Walmart Stores Bring NASCAR Fan Events and Unique Race Time Experiences to Phoenix

PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As Phoenix prepares for the upcoming Subway Fresh Fit 500, select Walmart stores will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting Feb. 29. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy racing show cars and simulators – perfect to safely get behind the wheel and feel the power of NASCAR – Feb. 29 - March 3.

"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 Scott Dilyard, 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.

Participating stores in Phoenix include:

Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012

Displays free and open to the public include the 5-hour Energy Show Car, Bud Show Car, Hefty's Show Car Simulator and Pepsico Show Cars, Inflatable and Sampling at:

Store #3241
18551 N. 83rd Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85308
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Displays free and open to the public include the Wheaties Show Car, Keystone Light Show Truck, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator, Degree Show Car and Bush's Ultimate Tailgate Truck at:

Store #2113
1607 W. Bethany Home Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Displays free and open to the public include the Hefty's Show Car Simulator, Pepsico Show Car, Inflatable and Sampling, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger, Wheaties Show Car, Bud Show Car and Coors Light Show Car at:

Store #3465
5010 N. 95th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Displays free and open to the public include the Bush's Ultimate Tailgate Truck, 5-hour Energy Show Car, Oreo Ritz Show Car, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator and Miller Lite Show Car at:

Store #1549
2020 N. 75th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Displays free and open to the public include the 5-hour Energy Show Car, Pepsico Show Car, Inflatable and Sampling, Hefty's Show Car Simulator, Wheaties Show Car, Bud Show Car and Miller Lite Show Car at:

Store #5369
1100 N. Estrella Parkway
Goodyear, AZ 85338
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Displays free and open to the public include the Bush's Ultimate Tailgate Truck, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger, Oreo Ritz Show Car, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator and Coors Light Show Car at:

Store #3407
1060 S. Watson Road
Buckeye, AZ 85326
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Displays free and open to the public include the Hefty's Show Car Simulator, 5-hour Energy Show Car, Pepsico Show Car, Inflatable and Sampling, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger, Bud Show Car and Keystone Light Show Truck at:

Store #2554
13055 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.
Avondale, AZ 85392
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Displays free and open to the public include the Bush's Ultimate Tailgate Truck, Wheaties Show Car, Oreo Ritz Show Car, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator and Coors Light Show Car at:

Store #5331
7575 W. Lower Buckeye Road
Phoenix, AZ 85043
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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 over 10,000 retail units under 69 different banners in 27 countries. With fiscal year 2012 sales of approximately $444 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 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.

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