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Jul 26, 2012
Thursday
Chevy Day Returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Press Release

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Autographs, Q&A Sessions with Racing’s Biggest Names 

DETROIT – Race fans visiting Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the NASCAR and Grand-Am Kroger Super Weekend will have the opportunity to experience the Team Chevy Racing Display, filled with show cars, Chevrolet production vehicles, and Chevrolet Performance Parts crate engines, parts and accessories, and participate in autograph and question-and-answer sessions with some of racing’s biggest stars.

“We’re looking forward to bringing the Team Chevy Racing Display back to Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” said Jeff Chew, Marketing Manager, Chevy Racing. “Fans will be able to get autographs from their favorite drivers, participate in driver Q&A’s on the Chevy stage, and experience Chevy’s newest products. Fans can also spend time with one of our friendly product specialists and learn more about Chevy’s great vehicle lineup, and compete with other fans on our video race simulators. Also on display are Chevrolet Performance Parts crate engines and an assortment of accessories and performance parts for fans to purchase from their local Chevy dealer. We hope to see you there.”

The Team Chevy Racing Display – where fans can see and learn more about vehicles like Sonic, Camaro 45th Anniversary, Silverado, Cruze ECO, Traverse, Equinox, Tahoe, Corvette, Malibu, Suburban and Volt – will be located next to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame, and will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and 7 a.m. -1 p.m. on Sunday.

Fans who sign up with Team Chevy will receive a Chevrolet Corvette DP t-shirt (Friday) or a “Team Chevy 35 Manufacturers’ Championships” commemorative t-shirt (Thursday, Saturday-Sunday).

Drivers will sign autographs at Chalet 4 on Chevy Day Friday. Each driver will sign 100 autographs. To receive an autograph, fans must first obtain a wristband, which will be distributed at the Pagoda Plaza starting at 8 a.m. on Friday. The schedule:

Autograph Sessions at Chalet 4 on Friday, July 27

11 a.m.                         Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick, Kasey Kahne, Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

12:50 p.m.                    Ryan Newman, Paul Menard and Austin Dillon

1:10 p.m.                      Jeff Gordon

3 p.m.                          Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart 

In addition, Team Chevy drivers will participate in question-and-answer sessions at the Team Chevy Racing Display, which will be located adjacent to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. 

Question-and-Answer Sessions on the Chevy Stage, Friday-Saturday, July 27-29

FRIDAY 

11:45-11:55 a.m.           Ryan Newman, Paul Menard and Austin Dillon

12:45-1 p.m.                 Jeff Gordon, Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick, Kasey Kahne, Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

4:05-4:20 p.m.               Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart 

SATURDAY

11:45 a.m.-12 p.m.        Justin Allgaier

2:30-2:45 p.m.               James Buescher 

SUNDAY 

9:15-9:30 a.m.               Jamie McMurray

9:30-9:45 a.m.               Paul Menard and Regan Smith

9:45-10 a.m.                  Jeff Burton and Juan Pablo Montoya

10-10:15 a.m.                Kevin Harvick

10:15-10:30 a.m.           Ryan Newman and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

10:30-10:45 a.m.           Jimmie Johnson and Kasey Kahne

10:45-11 a.m.                Pit Crew for the No. 42 Chevrolet (autograph session)  

Also, Chevrolet is supporting Cell Phones for Soldiers by providing locations at the display for drop boxes. Cell Phones for Soldiers raises money through the collection of gently used cell phones, and has provided since 2004 more than 1 million pre-paid calling cards and 60 million minutes of calling time to soldiers overseas. For more information, please visit www.chevrolet.com/phones.

Fans can stay up-to-date with Team Chevy on Team Chevy Facebook, @TeamChevy on Twitter and on Team Chevy Google+. 

About Chevrolet:

 

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

Source: Team Chevy, Press Release




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