Junior to headline new Acceleration club at MIS

BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. will headline the biggest hospitality event in motorsports at Michigan International Speedway in June.

Earnhardt is a featured guest in Acceleration, the new and exciting fan hospitality option open at MIS on June 13-14 race weekend. Acceleration is a club that combines the thrill and speed of NASCAR with the comfort, fun and food of a favorite sports bar.

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"Michigan has come up with a great event for the fans at Acceleration," Earnhardt said. "It's always good to get out there and interact with the fans and I hope we can put on a good race for them."

Earnhardt and other guests will participate in a fan forum, Q&A with Acceleration club guests throughout the weekend. A complete schedule of guests and times will be posted on the speedway's new Web site, www.MISpeedway.com, as they are confirmed.

"I can't think of a better way to kick off the grand opening of our new hospitality club than with an exceptional lineup of drivers and celebrities and our race fans," said Josh Burgett, corporate partnerships director for MIS. "Acceleration is a true VIP experience and only a few steps away from world-class racing. Whether you're purchasing individual tickets or bringing a small group, Acceleration is the perfect way to enjoy the excitement and power of NASCAR and MIS."

New, improved and better than ever for 2009, Acceleration is the perfect combination of great racing, great food and great times. The hospitality option replaces the former Tailgate Club and Victory Lane Club at MIS and is an all-inclusive fan package that promises even better food, entertainment and guest amenities.

Now located on the New Holland Motorsports Fan Plaza, Acceleration is set up in a 15,000-square-foot pavilion. It is the biggest and best way to enjoy race day, and it's only a few short steps from the speedway's grandstand seats.

Hospitality packages can be purchased individually or for groups. And guests can take part in Acceleration on Saturday or Sunday -- or both days -- of the event.

Admission is $69 for adults and $49 for kids, plus a grandstand admission ticket for Saturday; and $179 for adults and $79 for kids, plus a grandstand admission ticket for Sunday.

Acceleration can be purchased for the entire weekend for $248 for adults and $128 kids, plus a grandstand admission ticket.

Acceleration isn't just for individual ticket holders. Businesses also can take advantage of this hospitality option by reserving a table of 10 for $3,650.

"We know that one size doesn't always fit all," Burgett said. "So we have created an option for companies who may have smaller client bases or smaller budgets and will create a package that suits their needs, rather than simply ours."

Tickets and camping are on sale now. For additional information, call the MIS Ticket Hotline at 800-354-1010 or visit the new MISpeedway.com.