RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY'S DRIVE FOR LIFE COLLECTS 136 UNITS OF BLOOD

After a day of fun-filled festivities and a show of community support at Richmond International Raceway, track officials announced the results of Richmond International Raceway's Second Annual Drive for Life.  The event, which marked an opportunity to help with the 2007 NASCAR Foundation Blood and Marrow Drive, resulted in 136 units of blood collected and 33 names added to the National Marrow Donor Program Registry of volunteer donors.  With the contributions at Richmond International Raceway, The NASCAR Foundation is that much closer to reaching its annual goal.

"We are very pleased with the great turnout for Richmond International Raceway's Drive for Life," said track president Doug Fritz.  "With this strong show of support, we'll be able to help those in need right here in our community. "

Richmond International Raceway's Drive for Life is a collaborative effort between the track, Virginia Blood Services, the Hendrick Marrow Program, the National Marrow Donor Program, the Jimmie Johnson Foundation and The NASCAR Foundation.  Nearly all tracks on the NASCAR circuit will participate this year. 

Every donor at Richmond International Raceway's Drive for Life received souvenir items, a commemorative t-shirt and a pace car ride around Richmond International Raceway's ¾-mile track.  Additionally, many prize drawings were conducted throughout the day.