LOUDON, N.H. (June 28, 2011) -Race fans can take a parade lap around New Hampshire Motor Speedway with their favorite NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver through the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities Ride of a Lifetime Auction.

Fans can bid on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stand inches away from drivers like Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart during the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 pre-race ceremonies on Sunday, July 17.

The Ride of a Lifetime Auction runs through Sunday, July 10, and allows top bidders to participate in the ceremonial parade-lap with the driver they bid on, following driver introductions. It even includes a tour of pit road.

To place a bid please visit http://foundation.nascar.com/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=1386.

Proceeds will go to the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, benefitting children in need throughout New England.

The LENOX Industrial Tools 301 is fast approaching. Purchase your tickets now by calling the New Hampshire Motor Speedway ticket hotline at (603) 783-4931 or by visiting www.nhms.com.

About Speedway Children’s Charities:
Speedway Children’s Charities works to improve the lives of children by providing funds for hundreds of non-profit organizations throughout the nation that meet the direct needs of children, no matter what obstacle they are facing. Donations from across the country will make this possible.