Walmart Family Track Pack Saves NASCAR Fans in Michigan More than $100

SALINE, Mich., June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR fans in Michigan can save on tickets to the upcoming Pure Michigan 400 on Aug. 19 with the Walmart Family Track Pack. The $99 package gives families four race tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and one program – a total savings of more than $100.

"We are making races affordable and accessible for fans," said Rand Waddoups, senior director, Entertainment Properties and Brands, Walmart. "The Walmart Family Track Pack is a great value that gives local fans a way to take their whole family to the track together."

Michigan International Speedway, known for its D-shaped oval track, is the state's largest single-day, paid-admission sporting event.

The Walmart Family Track Pack is available online at www.walmart.com/NASCAR and in Ticketmaster kiosks in select stores.

Race Time 2012 at Walmart

In addition to the fan events happening in Walmart parking lots, area Walmart stores will feature savings on all the food and snacks you need to enjoy the race, plus authentic NASCAR merchandise such as T-shirts and racing flags, with an even bigger selection of exclusive products available at Walmart.com/NASCAR.

Beginning Aug. 15, select Walmart stores near the Michigan International Speedway will host NASCAR fan events featuring real show cars and simulators – perfect to safely get behind the wheel and feel the power of NASCAR. 

Additionally, Walmart stores will feature savings on authentic NASCAR merchandise such as T-shirts and racing flags, with even more items available on Walmart.com/NASCAR.

Participating stores near the Michigan International Speedway include:

Store #1593
800 E. Chicago St.
Coldwater, Mich.

Store #1809
701 Olds St.
Jonesville, Mich.

Store #5472
7000 E. Michigan Ave.
Saline, Mich.

Store #1836
1601 U.S. 223
Adrian, Mich.

Store #5160
1700 W. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, Mich.

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 more than 10,130 retail units under 69 different banners in 27 countries. With fiscal year 2012 sales of approximately $444 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 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 Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.

SOURCE Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.