San Bernardino County, Calif. (February 18, 2009) – The Auto Club Speedway Laughlin Party Zone is the only place for fans to party with the King of NASCAR Richard Petty, in addition to many of NASCAR’s stars, during the West Coast Premiere of NASCAR at Auto Club Speedway February 20-22, 2009.

The Laughlin Party Zone is an exclusive hospitality area where fans have the opportunity to see NASCAR drivers during exclusive Q&A sessions and enjoy food and beverage service all from the Party Zone tent outside Turn Four at the west end of the Opportunity, California FanZone. Closed circuit televisions, celebrity sightings, pit passes, raffles, souvenir gifts and live musical entertainment make the Laughlin Party Zone a great value and the place to be.

Also confirmed to appear at the Laughlin Party Zone include:

Saturday, February 21st, 10:00am – 11:45am
Ron Hornaday, Jr.
Jason Leffler
Jason Keller
Kenny Wallace
Sam Hornish, Jr.

Sunday, February 22nd, 11:00am – 12: 20pm
Scott Speed
Richard Petty
Kurt Busch
AJ Allmendinger
Casey Mears

Laughlin Party Zone Pricing*
Saturday: $85 per person (includes Saturday Pit Access)
Sunday: $125 (Includes Sunday Pit Access)
Saturday and Sunday: $175 (Includes Saturday and Sunday Pit Access)
*Party Zone tickets do not include a grandstand ticket(s). Event tickets must be purchased separately.

To purchase tickets or for more information on the Laughlin Party Zone at Auto Club Speedway call 800.944.RACE (7223) or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com.