IMS features largest 2011 Sprint Cup autograph session

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July 19, 2011

Anonymous CNHI The Hendricks County Flyer Tue Jul 19, 2011, 02:12 PM EDT

The largest driver autograph session of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season is scheduled for July 30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Race Day ticket holders for the Brickyard 400 presented by Big Machine Records.com.

Drivers will be split into two groups, signing in pairs from noon to 12:45 p.m. and from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Pavilion 1A and 1B, adjacent to the Pagoda Plaza.

Among the drivers signing will be past Brickyard 400 winners Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, and Jamie McMurray, fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr., and many more.

Brickyard 400 ticket holders may obtain an autograph session wristband at 9 a.m. Saturday at Pavilion 1A and 1B. Fans may choose from the pairing of drivers they wish to receive autographs, with a maximum of 150 wristbands allotted per driver pairing. Only one wristband will be distributed to each ticket holder, and they will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

Driver autograph pairings and groupings will be posted soon at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com, although pairings and groupings are subject to change.

The autograph session is one of the many fan-friendly activities during race weekend. Other events Saturday besides Sprint Cup qualifying and practice include Brickfest, highlighted by a free concert from hard rock stars Hinder, a vintage stock car show, and more.

On Race Day, Big Machine Label Group is bringing some of the top superstars in country music, including Reba and Rascal Flatts, to IMS for live performances. Other stars performing acoustic sets between 9 and 11:30 a.m. include platinum sibling trio The Band Perry, Justin Moore, Brantley Gilbert, Thomas Rhett, and more.

The Brickyard 400 presented by Big Machine Records.com is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. July 31.

Tickets are on sale now with prices starting at $30. Fans can buy tickets online at www.imstix.com, by calling the IMS ticket office at 492-6700, or by visiting the ticket office at the IMS Administration Building at the corner of Georgetown Road and 16th Street between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Children ages 12 and younger will receive free general admission to any IMS event in 2011 when accompanied by an adult general admission ticket holder.

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