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NEW Trackside NASCAR Fan Hospitality*

NASCAR Sprint Cup Weekend Fan Hospitality
Aug. 8th & 9th, 2009

Come and enjoy our NEW TURN 11 TRACKSIDE LOCATION during NASCAR weekend. Turn 11 is the last turn before the checkered flag and site of the infamous 2008 ten car pile-up. In the circuit's closest trackside fan hospitality area you're just yards from your favorite driver as they roar past Turn 11 all while you enjoy exclusive seating, interactive games and an all access fan hospitality experience featuring Cold Pit access, driver Q&A's and plenty of food and beverage!

Fan Hospitality package includes:

  • Exclusive trackside viewing all day(s)
  • Self-Guided pit tour access on Sunday morning August 9, before the race
  • Multiple driver Question & Answer sessions
  • Preferred parking near Gate 5 (Lot 5)
  • Upgraded lunch and snack food experience
  • Unlimited Pepsi Co. products and bottled water
  • Six daily Budweiser product coupons**
  • Free souvenir gift and ear plugs
  • Closed circuit televisions (with direct race feed)
  • Interactive "Wreck Room" with pool & foosball tables, darts, bocce ball, popcorn and musical entertainment
  • Semi-private air-conditioned restroom

Location:

  • NEW INFIELD LOCATION - Trackside inside Turn 11, along Midway and at Pedestrian Bridge***

Cost:

  • Sunday Only (NASCAR Sprint Cup Series) - $75
  • Saturday & Sunday (NASCAR Sprint Cup & Nationwide Series) - $125

Deadline:

  • Must be purchased by July 24, 2009

* Price does not include a race ticket. Prices are per person, per day(s). Orders must be received by July 24, 2009.
** Alcohol service on Sunday begins at noon - NYS Law
*** Replaces AAA Fan Zone and Pit Terrace areas*

To purchase this package, call 1-866-461-RACE today!
Please specify requested date when ordering.


Turn 11 FAQ's

Q: Is there still a fan hospitality option in both the Finish Line/AAA Fan Zone and Pit Terrace Village at Watkins Glen?
A: No, these two areas have been combined into the one trackside Turn 11 Hospitality area. This improvement has been made to provide a better trackside view based on the fan feedback we receive. We strive to continue to make improvements each year and we hope you are able to enjoy this new and improved fan hospitality area.

Q: So what are some of the improvements and changes to fan hospitality over previous years?
A: The new Turn 11 Hospitality area comes with preferred parking (in Lot 5), pit access pass for Sunday morning August 9, and a NEW trackside view. We have also added a "Wreck Room" that includes a pool table, foosball table, darts, bocce ball popcorn and music. Similar to previous years we will still offer the things you have come to expect; closed circuit televisions, Q&A's, breakfast and lunch food, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, great products from Budweiser, and entertainment. In order to enhance this experience we did have to increase the price of Sunday only and weekend admission (Sunday is now $75 and Saturday and Sunday is now $125).

Q: How do I get there from my seats?
A: Fans seated along the front stretch can use the pedestrian bridge. Fans in the Pit Terrace Grandstand will walk around the NASCAR Garage and follow the midway on Saturday. On Sunday Pit Terrace fans can enter Pit Road via a gate below the Pit Terrace Grandstand and go directly to Turn 11, using the gate under the pedestrian bridge.

Q: How long will the area be open and can I watch the entire race fan hospitality?
A: The track is only a few yards from the fence and you may stay during the entire race. Fence line viewing is on a first come, first served basis. An elevated view is not available from this location and there is no Sprint Vision view.

Q: When can I expect to be served in fan hospitality? Will food be available both days?
A: Beverages will be available the entire day (Beer service begins at noon on Sunday per NYS Law). Meals are served as follows: Breakfast is 9-11 and Lunch is 11:30-1:30. Popcorn will also be available the entire day in the Wreck Room. Food will be served on both Saturday and Sunday. A complete menu will be provided upon arrival.

Q: May I bring in my chairs/cooler?
A: Personal chairs are not allowed. Other items allowed in the area are determined by the ISC grandstand policy.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of people that can purchase fan hospitality?
A: This area typically sells-out. As in the past, with our other forms of hospitality, space is limited and fans are encouraged to make their purchase as early as possible. There is no limit on the number of fan hospitality passes that a single account holder can purchase, as long as tickets are still available.

Q: Can I watch both the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races from Turn 11 Hospitality?
A: Yes you can! Not only can you sit by the fence to get up close to the racing action but we will also provide several closed circuit televisions to allow you to watch the excitement happening around the entire track. This will include both live TV coverage and coverage from the SPRINT Vision screens.

Q: Does everyone that purchases Turn 11 Hospitality get a Sunday morning pit access pass?
A: Yes! All of our fans who purchase weekend or Sunday only hospitality will receive a pit access badge to use on the morning of Sunday, August 9 before the race starts. Access times will be printed on the badge you receive.

Q: Is the pit access badge the same as a cold pit credential?
A: No, they are not the same. A cold pit credential will give you access to the cold pit access area anytime the pits are considered "cold" during the entire weekend. A pit is considered "cold" when the cars are not running on the track. When the cars are running the pit is considered “hot”. The pit access badge will only get you into the pits on Sunday morning, August 9. Access times will be printed on the badge you receive.