July 28th, 2010 (Mooresville, NC) - The Courtyard by Marriott-Des Moines West/Clive, located in Clive, Iowa, always a popular spot for race fans visiting nearby Iowa Speedway, will host a NASCAR style autograph party featuring Key Motorsports driver Mike Bliss this Thursday, July 29, 2010.

Bliss, who is in town to compete in Saturday's U.S. Cellular 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series event, will be available from 7:00 pm until 8 pm local time to meet with race fans, pose for photos and sign autographs.

"I really enjoy racing at Iowa Speedway,” said Bliss. “The fans in Iowa are very supportive, very enthusiastic, and I am looking forward to meeting with them and having a good time Thursday evening.”

The Courtyard by Marriott-Des Moines West/Clive, known among race fans for great accommodations, has signed on as an associate sponsor of Bliss and the #40 Key Motorsports Chevrolet for Saturday's race at Iowa Speedway.

Saturday's autograph party at the Courtyard by Marriott-Des Moines West/Clive promises an enjoyable time and all race fans are encouraged to stop by to meet with Mike Bliss and members of the Key Motorsports team. The Courtyard by Marriott-Des Moines West/Clive is located at 1520 NW 114th Street, Clive, Iowa. Please call 515-225-1222 for directions.