VMI Glee Club Bringing Traditional Anthem To Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE, VA (March 11, 2010) – The Virginia Military Institute Glee Club will perform the National Anthem for the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 on March 28, guaranteeing racing fans a traditional version of the Star Spangled Banner.

The VMI Glee Club, which has been in existence since 1858, has entertained groups from coast-to-coast, singing for everything from gubernatorial inaugurations to the National Shrine in Washington, DC, to PGA Tournaments. Their version of the anthem is authentic and traditional.

“It’s no secret that we want the national anthem performed the way it is supposed to be performed before our events and we believe our fans appreciate that,” said Martinsville Speedway President W. Clay Campbell. “We all are going to be treated to an awesome performance of the anthem on March 28.”

The VMI Glee Club is made up of 30 cadets from all classes, academic majors and ROTC affiliations at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA. It is the oldest performing group at VMI.

VMI is the nation’s oldest state supported military college, founded in 1839.

Tickets for the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 on Sunday, March 28, the Kroger 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday, March 27 and the Duracell Battery Kroger Pole Day on Friday, March 26 are on sale and can be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.

Tickets for the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 begin at just $25.