Designated Driver Program Offers Choice For Fans on Race Weekend SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) “” Infineon Raceway has partnered with the California Highway Patrol for the 2005 major-event season to raise awareness of a very serious issue: drinking and driving. The two will join forces during select major events at Infineon Raceway in 2005 with a Designated Driver Program booth, which is designed to not only educate people about the dangers of drinking and driving, but also reward those who choose to become designated drivers. The booth will be operated by both Infineon Raceway and CHP officers and will contain literature, designated driver pledge cards, free bottled water and prizes. The booth will be open beginning with the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts, May 15. “The California Highway Patrol fully promotes the Designated Driver Program as it relates to the hearts of race fans,” said CHP Captain Mark Rasmussen, Napa Area Commander. “We ask that you join us and support the Designated Driver Program. Have fun but be responsible by choosing a designated driver for the events at Infineon Raceway.” The booth will be operational at the following other events for 2005: –Sunday, June 26: Dodge/Save Mart 350 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup –Sunday, July 17: Infineon Technologies Grand Prix of Sonoma American Le Mans Series, presented by Ravenswood Winery. –Sunday, July 31: FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, presented by Supercuts. –Sunday, Aug. 28: Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix Those who decide to become designated drivers must fill out a pledge card “” under the direction of the CHP “” and they will be given a free bottle of water. All water supplied for the program is being donated by Levy Restaurants. Designated drivers will also become eligible to win great prizes throughout the day. This is a first-year program and officials hope to service at least 3,000 people, with plans for the program to expand in 2006. “We devote a lot of energy to see that our customers have a good time when they visit the raceway and a very important part of that experience is a safe trip home. We appreciate the California Highway Patrol’s support in making this option available to our fans,” said Steve Page, president and general manager of Infineon Raceway. The CHP operates a similar program at all home games for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and WNBA’s Sacramento Monarchs.
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