Limerick gearing up for Student Raceday Tickets for the 2012 SPIN South West student race day are flying out of student union offices around the country with Limerick colleges reported to be selling on average 700 tickets per day since they went on sale this week. Buses will start rolling from 2.30pm on Thursday 29th of March and gates will be open at the track so students can enjoy the pre-racing entertainment to include Rodeo Bull and Sumo suit party games. Tickets for the Limerick buses are also on sale from the student unions. SPIN South West shall be judging their annual best dressed in pink competition and the winners will receive tickets to see "The Saturdays" live concert in Thurles in June. New also this year is our VIP lounge which offers a reserved level for those wishing to enjoy the day from the private suite level. The legendary Captain Morgan and his Morganettes will be bringing the party spirit to the races this year. Anyone familiar with Captain Morgan knows of his famous one-legged stance called ‘the Captain’s pose’. Captain and his Morganettes are asking race-goers to join them in an attempt to break a world record for ‘Most People Standing On One Leg Simultaneously’ which was set last February in the USA. The world record attempt will take place in front of the main stand at 6pm and there will be €400 worth of cash prizes for the six best male and female ‘posers’, as judged by the Captain. Everyone who participates will also receive Captain Morgan’s signature Captain hat as a memento of the record attempt. Russell Ferris General Manager of Limerick Racecourse: "The anticipation and hype surrounding the 2012 Spin Southwest Student Raceday at Limerick Racecourse is electric, it is already our fastest selling event and I for one cannot wait for the raceday. My advice is get here early and enjoy the atmosphere, because this event is a very special racing experience that should not be missed by students or the general public". Julie White, Sales Manager with SPIN South West added: "SPIN South West is delighted to continue our association with the Student Raceday. As title sponsor, we are thrilled to have helped make the event one of the biggest in the Limerick Racecourse Calendar. It is a great day out for all involved and introduces a younger generation to the thrill of a day at the races. We are especially looking forward to seeing all the Best Dressed in Pink entrants on the day." Last year, we welcomed 10,000 students from Limerick, Galway, Cork, Athlone, Tralee and Dublin and this year we have widened our list of visiting colleges to include LIT, Thurles and Royal College of Surgeons. Tickets are only €5 per person which offers a great day's entertainment for students and punters alike. First race is off at 4:25pm so arrive early to enjoy all the action. This day is also popular for staff sports and social groups looking for a "spring party". As well as racing, a SPIN South West DJ Colm O’Sullivan shall be broadcasting live from the races and then after racing popular student band "Recoil" shall take to the stage. So students and punters mark Thursday 29th March in your diaries now as it is a day you will not want to miss. Tickets can be purchased on www.limerickraces.ie or on the gate on the day. More information available on 061 320000
