The Tissot Official Countdown to Champions Week

DEC. 3 | 10:30AM - 11:00AM

The 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion and Tissot the Official Timekeeper of NASCAR flip the switch to begin the countdown to Champions Week atop the Hard Rock Café marquee in Times Square.

DEC. 2- DEC. 6 | 7:00AM - 7:00PM

Brings the sights and sounds of Pit Road to the streets of New York City.  Official Partner show cars will be stationed throughout Manhattan at key commuter and tourist destinations as well as Official Partner retail locations.

LOCATIONS:

• Hard Rock Café marquee:
  7th Avenue and 43rd Street
• Madison Square Garden/Penn Station:
  7th Avenue and 31st Street
• SIRIUS XM Radio Headquarters:
  6th Avenue between 48th & 49th Street
• Tourneau Atrium:
  Indoor space Madison Avenue & 56th Street
• M&M's World: Broadway and 48th Street

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DEC. 4 | 12:00PM - 6:00PM | DEC. 5-6 | 12:00PM - 8:00PM

The ultimate 3-day free NASCAR fan experience takes over the Hard Rock Café in Times Square. This all-access event features continuous stage programming, NASCAR driver appearances, SIRIUS XM Radio live remote, non-stop activities, contests and prizes.

LOCATION:

• Hard Rock Café (Times Square, LIVE venue room)
  7th Avenue and 43rd Street

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• On-going stage programming with contests and prizes
• NASCAR driver appearances
• NASCAR and Partner season highlight videos
• Sprint interactive experience and product display
• NASCAR Sprint Cup Series trophy display
• Aflac and NASCAR Official Partner interactive experiences
• SIRIUS XM Radio on-site
• Starbridge comic books, characters, illustrator and kids activity area
• EA Sports NASCAR 09 Video games
• NASCAR Library Collection - Harlequin author book signing and Q&A sessions

NASCAR presents Gavin DeGraw

DEC. 4 | 9:00PM - 11:00PM

NASCAR is proud to feature Gavin DeGraw in a private acoustic set for a group of lucky NASCAR fans and VIP's. For your chance to win tickets stop by NASCAR Tailgate City driven by Ford and the Aflac Fan Fest. No tickets will be sold for this event.

LOCATION:

• Hard Rock Café (Times Square, LIVE venue room)
  7th Avenue and 43rd Street

DEC. 4 | 9:30AM - 6:00PM

This outdoor "block party" features NASCAR driver and celebrity appearances, as well as continuous programming and musical performances from the Ford Sound Stage! Food will be served up tailgate style while fans participate in Ford and Official Partner interactive experiences. Prizes and Contests all day!

LOCATION:

• Times Square:
  43rd Street between 7th and 8th Avenue

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• NASCAR Official Partner fan experiences
• Tire Change Challenge
• Aflac race simulators
• Ford vehicles and show cars
• NASCAR officially licensed tailgate games
• Sprint Racing Experience
• Ford Sound Stage - will have non-stop entertainment with an emcee leading the way during the day entertaining the fans, hosting contests and featuring various attractions
• VIP hospitality area
• Authentic Tailgate-style fare will be available for purchase from 11am - 6pm

FORD SOUND STAGE SCHEDULE:

The NASCAR Street Tour

• Two tricked-out NASCAR themed Ford vehicles tour Manhattan and the Tri-State area from November 30th through December 6th inviting fans to join the Champions Week festivities.

Event Schedule:

Saturday NOV. 29 | 4:30PM - 8:00PM

LOCATION:

• Nassau Coliseum (NY Islanders vs Ottawa Senators):
  1255 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale, NY 11553

Sunday NOV. 30 | 10:00AM - 6:00PM

LOCATION:

• Various locations throughout Manhattan

Tuesday DEC. 2 | 10:00AM - 3:00PM

LOCATION:

• High School of Sports Management
  2630 Benson Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11214

Thursday DEC. 4

LOCATION:

• Various locations throughout Manhattan including the Aflac Pit Stop Tour

Friday DEC. 5 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM

LOCATION:

• Hard Rock Café Marquee
  7th Avenue and 43rd Street

Saturday DEC. 6 | 9:00AM - 2:00PM

LOCATION:

• Madison Square Garden/Penn Station
  7th Avenue and 31st Street

Fans can meet Dale Jr.

DEC. 4 | 5:00PM

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., five-time Most Popular Driver of NASCAR will be at Macy's Herald Square, in the Crystal Dept. on 8, at 5 p.m. on Dec. 4 to meet and greet with fans and support the new Godinger NASCAR collection line of crystal and silver gifts and barware. The line of products features both the No. 88 National Guard and No. 88 Amp car driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2008.

To have the opportunity to meet Dale Jr., fans can be one of the first 100 customers to purchase $150 or more of the NASCAR Collection beginning at the store opening on Dec. 4 for the chance to have your picture taken with the 18-time race winner. Or be one of the first 50 customers to purchase $75 or more to qualify for a signed autograph photo of Dale Jr.