Dover race to remember September 11th.

America has always had heroes, people like teachers, doctors, firemen, police and those who serve in the military. They are people we see every day, people who make a difference in our lives.

Ever since September 11th 2001, when heroes from all walks of life emerged in a horribly trying time, we've come to appreciate even more the very special people who make a difference. Now, MBNA and Dover International Speedway will step forward September 20-22 to honour civilian and military heroes as all three NASCAR races that weekend will be renamed with the "MBNA All-American Heroes" title.

Special events to honour special Americans are being planned for what will no doubt be a most memorable weekend.

All three races thus officially have new titles. The Winston Cup race on September 22 is now the MBNA All-American Heroes 400. The Busch Series race on September 21 is the MBNA All-American Heroes 200, and the Busch North Series race of September 20 assumes the title of the MBNA All-American Heroes 150. Those races were formerly known as the MBNA America 400/200 and 150, respectively.

"We totally support MBNA's efforts to honour the many Americans who mean so much to this country," said Denis McGlynn, president and CEO of Dover International Speedway. "It's hard to imagine having a more memorable weekend than the one we held last September so soon after the September 11 tragedies, but this one may even top that event. Our thanks to MBNA for helping to make this happen."

"We wish to recognize the people who have reminded us all, since 9/11, that their efforts are so very important to our country," said K. David Elgena, Senior Executive Vice President and Director of MBNA Motorsports. "The NASCAR weekend gives us a great opportunity to honour the many who work every day to make this a great nation, heroes like fire-fighters, police officers, members of the military, emergency workers, rescue workers, teachers, and those who volunteer in schools, churches, and communities."

The special events for the weekend are still unfolding, with an extended, patriotic pre race ceremony and numerous special guests. Bobby Labonte will race a special red, white and blue No. 18 Winston Cup car during the MBNA All-American Heroes 400 to raise funds for the Let's Roll Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports children who lost parents during last September's terrorist attacks.

Todd Beamer, a passenger on United Flight 93 that crashed in western Pennsylvania, spoke the words "let's roll" before he and other passengers fought to stop the hijackers of the plane.