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Calling All Race Fans: Daytona 500 Viewing Party to be Held at ESPN Zone, Downtown Disney District in Anahiem, Calif.
Press ReleaseDoors open at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 for the NASCAR season opener
The Daytona 500 Viewing Party is free and open to fans of all ages, but space is limited. Race fans far and wide are expected to watch the Daytona 500 on ESPN Zone’s 16-foot big screens and over 120 brand new HD TV’s.
Race car enthusiasts get ready for an incredible photo opportunity. The Auto Club Speedway and NASCAR show cars will be at the ESPN Zone, as will the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship replica trophy.
For fans attending the Daytona 500 Viewing Party wanting to get behind the wheel, competition for the Racing Challenge on SEGA’s Daytona USA 2 stock car racing simulator will fill that need for speed. ESPN Zone will be giving away prizes to the top finishers of the Daytona USA 2 Racing Challenge.
Fans will also have the opportunity to win a variety of prizes including the DVD of “TOGETHER: The Hendrick Motorsports Story” and tickets and pre-race pit passes to the West Coast Premiere of NASCAR- –the Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 21.
The Daytona 500 Viewing Party is the perfect way to get ready for the West Coast Premiere of NASCAR at Auto Club Speedway the following weekend, Feb. 19-21. Southern Californians can be part of history when Danica Patrick makes her NASCAR debut in the Stater Bros. 300 NNS event on Saturday, Feb. 20. Then return for the Auto Club 500 NSCS event on Sunday, Feb. 21, to witness four-time consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson attempt his record breaking fifth win at Auto Club Speedway.
For more information on the Daytona 500 Viewing Party at the ESPN Zone in the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, Calif. or West Coast Premiere of NASCAR at Auto Club Speedway, Feb. 19-21, call 1-800-944-RACE (7223) or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com.
ABOUT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
Be a part of history when Danica Patrick makes her NASCAR debut in the Stater Bros. 300 NNS event on Saturday, Feb. 20 for as low as $30. Then come back for the West Coast Premiere of NASCAR – the Auto Club 500 NSCS event on Sunday, Feb. 21, for as low as $35, to witness four-time consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson attempt his record breaking fifth win at Auto Club Speedway.
With free admission for children 12 and under in effect for events on Friday and Saturday of race weekend, families experiencing Auto Club Speedway can also take advantage of free parking, bring in their own food, or partake in the unbelievable menu items on site as well as other cost-savings opportunities while enjoying a full weekend of entertainment and fun at a fantastic family value.
For more information or to purchase tickets to the West Coast Premiere of NASCAR at Auto Club Speedway call 1-800-944-RACE (7223) or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com and be part of NASCAR history in Southern California.
MEDIA LOUNGE REMINDER
Auto Club Speedway will again charge anyone dining in the Media Lounge (media, team PR reps, photographers, etc.) $25 for meals during the Auto Club 500 Weekend in February (NMPA and AARWBA members $20). The cost includes all meals and beverages for the weekend – Breakfast: Pancake bar; Lunch: Ham or turkey carving station; Dinner: Salad or potato bar. Make checks prior to the event payable to “Auto Club Speedway” and mail to: Auto Club Speedway / Attention David Talley; 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana CA 92335. Only cash or checks will be accepted during event time.
- Auto Club Speedway, Press Release
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