General Mills, one of the world’s premier consumer foods companies, announced today it will be the title sponsor of the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond International Raceway. The Cheerios Betty Crocker 200 is set for Thursday night, September 8 “under the lights” as part of a double header with the Crown Royal International Race of Champions (IROC) Series. The Cheerios Betty Crocker 200 is set to run “under the lights” with the green flag drop scheduled for 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 8. Race tickets, which are only $30, include the Crown Royal IROC Series race, which is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are also available for Friday’s Emerson Radio 250 NASCAR Busch Series race and Fas Mart Pole Qualifying for the sold out Chevy Rock & Roll 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race. Friday’s tickets are just $45 for a reserved seat and $35 for a general admission seat. Children 12 and under are admitted free in the general admission sections both nights when accompanied by a ticketed adult. For tickets and information, fans can call 1-866-455-RACE or visit www.rir.com.(RIR PR)(9-2-2005)
