Motorsports Venues - KIS Introduces Three-Race NASCAR Sprint Cup Weekend

SPARTA, Jan. 10, 2012: Kentucky Speedway will introduce its first discounted three-race ticket package for its season-opening NASCAR tripleheader weekend that includes the June 30 Sprint Cup Series “Quaker State 400,” June 29 Nationwide Series “Feed The Children 300,” and June 28 Camping World Truck Series “UNOH 225” on Jan. 11.

The weekend package is priced from $129 to $209 based on ticket quantity and seat location. As an added incentive, customers who purchase the package and all speedway season ticket holders will receive a 1:24 scale Dale Earnhardt, Jr., NASCAR Sprint Cup Series No. 88 collectible die cast car valued at $70. Cars will be limited to one per account.

The weekend ticket package, campsites and daily infield Fan Zone passes will go on sale Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 9:00 a.m. Five-race season ticket plans and season campsites also remain available. Each can be purchased through www.kentuckyspeedway.com, by calling 859-578-2300 or by visiting the Kentucky Speedway offices at 1 Speedway Drive, Sparta, Ky., 41086.

“Our customers expressed overwhelming interest in a three-race ticket package for our June Sprint Cup Series weekend and we worked hard to make it happen. We’re doing this for our customers, so including a large die cast from the NASCAR’s nine-time most popular driver is a perfect fit,” Kentucky Speedway General Manager Mark Simendinger said.

The speedway’s second 2012 weekend will feature 300 miles of NASCAR Nationwide Series racing Sept. 21 and 225 miles of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series action Sept. 22.

In addition to five NASCAR events, Kentucky Speedway guests will enjoy greatly expanded parking, wider access roads, improved campsites and additional restrooms during race days.