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Famous Dave’s Corner at The Milwaukee Mile Brings Together Racing and Great BBQ In An Affordable, All-Inclusive Package
Press Release““All-You-Can Eat” Section Including Race Ticket Just Got A Whole Lot Tastier; Discount Pricing For Groups of 10 or More”
West Allis, Wis. (March 30, 2009) – Famous Dave’s BBQ will add some mouth-watering barbeque to the hot on-track action in 2009 at The Milwaukee Mile in a unique all-inclusive, trackside area branded “Famous Dave’s Corner” on each of the historic speedway’s major race days.
This is far from soda in a dixie cup with a warmed-over hot dog! Race fans will have a hard time deciding among Famous Dave’s BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches or Georgia chopped pork sandwiches to go with their seasoned french fries. Unlimited Coca-Cola products and Bud Light and Budweiser, which will be served responsibly, to help wash it all down.
One set price includes a race ticket in “Famous Dave’s Corner,” which is North Terrace seating section ZZ. Famous Dave’s chefs will prepare and serve conveniently at the seating section overlooking Turn Four of The Mile. On each race day, “Famous Dave’s Corner” will open one hour before race time.
Prices for “Famous Dave’s Corner” are affordably priced at $50 to take in the Sunday, May 31 ABC Supply / A.J. Foyt 225 IndyCar Series race, set at $50 and $65 on June 19 and 20 NASCAR event days, respectively, and set at $40 for the Saturday, August 29 Wisconsin All-Star 100 super late model race day.
Discounts are available for groups as few as ten in this festive trackside hospitality area, one of the lowest minimum quantities available in the industry for this type of inclusive package.
“Racing and BBQ is a natural fit. It all started with Dave opening up his first BBQ Shack in Wisconsin, so it makes a lot of sense to be involved at the legendary Milwaukee Mile,” remarked Tom Purdy, Managing Director of Team R N’ B Wisconsin. “Race fans are going to love Dave’s own secret recipe BBQ sauces and the award-winning food we’re serving up in Famous Dave’s Corner!”
“Famous Dave’s Corner” offers great sight lines of IndyCar Series machines racing past at 170mph, and NASCAR stars including Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch flashing by at speed under the lights on their way to the finish line.
“We’re excited to partner with Famous Dave’s on this savory combination of world-class auto racing and great food in “Famous Dave’s Corner” – one more way The Milwaukee Mile is working hard to add exciting and affordable options for our fans,” exclaimed Milwaukee Mile President & CEO Claude Napier. “What better way is there to watch the stars of the Indianapolis 500 and their NASCAR heroes stand on the gas pedal while enjoying awesome Famous Dave’s BBQ?!”
“Famous Dave’s Corner” was successfully introduced by The Mile in 2008 as Club 4. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
To purchase a “Famous Dave’s Corner” package, fans can visit the speedway’s website 24/7 at www.milwaukeemile.com, or call The Milwaukee Mile Ticket Office, Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST, at (414) 453-8277.
About Famous Dave’s
Pursuing his life-long passion, founder Dave Anderson opened his first Famous Dave’s BBQ Shack in Hayward, Wisconsin on Round Lake in 1994. In the March 1997 issue of Fortune Magazine, this company was recognized as “The Fastest Growing Company in America.” The BBQ Shacks are reminiscent of the old-fashioned BBQ joints popular across the country 50 years ago, featuring slow-smoked ribs along with Dave’s own secret recipe BBQ sauces. The mouth-watering menu features award-winning barbequed and grilled meats, an ample selection of salads, side items and sandwiches, and unique desserts. Famous Dave’s take out and catering offerings can make any get-together a smokin’ success. Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. develops, owns, operates and franchises barbeque restaurants. As of today, the company owns 47 locations and franchises 123 additional units in 36 states. There are five Wisconsin locations. For more information, visit www.famousdaves.com.
About The Milwaukee Mile
The Milwaukee Mile is the oldest active motor speedway in the country, dating back to 1903. America’s Legendary Oval continues tradition-laden events, featuring the stars of the IndyCar Series the Sunday following the Indianapolis 500 – an unparalleled 52 year tradition. In addition, popular NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series stars have been racing at The Mile beginning in 1984. In 2009, the NASCAR tradition returns June 19 & 20…with NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch expected to add to the mix. Grass roots stock car racers will get their chance to race on The Mile on Saturday, August 29, with Wisconsin NASCAR superstar Matt Kenseth, winner of the 2009 Daytona 500, racing in a super late model in the Wisconsin All-Star 100 event. For more exciting news about America’s Legendary Oval, visit www.milwaukeemile.com.
Article Tags: Nationwide Series, Press Release, Truck Series
My family was disappointed with Famous Dave’s Corner, food options was pulled pork sandwich, pulled chicken and potato chips. In addition, you could not hear anything going on because the loudspeaker’s barely worked. We had no idea what was going on, on the other side of the track. We could not even hear the star spangled banner and only knew it was going on becuase you could see people standing on the other side.
We watched people with cardboard boxes load up on beer and bring it back to there seats, that they eventually ran out of beer for the rest of us! Really, does a group of 3 need 20 plastic cups of beer, won’t it be warm by time you drink it! Unless you plan on eating 3 sandwiches and doing a whole bunch of drinking, this was not worth it. We felt we missed part of the race. Everyone was really friendly but we’ll chose differenty next year.