Hamlin Sets New Track Record, Wins Pole for 54th Running of the Coca-Cola 600
Denny Hamlin won the pole for Sunday's 54th running of the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hamlin drew a late qualifying number and proceeded to shatter the existing track record. He ran a lap of 195.624 mph in claiming his second career pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Death-Defying Stunts, Autograph Session and Two Feature Races on Tap Friday at The Dirt Track
The stars of the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series and the NDRA Crate Late Model Series will battle it out in the heart of NASCAR country in two action-packed feature races at the Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown Friday. Below are some newsworthy items leading into Friday's event at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
Lt. Col. Oliver North to be Honored During Coca-Cola 600 Pre-Race Ceremonies With Charlotte Motor Speedway's Stonewall Jackson Award
Lt. Col. Oliver North is a combat decorated U.S. Marine, a No. 1 best-selling author, the founder of a small business, an inventor with three U.S. patents, a syndicated columnist and the host of "War Stories" on Fox News Channel.
American Restoration's Rick Dale Designs Unique Trophy for HISTORY 300 That Honors NASCAR's Past
When drivers take to the track for the NASCAR Nationwide Series HISTORY 300 on Saturday, May 25, they'll be racing for more than just the bragging rights that come with winning at NASCAR's home track. Rick Dale of HISTORY's American Restoration® has designed a one-of-a-kind trophy that will be awarded to the winner of the 300-mile race.
