Allstate, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Honor Allstate(R) 400 Bricklayer Award Winner.INDIANAPOLIS -- Long-time Indianapolis business owner, Charles "Jug" Eckert, honored for keeping Brickyard in Good Hands Continuing their efforts to recognize individuals who demonstrate a long-standing commitment to preserving the legacy of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana (a separate town completely surrounded by Indianapolis) in the United States, is the second-oldest , Allstate and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway have named this year's Allstate(R) 400 Bricklayer Award. Charles "Jug" Eckert was announced as this year's winner of the Allstate(R) 400 Bricklayer Award for his commitment to excellence in the food-service industry. Over the years, Eckert has worked hard to enhance the experience of fans who attend events in and around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by serving up his top-notch cuisine. Eckert was presented with the Allstate(R) 400 Bricklayer award trophy during yesterday's pre-race festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. at the Allstate(R) 400 at the Brickyard(R) race, which aired live, Sunday, Aug. 6 on NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. . Eckert, who started Jug's catering nearly 40 years ago, is an institution at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His commitment to serving great food has made him a pillar in the community and has provided many jobs for the people of Indiana. Jug's catering, which is located at 5106 E. 65th Street in Indianapolis, provides on-site catering to a variety of events including the Allstate(R) 400 at the Brickyard(R). "Allstate created this award in 2005 to honor those individuals who, when it comes to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, have demonstrated all the qualities our company stands behind - hard-work, dedication and focus on excellence," said Alice Byrne, Allstate assistant field vice president, North Central Region. "Committed individuals such as Jug Eckert help to make the Allstate(R) 400 at the Brickyard(R) that much better." Winners of the Allstate 400 Bricklayer Award are nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. and chosen by a committee, consisting of one representative from Allstate and three Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials. "For thousands of our guests each year, Jug Eckert and Jug's Catering are part of the experience of having a good time at the track," said Joie Chitwood Joie Chitwood, born April 14, 1912 - died January 3, 1988, was an American racecar driver and businessman. He is best known as a daredevil in the Joie Chitwood Thrill Show. , Indianapolis Motor Speedway president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . "But Jug brings more than good food to the Speedway Speedway, town (1990 pop. 13,092), Marion co., central Ind., just W of Indianapolis; inc. 1926. The Indianapolis Speedway, site of the annual Indianapolis 500 car race, is located there. There is also light manufacturing. . Over the years, he has gone above and beyond what is expected of a local businessman in supporting the events and people surrounding the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His dedication and commitment to Central Indiana, its people and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, make him a fitting recipient of the 2006 Allstate(R) 400 Bricklayer Award." A native of Jasper, Ind., Eckert is an avid race fan and a lap sponsor of the Indianapolis 500 and Allstate(R) 400 at the Brickyard(R). About Allstate Now celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of Allstate Insurance Company, The Allstate Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good Hands With Allstate(R)" slogan, Allstate helps individuals in approximately 17 million households protect what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow through approximately 14,100 exclusive agencies and financial professionals in the U.S. and Canada. Customers can access Allstate products and services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through Allstate agencies, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate(R). Encompass(SM) and Deerbrook(R) Insurance brand property and casualty products are sold exclusively through independent agents. The Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement products designed for individual, institutional and worksite customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers. About the Indianapolis Motor Speedway The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world's largest spectator sporting facility and is the annual home of three of the world's most prestigious races: the Indianapolis 500, the United States Grand Prix This article is about the Formula One race. For the motorcycle race, see United States motorcycle Grand Prix. The United States Grand Prix is a motor race which has been run on and off since 1908, when it was known as the American Grand Prize. and the Allstate(R) 400 at the Brickyard(R). The Speedway, with its 2.5-mile oval and 2.605-mile road course, is the only racing facility in the world that plays host to all three of the world's premier racing series - the Indy Racing League The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based open-wheel racing series. The League consists of two series, the premiere IndyCar Series IndyCar(R) Series, the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis and the NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. NEXTEL Cup The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series is NASCAR's top racing series. It was formerly known as the Strictly Stock Series (1949), Grand National Series (1950-1971), and the Winston Cup Series (1972-2003). Series, cementing its reputation as the "Racing Capital of the World." The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation is the leader in worldwide motorsports entertainment through its annual schedule of world-class events and an aggressive plan of fan-friendly programs and facility improvements. There is a photo available with this release located at Getty Images: http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/FrameSet.aspx?s=Eve ntImagesSearchState%7c0%7c1%7c0%7c28%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c1%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c715 66982%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c%7c%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0&p=5&tag=1 (Due to its length, this URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. 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