SOURCE:  http://www.chicagolandspeedway.com/cgi-bin/r.cgi/event.html?N=a&EventID=1331

07-02-04

July 09, 2004
Miller Lite Rock n' Racing Concert in Expo Village Featuring Puddle of Mudd

The California Rock Band, Puddle of Mudd, will perform a Miller Lite Rock n’ Racing Concert Friday, July 9 after the NASCAR Pole Day at Chicagoland Speedway in Expo Village. The concert is scheduled to begin approximately at 5:00 pm, but because of the large crowd expected for NASCAR Pole Day and the concert, guests are urged to arrive early.

Race fans can purchase a NASCAR Pole Day ticket for $15 (children 12 and under are free) and enjoy the concert in Expo Village after qualifying. Tickets for NASCAR Pole Day can be purchased by calling 815-727-7223 or by visiting ChicagolandSpeedway.com. The Miller Lite Rock n’ Racing Concert in Expo Village Featuring Puddle of Mudd is free of charge and no ticket is required for entry. “We are very excited that our partnership with Miller has created another exciting element to our NASCAR weekend - the Miller Lite Rock n’ Racing Concert in Expo Village Featuring Puddle of Mudd," said Matthew Alexander, vice president and general manager of Chicagoland Speedway. "Our goal is to maximize the experience of our race fans at Chicagoland Speedway, and Puddle of Mudd’s brand of music and on-stage energy is sure to add excitement to our NASCAR Pole Day.”

Miller Lite's Rock 'n' Racing program combines two of the country's greatest pastimes - racing and live music. The Miller Lite Rock n’ Racing concert series has taken place at select NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series events, as well as the Indianapolis 500. During the July 9-11 NASCAR weekend at Chicagoland Speedway, Rusty Wallace's No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge will also feature a special Miller Lite Rock n' Racing paint scheme featuring Puddle of Mudd to promote the concert.

Puddle of Mudd came out with their first album in 2001, “Come Clean”. It sold over five million copies and produced no less than four radio hits (‘Blurry’, ‘Control’, ‘Drift And Die’, ‘She Hates Me’). ‘Blurry’ became the most played track on Modern Rock Radio for 2002 and earned the ASCAP award for most played song of the year. “Come Clean” sold 116,000 copies in its first week of release - a record for a new rock act. Puddle of Mudd’s songs have become a benchmark in contemporary guitar rock. It’s this kind of attention which inspired the title of Puddle Of Mudd’s sophomore collection, “Life On Display” (released November 25). This long awaited follow-up retains the quartet’s no-nonsense anti-formula, and brings a more defined and occasionally dark edge to the songs.

For more information about Puddle of Mudd, visit their official website at www.puddleofmudd.com.

  NOTE: All times are Central Time and are subject to change