| One out of every 150 children is diagnosed with | | | | Speaks 400. The Autism Speaks 400 for 2008 is the |
| Autism. In February of 2005, Autism Speaks was | | | | Best Buy 400 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. This |
| founded. Autism Speaks raises public awareness | | | | stock car race is held in Dover, Delaware at the |
| about autism while funding research in prevention, | | | | Dover International Speedway. |
| treatment and cure of autism. Autism Speaks is a | | | | Dover International Speedway opened in 1969 and |
| great resource for families that are dealing with a | | | | has a capacity of 135,000 people. It is a concrete |
| diagnosis of autism or those that wish to find a way | | | | surface with a circuit length of 1 mile. The banking in |
| to help. | | | | turns is 24 degrees and 9 degrees in the straights. |
| Autism is a neurobiological disorder. This disorder is | | | | NASCAR fans that are unable to make it to the race |
| more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes and | | | | can still get an infield seat by tuning in to the |
| AIDS combined. Children and adults with autism have | | | | exclusive NASCAR programming in high-definition on |
| difficulty communicating and relating to other people. | | | | Direct TV or listening to Sirius NASCAR on SIRIUS |
| Many of us recognize autism from the repetitive | | | | Satellite Radio. |
| behavioral traits or routines. This disorder can be | | | | Subscribers that have NASCAR HotPass can watch |
| diagnosed by the age of three and is first seen by | | | | the race in amazing high-def quality. This picture is |
| parents. It is important that parents and family | | | | crisp and crystal clear so that you can see the race |
| members not dismiss signs and symptoms as early | | | | the way it was meant to be seen. NASCAR HotPass |
| intervention and treatment is critical to developing | | | | brings HD enthusiasts a total of four driver channels |
| communication, social and cognitive skills. | | | | in high-def. Sit directly beside your favorite driver has |
| 2008 marks the second year that a non-profit | | | | you see the race from their perspective and hear |
| organization had a NASCAR Sprint Cup Race | | | | their chatter to the pit crew. |
| entitlement dedicated to them with the Autism | | | | |