CHICAGO – As Chicago prepares for the upcoming GEICO 400, select Walmart stores will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting Sept. 13.

Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy show car and simulator displays– perfect to safely get behind the wheel and feel the power of NASCAR – Sept. 13-15 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., depending on the location. Participating stores near the Chicagoland Speedway include:

• LOCKPORT — Friday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Events free and open to the public include the Scott Products Ultimate Tailgate Truck, Budweiser Show Car, M&M’s Show Car, Sim Pod and Trophy Display, Coors Light Show Car, Wheaties Show Car and Oreo Ritz Show Car. The Lockport store is located at 16241 S. Farrell Road, Lockport, Ill.

• JOLIET — Friday, Sept. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Events free and open to the public include the Hefty Show Car Simulator, Cheez-It Show Car Simulator, No. 24 Pepsi MAX Chevrolet, No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, 5-hour Energy Show Car, Hellmann’s Show Car Simulator, Miller Lite Show Car, Coca-Cola 2-Seat Simulator and Shell-Pennzoil No. 22 Dodge Charger. The Joliet store is located at 2424 W. Jefferson, Joliet, Ill.