Turn 3 stand at capacity
BROOKLYN, Mich. (August 17, 2012) – Due to the overwhelming response to the family grandstand in turn three, Michigan International Speedway has extended its free seating for kids 12 and under to the turn one grandstand.
Kids 12 and under can now sit for free in sections 59-111 in the turn one grandstands. All rows, 1-40 will be available for this special opportunity. A free kids ticket is required for this area. From this vantage point, fans will be treated to a great view as the cars fan out to two and three wide at 200 mph as they approach at nearly top speed.
The Walmart Family Four Pack and the Jimmie Johnson Race Day Getaway deals were once again huge successes in August. Ticket prices will now start at just $36 for the Pure Michigan 400.
“We are excited to see the number of kids who are coming to the Pure Michigan 400,” track President Roger Curtis said. “Children are instrumental to the growth of the sport of NASCAR and we are happy that so many families are spending Father’s Day at MIS. We cannot wait to see all the children in the stands.
“Also, a special thank you to five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and Walmart for helping us offer great ticket deals like these that energize our fans.”
MIS has offered several ticket packages in addition to its kids 12 and under free seating program. These have been instrumental in the increase of children coming with their families to the racetrack. MIS has prided itself in making the race a family affair and the New Holland Fan Plaza allows children of all ages to learn about the sport of NASCAR as well as enjoy activities in the Kids Zone.
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.
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
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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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