FORT WORTH, Texas – Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers Kyle Busch and Ty Dillon joined h President Eddie Gossage for Friday’s grand opening festivities of the new 7-Eleven® convenience store on the Texas Motor Speedway grounds.
The world’s largest convenience retailer opened its first location at a professional sports venue on Oct. 27. The 5,000-square-foot store is located on the Lone Star Circle inner ring road outside of the infield’s North Tunnel exit. Tram service is being offered to and from the store this weekend and will give customers access to all other tram stops located throughout the Texas Motor Speedway property.
The store will carry 7-Eleven fan favorites, such as Big Gulp® and Slurpee® drinks, coffee, 7-Select® private brand products and other popular items. The 7-Eleven store will operate 24 hours a day during the race week, which began Saturday, Oct. 27 at 8 a.m. and will end Monday at 4 p.m. 7-Eleven is the “Official Convenience Store” of Texas Motor Speedway.
Busch, the 2015 series champion and current Round of 8 playoff contender, hosted an hour-long autograph signing session at the store. His car sponsor, M&M’s, showcased his No. 18 show car. Dillon was on hand to autograph 24-ounce cans of Twisted Tea stocked in the store as a bonus to fans who purchased the product.
7-Eleven and Texas Motor Speedway officials also held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Gossage served one small free Slurpee drink per customer.
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Information provided courtesy of Texas Motor Speedway Media Relations
