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Las Vegas Walmart Stores to Host NASCAR Driver Appearances, Racing Simulators, Fun for Fans Starting March 7

As Las Vegas NASCAR fans prepare for the upcoming Kobalt Tools 400, select Walmart stores will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting March 7. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy racing show cars and simulators, along with special appearances by A.J. Allmendinger and Eric McClure, as well as racing simulator machines – 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 Ramon Alvarez, 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 Las Vegas include:

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Displays free and open to the public include the Hefty’s Show Car Simulator, 5-hour Energy Show Car, Miller Lite Show Car, Degree Show Car, Oreo Ritz Show Car, Cheez-It Simulator, M&M’s Show Car and Sim Pod & Trophy Display at:Store #15606005 S. Eastern Ave.Las Vegas, NV 8911910 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Displays free and open to the public include the Pepsico Show Car, Inflatable and Sampling, Wheaties Show Car, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger, Ultimate Tailgate Truck, Bud Show Car, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator and Coors Light Show Car at:Store #33505198 Boulder HighwayLas Vegas, NV 8912211:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Pennzoil’s Sprint Cup Driver A.J. Allmendinger from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Displays free and open to the public include the 5-hour Energy Show Car, Degree Show Car, Miller Lite Show Car, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger, Pepsico Show Car, Inflatable and Sampling, Oreo Ritz Show Car and Cheez-It Simulator at:Store #34734505 W. Charleston Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 8910210 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hefty’s Sprint Cup Driver Eric McClure from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Displays free and open to the public include the Wheaties Show Car, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator, Ultimate Tailgate Truck, Bud Show Car, M&M’s Show Car, Sim Pod & Trophy Display, Coors Light Show Car and Hefty’s Show Car Simulator at:Store #28848060 W. Tropical ParkwayLas Vegas, NV 8914911:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday, March 9, 2012  Displays free and open to the public include the Hefty’s Show Car Simulator, 5-hour Energy Show Car, Miller Lite Show Car, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator, Oreo Ritz Show Car, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger and Bud Show Car at:Store #33516464 N. Decatur Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 8913110 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Displays free and open to the public include the Degree Show Car, Wheaties Show Car, Pepsico Show Cars, Inflatable and Sampling, Ultimate Tailgate Truck, Cheez-It Simulator, M&M’s Show Car, Sim Pod & Trophy Display and Coors Light Show Car at:Store #25921807 W. Craig RoadNorth Las Vegas, NV 8903211:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 10, 2012  Displays free and open to the public include the Ultimate Tailgate Truck, 5-hour Engery Show Car, Miller Lite Show Car, Coors Light Show Car & Keystone Light Show Truck, Wheaties Show Car, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator, Oreo Ritz Show Car, Pepsico Show Cars, Inflatable and Sampling, No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger, Hefty’s Show Car Simulator, Bud Show Car, M&M’s Show Car, Sim Pod & Trophy Display and Degree Show Car at:Store #28374350 N. Nellis Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 8911510 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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