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Thomas Kinkade Paints Daytona 500 to Commemorate 50th Running of ``The Great American Race''
MORGAN HILL, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2008 - NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation announced today that they have licensed Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light(TM), to create a commemorative painting of the historic 50th Running of the Daytona 500. While on location at Daytona International Speedway, Thomas Kinkade will sketch and paint multiple scenes from Daytona 500 Speedweek.
From the collection of images Thom creates at Daytona, the image that best embodies the history, traditions, and values of the 50 years of "The Great American Race" will be selected to become the Study for Thom's Limited Edition release. NASCAR fans will be able to participate in this process through an online vote. The final painting will be released as a special Commemorative Limited Edition Portrait and available to fans everywhere of NASCAR, the Daytona 500, and Thomas Kinkade.
"As America's most collected living artist, we're excited to have Thomas Kinkade capture the excitement and spectacle of the 50th Running of the Great American Race," said Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig. "His commemorative scene of the Daytona 500 will be yet another addition to his lifelong dedication to capture the American experience."
"I am excited to be invited to commemorate the 50th Anniversary and the Daytona 500," stated Thomas Kinkade, known as the Painter of Light. "The Daytona 500 is known as The Great American Race' and I am honored to be a part of the 50th Anniversary," he later added.
Thomas Kinkade's collection of sketches and paintings created in various locations during Speedweek will be placed online at www.thomaskinkade.com/Daytona. For the first time ever, fans will be able to register to vote and let Thom know their favorite image. Thomas Kinkade will paint the selected image to become the Commemorative Limited Edition Portrait of the 50th Running of the Daytona 500. The collection of images will be available for voting from March 1st through March 15th, 2008.
"The Daytona 500 is a celebration of American sports and culture and the crown jewel of the NASCAR schedule," said Thomas Kinkade. "My goal is to create a piece capturing the great event that will live in the homes and the hearts of NASCAR fans around the world."
About the Thomas Kinkade Company
The Thomas Kinkade Company publishes the work of Thomas Kinkade and distributes his art and related collectibles through independently owned galleries worldwide, an extensive network of branded and licensed dealers, and strategic marketing relationships with more than 70 licensees. The company's primary products are canvas and paper reproductions that feature Mr. Kinkade's artistic unique use of light and his peaceful and inspiring themes. Mr. Kinkade, known as the Painter of Light(TM) is the most successful and most collected living artist in U.S. history. For more information, please visit the Company's web site at http://www.thomaskinkade.com.
About DIS
Daytona International Speedway is the home of the "Great American Race" — the DAYTONA 500 — NASCAR's biggest, richest and most prestigious race in America and NASCAR's Pepsi 400 — The Mid-Summer Spectacular under the lights. Daytona boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe — from stock cars, sports cars, go karts and motorcycles — earning it the title of "The World Center of Racing." For more information, visit www.DAYTONA500.com.
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