NASCAR SPEEDPARK MYRTLE BEACH TO HOST KASEY KAHNE

July 13, 2006, Myrtle Beach, S.C. - - - Kasey Kahne, driver for Dodge and official NASCAR SpeedPark spokesman, will visit NASCAR SpeedPark Myrtle Beach on Tuesday, July 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. During his appearance at NASCAR SpeedPark, Kahne will personally meet and greet guests as well as sign autographs and race on the SpeedPark's tracks.

"As one of NASCAR SpeedPark's official spokesmen and one of the industry's top drivers, we are honored to host Kasey Kahne at our park," said John Marlowe, general manager for NASCAR SpeedPark Myrtle Beach. "By hosting industry's most popular drivers, such as Kasey Kahne, we are offering our guests the chance to meet one of their idols while enjoying our park's many exciting tracks and entertainment options. We look forward to a very successful event."

All guests interested in participating in the Kasey Kahne meet and greet event must have a wristband. The wristbands will be given on a first come first serve basis beginning at 10 a.m. on July 18. Available free of charge, only a limited number of wristbands will be offered. NASCAR SpeedPark will also have a limited number of wristbands available as part of a gift with purchase promotion. Guests who wish to spend $50 or more in the NASCAR SpeedPark retail store on July 18 will receive a wristband while supplies last. For additional information, call (843) 918-8725 or log onto www.NASCARSpeedPark.com.

About Kasey Kahne

Kasey Kahne remains one of NASCAR's promising young drivers as he begins his third season on the Nextel Cup circuit. The driver who replaced "Awesome Bill from Dawsonville" Elliott in Ray Evernham's number nine Dodge, recorded five second-place finishes and earned the rookie of the year award in 2004. He was also named one of "America's Top 50 Bachelors" that year by People magazine.

The frenzy surrounding Kahne began early in the Washington state native's life. In 1994, he won four Micro-Midget events racing a car built by his father. In 1996, he won 11 of 14 Mini-Sprint events as well as the Hannigan Speedway and Northwest Mini-Sprints championships.

In 2000, Kahne won the USAC Midget championship and was named that series' national driver of the year. He was also named rookie of the year by the USAC Silver Crown Series.

From 1998 to 2001, Kahne competed in the World of Outlaws, the Gumont Racing Series, the All-Star Circuit of Champions, the Northern Sprint Tour racing circles, the Atlantic Series and the Formula Ford 2000 Series. He also won the "Night before the 500" Classic at Indianapolis Raceway Park and in 2001 he became the first driver to post back-to-back victories in the annual event since Jeff Gordon in 1989 and 1990.

Kahne began his NASCAR career in 2002 running 20 Busch races. In 2003 in the series finale at Homestead, he recorded his first victory. Also in 2003, Kahne became the first Washington native to win back-to-back titles in the Jim Raper Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

In May 2005, Kahne started from the pole and won at Richmond for his first Cup victory. He also posted two Busch wins that season.

About NASCAR SpeedPark Myrtle Beach

A family favorite since its opening, the NASCAR SpeedPark located in Myrtle Beach is one of the area's top tourist attractions offering seven exciting tracks, two NASCAR themed miniature golf courses, NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway, an array of kiddie rides, speed bumper boats, a state-of-the-art SpeedDome arcade, a NASCAR merchandise and apparel gift shop and a snack bar. NASCAR SpeedPark Myrtle Beach's seven tracks provide the perfect variety for every member of the family. From the premier Thunder Road track to the slick SlideWayz track, there is a track for everyone at the NASCAR SpeedPark Myrtle Beach.

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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