The author reflects on the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season as the championship comes to an end. As a member of the VIP team, the author attended 20 of the 36 races and helped provide members with exclusive access through garage tours and meetings with drivers. The tight championship battle and new point system kept the season exciting. The author thanks the members and looks forward to the 2012 season.

1. Toasting the VIP Season Championship!
by Matt Dusenberry
As the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship we get to interact and meet so many NASCAR fans from all over
champagne begins to evaporate at the Homestead-Miami the country and the world. NASCAR’s new point system, the
Speedway, I will begin to reflect on the VIP season that has Sprint Summer Showdown and the tight Chase for the Sprint
passed us by. To say the least, 2011 was an exciting season to Cup Championship battle have kept this season exciting from
be trackside at the races. the drop of the green flag at Daytona to the checkered flag at
The VIP team--Matt Hickson, Bryan Perlmutter, Chris Homestead.
Ball and me-- were in the very fortunate position to be at 20 We would like to thank every single Official Member who
of the 36 championship races this season. Our year began attended an event at the race track during the 2011 NASCAR
watching Trevor Bayne celebrate in victory lane after the Sprint Cup Series Season. The VIP team is already ready to head
Daytona 500 and will end soon at the NASCAR Sprint Cup back to Daytona for 2012 Speedweeks, and we look forward to
Series Championship crowning in Homestead. The races in- seeing you there and all across the United States next year!
between these two iconic events are full of memories of happy
Members receiving incredible experiences courtesy of their
involvement with the Official NASCAR Members Club.
As an Official Member of NASCAR, YOU get to take part in
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incredible opportunities to become part of the sport you love
every week. NASCAR allows its fans directly into the “locker
room” and “sidelines” of their sport every week at the track.
Through the experience of garage tours, driver introductions,
driver’s meetings and more, thousands of loyal NASCAR fans
made their mark on the sport they love this year. The industry
notices you in the garage every week, and appreciates your
passion week in and out.
From the East Coast to the West Coast, Members have
experienced NASCAR in an incredible way. It is amazing that
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