National Guard driverDale Earnhardt Jr., winner of NASCAR’s NMPA Most Popular Driver Award for a record-tying 10 consecutive years, will join fans to kick off the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup this September. Earnhardt Jr. is scheduled to appear in Chicagoland Speedway’s Checkered Flag Fan Zonefor a question-and-answer session with fans on Sunday, Sept. 15, prior to the GEICO 400.
“I always enjoy getting out there and interacting with our fans. They are the ones who make what we do possible,” said Earnhardt. “The energy level and excitement is always high at Chicago. It all starts there and it’s important for those in the Chase to have a good finish.”
After the first five races of the 2013 season, Earnhardt Jr. is currently first in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings. He has placed in the top-10 for each of the five races including two second place finishes – the Daytona 500 and Auto Club 400.
Located just outside the main entrance, the Checkered Flag Fan Zone provides race fans with a unique hospitality opportunity to enhance their race day experience. In addition to behind the scenes driver access and a full buffet meal in a climate-controlled tent with unlimited soda, water and three beer tickets, (must be 21 years of age or older) fans will also have access to music, entertainment and prizes. Tickets to the Checkered Flag Fan Zone are as low as $99 on Saturday, Sept. 14 for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dollar General 300 powered by Coca-Cola, $129 on Sunday, Sept. 15 for the NASCAR Sprint Cup GEICO 400, or special weekend pricing of $210 for both days.
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