GameStop and Nintendo to Demo Mario Kart 8 at Joe Gibbs Racing

In conjunction with the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, GameStop and Nintendo are hosting a FREE fan event on Friday, May 23 at Joe Gibbs Racing. GameStop driver Matt Kenseth will be signing autographs, and fans will get the ultimate Nintendo gaming experience by getting the opportunity to demo the new Mario Kart 8 game exclusively for Wii U prior to its launch on May 30. In addition, six lucky winners will get the chance to play Mario Kart 8 against Matt.

Autograph session details:  Fans can begin lining up for autographs at 8:00 a.m. on May 23 (no earlier) and 200 wristbands will be handed out to the first 200 fans in line starting at 8:30 a.m. Each fan with a wristband will be given ONE Mario Kart 8 poster to be signed by Matt and can have ONE additional item autographed if they choose to bring something. Parking for the event will be along Reese Blvd., Julian Clark Blvd., and Lindley Dr.

Drawing details:  Fans can enter the drawing beginning at 8:00 a.m. on May 23 by filling out a ballot. The drawing winners will be randomly selected and announced at 11:00 a.m. The winners will be chosen to play Mario Kart 8 against Matt and must be present at 11:00 a.m. when the winners are announced in order to claim their prize.

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