{"id":131658,"date":"2024-06-10T22:24:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T02:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=131658"},"modified":"2024-06-10T22:24:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T02:24:22","slug":"local-professional-racing-driver-and-pocono-raceway-mascot-get-kids-revved-up-for-creativity-at-crayola-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=131658","title":{"rendered":"Local Professional Racing Driver and Pocono Raceway Mascot Get Kids Revved Up for Creativity at Crayola Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Special appearances kickoff racing-themed event with Pocono Raceway June 10-16<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>EASTON, Pa. (June 10, 2024) \u2013 Professional racing driver Sage Karam and Pocono Raceway Mascot \u201cTricky\u201d helped to fuel kids\u2019 creativity today at Crayola Experience during the kickoff of a week of race-themed activities with Pocono Raceway.<\/p>\n<p>Pocono Raceway is bringing the races to the downtown Easton-based family attraction for a colorful takeover June 10-16 to\u00a0celebrate its upcoming NASCAR weekend. Highlighting the opening day was a guest appearance by professional racing driver Sage Karam, who\u00a0has competed in INDYCAR, NASCAR, IMSA and Rallycross during his career.\u00a0The\u00a0Easton, Pa., native,\u00a0held a meet and greet with families, and had some family fun of his own with his wife, Abby, and newborn son, Jettson.<\/p>\n<p>Rounding out kickoff event, the raceway\u2019s\u00a02024 Chevrolet Silverado Pace Truck\u00a0offered a rare photo op outside Crayola Experience\u2019s entrance on Centre Square, while mascot \u201cTricky\u201d joined Sage to encourage kids to start their creativity engines.<\/p>\n<p>Through June 16, Crayola Experience will have several colorful pit stop activities for kids to engage in, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Molding a racecar crayon<\/li>\n<li>Painting a racing pennant<\/li>\n<li>Crafting a race car<\/li>\n<li>Starring in a racing-themed coloring page<\/li>\n<li>Designing the ultimate race car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, Pocono Raceway will have activities and giveaways throughout the week. The pace truck will be back on Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and again on Saturday, along with mascot \u201cTricky\u201d, from 12-3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>As a bonus, the first 200 guests to visit Crayola Experience each day will receive a free ticket to Pocono Raceway\u2019s Lehigh Valley Children\u2019s Hospital Kid&#8217;s Day on Saturday, July\u00a013.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to once again partner with Crayola Experience,\u201d Pocono Raceway President Ben May said. \u201cThis is going to be a great week for all that are visiting. We are excited to meet some new race fans and let them know all about the free children\u2019s programs and initiatives we offer at Pocono Raceway.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.crayolaexperience.com\/Easton\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.crayolaexperience.com\/Easton&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718158136471000&amp;usg=AOvVaw04DENy0sekdK5cWImMnVYp\">www.crayolaexperience.com\/Easton<\/a>\u00a0for event and ticket information.<\/p>\n<p>Pocono Raceway is preparing for NASCAR\u2019s return this season with a July 12-14 weekend featuring all three national series. The weekend opens with the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/poconoraceway.evenue.net\/cgi-bin\/ncommerce3\/SEGetEventList?groupCode=FRI&amp;linkID=global-poconos&amp;shopperContext=&amp;caller=appList&amp;appCode=&amp;_ga=2.142903350.2022921713.1712088454-935488585.1712088454&amp;_gl=1*140q0pm*_ga*OTM1NDg4NTg1LjE3MTIwODg0NTQ.*_ga_8EZ9PP6Q0R*MTcxMjA4ODQ0Ni4xLjEuMTcxMjA4ODQ1OC40OC4wLjA.\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/poconoraceway.evenue.net\/cgi-bin\/ncommerce3\/SEGetEventList?groupCode%3DFRI%26linkID%3Dglobal-poconos%26shopperContext%3D%26caller%3DappList%26appCode%3D%26_ga%3D2.142903350.2022921713.1712088454-935488585.1712088454%26_gl%3D1*140q0pm*_ga*OTM1NDg4NTg1LjE3MTIwODg0NTQ.*_ga_8EZ9PP6Q0R*MTcxMjA4ODQ0Ni4xLjEuMTcxMjA4ODQ1OC40OC4wLjA.&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718158136471000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1WQFBr__n6Wwd600DafQS0\">CRC Brakleen 175<\/a>\u00a0on Friday, July 12, at 5:30 p.m. ET followed by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.poconoraceway.com\/ticket\/nascar-tickets\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.poconoraceway.com\/ticket\/nascar-tickets&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718158136471000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2i7DcnIjWYhWCq4hzqxRZV\">Explore the Pocono Mountains 225<\/a>\u00a0on Saturday, July 13, at 3 p.m. The race weekend culminates Sunday, July 14, with the Cup Series\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.poconoraceway.com\/ticket\/nascar-tickets\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.poconoraceway.com\/ticket\/nascar-tickets&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718158136471000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2i7DcnIjWYhWCq4hzqxRZV\">The Great American Getaway 400<\/a>\u00a0presented by VISITPA\u00a0at 2:30 p.m. For more ticket information and news, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.poconoraceway.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.poconoraceway.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718158136471000&amp;usg=AOvVaw39UMJq64LM2fEuoHRAt_aJ\">www.poconoraceway.com<\/a>.<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>About Crayola Experience Easton<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Discover the magic of color at Crayola\u2019s premier and one-of-a-kind family destination.\u00a0More than 25 creative activities and attractions throughout 65,000 square feet of color await families at the Crayola Experience flagship in Easton, Pa., the birthplace of Crayola crayons. Bigger, brighter and bolder than ever, the adventures of Crayola Experience help kids and adults alike explore art and technology, express their creativity, and experience color in a whole new way. Also featuring live entertainment and The Crayola Store with\u00a0<\/em><em>the world&#8217;s\u00a0largest selection of Crayola products and unique souvenirs. The brand\u2019s other attractions are located in Orlando, Fla.; Mall of America (Bloomington, Minn.); Plano, Texas; and Chandler, Ariz. To learn more, visit\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crayolaexperience.com\/Easton\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.CrayolaExperience.com\/Easton&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718158136471000&amp;usg=AOvVaw18oAjWRNA3Km1DiccYxLlK\"><em>CrayolaExperience.com\/Easton<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0or join the conversation at\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CrayolaExperience\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.Facebook.com\/CrayolaExperience&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718158136471000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nGZSov9xvtAVlrrn_H7kW\"><em>Facebook.com\/CrayolaExperience<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><strong><em>About Pocono Raceway<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Pocono Raceway, also known as \u2018The Tricky Triangle,\u2019 is family-owned and situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. In business for over 60 years, the Raceway hosts multiple, national motorsports events including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series events each year. The facility\u2019s calendar also consists of over 200 events including Elements Music &amp; Arts Festival, Tough Mudder and a wide range of car clubs and racing schools. Pocono Raceway is recognized as the world\u2019s first, privately-owned solar-powered sports facility. Their 25-acre, three-megawatt solar farm provides the energy needs of the Raceway, as well as, adds electricity to the local power grid. Each member of our raceway staff is committed to creating exciting experiences and lifelong memories. For more information, please visit\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.poconoraceway.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.poconoraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1718158136471000&amp;usg=AOvVaw22LIOMs7_gYZso6yAf-wBm\"><em>www.poconoraceway.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nConstance Walker<br \/>\nCrayola Experience<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special appearances kickoff racing-themed event with Pocono Raceway June 10-16\u00a0 EASTON, Pa. 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