MWR invites race fans to Fan Appreciation Day

Michael Waltrip Racing will host its inaugural Fan Appreciation Day at Raceworld USA from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 10

The meet-and-greet with Michael Waltrip and the team's Sprint Cup and Nationwide series drivers -- David Reutimann, Michael McDowell and Josh Wise -- will be held at at Michael Waltrip Racing, 20310 Chartwell Center Dr., Cornelius, N.C. 28031.

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"For years I envisioned building a fan-friendly, interactive facility that catered to fans where they could see all phases that a race team takes to build NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series Toyota Camrys," Waltrip said. "A year and a half later, my vision operates as Raceworld USA on Exit 28 in Cornelius, North Carolina, and I want to personally invite supporters and fans of NASCAR to come see it. I have wanted to do this for a long time."

To ensure fans receive time with all MWR drivers, 300 wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 9 and again at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10 at the HD Wheels Show Rig in front of Raceworld USA.

Entrance to the Raceworld USA lobby area to obtain driver autographs is free. However, autographs are limited to the 300 fans receiving wristbands.

"Fans who have not been to Raceworld USA will be surprised at the accessibility and all it has to offer. After fans receive autographs, they can take full advantage of an all-access tour [for a nominal fee]," Waltrip said. "I am really proud of my shop because you can see the evolution of a race car from start to finish. Literally, you can see the team start with a chassis in the fabrication shop, to the finished product in the assembly room. You will see the cars as they are being loaded to head for the race track as well as look into each room which supports that effort, including the fabrication shop, engineering room, machine shop, gear and transmission assembly shop, shock and spring room, pull-down rig area and the race truck bay.

"Our pit stop practice area provides another unique element in which fans can watch all of our over-the-wall crews practice. There are interactive exhibits throughout Raceworld as well as a HD movie theatre where fans can watch a movie documenting team preparation for each race weekend. Also, our retail store in the front lobby area has got you covered on souvenirs leaving no stone unturned."

For more information on Raceworld USA, visit http://www.raceworldusa.net/. Discount coupons are available to fans online to tour the facility.