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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race at Eldora Speedway offers unique qualifying, race procedures

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Tony Stewart testing a NCWTS truck at Eldora Speedway on July 24, 2012. Photo/YouTube by Eldora Speedway

Procedures for the inaugural “Mudsummer Classic” – the highly anticipated NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Eldora Speedway – and it’s qualifying race scheduled to run on Wednesday, July 24 have been announced. Unlike asphalt tracks, dirt tracks have historically used a format much different than typical races and that will be the case for this event, the first NASCAR national series race held on dirt in more than 40 years.

The race will feature a traditional two-lap qualifying session, five qualifying races, one last-chance race and a champion’s provisional to determine the 30-truck starting field. The top-20 in owners’ points entering the race event will have a guaranteed starting position.
Here are additional details for each round of qualifying:
Qualifying
Two-lap qualifying determines starting position for the qualifying races
Qualifying Races

•  Five qualifying races
•  Eight laps each; only green flag laps count
•  Five trucks transfer from each qualifying race
•  Lineup for the qualifying races will be based on qualifying speeds with four locked-in trucks (trucks in the top 20)
•  The top-five trucks in qualifying will start on the pole for their respective qualifying race
•  Highest finishing non-locked-in truck will transfer to race from each qualifying race
•  At the completion of the qualifying races, 25 trucks will have earned spots into the feature.

Last Chance Race
•  15 laps; only green flag laps count
•  The top-four finishers will transfer to the feature and start in positions 26-29
•  The lineup will be based on the finish from the qualifying races

Starting position No. 30 will go to the most recent past series’ champion who has not already qualified. If the 30th starting position is not filled by an eligible champion, it will be assigned to the next highest finishing truck in the Last Chance Race.
The race length and format are also new for the series. The race will be 150 laps divided into three segments. The segments will be 60, 50 and 40 laps.
There will be pit stops between each segment, with teams having the opportunity to change tires and work on their trucks.
More details on the event schedule will be released later this spring.
The “Mudsummer Classic” will be the first NASCAR national touring series event held on dirt since NASCAR’s premiere series competed on September 30, 1970 in Raleigh, N.C. Richard Petty won the Home State 200 at the one-mile State Fairgrounds Speedway.
NASCAR Media PR

Second Annual Celebrity Softball Game set between Dover International Speedway and Pocono Raceway

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Dover International Speedway and Pocono Raceway will square off on the diamond for the second straight year as both tracks announced the return of the Second Annual Celebrity Softball Game, featuring NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick. The game will be played on Wednesday, April 24 at the home of the Harrisburg Senators in Harrisburg, Pa.

Bowyer, driver of the No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota, will captain Team Dover, while Harvick, who pilots the No. 29 Rheem Chevrolet SS, will lead Team Pocono. In the inaugural game last year, Jeff Burton and the team from The Tricky Triangle narrowly defeated Carl Edwards and the Monster Mile after mounting a late comeback.

Access to the celebrity softball game is free with a ticket to that night’s baseball game. Tickets for the Senators game start at just $8, and all children ages 16 and younger that wear their NASCAR gear get a free Senators Hat and free passes to the Kids Play Area. For tickets, call 717-231-4444 or visit SenatorsBaseball.com.

In addition to Bowyer and Harvick, the rosters from each team will be made up of members of national and local motorsports media, as well as other local media personalities, and a few other special guests.

As rosters are announced, they will be posted and updated at DoverSpeedway.com and PoconoRaceway.com, as well as on Facebook.com/DoverInternationalSpeedway and Facebook.com/PoconoRaceway, and on Twitter at @MonsterMile and @PoconoRaceway.

Gates for the game will open at 4 p.m. with the game beginning at 4:30 p.m. Following the softball game, time permitting, Bowyer and Harvick will throw out the first pitch for that evening’s 7:05 p.m. baseball game between the Harrisburg Senators and the visiting Reading Fightin’ Phils. The teams are the AA affiliates of the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies, respectively.

Source: Dover International Speedway Press Release

Throughout both the softball and baseball games, both tracks will be promoting and giving away tickets to their respective NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races which take place on Sunday, June 2 at Dover and Sunday, June 9 at Pocono.

The tracks have also teamed up to offer an all-new ticket package that includes a ticket for each of the tracks’ spring NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races — June 2 at Dover, June 9 at Pocono — as well as a hot dog, beverage and souvenir program for each race. The package costs $158 as the Monster Mile and The Tricky Triangle are only 158 miles apart.

NASCAR returns to Dover International Speedway for the June 2 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the June 1 “5-hour ENERGY 200″ NASCAR Nationwide Series race and the May 31 “Lucas Oil 200″ NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. For tickets or more information, call 800-441-RACE or visit DoverSpeedway.com.

First time ever, fans have direct impact on The Sprint Unlimited at Daytona

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NASCAR and Sprint confirmed that fans will have a direct impact on several competition elements of the newly titled The Sprint Unlimited At Daytona, the 75-lap non-points race that opens the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

Fans will play an integral part in how the fan-favorite race unfolds on Saturday, February 16 (8 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX Deportes, Motor Racing Network Radio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio) at Daytona International Speedway. By casting their vote, fans are invited to design several competition aspects of the preseason event, including…

- The number of laps in each segment

- The type of pit stop a team makes after the first segment

- How many cars will be eliminated after the second segment

Votes can be cast on NASCAR’s new official mobile app – NASCAR Mobile ’13 – or at NASCAR.com/SprintUnlimited. All votes made through the NASCAR Mobile ’13 app will count twice.

The voting window for the race format will close on Wednesday, February 13 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The voting windows for the pit stop and elimination will close at various times throughout the race broadcast. Vote results will be relayed to teams during each segment and announced live on the FOX race broadcast.

Fan voting categories, include:

Length of each of the three race segments:
Choice A: 40 laps, 20 laps, 15 laps
Choice B: 35 laps, 30 laps, 10 laps
Choice C: 30 laps, 25 laps, 20 laps

* Race format voting ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 13.

Team pit stop after the first segment:
Choice A: No pit stop
Choice B: Two (2) tire change
Choice C: Four (4) tire change

*Pit stop voting concludes at the green flag of the first segment.

How many cars will be eliminated after the second segment:
Choice A: None (0)
Choice B: Two (2) cars eliminated
Choice C: Four (4) cars eliminated
Choice D: Six (6) cars eliminated

*Elimination voting concludes at the green flag of the first segment

Fans are encouraged to follow @NASCAR and @MissSprintCup on Twitter to engage in the #SprintUnlimited conversation throughout the voting window.

NASCAR PR

Tickets on sale now for 2013 NASCAR Acceleration Weekend in Charlotte

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For the second-consecutive year, reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski, five-time premier series winner Jimmie Johnson and NASCAR’s most popular driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. will help race fans celebrate the past, present and future of NASCAR. The return of NASCAR Acceleration Weekend – a fan-friendly, interactive experience – is scheduled for Feb. 8-10, 2013, at the Charlotte (N.C.) Convention Center and includes the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and NASCAR Preview 2013.

NASCAR Acceleration Weekend tickets are on sale now and available at www.nascaracceleration.com and the NASCAR Hall of Fame box office. Tickets for Friday night’s Induction Ceremony start at $45. In addition, a $20 ticket will gain fans all-day access into NASCAR Preview 2013 and the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 9.

More than 50 drivers across NASCAR’s three national series – NASCAR Sprint Cup, NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series – are scheduled to participate in the all-day NASCAR Preview 2013 event. Fans will have the opportunity to interact with drivers and secure autographs, participate in driver Q&A sessions, get a first-look at the new sixth-generation NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race cars and paint schemes and check out various interactive displays, among other activities.

The weekend’s activities begin Friday, February 8, with the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The five inductees are Buck Baker, Cotton Owens, Herb Thomas, Rusty Wallace and Leonard Wood. Legendary broadcasters Ken Squier and Barney Hall will also be honored with the inaugural Squier-Hall Award for Media Excellence for their significant contributions to the success of NASCAR during their distinguished careers as media members covering the sport.

The following day, Saturday, February 9, NASCAR Preview 2013 begins at 7 a.m. in the Charlotte Convention Center. Similar to last year’s event, the all-day fan festival will feature autograph and on-stage Q&A sessions by top drivers from all three national series, the new sixth-generation NASCAR Sprint Cup cars and paint schemes, giveaways and activities for fans of all ages.

Among other marquee names scheduled to participate are four-time series champion Jeff Gordon, three-time series champion Tony Stewart, two-time NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr., reigning NASCAR Nationwide Series most popular driver Danica Patrick, and 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion James Buescher.

Also on Saturday, February 9, the newly inducted NASCAR Hall of Fame members and/or their family representatives will be on hand for the unveiling of their Hall of Honor exhibits commemorating their NASCAR careers. On Sunday, February 10, each inductee’s granite marker will be unveiled in the Ceremonial Plaza as well as other exclusive member-only events.

 

NASCAR Media

Racing snowbirds flock to Florida for the Snowball Derby

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 The Snowball Derby is the track’s big 300-lap feature and each year run the Bombers, Sportsmen, Super Stocks and Modifieds at the Pine Forest Road half-mile short track.

Some drivers entered will include: Kyle Busch, David Ragan, Landon Cassill, Steve Wallace, Johanna Long [2009 Super Late Model Champion], Cale Gale, Nelson Piquet, Jr., Ross Kenseth, Chase Elliott [last years winner- Super Late Model], John Hunter Nemechek, Erik Darnell, Mike Garvey, Grant Enfinger, Bubba Pollard and Jeff Fultz.

DIRECTIONS to Five Flags Speedway

TRACK SPECS
Asphalt Surface
TRACK LENGTH: 1/2 mile in racing groove (103 feet short at inner edge)
TRACK WIDTH: 55 feet (Turns), 48 feet (Straights)
BANKING: 15 degrees (Turns), 9 degrees (Straights)
PIT FACILITIES: Paved portion on inner 1/4 oval and front straight, water, scales, concessions, electric scoreboard, vendors for racing equipment, fuel, and tires.

TICKETS
44th Annual Snowball Derby


  • 4 Day Reserved Ticket – $75.00
  • Sunday Only Reserved Ticket – $45.00
  • VIP Ticket 4-day Reserved Plus Week-End Pit  Pass $120

General Admission Tickets

  • Thursday – $15.00
  • Friday – $20
  • Saturday – $30
  • Sunday – $40

Pit Passes

  • Weekend Pass – $90
  • Thursday – $25
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Friday – $30
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Saturday – $40
  • Sunday – $50

RV Parking @ Fairgrounds (Power & Water )
Weekend – $150.00
Call Speedway Office for Details

RV Parking @ Speedway
Call Speedway Office for Details

SCHEDULE
Wednesday, November 28th
Teams Unload/Start of Tech Process
GREEN FLAG PARTY
Meet the drivers – 5pm to 9pm CT

Thursday, November 29th
Practice: Super and Pro Late Models
Qualifying: Five Flags Speedway Bomber and Sportsmen divisions

Friday, November 30th
WXBM Pole Night – Modifieds, Super Stocks
Qualifying: Top 30 in Snowball Derby

Saturday, December 1st
Allen Turner Snowflake 100 Time Trials (last-chance qualifying race)

Sunday, December 2nd
45th Annual Snowball Derby

OTHER EVENTS:

SPEED51.com
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
4469 Mobile Highway
(US 90 at Fairfield Drive)
Pensacola, FL
Air live from 7-9pm CT (8-10 ET)
Snowball Derby drivers including Johanna Long, Kyle Benjamin, Augie Grill, Mike Garvey, Grant Enfinger, Kenzie Ruston and Erik Jones are just some of the drivers that will be appearing on the show.
Speed51.com and JEGS will also have new t-shirts and other goodies for fans who spend $25 on dinner at Beef’s during the show.

 

NASCAR Driver Appearances, Q&A Sessions at Homestead-Miami Speedway

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Saturday, November 17

Danica Patrick  1:45pm
Homestead-Miami Speedway’s Coke Zero Fan zone. The Coke Zero Fan Zone (opens at 11:00am), and includes lunch buffet, unlimited Coca-Cola products, access to driver Q&A sessions, pit access, and more! Saturday Price: $65; Sunday ticket is $80. For more information or tickets, see the Homestead-Miami Speedway website.

Elliott Sadler 2:00pm
Coca-Cola Stage located in the display area at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Sunday, November 18

*Marcos Ambrose 10:45am
Homestead-Miami Speedway’s Champions Club [*Pre-purchased ticket required.] Eight stories above Turn 1, the Champions Club combines a bird’s-eye view of NASCAR’s Ford Championship Weekend with world-class service. Tour pit road before the race, then return to the Club and relax in the air-conditioned lounge area with a variety of upscale food and beverage options. For more information on the Champions Club package, see the Homestead-Miami Speedway website.

Greg Biffle 11:25am
Coca-Cola Stage located in the display area at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Juan Pablo Montoya 11:15am
Q&A session as part of the Race Day with Montoya ticket package at Homestead-Miami Speedway. For more information and tickets, visit the Homestead-Miami Speedway website.

Ryan Newman 11:50am
Coca-Cola Stage located in the display area at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Daughtry and Frankie J to crank up NASCAR Championship Drive Festival on Miami Beach

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Photo courtesy of Homestead-Miami Speedway.

NASCAR will race into the Miami Beach spotlight with the 3rd annual NASCAR Championship Drive festival featuring the Coca-Cola Racing Family Concert with performances by multi-platinum artist Daughtry and Universal Latino recording artist Frankie J. To set the stage, South Florida personality and radio host DJ Laz will help fans enjoy the perfect combination of sports, food and fun beachside events on Thursday, Nov.15th.

A hauler parade will also take place. The parade starts in downtown Miami and travels across the MacArthur Causeway and onto Ocean Drive before ending at Lummus Park.

Fans can enter for a chance to win a VIP trip for two to Miami Beach for NASCAR Championship Drive at NASCARChampionshipDrive.com. The prize package includes round-trip airfare, a four night hotel stay, tickets to the weekend races, VIP prize package provided by Ford, a meet-and-greet with Daughtry and more.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, Nov. 9 to Sunday, Nov. 11:

NASCAR Pit Stop Tour at the Dolphin Mall: Noon-10 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 14:

Championship Taste: 5:30-10 p.m. Chalet Village at Homestead-Miami Speedway

During Championship Taste, participants can sample fare from approximately 20 different South Florida restaurants at the track’s Chalet Village. The NASCAR Foundation and Homestead Hospital are teaming up for Championship Taste — a debut event benefiting The NASCAR Foundation’s Speediatrics children’s care unit program at Homestead Hospital.

Thursday, Nov. 15:

Grand Arrival NASCAR Hauler Parade: 3:30 p.m.
Starts in downtown Miami and travels across the MacArthur Causeway and onto Ocean Drive before ending at Lummus Park

Auto Showcase: Noon-10 p.m., Lummus Park, Miami Beach

Coca-Cola Racing Family Concert: 7-10 p.m., Beachside
- Daughtry and Frankie J; DJ Laz as emcee

For more information, visit NASCARChampionshipDrive.com.

NASCAR PR

“America’s Got Talent” host Nick Cannon to appear with SHR’s No. 14 Office Depot Chevy show car

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Three-time and reigning NASCAR® Sprint Cup Series™ champion Tony Stewart’s No. 14 Office Depot Chevrolet show car (only) will be on display at a special Office Depot “Back-To-School Celebration” event featuring award-winning actor, comedian and “America’s Got Talent” host Nick Cannon.

Thursday, August 16 at 10 a.m.

Office Depot
6325 N. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Those in attendance will be able to get an up-close and personal look at Stewart’s No. 14 Office Depot show car, which is a near replica of what he drives on track, and have an opportunity to take a photo alongside it.

In addition, Cannon will join the Office Depot Foundation, the independent charitable giving arm of Office Depot, to donate 10,000 colorful new sackpacks to children served by non-profit organizations and schools in Greater Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.

The “Back-To-School Celebration” will also feature special guests including Fort Lauderdale Mayor John P. “Jack” Seiler and Cannon’s Ncredible recording group, 4Count – who will perform live.

 

SOURCE: Office Depot PR

 

Smoke nominated for two ESPY Awards: “Best Championship Performance” & “Best Driver”

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NSCS driver of the No. 14 Mobil 1 /Office Depot Chevy, Tony Stewart. 3/13/2012 | Bristol Motor Speedway. Photo by Getty Images for NASCAR.

Tony Stewart, 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, has been nominated in two categories for the 2012 ESPY Awards: “Best Championship Performance” and “Best Driver.” Voting in these categories ends when the live show begins, so fans still have a chance to cast their votes for Stewart. The ESPYs airs live TONIGHT, Wednesday, July 11 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN with host Rob Riggle.

Joining Stewart in the “Best Championship Performance” category are LeBron James, NBA Finals MVP; Eli Manning, NFL Super Bowl MVP; Jonathan Quick, NHL Conn Smythe winner in the Stanley Cup and David Freese, MLB World Series MVP. Stewart’s company in the “Best Driver” category are four-time IZOD IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti, Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel and NHRA champion Del Worsham.

In addition to Stewart’s nominations, five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and fellow NASCAR driver Danica Patrick will appear as presenters during the live ESPYs show on Wednesday.

Johnson will take over Facebook.com/Sports on Wednesday evening for live updates from the ESPYs. He will be posting behind-the-scenes photos and reactions before, during and after the evening’s awards. Tune in to Facebook.com/Sports for updates from Johnson and be sure to check out his Facebook page (Facebook.com/JimmieJohnson) for additional exclusive content.

Source: NASCARMedia

Schedule of events & NASCAR driver autograph sessions – Kentucky Speedway

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Kentucky Speedway
Sparta, KY

 

 

 

 

NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES
Race Coverage: Thursday, June 28 on SPEED at 8:00 PM/et
Race Sponsor: UNOH 225
Practice: Thursday, June 28, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Final Practice: Thursday, June 28, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Qualifying: 5:05 PM  on SPEED
Entry list

 

 

 

 

NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES
Race Coverage: Friday, June 29 on ESPN2 at 7:00 PM/et
Race Sponsor: Feed the Children 300
Practice: Thursday, June 28, 6:30 PM-7:25 PM
Final Practice: Friday, June 29th, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Qualifying: 3:35 PM on SPEED
Entry List

 

 

 

 

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
Coverage: Saturday, June 30 on TNT at 7:30 PM
Race Sponsor: Quaker State 400
Happy Hour Practice:
 Friday, June 29, 1:30 PM/et
 SPEED at 1:30 PM/et
Qualifying: 
Friday, June 29, 5:10 PM/et
 on SPEED
Entry List

SPEED STAGE SCHEDULE @ Kentucky Speedway
FRIDAY
9:00 AM SPEED Stage Opens // Join us for SPEED games to win prizes all day!
12:30 PM NASCAR Live // Hosted by John Roberts and Hermie Sadler
3:00 PM NASCAR Live // Hosted By John Roberts and Larry McReynolds
6:30 PM Trackside // Hosted by Krista Voda, Kyle Petty, Rutledge Wood and Marianela Pereyra

SATURDAY
9:00 AM SPEED Stage Opens // Join us for SPEED games and fan activities!
3:00 PM PRN Up to Speed Guest: Marcos Ambrose
4:30 PM NASCAR RaceDay // Hosted by John Roberts, Kenny Wallace, Matt Clark, Darrell Waltrip and Jeff Hammond
10:30 PM NASCAR Victory Lane // Hosted by John Roberts, Jeff Hammond and Kenny Wallace

CARROLL COUNTY RACE FEST
The Official Pre-Race Celebration
Wednesday, June 27
5pm – 10 pm
FREE! Live music, Simulator & race cars on display, Motorcycle show, corn hole tournament and much more! ONLY 15 miles from Kentucky Speedway!
FREE Shuttle to & from the track, with pick-ups at Ponderosa Campground starting at 4 pm.

RACE DAY CONCERT(S)
Country music superstar CHRIS YOUNG on the frontstretch stage at 5:15 p.m

DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 – TONIGHT!!!
Jennifer Jo Cobb
7:00 – 8:00pm/et.
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Northeast
9850 Park Plaza Avenue
Louisville, KY

Joey Coulter – TODAY!!!
5:00pm/et.
Second Annual Race Fest 2012

Brad Keselowski – TONIGHT!!
7:00 – 8:00 PM/et
Dickmanns Cafe
479 Orphanage Road, Ft
Wright, KY

THURSDAY, JUNE 28
Matt Kenseth
12:00 – 2:00pm/et
Fourth Street Live (behalf of his primary sponsor, Fifth Third Bank)
Fifth Third Bank (signing autographs as well as participating in a Q&A session with fans)
401 S. 4th Street
Louisville, KY

Kevin Harvick
Sparta Quik Stop
103 Hwy 35
Sparta, KY
Harvick will be racing remote controlled cars with fans. The first 54 fans to arrive will get to participate in the competition. Sparta Quik Stop Plus, the first 200 fans to grab a wristband have the opportunity to take part in a meet-and-greet autograph session.

Ty Dillon
3:15pm/et
UNOH display located in the Kentucky Speedway midway area outside of turn one

Cole Whitt
1:00 – 2:00pm/et.
Kentucky Walmart store
200 Floyd Drive
Carrolton, KY

Tony Stewart
4:00pm/et
Office Depot
6825 Burlington Pike
Wristbands may be obtained on a first-come, first-served basis at the store beginning at 8 a.m. local time on the day of the event only. Fans with a wristband must be in line no later than 4:30 pm/et to receive an autograph.

Johnny Sauter, Matt Crafton, Dakoda Armstrong & John Wes Townley
3:00 – 3:00pm/et
Toyota Pit Pass display located in the fan midway at Kentucky Speedway

SPRINT EXPERIENCE DISPLAY
Come check out the following drivers at the Sprint Experience located in display between Gate 17 & Gate 18.

FRIDAY, JUNE 29
2:00 p.m. Danica Patrick
3:00 p.m. Sam Bass

SATURDAY, JUNE 30
TBA – Jimmie Johnson

SATURDAY, JUNE 30
Gain access to the exclusive Season Ticket Party by being a season ticket holder! Party is located from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in our Nationwide Garage (weather permitting). Check out live entertainment, food, and special driver appearances.
3:10 p.m. — 3:25 p.m. Greg Biffle

3:25 p.m. — 3:40 p.m. Jeff Burton

3:45 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Kyle Busch

SATURDAY, JUNE 30
Martin Truex Jr.
4:15 – 4:35pm/et
Michael Waltrip Racing souvenir rig at Kentucky Speedway