![]() ![]() “Whatever it is, whether it’s the cars being the way they look going around in a circle, there’s a symmetry to it, and a lot of folks on the spectrum just get into that symmetry. ![]() “There are a lot of kids on the who love to watch NASCAR,” said Artie Kempner, a board member of Autism Speaks and NASCAR broadcast director, today at Dover. Among other things, the zone will have video screens in case they still want to keep tabs on the race or watch a movie instead. ![]() In addition to pre-race visits from drivers, food and drink, and presentations on autism from educational speakers, the attendees will have use of a ‘quiet zone’ with muted lighting so parents can help their children get out of the crowd if necessary. Track, sponsor and organization are teaming up to provide an air-conditioned, sensory-friendly backstretch viewing area for those families. For the third consecutive year, children and families affected by autism will be able to enjoy the excitement of NASCAR at Dover International Speedway through the “Day at the Races” event during Sunday’s FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks. ![]()
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