State transportation officials say they're teaming up with NASCAR for a pilot program to promote safe driving this summer.
It's a partnership between the Illinois Department of Transportation and NASCAR.
State officials will promote buckling up and avoiding drinking and driving at NASCAR races at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet in July.
People attending the races will be invited to sign a pledge to engage in safe driving. The pledges will then be entered in drawings for prizes.
Governor Rod Blagojevich says the high-profile weekend -- scheduled for Saturday, July 12th -- is a good way to make sure everyone buckles their seat belts.
State officials launch safe driving program with NASCAR 
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