Friday, February 15, 2008

Blue Angels Air Show at Pensacola Beach, FL

A must see for all aircraft enthusiasts!

The biggest event of Pensacola’s summer festivities includes the world-famous Blue Angels! The Blue Angels Air Show over Pensacola Beach, which is supported by civilian and military performers, will be held July 11th – 12th 2008. A second performance is scheduled for November 14th – 15th 2008.


The Navy’s famous flight demonstration squadron will be joined by an exhilarating line up during this special event and is a must-see event! Experience first-rate pilots demonstrating the capabilities of their flying machines over the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico!


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Thursday, February 7, 2008

Concours d'Elegance at Amelia Island, FL

A must see for all car enthusiasts!

From March 7th – 9th 2008 Amelia Island, Florida is home to one of the world's most innovative vintage auto events - the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.

Featuring more than 250 rare classics from seldom-seen private collections, the 2008 event will honor Parnelli Jones, whose incredible racing career has placed him in more than 20 automotive halls of fame.

General Motors will also use the occasion to celebrate 100 years of automotive history, in what is certain to be a birthday party to remember. This year's featured marque is the iconic Thomas Flyer automobile, which won the historic New York-to-Paris "Great Race" 100 years ago.



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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Experience a Great 360-Degree View of Knoxville, TN at World's Fair Park!

Visit the site of the 1982 World's Fair Park and enjoy lovely landscaping, wide, open spaces and wonderful water features to celebrate life in Knoxville. In 2007, the Sunsphere Observation Deck has been opened to the public and features everything from interactive fountains to a stories-high geyser!

Echoing the wide variety of natural waters in the area of Knoxville, Tennessee, the man-made lakes, streams and cascading waterfalls add visual interest, auditory pleasure and important focal points to an impressive and highly functional landscape design. The interactive and kid-friendly fountain located in World's Fair Park operates seasonally for the enjoyment of visitors to the park. The fountain will open again on March 15th and will operate until the end of October.

Experience a great 360-degree view of Knoxville and the surrounding Tennessee countryside! The deck also features displays titled "The Faces of Knoxville" detailing everything from the city's history, culture and attractions, unique neighborhoods and the University of Tennessee.

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Friday, February 1, 2008

NASCAR racing in Bristol, Northeast Tennessee

Be there to see the quickest laps in NASCAR! Be there when 43 cars take the green in the biggest, best Nationwide Series race on the circuit. Be there when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series returns to the high banks of Bristol Motor Speedway in Northeast Tennessee!

On Friday, March 14th 2008 the POLE DAY will open the three days of racing in Bristol, Northeast Tennessee! Additionally to the POLE DAY, the racing weekend will include the SHARPIE MINI 300 on Saturday, March 15th 2008 and the FOOD CITY 500 on Sunday, March 16th, 2008.

POLE DAY - FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008

It's a full day of action, as in addition to Food City 500 qualifying, fans can enjoy a full day of Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series practice. Spectator gates open at 9 am, followed by Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series practice, with Food City 500 Qualifying set to get under way at 3:40 pm. Tickets are only $15 and kids until 12 years get in free!

SHARPIE MINI 300 - SATURDAY MARCH 15, 2008

It's the Sharpie MINI 300, featuring a mix of Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series drivers in a 300 lap dash for the highly coveted Bristol checkered flag. Carl Edwards returns as the defending Sharpie MINI 300 winner and he'll be competing again on March 15, hoping for another chance to do his backflip on the Bristol start/finish line. Tickets start at $45. Kids to the age of 12 get in for only $10! Gates open at 9 am and the race starts at 2:30 pm.

FOOD CITY 500 - SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008

One Dale is in a new ride and another Dale is competing in his final season. The spectator gates for the FOOD CITY 500 open at 9 am. The race will start at 2:00 pm. The last two Sprint Cup races saw two first-time Bristol Cup Series winners, in Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards. Who'll take home that big ol' Bristol Food City 500 trophy this year?

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