Van Wall Brings Deere, Polaris, and Yamaha to Iowa Speedway

NEWTON, IA. (May 22, 2006)  - Iowa Speedway announced today it has entered into partnerships with three major manufacturing affiliates of the Van Wall Group for the 2006 racing season - John Deere, Polaris, and Yamaha. "These major international brands, easily recognizable by racing fans, will have exclusivity here at the track," according to Iowa Speedway General Manager, Todd Melfi, "and we are pleased to have the Van Wall Group as an Iowa-based partner bringing us these major brands".

The Van Wall Group, founded in Perry, Iowa, is the Midwest's largest John Deere dealer and represents other manufacturing affiliates, including Polaris and Yamaha. Don Van Houweling, CEO of the Van Wall Group, said his group is excited to partner with Iowa Speedway, "We feel that our relationship with a world-class performance facility like the Iowa Speedway is an excellent tie-in to the world-class performance brands of John Deere, Polaris, Yamaha, and the Van Wall Group".

Iowa Speedway kicks off the 2006 Inaugural Season on September 15 as the stars of the Hooters Pro Cup Series invade the Heartland to christen the new track. The Inaugural weekend will conclude with the USAC Silver Crown, National Sprint and National Midget Series September 16-17.

Season Tickets for the Inaugural Season are on sale now and can be purchased by any one of the following convenient methods:

In Person: 109 W. 2nd St. S.
Newton, IA
By Phone: 515-243-1888
Online: www.ticketmaster.com