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L to R: Roger Van Frank, vice president; Daryl Riffle, past president; Roger Slack, Eldora Speedway,
Larry Boos, board president and Deanna York, executive director of the Darke County Visitors Bureau.
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Eldora
Speedway Tourism Citizen of the Year
Darke
County Visitor’s Bureau...
June 3, 2012 GREENVILLE
(June 1) – Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway was named as the recipient of
the 2012 Tourism Citizen of the Year by the Darke County Visitors
Bureau (DCVB). The prestigious award was presented by Roger Van
Frank, Vice President of the DCVB to Eldora General Manager Roger Slack
during Friday’s Darke County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at
Romer’s Catering in Greenville.
The Tourism Citizen of the Year award is the highest honor that the
DCVB bestows annually. It acknowledges individuals or
businesses within Darke County that recognize tourism and the value of
its impact upon the county. The award recipients are chosen for
their efforts to market outside of Darke County, to bring tourists into
the area to enjoyed events, attractions, shops, accommodations and
other aspects of the tourism industry.
In presenting the award, Van Frank stated, “The award recognizes those
who have demonstrated extensive and diverse participation, leadership
and support in public and/or private tourism endeavors over a period of
years. This honor is bestowed upon a leader capable of
getting others involved in tourism within the community.”
Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway attracts over 100,000 racing fans
annually from across the United States and around the world. On average
it is estimated that 71% travel more than two hours to experience
Eldora Speedway.
“These race fans stay overnight at local accommodations and campgrounds
in the area,” stated Deanna York, Executive Director of the Darke
County Visitors Bureau. “These same fans attend Darke County
events and enjoy the area attractions and parks. Their expendable
income is spent in local restaurants, along with the local retail and
grocery stores. They enjoy the quality of life offered in Darke County.
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This positive economic impact to the Darke County area is what led the
Darke County Visitors Bureau to present their 2012 Tourism Citizen of
the Year Award to Tony Stewarts Eldora Speedway.
“Tony Stewart is very committed to maintaining the strong image that
Eldora Speedway has within Darke County, and the entire racing
world. Our entire staff is extremely honored to accept this award
on his behalf,” stated Roger Slack, General Manager of Eldora Speedway.
“Our marketing efforts bring a lot of people to Darke County, and many
fans camp right at the speedway – looking for things to do while they
await the great racing action,” stated Larry Boos, Operations Manager
at Eldora Speedway. “We make sure they know, that right at their
doorstep, in Darke County, there are plenty of things to do, places to
shop, places to eat and places to see.”
For more information on Eldora Speedway please visit their website at
www.EldoraSpeedway.com. For information on all aspects of tourism in
Darke County, visit www.VisitDarkeCounty.org.
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