NASCAR SPEEDPARK CONCORD MILLS NAMES JYL DEERING GROUP SALES ASSOCIATE

December 1, 2006, Concord, N.C. - - - - - - - - NASCAR SpeedPark Concord Mills has named Jyl Deering group sales associate. Her responsibilities include spearheading NASCAR SpeedPark's sales and marketing strategies as well as driving group and corporate business to the park.

Prior to joining NASCAR SpeedPark Concord Mills, Deering served as a Walt Disney World Concierge at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in Orlando, Fla. where she was responsible for promoting Disney parks by selling tickets on property as well as assuring the needs of all VIP guests were met. Prior to that, she served as the director of corporate sales and special events at the Eastover Resort and Conference Center in Lenox, Mass. Deering received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Newbury College in Brookline, Mass. and is currently pursuing her Masters of Business Administration degree online from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.

"Jyl's extensive experience in sales and the travel industry will prove to be a valuable asset to our team," said Dan Ryan, general manager for NASCAR SpeedPark Concord Mills. "Her hard work and dedication will allow her to exceed greatly in her new position. I look forward to working with Jyl as we continue to provide our NASCAR fans with the ultimate racing experience."

About NASCAR SpeedPark Concord Mills

A family favorite since its opening, the NASCAR SpeedPark located at the Concord Mills Mall in Concord, N.C. is one of the area's top tourist attractions offering six exciting tracks, miniature golf, kiddie rides, an indoor rock climbing wall and kids play area, speed bumper boats, the Lazer Tag Arena, the NASCAR Reactor Simulators, the state-of-the-art SpeedDome Arcade, a NASCAR merchandise and apparel gift shop and a snack bar. NASCAR SpeedPark Concord Mills' six tracks provide the perfect variety for every member of the family. From the premier Mini-Motor Speedway track to the slick SlideWayz track, there is a track for everyone at the NASCAR SpeedPark Concord Mills.

About International Speed Parks LLC

International Speed Parks LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Burroughs & Chapin Co., Inc. Burroughs & Chapin, a developer and operator of tourism and entertainment facilities in Myrtle Beach, S.C. for more than 100 years, is the worldwide licensee for NASCAR SpeedParks. As part of the partnership with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, each NASCAR SpeedPark has up to eight tracks and is tailored in size and nature to fit each community in which it is located.

Currently, International Speed Parks LLC encompasses five completed NASCAR SpeedParks. The world's first NASCAR SpeedPark opened in Myrtle Beach in 1998 and Sevierville, Tenn., is home to the second NASCAR SpeedPark, which opened in 1999. The third race-themed park opened at Concord Mills in Concord, N.C., the summer of 2003, making it the first time a NASCAR SpeedPark to become part of a shopping center atmosphere. NASCAR SpeedPark at St. Louis Mills, the fourth location, opened in November 2003. Burroughs & Chapin's partnership with NASCAR and The Mills Corporation is continuing to grow with the addition of the latest NASCAR SpeedPark at Vaughan Mills in Vaughan, Ontario, which opened in January 2005.

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