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07/15/2010

Great Rates at the Comfort Inn of West Hazleton for NELMA

The annual fall motorsports spectacular known as NELMA, held at Sundance Vacations Speedway in St. Johns, Pa. on Sat. Oct. 23, 2010, attracts the best of the Northeast. While the fierce competition draws racers and fans alike to NELMA, many also enjoy how it provides reason to make it a racer’s weekend getaway, especially given the scenic autumnal backdrop of the Pocono Mountains. NELMA’s loyal contingent deserves the best and the Comfort Inn of West Hazleton not only offers that, but also provides a special NELMA rate. And, for racers who stay at the Comfort Inn of West Hazleton, they will be eligible for the special Comfort Inn of West Hazleton Long Haul Award.

The Comfort Inn of West Hazleton, Pa. offers NELMA patrons the special rate of $72.95 per night, which is only available if you contact the hotel directly at 570-455-9300. It is conveniently located at 58 State Route 93, with easy access to Interstate 81, Interstate 80, and Interstate 476. In addition to being only 10 minutes away from NELMA’s host track - Sundance Vacations Speedway in St. Johns, Pa. – it’s close to many area attractions, such as the Pocono Mountains, Mohegan Sun Arena, Eckley Miners’ Village, and the Laurel Mall, making the Comfort Inn your perfect stay for a NELMA weekend getaway.

In addition to the great rate, NELMA racers who use the Comfort Inn of West Hazleton will be eligible for the Comfort Inn of West Hazleton Long Haul award, a cash prize that will be awarded to the highest eligible finishing racer among the three races.

While the Comfort Inn of West Hazleton provides great service, they are no strangers to racing. The defending Sundance Vacations Speedway late model champion, Mike Sweeney, is proudly sponsored by the Comfort Inn of West Hazleton, with their logo boldly presented on his hood. The amiable Sweeney, who also won track honors for Most Popular Driver, is looking to claim his first NELMA Late Model Challenge win - a race that has eluded the talented driver for many years.

Champions, like Sweeney, are coming from all corners of the Northeast to NELMA, the premier stock car racing event held on Sat., Oct. 23 at Sundance Vacations Speedway in St. Johns, Pa. The day features three divisions with fierce competition from all corners of the Eastern Seaboard – the NELMA Late Model Challenge, NELMA Legends Car Fall Classic, and the NELMA Street Stock Fender Fury. With the Hazleton Rat Rod Festival and Automotive Swap Meet (10AM-2PM) preceding the event, the day’s activities is making Sat., October 23 at Sundance Vacations Speedway in St. Johns, Pa. a worthy mid-Autumn venture. For competitors, pits open at 8 AM, with practice beginning at 10 AM. For NELMA fans, grandstands will open at 12 noon, with qualifying to begin at 12:30 PM, and the show to start at 2 PM. The rain date for the show is Sunday, October 24.

For more information about October’s can’t-miss event, visit www.nelmaracing.com.

Source: NELMA PR
Posted: 
July 15, 2010

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