Pell City, AL — Today, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider, brought NASCAR excitement straight to the fans with a special meet-and-greet event featuring Ryan Blaney, NASCAR Cup Series driver of Team Penske’s No. 12 Ford Mustang. Blaney welcomed fans at the Advance Auto Parts store in Pell City from 12:30 to 2 p.m., kicking off a weekend of racing festivities leading up to Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega.
The event offered more than just a chance to meet a racing star. Families enjoyed food, games, and live music, with 95.1 The Mountain providing an energetic onsite broadcast. Attendees also had the chance to search for hidden golden tickets throughout the store, redeemable for gift cards, exclusive Ryan Blaney merchandise, and other racing collectibles.
Meanwhile, Advance Auto Parts locations across the area — including two stores in Anniston — joined in the celebration. Customers who spent $50 or more at participating locations received a free Ryan Blaney Fan Pack filled with racing-themed merchandise. Some lucky fans even found additional golden tickets tucked inside their packs, offering bonus prizes. Participating stores included:
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105 Greenbrier-Dear Rd., Anniston
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5420 North McClelland Blvd., Anniston
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740 Martin St. South, Pell City
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1052 Pelham Rd. South, Jacksonville
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8800 Courson Blvd., Leeds
Jason Hand, Senior Vice President of U.S. Stores at Advance Auto Parts, emphasized the company’s community focus, saying, “Advance is all about being your community auto parts store, and as NASCAR’s Official Auto Parts Retailer, we’re excited to bring this Talladega experience to dedicated NASCAR fans in their own backyard.”
Blaney, who has partnered with Advance Auto Parts for the past six years, also shared his excitement. “We’re looking forward to having Advance Auto Parts on-board with us at Talladega for the first time this coming week. They have a lot of great things lined up throughout the weekend for the fans heading to Talladega, and I’m excited to meet race fans at their Pell City store Saturday,” he said.
Beyond today’s excitement, Advance Auto Parts is continuing its racing season initiatives with “Advance Auto Parts Night at the Races” at 17 local short track venues nationwide. This program strengthens Advance’s commitment to supporting local teams, tracks, and grassroots racing, highlighting the company’s motto of being “Right Around the Corner and Ready to Help.”
As the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega draws near, today’s event offered a thrilling preview of the action — and another way Advance Auto Parts is giving back to the communities it serves.
