DUCK COMMANDER 500 TICKETHOLDERS WILL HAVE MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET THE ROBERTSONS THIS WEEKEND
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Apr. 2, 2014 – This weekend, the Duck Commander 500 takes over Texas Motor Speedway outside Ft. Worth, Texas. During the events surrounding this NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event, ticketholders will have several opportunities to meet Duck Commander’s founding family, The Robertsons. Many of the events will take place at the Duck Commander Compound (TMS Midway, Gate 1), which features exhibits from Duck Commander’s proud partners Chinook USA, Clayton Homes, andLINE-X Protective Coatings.
Proud partners for the event are Chinook USA, Clayton Homes, and LINE-X Protective Coatings. Chinook USA will be spotlighting their new “Uncle Si’s Iced Tea,” created in partnership with Duck Commander Family Foods and made from a traditional Robertson family recipe, so that everyone can try Uncle Si’s favorite drink. Clayton Homes will showcase two homes including their Robertson-inspired Dynasty model featuring Miss Kay’s Designer Kitchen. And, LINE-X Protecting Coatings will make a special announcement about a new partnership with Duck Commander.
Saturday, Apr. 5 – NASCAR Series Cup Sports Day Qualifying Day
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - The first Duck Commander Meet and Greet/Autograph Session will be held at the Duck Commander Compound (TMS Midway, Gate 1). Willie Robertson, Jep Robertson, Jessica Robertson, John Godwin, and Justin Martin will all be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs.
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM – Jep and Jessica Robertson will meet fans at Jep’s Beard Balm Barn in the Duck Commander Compound (TMS Midway, Gate 1).
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – The second Duck Commander Meet and Greet/Autograph Session will be held at the Duck Commander Compound (TMS Midway, Gate 1). Jase Robertson, Missy Robertson, Jep Robertson, Jessica Robertson, John Godwin, and Justin Martin will all be onsite for the full two hours to meet with fans and sign autographs. In addition, Willie and Korie Robertson will be on hand from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Sunday, Apr. 6 – Duck Commander 500
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM – “Racing with Faith” will start the day with a sermon in the Grandstands (Gate 7), featuring both Phil Robertson and Alan Robertson. It is free for anyone with a Duck Commander 500 ticket.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Jep Robertson will meet fans at Jep’s Beard Balm Barn in the Duck Commander Compound (TMS Midway, Gate 1).
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – The Robertson Ladies will sign copies of their new book, “The Women of Duck Commander,” during a Book Signing Session at the Cumulus Radio Tower (TMS Midway, Gate 2). The highly-anticipated book was just released this week. Miss Kay Robertson, Korie Robertson, Missy Robertson, Jessica Robertson, and Lisa Robertson will all be available to meet fans and sign copies of the book, which is published by Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster.
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM – Fan favorite Duck Commander employee John Godwin will participate in Raceday University at the Village of the Champions. To attend, fans must have a Raceday University ticket.
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM – The Duck Commander Duck Call Seminar will be held at the Duck Commander Compound (TMS Midway, Gate 1). Phil Robertson, Jase Robertson, Jep Robertson, Alan Robertson, John Godwin, and Justin Martin will offer a Master Session, teaching the attendees how to effectively use a Duck Commander Duck Call with successful results.
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM – Willie and Korie Robertson will participate in the Military Warriors Support Foundation for Wounded Heroes Home Giveaway at the Duck Commander Compound (TMS Midway, Gate 1).
2:00 PM – The Duck Commander 500 begins. Prior to the start of the race, the Robertson Family will be heavily involved in the pre-race festivities. Willie Robertson will give the Welcome Address. Jase Robertson will introduce the Top 10 Drivers. Sadie Robertson will give the Invocation. Missy Robertsonwill sing the National Anthem. Phil Robertson will serve as Honorary Starter. Si Robertson will serve as Grand Marshal. Jep Robertson will ride in the Pace Car.
About Duck Commander: Duck Commander is a family-owned and operated business that was established in 1972 by Phil Robertson and based in West Monroe, Louisiana. What once began as a duck call centered company has grown into a multi-million dollar empire. Duck Commander products, which now include much more than just duck calls, have been sold in all fifty states and in several countries and encompasses lifestyle brands including Duck Commander duck-hunting merchandise, Buck Commander deer-hunting merchandise, Duck Commander Family Foods, and more. Each of the Duck Commander brands was created with a focus on bringing family together. It is their motto of faith, family, and ducks that has resonated with fans at their speaking engagements and on the No. 1 cable show "Duck Dynasty." Their perseverance, business savvy and knack for storytelling also landed them at the top of the New York Times' Best Sellers list three times with titles "The Duck Commander Family," "Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander," and "Si-cology," and the wives just celebrated the release of their new book “The Women of Duck Commander” on April 1. Last fall the family celebrated their first venture into music with a No. 1 debut of their holiday album Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas.
About Texas Motor Speedway: With a crowd capacity in excess of 180,000, Texas Motor Speedway is among the largest sports stadiums in America and features an array of amenities that make it one of the premier venues in the world of sports. Known as “The Great American Speedway!”, the 1.5-mile superspeedway located in Fort Worth plays host to two races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series as well as one in the IndyCar Series. The attendances for the NASCAR Sprint Cup events since the facility opened in 1997 annually rank among the largest sporting events in the United States and also are the largest-attended, single-day sporting events in the state of Texas. Texas Motor Speedway is owned and operated by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., a publicly traded company that is a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment in the United States.
About Chinook USA: Chinook USA brings existing and new-to-market beverage brands to the North American market. We specialize in the development, sales, and distribution of established and new-to-market beverage brands. Chinook USA is an expert in beverage brand management from marketing strategy and compliance to distributor relations and retail delivery. We approach our business relationships with a long term partnership first attitude. The end result is a turn-key and profitable solution for beverage brands.
About Clayton Homes: Clayton Homes has built more than 1.5 million homes since 1956, winning multiple awards for design and construction. Through its affiliates and family of brands, Clayton Homes builds, sells, finances, leases and insures manufactured and modular homes, as well commercial and educational buildings. Clayton Homes is a vertically integrated Berkshire Hathaway company whose purpose is opening doors to a better life, one home at a time.
About LINE-X Protective Coatings: LINE-X Protective Coatings (www.LINE-X.com) is the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings offering scientifically formulated polymers that permanently bond to a wide range of surfaces for unmatched durability. LINE-X has also expanded to include a custom truck division with Truck Gear by LINE-X (www.TruckGear.com) offering private labeled accessories from LINE-X and sold exclusively through LINE-X franchises. LINE-X products are utilized in automotive, commercial, light industrial, heavy industrial, agricultural, military, marine and custom applications. Headquartered in Huntsville, Ala., with more than 500 locations in 48 countries, it is the goal of LINE-X to consistently produce the highest quality and most reliable materials available. Follow LINE-X on Twitter @LineXprotects, become a fan on Facebook of LINE-X Protective Coatings and check out what LINE-X is doing on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/LINEXProtects.