EVH to Serve as Honorary Race Official for Subway 500

[Karma Wheel]

Hi. This is my first post here. I didn't see this posted yet so I apologize if this is a duplicate. I heard this on the radio about 40 min. ago here in Phoenix, then went to the PIR site to see if I could find any info.....

Here's the link to PIR and I cut & pasted the article below:


http://www.phoenixraceway.com/news/t...s//535059.html


Rock Legend Eddie Van Halen to Serve as Honorary Race Official For SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™



Van Halen to Unveil Limited Edition Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar Presented to Race Winner



Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber has announced that rock superstar Eddie Van Halen will serve as an Honorary Race Official for the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at PIR on Saturday, April 21. As an Honorary Race Official, Van Halen will be part of pre-race activities and will join Sperber on the pre-race stage greeting drivers as they are introduced prior to the start of the race.



In addition to his duties as an Honorary Race Official, Van Halen will help to unveil a limited edition Fender Stratocaster Guitar as well as a limited edition EVH® brand Frankenstein™ replica guitar at PIR on Friday, April 20. The Fender guitar, with its unique designs, will be presented to the winner of the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ on Saturday, April 21. The one-of-a-kind PIR Fender Stratocaster Guitar was built by Chris Fleming, Senior Master Builder, in Fender's Custom Shop.



"I'm personally delighted that Eddie Van Halen has accepted our invitation to join us as our Honorary Race Official for the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™," said Sperber. "There is no one who has had the kind of impact on music that he and his band - Van Halen - have had. I know it will be a thrill for the drivers and fans to have Eddie at Phoenix International Raceway for the NASCAR weekend."



A 2007 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Eddie Van Halen is the backbone of one of the most well-known rock and roll bands of all time - Van Halen. A legendary rock guitarist, Van Halen and EVH brand guitars, amps and musical products has partnered with the organization for this unique unveiling.



"I am honored on behalf of EVH Brand guitars, amps and musical products to be invited to such an exciting and fun event. I feel privileged to be working with such amazing organizations like Phoenix International Raceway, their NASCAR event and Fender." said Van Halen.



"Rock and roll, fast cars and guitars, I can't think of a better combination. Fender is proud to partner with our friends, Eddie Van Halen and PIR, for this great occasion." said Matt Janopaul, President & COO of Fender Musical Instruments Corp.



With countless number one hits, Van Halen is known for hit albums including "1984" and "5150" which combined with others, have sold more than 75 million copies worldwide. Van Halen is also one of five rock groups that have had two separate albums sell more than 10 million copies in the United States.





Bright Lights. Big Party. NASCAR at Night! NASCAR action heats up when the lights come on for the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ Weekend at PIR, April 19-21, 2007. The party kicks off under the lights for Thursday's AlphaTrade.com 150 NASCAR West Series race. Friday night's fiesta is the Bashas' Supermarkets 200 NASCAR Busch Series race. Then, the action reaches its pinnacle when the cars and stars of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series take the track for the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™, the first night race of the 2007 NEXTEL Cup Season. Tickets are now on sale for the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ weekend at PIR and can be purchased online at www.Racetickets.com or by calling 1-866-408-7223. For additional information on the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ Weekend, visit www.phoenixraceway.com or call 623-463-5600.





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[rockyvanheineken]

Kick ass!

[TheresOnlyOneWay]

Unless he comes with new music, I couldn't care less.

[Ain't Talkin' Bout' Love]

Does his rehab allow this? What's the story??

[scs5150]

Ed, bring AL. AL call Sammy. Sammy bring Mikey and let's play some music!

(SARCASM)

[charlesresta]

Rehab?? HA-HA!! That is a good one

[TheresOnlyOneWay]

Unless he comes with new music, I couldn't care less.

New music and Mikey.

[ED-A-HOLIC]

good, let's hope Ed is doing well.

[Van Squalen]

Uh, what?

[racefan8]

Ok, he can't show up at the HOF, but he can "officiate" a NASCAR race? Hmmm. Well, I'm gonna be watching anyway...

[Leo Van Newhouse]

Cool.

[rockyvanheineken]

Ed, bring AL. AL call Dave. Dave bring Mikey and let's play some music!

Fixed.

[Jape Man]

Does his rehab allow this? What's the story??

He's probably out by now.

[glockaxis]

He's singing I Can't Drive 55, toasting the winner w/ milk, and pocketing a large sum of money to support his gf movie bizz.

[sixstring]

Uh, what?

What he said...

...and I'll second racefan in what she said, as well...DOUBLE ...