The late Eric Medlen called Infineon Raceway his home track, and he will remembered during race
week at the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals in the Sonoma Valley.
Medlen won the Funny Car title at Infineon Raceway in 2006 and was a native of nearby Oakdale in
the San Joaquin Valley. He succumbed in March, 2007, to injuries sustained from a testing accident.
Medlen was a member of John Force Racing.
Race fans are invited to take part in two very special events to honor Medlen's memory. The race
weekend is July 24-26.
3rd Annual Eric Medlen Ice Cream Social
Infineon Raceway will host the 3rd annual Eric Medlen Ice Cream Social, which will take place on
the racing surface following the final eliminations on Sunday, July 26. Medlen was a lover of ice
cream, and the raceway has teamed up with Dreyer's Ice Cream to make this event possible. Each fan
will be treated to a free scoop! Fans are also encouraged to donate whatever they can to Speedway
Children's Charities, which will be passed along to Sonoma County youth groups in Medlen's name.
Eric Medlen Nitro Night at the Fior
Infineon Raceway will host the 3rd annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night at the Fior Charity Dinner on
Thursday, July 23, at the Fior d'Italia restaurant in San Francisco. Medlen attended the inaugural
event in 2006. NHRA drivers Ashley Force Hood, Morgan Lucas and Jack Beckman will attend the event,
which will be hosted by long-time NHRA announcer Bob Frey. All proceeds benefit Speedway Children's
Charities, the charitable arm of Infineon Raceway, in Medlen's name. To reserve your spot, call
Denise Silver at 707-933-3950 or email at dsilver@infineonraceway.com.
