BROOKLYN – All grandstand seating, mezzanines, concession and restroom buildings, suites and chalets at Michigan International Speedway will be smoke-free, racetrack officials have announced.

The ban comes on the heels of a state measure that will go into effect May 1, banning smoking in public places.

“Not only are we adhering to the law, but we are addressing a growing number of concerns from our race fans who do not smoke,” MIS President Roger Curtis said. “Race fans who smoke, can still do so in approved areas. We appreciate all our fans for their understanding and patience.”

Smokers may choose to smoke in open-air areas behind the grandstands, in the New Holland Fan Plaza and in campgrounds.

The Champions Club, seating and adjacent patios will also be smoke-free.

Anyone who does not adhere to the new smoke-free policy will be subject to fines by state and county enforcement officials who are on site during race weekends.

Signs will be posted throughout the grandstands, reminding fans of non-smoking areas.
“MIS ushers and security will monitor the grandstand seats, and we fully expect our fans to police each other,” Curtis said. “We will have a number of avenues in place for fans to notify us, including our text messaging service as well as notifying security, if someone around them is smoking in the grandstands or suites.”

Affordable tickets, wider seats, larger infield campsites and earlier NASCAR Sprint Cup start times are just a few of the fan initiatives in place at MIS. Fans are celebrated year-round with the Fan Appreciation Program presented by LifeLock. Check out MISpeedway.com for details.

MIS’ Value Pricing is now available to the public until April 4. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tickets for the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 on June 13 and CARFAX 400 on August 15 are as low as $25. Visit MISpeedway.com or call the MIS ticket hotline at (800) 354-1010 today to take advantage of great pricing for 2010 events at MIS.

Michigan International
Speedway 2010 Schedule
Friday, June 11
ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards Racing for Wildlife 200

Saturday, June 12
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200

Sunday, June 13
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400

Friday, Aug. 13
Gatorade Pole Day

Saturday, Aug. 14
NASCAR Nationwide Series CARFAX 250

Sunday, Aug. 15
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CARFAX 400