NASCAR Star Jeff Gordon Coming to Cedar Point on August 13th

#24 Is Offering Lucky Fans a Chance to Ride the Millennium Force With Him

Jeff Gordon is no stranger to high speed thrills so he will probably feel right at home when he visits Cedar Point next Thrusday (August 13th). The park announced his visit with a press release that states:

Race fans, start your engines! Racing legend Jeff Gordon will be coming to Cedar Point on Thursday, Aug.13!

During the day, Gordon, the driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet Impala SS and four-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, will make special appearances at the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort. He will attend a special Backyard BBQ that will be held in the park's Point Pavilion from 3:30-5 p.m. Tickets for the meal are limited. Log on to cedarpoint.com for all the details.

Later on, Gordon will take center stage between the Iron Dragon and WildCat roller coasters. Following his talk, Gordon will ride the 310-foot-tall Millennium Force roller coaster with a train of contest-winners.

Guests can win a seat on the train with Gordon by signing up at a registration table located near the stage from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the day of his visit. Other prizes, including a prize package from the Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Mich., and a chance to ask Gordon a question during his talk will also be up for grabs. Everyone who registers will receive a coupon for $20 off a general admission ticket to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CARFAX 400 race at the Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 16. Winners will be announced at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Gordon has three Daytona 500 wins under his belt and is regarded as one of the top drivers on the NASCAR circuit. For more information on his visit fans are encouraged to call Cedar Point's information line at 419.627.2350.