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It was announced on June 30, Texas Motor Speedway would be giving special perks for fans to attend the completion of the Firestone 600 which is set for August 27. The race which was originally ran on June 12 was postponed due to rain after 71 laps.
At 9 p.m. ET on Aug. 27, the green flag will drop and the rest of the 177 laps will be ran. The race will be live on NBCSN as well as broadcast on the Advance Autoparts IndyCar Radio Network. “The Restart Your Engines” will start with a series practice session at 5:30 p.m. ET and will also include a driver autograph session with all the drivers running in the completion at the main concourse beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The Firestone 600 was originally to be the ninth race of the 2016 season, however on June 11 rain impacted the area and the race was postponed till the next day. 71 laps were ran when the Red flag came out. At the time James Hinchcliffe, driver of the No. 5 Arrow Electronics Honda, for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports was leading.
When the race resumes all the front stretch seating will be general admission, which will also include premium sections. Tickets from the original event will be honored, however because of the general admission seating policy specific seating assignments will be void.
Texas Motor Speedway is offering its fans who did not have original tickets but will want to come to the completion. General Admission tickets are available to them for $28, to honor a 29 percent reduction in price (representing the how much of the race that has already been raced ) from the least expensive ticket for the Firestone 600 while Children under 12 can purchase tickets for only $10. TMS is also offering a special package which includes two tickers, a Racing Electronics scanner rental and two sets of earbuds for $49. Also if any fans plan on purchasing tickets to the NASCAR race on Nov. 6 at TMS, then they can earn a free ticket to the Firestone 600 completion.
“Our loyal and dedicated fans went through a challenging race weekend in June due to the two days of inclement weather, and we wanted to show the speedway’s appreciation to them in a variety of ways for the completion of the Firestone 600 on Aug. 27,” Eddie Gossage, Texas Motor Speedway president stated. “We want them to come back and enjoy some incredible racing at 220 mph as well as various discounts and perks to enhance the evening.
“For those who did not attend the Firestone 600 in June, this is a great bargain to see what Indy car racing is all about and see some of the fastest racing in the world.”
TMS Gates will open to the public starting at 5:00 p.m.. Some of the other perks for the completion will include
- Levy Restaurants will be offering $1 hot dogs as well as coke beverages at select areas on the front stretch concourse while supplies last
- The first 3,000 fans will receive a free vintage IndyCar t-shirt, given away at a designated area on the Gate 4 concourse. Race programs from the original June even will be available for free while supplies last.
- Fans that had bought outside camping for the June even will be upgraded to available prime camping spots in the infield at no extra charge. Camping will open at 4 p.m. ET on Aug. 26 and will close Aug. 28
- The pits and garage area will be open for all fans at the conclusion of the race.
For more information, visit TexasMotorSpeedway.com or call (817) 215-8500.
