Del Mar Race track hosts first ever Tech event

DEL MAR, Calif. As the weeks roll by, Del Mar continues its cutting edge reputation by hosting Cool as Ever Tech. On August 8, the event merges the fun and intensity of horseracing with microblogging and social media for an experience unlike any other. Combined with The Airborne Toxic Event during the Summer Concert Series and a t-shirt giveaway, the weekend of August 7 and 8 is one of Del Mar's most exciting all season.

:: The Airborne Toxic Event plays the Summer Concert Series– Fri., Aug. 7 –The Airborne Toxic Event brings their unique alternative rock sound to the Del Mar Racetrack. The Los Angeles Times has described their music as "poetry you can dance to…nothing short of amazing," and there's no better backdrop for this must-see concert than the Southern California coastline during the summer.

:: Cool as Ever Tech - Sat., Aug. 8 – Join us as we take over the expansive Seaside Tropical Cabana from noon until 6 pm for Cool as Ever Tech. Guests can eat, drink, tweet, and take in the excitement that Del Mar horse racing has to offer. Of course, we'll do so in an über-connected and geekified style. Expect real-time Twitter walls, a livestream of the event, and gadgets, goodies, and giveaways that will make the geek in you scream with delight.

:: Long Sleeve T-Shirt Giveaway – Sat., Aug. 8 –All fans will receive a stylish 70th-Season long-sleeve commemorative T-shirt. This high quality dark blue shirt is fashioned from 100% pre-shrunk, ultra heavyweight cotton and sports a vintage 70th season Del Mar logo.

Racing at Del Mar is held Wednesday through Sunday, with post time for the first race at 2 p.m. On Fridays first post is at 3 p.m. For more information, call 858-755-1141 or visit Del Mar Scene.