Symphony of Trees to Feature Raffle of Richmond International Raceway-Themed Tree

Richmond International Raceway is mixing its racing spirit with holiday spirit at the Richmond Symphony of Trees, November 25 – December 4, with a uniquely-themed Richmond International Raceway tree. The Symphony of Trees offers a raffle of six uniquely-themed and professionally decorated Christmas trees. Raffle tickets are $5.

The Raceway-themed tree, which has a base shaped like the track’s D-shaped oval and has an original Santa figure and race car, will be on display at the Hilton Garden Inn (501 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219) November 25 – December 4. Richmond International Raceway President Dennis Bickmeier will illuminate the tree during a private ceremony this Friday.

Presents that come with the tree include:

· Racing tire signed by all the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers who raced at Richmond in September 2011

· Tickets to the Spring 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series races at RIR

· Pre-race pit passes and garage passes for both races

· Pace Car ride

· Pre-race ceremony access

· Many more presents

To view the entire list of presents for the tree and to purchase raffle tickets, visit www.richmondsymphonyoftrees.com. In total, there are six uniquely-themed trees to be raffled, with each valued at approximately $5,000.