A performance and marketing driven company, Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM), co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty and successful business entrepreneur Andrew Murstein, is one of the most recognized brands in all of motorsports. RPM is the winningest team in NASCAR Cup history with 273 wins and has business partnerships with national and global leaders. Today the race operation fields the famed No. 43 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series with driver Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. The team is headquartered in Welcome, N.C.

For additional information, news and the latest updates, please visit website or connect with RPM on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram (@richardpettymotorsports).

About World Wide Technology

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a technology solution provider with more than $10 billion in annual revenue that provides innovative technology and supply chain solutions to large public and private organizations around the globe. While most companies talk about delivering business and technology outcomes, WWT does it. Based in St. Louis, WWT employs more than 5,000 people and operates over 2 million square feet of warehousing, distribution and integration space in more than 20 facilities throughout the world.

For more information about World Wide Technology, visit www.wwt.com.

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