MARBLE FALLS, Texas- This week, race fans in Marble Falls, Texas will have the opportunity to test their pit crew skills on an authentic racecar. Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, announced today that a replica of the No. 12 Alltel Dodge Charger, driven by 2008 Daytona 500 Champion Ryan Newman, will make a pit stop from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5 at the Alltel retail store located at 2600 Hwy 281 North, in Marble Falls, Texas.

While visiting the ultimate pit crew experience, fans can grab an air gun and demo an interactive tire changer on a quarter panel of the No. 12 Alltel Dodge Charger. Fans can clock their speed and compare it to the 13-second pit stops routinely recorded by the No. 12 Alltel Team. Fans will also have a chance to win great prizes including signed hero cards and die casts.

“The chance to be up close and personal with an authentic racecar is an experience that passionate race fans can’t always find on and off the track, and we are pleased to bring this opportunity to Marble Falls,” said Samira Zebian, director sponsorship marketing for Alltel Wireless. “As the No. 12 Alltel Dodge Charger tours the country this season, race fans will get a hands-on pit crew experience. Plus, they can preview Alltel’s latest products and services, navigate the alltelracing.com website and take home prizes to commemorate their experience.”
Fans can also follow Newman and the No. 12 Alltel Team all season long by tuning into the Alltel Racing Podcast. During each podcast, Newman teams up with PRN Host, Brett McMillan, to discuss the hottest topics in motorsports, preview upcoming races and chat with a few celebrity friends. In addition, fans can email Newman at ryannewmanmailbag@gmail.com or leave a comment on the podcast hotline by dialing 1-800-279-5612. To download the Alltel Racing Podcast and find out where the No. 12 Alltel Dodge Charger will make its next pit stop, visit alltelracing.com.