“The Ultimate Pit Stop” – HMSHost Partners with NASCAR to Open Location at St. Louis Lambert Airport: Moodie Davitt Report

UNITED STATES. Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta, has partnered with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) to create what it describes as “the ultimate pit stop” at Terminal 1 of the St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

The officially licensed 90-seat Drafthouse features walls adorned with NASCAR memorabilia. The restaurant offers an all-day menu featuring comfort food inspired by the American South, as well as a full bar and convenient takeout options.

Breakfast choices include flaky biscuits and sausage gravy, a diced ham omelet with mushrooms and cheddar, and a sweet and savory donut.

**The NASCAR-themed venue has plenty of TVs and offers a range of hearty appetizers, entrees, burgers, sandwiches and early morning dining options.**

The lunch and dinner menu features an assortment of stick-to-your-ribs barbecue and seafood dishes, such as farm-raised fried catfish and spicy grilled shrimp. Also available are creamy grits, chicken fried steak, pulled pork macaroni, burgers, classic sandwiches, gumbo and salads.

Draft and canned beer options include Anheuser-Busch products as well as wine and specialty cocktails such as The Caborita and The Checkered Flag, both featuring Cabo Wabo tequila.

The spirits menu includes moonshine, a nod to the early days of NASCAR, when many future race car drivers got their start as moonshine racers, building fast cars to transport l illegal alcohol throughout the Southeast.

**NASCAR is the number one motorsports sanctioning body in the United States, owning 14 of the nation’s premier motorsports entertainment facilities (Image provided by NASCAR)**

In addition to several Sugarlands Shine offerings, NASCAR Drafthouse also offers Midnight Moon, the award-winning moonshine inspired by the family recipe of legendary bootlegger and NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson.

An abundance of soft drinks are also available, including Coca-Cola and Monster Energy products.

Bryan Loden, HMSHost Vice President of Business Development, said, “NASCAR is an icon in the world of motorsports and HMSHost is excited to have the opportunity to offer travelers and die-hard NASCAR fans a fun new experience. food and beverage options at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. »

**The St. Louis Lambert International Airport is the main hub serving the city. It is the largest and busiest airport in the state of Missouri. (Image courtesy of Saint-Louis Lambert Airport)**

He added, “NASCAR Drafthouse combines the energy of this renowned racing brand with the culinary expertise of HMSHost to create a restaurant that makes the traveler’s journey as exciting as their final destination.” We are proud of our continued partnership with the St. Louis Airport Authority to transform the passenger experience.

Megan Malayter, NASCAR General Manager of Licensing and Consumer Products, commented: “St. Louis is a passionate NASCAR market and we are excited to partner with an industry leader like HMSHost to bring the NASCAR Drafthouse concept to life here, providing visitors to and from the area with a great new place to fuel up while on the road.

St. Louis Lambert International Airport Director and CEO Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge said, “NASCAR Drafthouse is a unique experience for travelers to our airport. The restaurant also satisfies customers with its Southern comfort food selections. We are proud to be the airport location for this one-of-a-kind dining experience.

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