Pure Michigan 400 weekend full of entertainment options

Michigan International Speedway is the fastest track in NASCAR based on the speeds on the racing surface. But during the Pure Michigan 400 Weekend the action off the track might be just as fast-paced.

 

The track staff has worked to develop numerous experiences to create lasting memories for fans. We have compiled a list of those activities to help you in your coverage this weekend.

 

Thursday, August 14

2 p.m.               Welcome Center Open House   The Welcome center is an area for fans to find out what’s going on around the facility or find out more about NASCAR

 

5 p.m.               Camper Lineup                                 MIS President Roger Curtis waves the green flag to open the infield and allow the campers to enter

 

Friday, August 15

11:30 a.m.       Press Conference                            MIS and Consumers Energy will make a special announcement

 

12 p.m.             NCWTS Autograph Session          The NCWTS drivers will be available for autographs at the Turn One Tram Plaza Tent

 

5 p.m.               NCWTS Open Garage                     300 fan appreciation winners will have the opportunity to tour the NCWTS garage

 

6:15 p.m.         Driver Q&A                                         AJ Allmendinger, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. will conduct a Fan Q&A on the MIS Special Events Stage in the New Holland Fan Plaza

 

7 p.m.               Budweiser Party Porch                  Fans will have the opportunity to sink Roger Curtis and David Ragan in the dunk tank

 

8 p.m.               Tim Dugger Concert                        He will entertain the crowd in the Budweiser Party Porch

 

Saturday, August 16

8 a.m.                NCWTS garage tour                         Youth will have a guided tour of the NCWTS garage by Byron, Michigan native and NCWTS driver Erik Jones. They will meet at the Welcome Center in the Fan Plaza at 8 a.m. and enter the garage at 8:30 a.m.

 

½ hour post    Budweiser Acceleration Con.      Keith Anderson and Tim Dugger perform in Lot 10

 

Post Race        Victory Lance Wedding                  Barb Hallock and Chad Rowley will be married by MIS President Roger Curtis in Gatorade Victory Lane

 

8 p.m.               Tim Dugger Concert                        He will entertain the crowd in the Budweiser Party Porch

 

11 p.m.             Fireworks                                            At the conclusion of the performance by A Band Called River, fans can to turn theirs to the sky to watch the fireworks show.

 

Sunday, August 17

8:30 a.m.          NSCS garage tour                             Youth will have a guided tour of the NSCS garage. They will meet at the Welcome Center in the Fan Plaza at 8:30 a.m. and enter the garage at 9 a.m.

 

10 a.m.             Press Conference                            Grand Marshal available in the media center

 

10 a.m.             Kevin Harvick                                     Q&A in the Budweiser Acceleration Club

 

10 a.m.             Hot Dog Eating Contest                 Nathan’s Famous 2015 qualifying tour for the annual Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest will take place at the MIS Special Events Stage.

 

10:15 a.m.       Jimmie Johnson                                Kids ticket appearance in chalet

 

10:30 a.m.       Dale Earnhardt Jr.                            Q&A in the Budweiser Acceleration Club

 

10:30 a.m.       Red Carpet                        

                 The drivers arrive for the pre-race meeting via the red carpet

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