Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has officially declared Phoenix International Raceway as “Zoomtown U.S.A.” to honor the racing community as the NASCAR Cup and Nationwide Series head west this weekend.

An official proclamation dated April 3, 2009 was released from the Office of the Governor, in which Brewer mentioned the rich tradition of NASCAR racing within the State of Arizona. The proclamation also mentions NASCAR and Phoenix International Raceway’s impact on the Arizona economy, and extends an advance welcome to several hundred thousand guests and millions of television viewers who will witness NASCAR action at “Zoomtown U.S.A.” this month.

The proclamation is as follows:

WHEREAS, Phoenix International Raceway will celebrate its 22nd season of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racing at its historic facility, dating back to 1988; and

WHEREAS, with its two annual NASCAR weekends, Phoenix International Raceway has created a motorsports and entertainment haven for residents of Arizona and the Southwestern United States; and

WHEREAS, Phoenix International Raceway is one of just 14 tracks to host two weekends annually of the prestigious NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and its 36-race schedule; and

WHEREAS, with its two NASCAR weekends, Phoenix International Raceway generates a significant economic impact for Arizona annually; and

WHEREAS, more than 200,000 guests will attend the NASCAR event weekend and millions of television viewers will be tuned in from across the country to take in views of Arizona’s sun-splashed landscape and dramatic racing action from Phoenix International Raceway;

WHEREAS, legends of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, including Dale Earnhardt, Sr., Rusty Wallace, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and Jimmie Johnson, have visited Victory Lane at Phoenix International Raceway; and

WHEREAS, Phoenix International Raceway will deliver a fantastic display of speed and sport by hosting its fifth installment of racing under the lights with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event on Saturday, April 18, 2009;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Janice Brewer, Governor of the State of Arizona, do hereby proclaim Phoenix International Raceway as ZOOMTOWN U.S.A. 

Tickets for the April 18 SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 are still available by calling 1-866-408-RACE (7223) or by visiting the newly-designed www.phoenixraceway.com.

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