The NASCAR Sprint Cup series will make its only Northern California stop during the 2008 racing season at Infineon Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on June 20 - 22.
Published: June, 2008
NASCAR Roars into Sonoma
Juan Pablo Montoya claimed his first Cup series win on the 10-turn, 1.99-mile road course in 2007. The weekend will also feature the top racing stars of tomorrow in the NASCAR Camping World Series West, as well as an extensive vendor midway and other entertainment. For more information, visit www.infineonraceway.com.
FasTrak® Puts Race Fans in Winner’s Circle
FasTrak® customers can use their electronic toll tags to win pole position in the race for parking this season at world-famous Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. At some of the raceway’s biggest 2008 events, vehicles displaying a FasTrak® toll tag will get to use a dedicated FasTrak® lane at Main Entrance Gate 7 and proceed directly to Parking Lot 12 - reserved exclusively for FasTrak® customers. FasTrak® is the fastest way in - and out - for:
• NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (June 20-22)
• FRAM Autolite NHRA National Drag Races (July 25-27)
• Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County (August 22-24).
New customers who sign up for FasTrak® from May 1 to June 6, either online or by purchasing a toll tag at a participating Safeway store or Costco warehouse, are eligible to win one of 400 pairs of tickets for the NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart 350 race on Sunday, June 22. One new customer who enrolls in the FasTrak® program during the promotion period will win a NASCAR Grand Prize package that includes: two seats in the Infineon Raceway Checkered Flag Club (club access includes continental breakfast and catered lunch plus start/finish grandstand seats); two all-access passes for a pit tour that includes access to on-track driver introductions and the concert stage; two Hot Laps around the track with a professional race driver; a VIP parking pass; and more. For more details visit www.511.org or www.bayareafastrak.org.
Currently, there are more than 750,000 FasTrak® account holders in the Bay Area. During peak periods, FasTrak®-equipped vehicles account for about 70 percent of morning commute traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge and about 63 percent on the region’s seven state-owned bridges.
Free Family Fun Day at Chabot’s 125th Anniversary Gala
What do Mars Drop, Space Bingo and Solar Ball have in common? Find out at the Chabot Space Games, June 21st and enjoy a memorable evening celebrating Chabot’s 125 years of making science fun and exciting for generations of students and families.
Special guests, including science educator and television personality Bill Nye The Science Guy, will add to the lively atmosphere. Enjoy FREE Admission, music, costumed characters, refreshments & interactive fun! June 21, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. For more information visit www.chabotspace.org
Changing Diabetes Bus Visits Pier 39
Novo Nordisk’s Changing Diabetes Bus and Village World Tour is visiting Pier 39 East Park, June 6-8. The three-day event features a mobile diabetes showroom and interactive diabetes village offering free diabetes education, activities and giveaways to area residents. ABC’s Dancing with the Stars champion Drew Lachey will host the official ceremony on Saturday, June 7th at 11 a.m., along with local celebrity and fitness guru Joanie Greggains. Visitors can take part in free health screenings, exercise and fitness demonstrations, and interactive games to encourage movement. Free healthy snacks will be provided. Children at the event are invited to participate in a kid’s activity tent, complete with drawing and fun, age-appropriate interactive games such as Dance Dance Revolution, Wii Tennis and Boogie Bodies. Tourists, San Francisco residents and families living with, at risk of or affected by diabetes are encouraged to attend. The event is open to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. Admission is free. For more information on the bus and village, visit www.changingdiabetes-us.com
6th Annual Walk Through the Vineyards
Join the Napa Valley Pancreatic Cancer Action Network on June 14 for the 6th Annual Walk Through the Vineyards. Festivities include a lovely 3K walk along the river and through the beautiful St. Supery Vineyards in Napa Valley. Activities include a light breakfast, jazz band with a special singing performance, wine bottle ring toss contest and fabulous silent auction with additional entertainment for kids of all ages. Fee is $30 in advance or $40 the day of the event. Call (415) 543-3549 or visit www.vineyardwalk.com for more information.
Vallejo to Angel Island by Ferry
The City of Vallejo and Blue & Gold Fleet announced resumption of ferry service from Vallejo to Angel Island State Park. One ticket will provide you with round trip ferry travel from Vallejo to the island. Park admission is free where you can explore the island on a Segway Tour, a professionally guided tour with 45-minute or 2-hour options available. Take one of Vallejo Baylink’s high-speed catamarans to San Francisco and make the convenient transfer to one of the Blue & Gold ferries serving the island. The ferry rides offer spectacular Bay views including views of the Golden Gate, Bay and Richmond Bridges. Plan a full-day outing to explore Angel Island.
New Vallejo/Angel Island Ferry Schedule
Weekdays:
Depart Vallejo at 7:45 a.m.
Arrive Angel Island at 10:05 a.m.
Depart Angel Island at 2:00 p.m. Arrive Vallejo at 4:30 p.m.
Depart Angel Island at 3:25 p.m. Arrive Vallejo at 5:30 p.m.
Weekends:
Depart Vallejo at 8:10 a.m. Arrive Angel Island at 10:05 a.m.
Depart Vallejo at 10:00 a.m. Arrive Angel Island at 12:10 p.m.
Depart Angel Island at 2:55 p.m. Arrive Vallejo at 5:00 p.m.
Depart Angel Island at 4:15 p.m. Arrive Vallejo at 6:30 p.m.
Roundtrip Ticket Prices:
Adults - $32.50 Youths (6-12), Seniors (65+) & Medicare/Disabled - $23.00
Free transfers are required in San Francisco at either the Ferry Building or Pier 41. Ask a deckhand if you have questions about where to make the transfer. Tickets are now on sale at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal Ticket Office. Service animals only on the island, no pets allowed. Bicycles and picnic baskets are welcome.
