Hardcore race fans can support the Dale Earnhardt Foundation this Thursday, February 25, when Kerry Earnhardt, oldest son of the late Dale Earnhardt, will host the Dale Earnhardt Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament in the Stratosphere Theater of the Stars Showroom at The Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas.

"Dale would be honored to know that so many drivers and fans have come forward to participate in this exciting fundraising event that will serve to benefit his designated charitable programs," said Teresa Earnhardt.

NASCAR drivers Casey Mears, Matt Crafton, Regan Smith, Aric Almirola, Scott Riggs, Max Papis, Eric McClure, Todd Bodine, Boris Said, Mike Bliss, Chrissy Wallace, Stanton Barrett, Scott Lagasse Jr, Robert Richardson, Jr., Andy Ponstein, Danny Efland along with NASCAR team owner Tommy Baldwin and celebrity Riki Rachtman from "Fast Track to Fame" and MTV's "Headbanger's Ball" will all be on hand. Dale Earnhardt's former crew chief Kirk Shelmerdine, leader of the "Flying Aces" pit crew, will also attend the event.

NASCAR Nationwide Series driver and SPEED-TV personality Kenny Wallace will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

The Stratosphere Hotel is located at 2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South. For more information about the tournament, call 702-380-7777 or visit StratosphereHotel.com.

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