Select Walmart Stores in Arizona to Host NASCAR Driver Appearances, Racing Simulators and More
Retailer Revs up with Exclusive In-Store Events and Incredible Race Day Savings
PHOENIX, Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As Phoenix prepares for the upcoming Kobalt Tools 500, select Walmart stores in the area will host exclusive NASCAR fan events through its new Race Time program starting Nov. 9. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy real stock car racing and racing simulator displays– perfect to safely get behind the wheel and feel the power of NASCAR.
"We've found that nearly nine out of 10 NASCAR fans chose to shop at Walmart," said market manager Scott Dilyard, "We wanted to provide Phoenix race fans with unique Race Time experiences and unbelievable savings on NASCAR merchandise that you can only find at Walmart."
Race Time at Walmart
In addition to the fan events happening in Walmart parking lots, Walmart stores will feature incredible prices on NASCAR merchandise during the racing season such as T-shirts, racing flags, and tailgating food and beverages with even more selection of exclusive product on Walmart.com/NASCAR.
Participating stores in Arizona include:
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hefty Nationwide Driver Eric McClure Appearance from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Events free and open to the public include the Cheerios Show Car, Oreo Ritz Show Car, Coors Light Show Car, Keystone Light Camarao, Pepsi Max/AMP Energy Racing Simulator, and Coca-Cola 5-Seat Racing Simulator at:
Walmart Store #2554
13055 West Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.
Avondale, Ariz.
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Events free and open to the public include the General Mills Cheerios Show Car, Kraft Oreo Ritz Show Car, Pepsi Max/AMP Energy Racing Simulator, Budweiser Show Car, Hefty Show Car Simulator, Miller Lite Show Car, and Coca-Cola 5-Seat Racing Simulator at:
Walmart Store #5369
1100 North Estrella Pkwy.
Goodyear, Ariz.
Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 11 a.m. – 5 p. m.
Events free and open to the public include the Cheerios Show Car, Oreo Ritz Show Car, Pepsi Max/AMP Energy Racing Simulator, Budweiser Show Car, Hefty Show Car Simulator, Coors Light Show Car, Keystone Light Camaro and Coca-Cola 5-Seat Racing Simulator at:
Walmart Store #2554
13055 West Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.
Avondale, Ariz.
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 11 a.m. – 5 p. m.
Events free and open to the public include the Cheerios Show Car, Miller Lite Show Car, Pepsi Max/AMP Energy Racing Simulator, Hefty Show Car Simulator, and Coca-Cola 5-Seat Racing Simulator at:
Walmart Store #5369
1100 North Estrella Pkwy.
Goodyear, Ariz.
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 9,200 retail units under 69 different banners in 28 countries. With fiscal year 2011 sales of $419 billion, Walmart employs 2.1 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 Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
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