CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --As Charlotte prepares for the upcoming Bank of America 500 select Walmart stores will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting Oct. 9. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy driver appearances and show car and simulator displays perfect to safely get behind the wheel and feel the power of NASCAR on Oct. 9-12 from 10 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 David Cruse, Walmart market manager. "We want to give fans affordability and accessibility, so they can enjoy race time with their families and friends."
"NASCAR fans that descend into Cabarrus County spend millions of dollars that help our local economy by generating tax revenues for local governments," said Donna Carpenter, president and CEO of the Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau. "The economic impact that visitors create trickles throughout the county, via hotels, restaurants and retail stores. In essence, the speedway is the driver, and we are the pit crew! It's a win-win for everyone."
Race Time at WalmartIn 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 Charlotte area include:
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012Unilever's Cole Whitt Driver Appearance noon 1 p.m.Displays free and open to the public include the Cheez-It Show Car Simulator, Degree Show Car Simulator, Hefty Show Car Simulator, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger, 5-hour Energy Show Car, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Racing Simulator, Oreo Ritz Show Car, Wheaties Show Car, Kingsford Ultimate Tailgate Truck, M&M's Show Car, Simulator Pod and Trophy Display, No. 24 Pepsi MAX Show Car and No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew Show Car at:
Store #1156 169 Norman Station Blvd. Mooresville, N.C. 10 a.m. 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012Pennzoil's Sam Hornish Driver Appearance from noon 2 p.m.Displays free and open to the public include the 5-hour Energy Show Car, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger, Wheaties Show Car, Hefty Show Car Simulator, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Racing Simulator, Oreo Ritz Show Car, Degree Show Car Simulator, No. 24 Pepsi MAX Show Car and No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew Show Car at:
Store #2005 2420 Supercenter Drive N.E. Kannapolis, N.C. 10 a.m. 4 p.m.
Displays free and open to the public include the Cheez-It Show Car Simulator, Kingsford Ultimate Tailgate Truck, and M&M's Show Car and Simulator Pod and Trophy Display at:
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Charlotte Area Walmart Stores to host NASCAR Driver Appearances, Racing Simulators, Fun for Fans Starting Oct. 9
