The 2012 NASCAR Preview, set for January 21st at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, will feature show cars, simulators, interactive games and more than 50 drivers participating in autograph and question and answer sessions throughout the day.

"I'm really excited about this event coming back because I was sad it went away in the first place," said Jeff Burton. "There are going to be plenty of chances for race fans to see their favorite drivers and get excited for another great season. It's also a great opportunity to raise awareness of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and the Induction Ceremony that is taking place on that Friday."

The event is one offering of NASCAR Acceleration Weekend, kicking off on Friday, January 20th with the Class of 2012 Induction Ceremony across the street at the Hall of Fame. Festivities conclude on Sunday, January 22nd when the exhibits of 2012 inductees Richie Evans, Dale Inman, Darrell Waltrip, Glen Wood and Cale Yarborough are unveiled.

2011 NASCAR champions Tony Stewart, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., and Austin Dillon are among the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Truck Series drivers who will conduct autograph sessions in the Ballroom and Exhibit Hall areas of the Charlotte Convention Center on Saturday.

Wristbands will be distributed to ticket holders beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday with activities getting underway at 9 a.m. local time.

Driver Appearance Times (Ballroom)
9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson
11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. - Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski
12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Greg Biffle
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Kasey Kahne, Ryan Newman
2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. - Dale Earnhardt Jr., Juan Pablo Montoya
3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. - Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart

Driver Appearance Times (Exhibit Hall)
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - AJ Allmendinger, Jeff Burton, Bobby Labonte, Joey Logano, Mark Martin, Jamie McMurray, Casey Mears, David Ragan, Justin Allgaier, Jeffrey Earnhardt, Timmy Hill, Blake Koch, Travis Pastrana, Timothy Peters

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Marcos Ambrose, Clint Bowyer, Paul Menard, Regan Smith, Brian Vickers, Aric Almirola, Trevor Bayne, Brian Scott, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Brad Sweet, Cale Gale, Justin Lofton, Todd Peck

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Michael Annett, Elliott Sadler, Mike Wallace, Dakoda Armstrong, Johnny Sauter, Parker Kligerman

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Danica Patrick, Martin Truex Jr., Austin Dillon, Morgan Shepherd, Kenny Wallace, Joey Coulter, Ty Dillon, Brendan Gaughan, Tim George Jr.

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