Walmart Brings Affordability, Accessibility to Michigan NASCAR Fans

NASCAR fans in Michigan can save on tickets to the upcoming Michigan 400 on June 17 with the Walmart Family Track Pack. The $99 package gives families four race tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and one program – a total savings of more than $100.

“We are making races affordable and accessible for fans,” said Rand Waddoups, senior director, Entertainment Properties and Brands, Walmart. “The Walmart Family Track Pack is a great value that gives local fans a way to take their whole family to the track together.”

Michigan International Speedway, known for its D-shaped oval track, hosted its inaugural race in 1968.

The Walmart Family Track Pack is available online at www.walmart.com/NASCAR and in Ticketmaster kiosks in select stores.

Legends of Racing

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Walmart is sponsoring racing legend Bill Elliott driving Walmart #50 at the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona on July 7. Bill Elliott and the Walmart #50 show car will also make appearances at select Walmart stores nationwide leading up to the race. Trent Owens will serve as crew chief of the # 50 Walmart Chevrolet. Owens currently calls the shots for Turner Motorsports‘ #30 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) entry and recently led the team to victory in the 2012 season-opener at Daytona International Speedway.

Through the Legends of Racing online engagement, fans have the opportunity to share their memories and voice their opinions about the top moments in NASCAR history, as well as vote on Bill Elliott‘s uniform and helmet design.

Fans can vote online at Walmart.com/NASCAR March 28 – May 14.

Race Time 2012 at Walmart

In addition to the fan events happening in Walmart parking lots, area Walmart stores will feature savings on all the food and snacks you need to enjoy the race, plus authentic NASCAR merchandise such as T-shirts and racing flags, with an even bigger selection of exclusive products available at Walmart.com/NASCAR.

Beginning June 13, select Walmart stores near the Michigan International Speedway will host NASCAR fan events featuring real show cars and simulators – perfect to safely get behind the wheel and feel the power of NASCAR.

Additionally, Walmart stores will feature savings on authentic NASCAR merchandise such as T-shirts and racing flags, with even more items available on Walmart.com/NASCAR.

Participating stores near the Michigan International Speedway include:

Store #1593
800 E. Chicago St.
Coldwater, Mich.

Store #1809
701 Olds St.
Jonesville, Mich.

Store #5472
7000 E. Michigan Ave.
Saline, Mich.

Store #1836
1601 U.S. 223
Adrian, Mich.

Store #5160
1700 W. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, Mich.

Walmart PR