FONTANA, Calif. (May 14, 2015) – Wineries owned by INDYCAR race car drivers including Mario Andretti will participate in a new Southern California Wine Festival presented by Yancey’s Fancy Artisan Cheese during the MAVTV 500 INDYCAR race at Auto Club Speedway on Saturday, June 27, 2015.  

Yancey’s Fancy, the Official Cheese of Auto Club Speedway, is pairing up with Andretti Winery and other California wineries to offer wine tastings, gourmet cheeses and appetizers in Pit Road Terrace Suites during the MAVTV 500 INDYCAR race.

 

“Auto Club Speedway is excited to partner with Yancey’s Fancy Artisan Cheese and some of the finest wineries to offer this exclusive experience at our MAVTV 500 INDYCAR race,” said Dave Allen, Auto Club Speedway President.  “We look forward to working with Yancey’s Fancy to grow this unique event in the years to come.”

The Southern California Wine Festival blends the world of sophisticated racing, fine wines and culinary delights for only $150 per person.

 

“We are excited and proud to be the presenting sponsor of the first Southern California Wine Festival at Auto Club Speedway,” said Mike Wimble, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Yancey’s Fancy. “Yancey’s Fancy Artisan Cheese has been sponsoring wine festivals at venues on the East Coast for many years with tremendous success, including one of the Top 100 event destinations for bus tours.  We look forward to growing this event into an annual destination event in Southern California.            

What can race fans and wine lovers expect? This ticket package includes a premier spot to watch the excitement of MAVTV 500 in the exclusive Pit Road Terrace Suites, ten different tastings and two full glasses of wine, a souvenir wine glass, a variety of cheese tastings from Yancey’s Fancy Artisan Cheese, and appetizers. Guests can also add four additional tastings for just $20.

 

Limited tickets are available to attend the Southern California Wine Festival during the MAVTV 500 INDYCAR race. The race starts at 1:30 p.m. PT on June 27. For more information or to purchase tickets call 1-800-944-RACE (7223) or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com/winefestival