DOVER, Del., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As Dover prepares for the upcoming FedEx 400 Benefiting Autism Speaks, select Walmart stores will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting May 30. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy a special appearance by Darrell Waltrip, along with show car and simulator displays – perfect to safely get behind the wheel and feel the power of NASCAR – May 30 - June 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
"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 Steven Reed, market manager, Walmart. "We want to give fans affordability and accessibility, so they can enjoy race time with their families and friends."
Race Time at Walmart
In 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 near the Dover International Speedway include:
Wednesday, May 30
Events free and open to the public include the Kingsford Ultimate Tailgate Truck, 5-hour Energy show car, Walmart's 50th Anniversary show car, Coca-Cola 2-seat simulator, Oreo Ritz show car, No. 24 Pepsi Max show car and No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew show car, Hefty show car simulator, Wheaties show car and Kellogg's Cheez-It show car simulator at:
Store #3802
705 Middletown Warwick Road
Middletown, Del.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 31
Events free and open to the public include the Kingsford Ultimate Tailgate Truck, 5-hour Energy show car, Walmart's 50th Anniversary show car, Coca-Cola 2-seat simulator, Oreo Ritz show car, No. 24 Pepsi Max show car and No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew show car, Hefty show car simulator, Wheaties show car and Kellogg's Cheez-It show car simulator at:
Store #1741
939 N. Dupont Blvd.
Milford, Del.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, June 1
Events free and open to the public include the Kingsford Ultimate Tailgate Truck, 5-hour Energy show car, Walmart's 50th Anniversary show car, Coca-Cola 2-seat simulator, Oreo Ritz show car, No. 24 Pepsi Max show car and No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew show car, Hefty show car simulator, Wheaties show car and Kellogg's Cheez-It show car simulator at:
Store #5039
263 Walmart Drive
Camden, Del.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 2
Darrell Waltrip Stage Appearance at 5 p.m.
Events free and open to the public include the Kingsford Ultimate Tailgate Truck, 5-hour Energy show car, Walmart's 50th Anniversary show car, Coca-Cola 2-seat simulator, Oreo Ritz show car, No. 24 Pepsi Max show car and No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew show car, Hefty show car simulator, Wheaties show car and Kellogg's Cheez-It show car simulator at:
Store #1736
36 Jerome Drive
Dover, Del.
1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For additional details and a complete listing of participating Walmart stores, visit Walmart.com/NASCAR.
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at over 10,000 retail units under 69 different banners in 27 countries. With fiscal year 2012 sales of approximately $444 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://walmartstores.com, and on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
SOURCE Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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