Drivers joining fans at Chicagoland Checkered Flag Fan Zone:

Danica Patrick, driver of the # 10 Go Daddy for Stewart-Haas Racing, will join fans for a question-and-answer session inside the Checkered Flag Fan Zone on Sunday, Sept. 15. The question-and-answer session will take place prior to the green flag of the GEICO 400, the first race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup at Chicagoland Speedway. Also appearing on Sunday in the Checkered Flag Fan Zone will be Dale Earnhardt Jr., winner of NASCARs NMPA Most Popular Driver Award for a record tying 10 consecutive years. On Saturday, Sept. 14, NASCAR legends and brothers Bobby Allison and Donnie Allison will host the Checkered Flag Fan Zone, before the start of the Dollar General 300 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Nationwide Series race. Located just outside the main entrance, the Checkered Flag Fan Zone provides race fans with a unique hospitality opportunity to enhance their race day experience. In addition to behind the scenes driver access and a full buffet meal in a climate-controlled tent with unlimited soda, water and three beer tickets, fans will also have access to music, entertainment and prizes.( Chicagoland Speedway )(8-4-2013) News from August 3, 2013