NASCAR SPEEDPARK CONCORD MILLS TO HOST THE ELLIOTT SADLER ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE

April 18, 2006, Concord, N.C. - - Elliott Sadler, driver for M&M'S® Chocolate Candies and official NASCAR SpeedPark spokesman, will visit NASCAR SpeedPark Concord Mills on Friday, May 26 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for the Ultimate Fan Experience. Each fan attending the Elliott Sadler Ultimate Fan Experience will receive an exclusive 15 minute question and answer session with Sadler as well as an autograph. A selection of refreshments will also be available for participating fans.

A portion of all proceeds raised from this event will be donated to the Elliott Sadler Foundation, an organization devoted to raising funds and awareness for autism, as well as the Victory Junction Gang, a medial camp for children and their families living with chronic or life threatening illnesses.

"As one of NASCAR SpeedPark's official spokesmen and one of the industry's top drivers, we are honored to host Elliott Sadler at our park," said Dan Ryan, general manager for NASCAR SpeedPark Concord Mills. "Hosting the Elliott Sadler Ultimate Fan Experience allows us to provide our guests with the opportunity to meet one of their NASCAR idols while raising money for two most important charities. We look forward to a very successful event."

Tickets for the Elliott Sadler Ultimate Fan Experience are limited and are available for $45 per person. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 21 and may be purchased at NASCAR SpeedPark Concord Mills. For additional information call (704) 979-2467 or log onto www.NASCARSpeedPark.com.

About Elliott Sadler

The 2006 season marks the eighth year Elliott Sadler, driver for M&M'S® Chocolate Candies, will compete in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. His success in NASCAR's premiere series is no surprise to those who knew him during his youth in his hometown of Emporia, Virginia. Climbing behind the wheel of his first go-kart at age seven, Sadler captured more than 200 victories before moving into the Late-Model Stock car division and adding several series championships to his resume. At the age of 18, Sadler joined the ranks of the weekly racing series clinching a track championship title at South Boston Speedway in 1995.

Sadler wasted no time in proving his ability, as the rookie driver captured the pole for the season-opening event at Daytona International Speedway. Sadler rounded out his rookie year with three more poles and two more victories at Myrtle Beach Speedway and Gateway International Raceway. He finished the year an impressive fifth in the Busch Series championship standings, and was the recipient of the Busch Pole Award for the most poles won in a single season. Sadler scored two more Busch Series wins in 1998 in what would be his final season as a full-time Busch Series driver.

In 1999, the legendary Wood Brothers, also native to Virginia, looked no further than their own back yard to find the driver for their number 21 entry and signed Sadler to his first full-time NASCAR Cup Series ride. Their first victory together came in 2001 when in his 75th career start Sadler took the checkered flag at Bristol Motor Speedway.

2004 proved to be a breakout season for the Virginia native surprising many in the NASCAR garage but few in Sadler's circle. Sadler struck early at the season opening event at Daytona International Speedway by winning the outside pole for the prestigious Daytona 500. Later in the Speedweeks session, Sadler took the checkered flag for a win in the Gatorade Twin 125 qualifying event marking primary sponsor, M&M'S, first ever trip to Victory Lane. Throughout the season Sadler and the M&M'S Team saw more of the same success with an emotional win at Texas Motor Speedway. Later in the season Sadler scored his third career victory at California Speedway clinching a position in the inaugural NASCAR Nextel Cup Chase for the Championship. Sadler was one of four drivers to stay in the top 10 in the point standings the entire season and rounded out the year with two wins, eight top-five and 14 top-10 finishes, finishing a respectable ninth in the championship standings.

This season marks the fourth with Sadler as the driver of the number 38 Ford owned by Robert Yates Racing, sponsored by M&M'S® Chocolate Candies. When he isn't racing, Sadler enjoys hunting, golfing, playing video games, hanging out with friends and following a variety of sports.

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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