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Free Admission to NASCAR Hall of Fame for All Fans on February 1st
NASCAR’s Hall of Fame is offering fans unlimited FREE access for the first time since its 2012 opening.
Saturday, February 1st, fans will enter the Hall for free in celebration of NASCAR Fan Appreciation Day – a full day of special activities including autographs and Q&A sessions with current drivers and NASCAR Hall of Famers.
“Our sport is unique in many ways, starting with our fans – the most loyal fans in all of sports,” said NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France. “Any successes we have, start with our fans, which is why we always look for opportunities to give back.’
“NASCAR Fan Appreciation Day is one of those opportunities, with the added benefit of building excitement for the upcoming Daytona 500 thanks to the combination of current and past NASCAR stars coming together.”
Among drivers headlining a group of more than 20 NASCAR national series drivers are Dale Earnhardt Jr, Denny Hamlin and Greg Biffle. Drivers are scheduled to interact with fans during this first-of-its-kind event in uptown Charlotte, NC. Also on hand are several NASCAR Hall of Famers, including Class of 2014 inductees, Jack Ingram, Dale Jarrett and Maurice Petty.
Fans will get free access to the Hall on a first-come, first-served basis instead of needing a ticket. But, in-advance free-tickets are needed for the driver autograph sessions. To secure free autograph session tickets, visit nascarhall.com, where schedules and details about NASCAR Fan Appreciation day are posted.
With several new exhibits, including a revamped Glory Road; newly re-wrapped Gen-6 racing simulators; a Champions exhibit honoring Jimmie Johnson, Austin Dillon and Matt Crafton; and a Memorable Moments exhibit highlighting recent significant NASCAR milestones, fans have plenty to see. In addition, participating fans are among the first to see the new Hall of Honor exhibit featuring artifacts from the Class of 2014, which opens Thursday, January 30.
Immediately after NASCAR Fan Appreciation Day, the NASCAR Hall of Fame will close for a special Junior Johnson Midnight Moon Sign & Shine. This event features a private Q&A and autograph session with Junior Johnson and other NASCAR Hall of Famers, and a free testing at the Midnight Moon moonshine bar. Fans purchasing NASCAR Hall of Fame memberships at NASCAR Fan Appreciation Day will have access to the event.