Daytona Walmart Stores To Host NASCAR Driver Appearances, Racing Simulators, Fun for Fans Starting Feb. 21

DAYTONA, Fla., Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As Daytona prepares for the upcoming Daytona 500, select Walmart stores will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting Tuesday, Feb. 21. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy racing show cars and simulators, along with special appearances by Jeff Burton and Miss Coors Light, as well as race car simulators– perfect to safely get behind the wheel and feel the power of NASCAR.

"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 Corbin Norman, Walmart market manager. "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 authentic NASCAR merchandise such as T-shirts and racing flags, with an even bigger selection of exclusive products available at Walmart.com/NASCAR.

Local radio stations 95.7 WHOG, 101one WJRR, and 106.7 XL WXXL will be at the stores broadcasting remotely.

Participating stores in Daytona include:

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012

Displays free and open to the public include the Bush's Ultimate Tailgate Truck, 5-hour Energy Show Car, Walmart 50th Anniversary Show Car, Keystone Light Show Truck, Coors Light Show Car & Pole Award, Wheaties Show Car, Oreo Ritz Show Car, and Cheez-It Simulator at:

Store #3207
1601 Rinehart Road
Sanford, Fla. 32771
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Displays free and open to the public include the Hellman's Show Car, Degree Show Car, Pepsi MAX Show Car, Diet Mountain Dew Show Car, Shell-Pennzoil Show Car, Hefty's Show Car Simulator, Budweiser Show Car, M&M's Show Car, Sim Pod & Trophy Display, and Miller Lite Show Car at:

Store #860
1699 N. Woodland Blvd.
Deland, Fla. 32720
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

Displays free and open to the public include the Bush's Ultimate Tailgate Truck, 5-hour Energy Show Car, Shell-Pennzoil Show Car, Wheaties Show Car, Budweiser Show Car, Oreo Ritz Show Car, and Cheez-It Simulator and Miller Lite Show Car at:

Store #1182
174 Cypress Point Parkway
Palm Coast, Fla. 32164
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Displays free and open to the public include Walmart's 50th Anniversary Show Car, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator, Pepsi MAX Show Car, Diet Mountain Dew Show Car, Hefty's Show Car Simulator, Hellman's Show Car, Degree Show Car, M&M's Show Car, Sim Pod & Trophy Display, and Keystone Light Show Truck, Coors Light Show Car & Pole Award at:

Store #613
1521 W. Granada Blvd.
Ormond Beach, Fla. 32174
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012

Displays free and open to the public include the Wheaties Show Car, 5-hour Energy Show Car, Miller Lite Show Car, Walmart 50th Anniversary Show Car, Cheez-It Simulator, Hellman's Show Car, Degree Show Car and Oreo Ritz Show Car at:

Store #3862
1905 N. Nova Rd.
Daytona Beach, Fla. 32117
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Miss Coors Light Appearance from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Displays free and open to the public include the Shell-Pennzoil Show Car, Keystone Light Show Truck, Coors Light Show Car & Pole Award, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator, M&M's Show Car, Sim Pod & Trophy Display, Bush's Ultimate Tailgate Truck, Pepsi MAX Show Car, Diet Mountain Dew Show Car, Budweiser Show Car, and Hefty's Show Car Simulator at:

Store #1079
3155 State Road 44
New Smyrna Beach, Fla. 32168
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 24, 2012

Displays free and open to the public include the 5-hour Energy Show Car, Bush's Ultimate Tailgate Truck, Walmart 50th Anniversary Show Car, Keystone Light Show Truck, Pepsi MAX Show Car, Diet Mountain Dew Show Car, Oreo Ritz Show Car and Hefty's Show Car Simulator at:

Store #582
1590 Dunlawton Ave.
Port Orange, Fla. 32127
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Miss Coors Light Appearance from 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Coca-Cola's Sprint Cup Driver Jeff Burton Appearance from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Displays free and open to the public include the Wheaties Show Car, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator, Hellman's Show Car, Quaker State Show Car, Shell-Pennzoil Show Car, Budweiser Show Car, M&M's Show Car, Sim Pod & Trophy Display, Miller Lite Show Car, Coors Light Show Car & Pole Award and Cheez-It Simulator at:

Store #1391
1101 Beville Rd.
Daytona Beach, Fla. 32119
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012

Displays free and open to the public include the Hellman's Show Car, Walmart 50th Anniversary Show Car, Pepsi MAX Show Car, Diet Mountain Dew Show Car, Bush's Ultimate Tailgate Truck, Oreo Ritz Show Car, MARS M&M's Show Car, Sim Pod & Trophy Display, Hefty's Show Car Simulator and Miller Lite Show Car & Keystone Light Show Truck at:

Store #1391
1101 Beville Rd.
Daytona Beach, Fla. 32119
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Miss Coors Light Appearance from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Events free and open to the public include the 5-hour Energy Show Car, Wheaties Show Car, Coors Light Show Car & Pole Award, Quaker State Show Car, Shell-Pennzoil Show Car, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator, Budweiser Show Car and Cheez-It Simulator at:

Store #582
1590 Dunlawton Ave
Port Orange, Fla. 32127
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

For additional details and a complete listing of participating Walmart stores, visit Walmart.com/NASCAR.

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