BROOKLYN, Mich. (June 27, 2012) – Jeff Gordon and Kevin Harvick headline the group of NASCAR drivers making an appearance in the Budweiser Acceleration Club during the August NASCAR weekend at Michigan International Speedway.
Budweiser Acceleration is one of the fan hospitality areas at MIS, and always a good time.
In June, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. visited the Budweiser Acceleration Club prior to winning the Quicken Loans 400. You just might hear from the winner of the Pure Michigan 400 before the race even starts.
The Budweiser Acceleration Club is an all-inclusive resort right at the track, perfect for fans who want to upgrade their race weekend. But it’s also a great place for companies who want to reward or entertain clients, employees or prospects.
“We are excited to have these great drivers visit Budweiser Acceleration Club in August and maybe we can prove to be good luck like we were for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. in June,” said track President Roger Curtis. “It is lining up to be a fun-filled event and one of the highlights of the weekend, and another example of how accessible NASCAR drivers are and how much they care about fans of this sport.”
Gordon, a four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, will be making an appearance on Sunday, August 19. He has won twice at MIS and finished sixth when the series made a stop in the Irish Hills in June.
Harvick currently ranks sixth in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings after 16 races in 2012. He has visited Gatorade Victory Lane three times at MIS, winning in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (2010), NASCAR Nationwide Series (2003) and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (2011).
Relax and have some fun at Budweiser Acceleration throughout the race and remain one hour after the finish of the race.
Hospitality package can be purchased individually or for groups. Guests can take part in Acceleration on Saturday or Sunday or double the excitement by attending both days of the event.
Besides the driver appearances, admission to Budweiser Acceleration Club includes:
• Pre-race pit access • Breakfast and lunch buffet • Unlimited Coca-Cola products and Dasani • Six (6) drink tickets per guest (Budweiser products and wine) • Post-race snack • Entertainment • Company name displayed on reserved table (when purchasing table of 10 package) • Souvenir programs • Event gifts • Complimentary scanner rental (credit card deposit required) • Lot 3 parking pass
Admission is $69 for adults and $29 for kids 12 and under, plus a grandstand admission ticket for Saturday. On Sunday it is $179 for adults and $79 for kids for kids 12 and under, plus a grandstand admission ticket.
Special guest appearances will be added throughout the weekend. They will be announced as they are confirmed. Also, be sure to check back to www.mispeedway.com for the latest schedule.
Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is the Great Escape, a venerable NASCAR national park where fans can get away and enjoy the very best in racing and camaraderie. It’s the love of racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike.
All race tickets are on sale at http://www.MISpeedway.com or by phone at 800-354-1010.
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Michigan International Speedway 2012 Schedule
Friday, Aug. 17 Gatorade Pole Day Saturday, Aug. 18 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 Sunday, Aug. 19 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400
Tuesday, Sept. 11 Spirit of America Blood Drive
MEDIA CONTACTS: Sammie Lukaskiewicz, senior director of Communications, 517-592-1208, slukaskiewicz@MISpeedway.com Brad Kuhbander, manager of Media Relations, 517-592-1204, bkuhbander@MISpeedway.com
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2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
May 19 – Great Lakes Wine Festival Presented by Jackson County CVB
June 15 – ARCA Series RainEater Wiper Blades 200
June 16 – NASCAR Nationwide Series Alliance Truck Parts 250
June 17 – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400
August 17 – NASCAR Sprint Cup Practice Day
August 18 – NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200
August 19 – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400
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