“Nothing
can beat the live experiences, the sights, the feel and the smell of a race,”
track president Roger Curtis said. “Now we’ve added part of the technology
element that fans are accustomed to at home. Like viewers at home, fans at MIS
will now be able to check their NASCAR fantasy league scores, tweet, Facebook
and text.”
Free
WiFi hotspots will be available throughout the property this year. Available
WiFi locations include the Budweiser Party Porch in turn four, Champion’s Club
presented by CP Federal, Pit Patio, MISCamping.com APEX and MISCamping.com Turn
2 Retreat. Additional WiFi hotspots will be explored and created in the coming
years. Curtis added it would be difficult to launch hotspots across the entire
1,400-acre MIS in one swoop. So he’s starting in popular areas where fans
gather and working his way out.
The
free WiFi will be available to all cell phone carriers, though Sprint is always
the preferred cell service at MIS.
Fans
can now stay up to date on the latest happenings in NASCAR and set their
fantasy line up right from the track. They can use the app, download
interactive maps, even buy tickets – all using the free WiFi.
And
since 20 percent of its fan base comes from Canada, this will be a great
opportunity for all of the international guests to stay in contact with their
families back across the border.
Also
new in 2013, MIS will have in-seat service to allow guests to purchase snacks
or beverages right from their seat. Auto racing isn’t baseball. There’s no
logical halftime break in the action, and it’s not exactly quiet to take and
relay orders or change. To make the process easier, the vendors will have the
items printed on their shirts with prices. Guests can simply point to what they
want – beer, water, soda, Gatorade and peanuts. The service will start two
hours prior to the race and will end with about 25 laps remaining. All sales
are cash only.
Michigan
International Speedway has invested more than $75 million into various capital
improvement projects since 2006. Another initiative has already begun, and
while it may not be glamorous, infield campers will see new bathroom facilities
in 2013. In addition, three restroom facilities in the center grandstand will
also be demolished and reconstructed. The facilities at B10, B13 and B14 will
be expanded and feature upgrades. Guests
who use the restroom facilities at B6, B7 and B8 will also find completely
refurbished restroom areas.
Due
to an overwhelming demand, APEX, the RV campground in Turn 3 is being expanded
by 10 sites. The deluxe campground was a huge success as fans were able to
enjoy the races from the Apex of Turn 3 while enjoying the comforts of their
nearby RVs. The MISCamping.com Tree Farm Campground is expanding by 26 new
sites. All of the new campsites will be along the tree line, considered some of
the best spots at MIS. The new campsites were made available when MIS
redesigned its tram route to enhance the fan experience. The campground is
located behind the Turn 3 grandstands off of M-50 Highway.
Tickets
to all MIS events are on sale at http://www.MISpeedway.com or by phone at 800-354-1010.
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