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More great ways to save at Mac Tools U.S. Nationals

Monday, August 24, 2009

A limited number of $20 Race Fan Relief tickets are available for the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, the world’s most prestigious drag race. A small portion of the $20 Race Fan Relief tickets remain for Friday, Sunday, and Monday’s racing at famed O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis during the tradition-rich festival of speed and high performance. Saturday’s allotment of the $20 Race Fan Relief tickets is sold out.

There are many other ways for fans to save on tickets for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Labor Day weekend classic, which will be contested Sept. 2-7.

* Fans may purchase $49 ticket vouchers at O’Reilly Auto Parts stores good for a reserved-seat ticket to any day of the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, Saturday through Monday. Depending on the day the voucher is redeemed, fans may save up to 20 percent on race tickets.

* At central Indiana-area McDonald’s locations, fans can order any large soft drink and receive a commemorative cup featuring NHRA Funny Car driver Ashley Force Hood and a coupon good for $7 off adult reserved or general-admission tickets for any one day of the race.

* NHRA and Ticketmaster have partnered on an innovative ticket program that eliminates service fees on Mac Tools U.S. Nationals tickets purchased through Ticketmaster.

* On Friday of the event, any active-duty military member is eligible for a complimentary reserved-seat ticket. These tickets are only available for pickup at the on-site box office.

* NHRA will provide general-admission tickets for any day of the event to children 12 and younger when accompanied by a paid adult.

Great seats remain available at regular price for all days of the event. For more ticket information about the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, call 800-884-4762 or purchase your tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

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