Atlantic Tire & Service is sponsoring North Carolina State University’s 2011-12 athletics programs, including the NCSU Fan Zone during football season.

Located between the RBC Center and Carter-Finley Stadium, the NCSU Fan Zone features food, fun and entertainment on football game days. In addition to its participation there, Atlantic Tire will be offering coupons for various automotive services on the back of every parking pass for football and basketball.

“Atlantic Tire is proud to support the Wolfpack nation through participation in this Fan Zone and by offering special deals for game-day attendees,” said Anthony Blackman, owner of Atlantic Tire & Service and an N.C. State graduate. “We always look forward to participating in the event and interacting with fans and customers of all ages.”This is Atlantic Tire’s fourth year sponsoring N.C. State athletics and Fan Zone. Fans visiting with Atlantic Tire in Fan Zone will enjoy activities like cornhole, football toss and a chance to interact with famed North Carolina artist Jerry Miller, while younger fans will have the opportunity to experience face painting, balloons and free cotton candy.

Atlantic Tire, which has three locations in the Raleigh area and is the 2008 Tire Review Top Shop Award winner, will also be giving away promotional items like water bottles, stadium cups and other merchandise. Special offers include the chance to win a free set of tires or a lifetime of oil changes. Winners of these drawings will be announced at the Maryland game on Nov. 26.