New release: Speedway touts hotel deals for May races

CONCORD, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2011) - Charlotte Motor Speedway will partner with regional tourism bureaus and area hotel operators to secure lower room rates for fans attending races during the weekends of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and Coca-Cola 600, May 20 - 29.

More than 50 hotels within approximately one hour of the 1.5-mile speedway have agreed to reduce their race week room rates by 15 percent and waive the minimum stay requirements.

A full list of participating hotels is available at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/hotels or fans can call the speedway’s ticket office at 1-800-455-FANS (3267) for information. In order to obtain the discounted rate, those interested must call the hotels directly and request
the Speedway Special when making reservations.

“We strive to make the fan experience at Charlotte Motor Speedway second to none,” said Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “We understand that lodging can be a significant expense and we are very thankful to these area hotels who have taken the initiative to help fans alleviate some of those costs.”

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