March 17 Food City 500 race tickets, luxurious cabin accommodations on sale now
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013) — Thanks to a new partnership between Bristol Motor Speedway and Dollywood Cabins, race fans visiting East Tennessee for the excitement of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action have a great option for convenient and affordable lodging.
Dollywood Cabins’ NASCAR-exclusive package includes two nights in a luxurious cabin nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, a dinner and show at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction, and a ticket for the March 17 Food City 500 in Bristol. Packages begin at just $248.20 (plus tax, per person) and are on sale now by calling Dollywood Cabins at (866) 857-2123.
Just a short drive from Bristol, Tenn., Dollywood Cabins allow guests a chance to relax and unwind from a day at the track in a fully-appointed cabin, while enjoying breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains. Cabins range in size from one to eight bedrooms, with the largest cabin able to accommodate up to 30 guests.
The BMS spring race weekend features Ford Fan Friday and Food City Race Night, March 15, a NASCAR Nationwide and K&N Series doubleheader Saturday March 16 and the Food City 500 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 17.
For those who want to experience horsepower of a different kind, Dixie Stampede provides the perfect arena. At Dixie Stampede, brave and gallant riders are under the spotlight as they lead their horses through barrel races, flame-engulfed hoops, various tricks and a lot of flash in this high-powered salute to America. Visitors will be awe-struck by the skills displayed by the talented Dixie Stampede riders and their impressive group of more than 30 magnificent horses, all of this while enjoying Dixie’s famous four course feast.
Tickets for the Food City 500 are in “Thunder Alley,” backstretch seats located in the Junior Johnson, Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough grandstands.
Ticket packages are available through March 10. Race fans are encouraged to act early to reserve a cabin package by calling (866) 857-2123.
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Media: Contact Dollywood Public Relations Manager Trish McGee at 865-428-9601, 865-654-6242 or tmcgee@dollywood.com for B-roll, photography and more information.
Or … BMS Communications, VP Kevin Triplett at 423-989-6905 or ktriplett@bristolmotorspeedway.com
About Dollywood Vacations: Dollywood Cabins simplifies Great Smoky Mountains vacation planning. The company showcases the area’s family-friendly attractions, lodging and dining options at Dollywood.com or by phone at 1-866-857-2123. Dollywood’s neighbor, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is the nation’s most-visited national park. Southern Living magazine readers selected Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, gateway cities to the Smokies, as the number one weekend getaway.
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