As the Atlanta area prepares for the upcoming Advocare 500, select Walmart stores will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting Aug. 30. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy real stock racing car displays and racing simulator machines – perfect to safely get behind the wheel and feel the power of NASCAR – on Aug. 30-Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., varying by location.
“Walmart is the champion of the racing fan, and we are committed to providing customers with savings on authentic merchandise, as well as unique race time experiences,” said Walmart market manager Larry Leverrette. “We want to give fans affordability and accessibility, so they can enjoy race time with their families and friends.”
Race Time 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.
Participating stores in the Atlanta area include:
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
Displays free and open to the public include the Cheez-It Show Car Simulator, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator, and M&M’s Show Car, Sim Pod and Trophy Display at:
Store #745
5600 N. Henry Blvd.
Stockbridge, Ga.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pennzoil’s Brad Keselowski special appearance from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Hefty’s Eric McClure special appearance from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Displays free and open to the public include the Scott Ultimate Tailgate Truck, Wheaties Show Car, Oreo Ritz Show Car, 5-hour Energy Show Car, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger, Hefty’s Show Car Simulator, No. 24 Pepsi MAX Show Car and No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew Show Car at:
Store #5363
11465 Tara Blvd.
Lovejoy, Ga.
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 31, 2012
Displays free and open to the public include the Scott Ultimate Tailgate Truck, 5-hour Energy Show Car, No. 24 Pepsi MAX Show Car and No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew Show Car at:
Store #5709
4949 Bill Gardner Pkwy.
Locust Grove, Ga.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
MARS’ Kyle Busch special appearance from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Displays free and open to the public include the Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator, Hefty’s Show Car Simulator, Oreo Ritz Show Car, Cheez-It Simulator, Wheaties Show Car, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger, and M&M’s Show Car, Sim Pod and Trophy Display at:
Store #3201
135 Willow Lane
McDonough, Ga.
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012
Displays free and open to the public include Hefty’s Show Car Simulator, 5-hour Energy Show Car, Oreo Ritz Show Car, Wheaties Show Car, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger at:
Store #932
1569 N. Expressway
Griffin, Ga.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Displays free and open to the public include the Scott Ultimate Tailgate Truck, Cheez-It Simulator, M&M’s Show Car, Sim Pod and Trophy Display, No. 24 Pepsi MAX Show Car and No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew Show Car at:
Store #5363
11465 Tara Blvd.
Lovejoy, Ga.
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
For additional details and a complete listing of participating Walmart stores, visit Walmart.com/NASCAR
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