Walmart Offers 4-Person NASCAR Race Ticket Package for $99 to Fans in Charlotte |
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Topics: Coca-Cola 600
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Walmart
March 30, 2012
Walmart Family Track Pack for Charlotte Saves Fans More Than $100
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 30, 2012 – NASCAR fans in North Carolina can save on tickets to the upcoming Coca-Cola 600 on May 27 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.”
The Walmart Family Track Pack is available online at www.walmart.com/NASCAR and in Ticketmaster kiosks in select stores.
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.
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 from March 28 - May 14.
In addition to the race ticket package, Walmart’s Race Time 2012 program gives fans authentic NASCAR merchandise and unique fan events at stores.
Beginning May 23, select Walmart stores in the Charlotte area will host NASCAR fan events featuring real stock racing car displays and racing simulator machines – perfect to safely get behind the wheel and feel the power of NASCAR.
The Concord Walmart, located within five miles of Charlotte Motor Speedway, will again host Race Time events in-store.
“With Walmart and NASCAR teaming up, both longtime fans and those new to NASCAR had the opportunity to experience something they may not have been able to otherwise,” said Eric Bonham, store manager of the Concord Walmart. “Our associates had fun with the popular Race Time events last year, and with the track nearby, it’s really something fans can get excited about.”
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 in the Charlotte area include:
Store #1156
169 Norman Station Blvd.
Mooresville, N.C. 28117
Store #2005
2420 Supercenter Drive N.E.
Kannapolis, N.C. 28083
Store #1552
323 S. Arlington St.
Salisbury, N.C. 28144
Store #2134
7735 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, N.C. 28262
Store #1027
150 Concord Commons
Concord, N.C. 28027
Store #4574
5825 Thunder Road N.W.
Concord, N.C. 28027
For additional details and a complete listing of participating Walmart stores, visit Walmart.com/NASCAR.
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at over 10,000 retail units under 69 different banners in 28 countries. With fiscal year 2011 sales of $419 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://walmartstores.com, and on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
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