W. HAVEN VT – People’s United Bank will once again sponsor the Memorial Day Weekend event at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. The Sunday afternoon event, to be held on May 29, 2011 will see all divisions in action, including a special 50 lap race for the new NASCAR modifieds. In January, Devil’s Bowl announced a sanctioning agreement with NASCAR, providing national exposure for its race teams and sponsors as the speedway participates in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series.
“We are very excited to once again partner with Devil’s Bowl Speedway for the Memorial Day Weekend 50 lap NASCAR Modified Race,” said Sharon Kendall, Financial Services Manager, People’s United Bank. “Devil’s Bowl Speedway is not just about racing, it is an opportunity to bring together the people of the community and we are pleased to be a part of offering this experience.”
People’s United Bank is a subsidiary of People’s United Financial, Inc., a diversified financial services company with $25 billion in assets. People’s United Bank, founded in 1842, is the largest independent bank in New England and provides consumer, commercial and wealth management services through nearly 340 branches in Connecticut, Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts. Through additional subsidiaries, People’s United provides equipment financing, asset management, brokerage and financial advisory services, and insurance services.
Devil’s Bowl Speedway is a half mile, progressively banked, paved stock car race track in the southern Champlain Valley. It is conveniently located on Route 22A in West Haven, VT, and has been continuously hosting stock car races since it was first built by C.J. Richards in 1967. For a complete schedule of events and up-to-date information visit the website at www.devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com or call the speedway at 802-265-3112.