NASCAR Driver Michael Waltrip Will Appear at the 'Back The Track Night'
TACOMA, Wash., Jan. 18 -- Michael Waltrip, a two-time Daytona 500 Champion, will appear at the "Back The Track Night" on Thursday, January 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome. Waltrip will meet and greet fans, sign autographs and be a part of the "Back The Track" night being held to rally supporters of the proposal being put forth by Great Western Sports to develop a motorsports facility in Kitsap County.
Fans will also have the opportunity to meet other NASCAR and Indy Racing League's drivers, including Greg Biffle, Kasey Kahne and Sam Hornish Jr., who will be on-hand to sign autographs and talk about their upcoming race seasons. The event will also feature exhibits from the LeMay Museum, local short track drivers and their race cars and representatives from Washington area race tracks. Fans will be able to feel the thrill of professional auto racing with interactive displays while learning more about the proposed motorsports facility in Kitsap County.
"We hope that our fans will join us on January 19 to help spread the excitement of racing to their neighbors and in their communities," said Grant Lynch, Vice President of ISC and project lead for GWS. "In addition, this is an opportunity for residents to demonstrate their support to state leaders. They need to hear that you welcome major motorsports to Washington, and welcome the significant economic benefits it brings."
