Walmart to Host NASCAR Events in Phoenix Area Stores Starting Nov. 7 |
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Topics: AdvoCare 500
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Walmart Retailer Gears Up with Driver Appearances, Racing Simulators, Authentic Race Merchandise, Race Day Savings PHOENIX, Nov. 5, 2012 – As the Phoenix International Raceway prepares for the upcoming AdvoCare 500, select Walmart stores in the Phoenix metropolitan area will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting Wednesday, Nov. 7, continuing through Saturday, Nov. 10. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy racing cars and simulator displays– perfect to safely get behind the wheel and feel the power of NASCAR – Nov. 7-10 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., depending on the location. In addition, Hefty’s Nationwide driver Eric McClure, Unilever’s driver Cole Whitt, 5-hour ENERGY’s driver Michael Waltrip and Kellogg’s Greg Biffle are scheduled to make appearances at Phoenix area Walmart stores Nov. 8. “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 Scott Dilyard, Walmart market manager. “We want to give fans affordability and accessibility, so they can enjoy race time with their families and friends.” Race Time at Walmart Participating stores include: 18551 N. 83rd Ave. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 Displays free and open to the public include the Wheaties Show Car, Coors Light Show Car, Hefty Show Car Simulator, No. 24 Pepsi MAX Chevrolet, No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet and the 5-hour ENERGY Show Car. 1607 W. Bethany Home Road Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 Displays free and open to the public include the Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator, Miller Lite Show Car, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger, M&M’s Show Car, Simulator Pod and Trophy Display, Oreo Ritz Show Car and the Bush’s Ultimate Tailgate Truck. 5010 N. 95th Ave. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 Hefty’s Nationwide driver Eric McClure will make an appearance at the Glendale Walmart store on 95th Avenue beginning at 10:30 a.m. 5-hour ENERGY’s driver Michael Waltrip will sign autographs starting at 11:00 a.m. Kellogg’s driver Greg Biffle will greet fans at 2:30 p.m. Displays free and open to the public include the Coors Light Show Car, Hefty Show Car Simulator, No. 24 Pepsi MAX Chevrolet, No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, 5-hour ENERGY Show Car and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger. 2020 N. 75th Ave. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 Unilever’s driver Cole Whitt will make an appearance at the Phoenix Walmart store on North 75th Avenue beginning at 4:30 p.m. Displays free and open to the public include the Wheaties Show Car, Miller Lite Show Car, Oreo Ritz Show Car, M&M’s Show Car, Simulator Pod and Trophy Display, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator and the Bush’s Ultimate Tailgate Truck. 1100 N. Estrella Parkway Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 Displays free and open to the public include the Coors Light Show Car, M&M’s Show Car, Simulator Pod and Trophy Display, Hefty’s Show Car Simulator, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger and the Degree Show Car Simulator. 1060 S. Watson Road Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 Displays free and open to the public include the Wheaties Show Car, 5-hour ENERGY Show Car, Miller Lite Show Car, No. 24 Pepsi MAX Chevrolet, No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator, Bush’s Ultimate Tailgate Truck and the Oreo Ritz Show Car. 13055 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 Displays free and open to the public include the 5-hour ENERGY Show Car, Coors Light Show Car, No. 24 Pepsi MAX Chevrolet, No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, Hefty Show Car Simulator, Oreo Ritz Show Car, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger, Degree Show Car Simulator and the Wheaties Show Car. 7575 W. Lower Buckeye Road Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 Displays free and open to the public include the Miller Lite Show Car, M&M’s Show Car, Simulator Pod and Trophy Display, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator and the Bush’s Ultimate Tailgate Truck. For additional details and a complete listing of participating Walmart stores, visit Walmart.com/NASCAR. About Walmart # # #
November 5, 2012
In addition to the fan events happening in Walmart parking lots, area Walmart stores will feature savings on all the food and snacks fans 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.
Glendale, Ariz.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phoenix, Ariz.
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Glendale, Ariz.
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phoenix, Ariz.
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Goodyear, Ariz.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Buckeye, Ariz.
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Avondale, Ariz.
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Phoenix, Ariz.
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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