Hornish, Ragan Added to Star-Studded Fan Hospitality Lineup at RIR May 4-5

NASCAR drivers Sam Hornish Jr. and David Ragan have been added to the list of personalities appearing in fan hospitality areas at Richmond International Raceway May 4 and 5. Hornish, who is also a full-time IndyCar® Series driver, will make an appearance in the Party Zone on Friday, May 4, prior to the Circuit City 250 Presented by FUNAI NASCAR Busch Series race. Ragan, who pilots the No. 6 AAA car in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, will make an appearance in the Green Flag Zone on Saturday, May 5, prior to the Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race.

The Party Zone and Green Flag Zone fan hospitality areas are a great way for fans to enjoy their race weekend in style, with NASCAR driver appearances, plenty of food and beverages and fun for the entire family!

Hornish, who is a two-time IndyCar Series race winner at Richmond International Raceway and is the defending Indianapolis 500 winner, will be joined in the Party Zone by legendary NASCAR team owner Richard Childress, NASCAR Busch Series driver and Virginia native Jon Wood and "American Idol" Elliott Yamin—all four will participate in interactive question-and-answer sessions.

Ragan will be joined in the Green Flag Zone by his team owner Jack Roush, who is one of the most successful owners in NASCAR history. Both will participate in question-and-answer sessions.

Friday's Party Zone package includes an exclusive pre-race pit pass to see NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series practice from pit road (weather permitting), an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet (3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.), three beer tickets for fans 21 years of age and older (valid identification required), unlimited sodas and water, musical entertainment, a souvenir gift, prizes and games. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to take advantage of the pre-race pit pass. No shorts, sleeveless shirts or open-toed shoes are permitted on pit road. Race tickets are not included in the price of Party Zone admission. Guests must have a ticket to Friday's race to purchase admission to the Party Zone.

Saturday's Green Flag Zone package includes an exclusive pre-race pit pass, an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet (3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.), six beer tickets for fans 21 years of age and older (valid identification required), unlimited sodas and water, musical entertainment, event program, souvenir gift, prizes and games. Race tickets are not included in the price of Green Flag Zone admission. Guests must have a ticket to Saturday's race to purchase admission to the Green Flag Zone.

A limited number of tickets are still available for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400 race on Saturday, May 5. Tickets are also available for the NASCAR Busch Series Circuit City 250 Presented by FUNAI race. Please contact the ticket office at 1-866-455-7223 or visit www.rir.com for tickets and information.