NASCAR drivers arrive in Sparta for Quaker State 400, meet with fans

SPARTA, Ky. - The Kentucky Speedway's biggest weekend of the year is officially underway.

Some of the biggest names in NASCAR start arriving at the track Tuesday to prepare for Saturday's Quaker State 400 race.

Many of the drivers are making themselves available to fans throughout the week.

Brad Keselowski will be at Dickmann's Cafe in Fort Wright Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Tony Stewart will be greeting fans at the Office Depot on Burlington Pike in Florence. Stewart will be there starting at 4 p.m. Wristbands are required and will be given to the first 600 fans.

Kevin Harvick will be at the Sparta Quik Stop on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. racing remote controlled cars with fans. The first 54 fans to arrive will get to participate in the competition. Fans who register in person Thursday will also get to go to an autograph session with Harvick.

Also on Thursday, Cole Whitt will greet fans at the Carrollton WalMart at 1 p.m.

On Friday, three drivers will be at the Sprint Experience between Gate 17 and Gate 18 at the Kentucky Speedway. Danica Patrick will be there at 2 p.m., followed by Sam Bass at 3 p.m. Jimmie Johnson will also be at the Spring Experience Saturday but a time hasn't been announced.

Parking lots at the Kentucky Speedway open to fans Thursday at 7 a.m.

The Quaker State 400 runs Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

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