News
- May 2013
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05/16/13
Every year, Charlotte Motor Speedway packs as much entertainment as possible into the 10 Greatest Days in Racing to give fans an experience that they'll never forget. From the excitement on the track to pre-race concerts, the expansive Play Zone and a moving salute to our nation's military, fans that come to Charlotte will be sure to create memories that will last a lifetime.
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05/16/13
With the 10 Greatest Days in Racing upon us, The Dirt Track at Charlotte is getting ready for its first event of the season, the Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown on Friday, May 24. A familiar face is making a comeback to the event with a new owner and a new team. Kasey Kahne Racing's (KKR) No. 9 Great Clips sprint car will be piloted by Daryn Pittman for the first time at the lightning-fast, four-tenths-mile clay oval.
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05/14/13
Charlotte Motor Speedway and Executive Chef James Pierson are kicking off the 10 Greatest Days in Racing by unveiling the new Behemoth Burger, an exclusive 14 patty delight fit to feed your whole section of the grandstands! Hungry fans can get the Behemoth Burger in the General Motors' Grand Stand near Gate 5A.
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05/12/13
It's difficult to overstate just how big the 10 Greatest Days in Racing are at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with fans from around the globe tuning in to watch NASCAR's best battle for up to $2 million at the Sprint All-Star Race and endure the season's toughest test of man and machine at the Coca-Cola 600.
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05/06/13
The focus will shift from NASCAR racing to The Greatest Show on Dirt on May 24 as the stars of the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series battle it out at The Dirt Track at Charlotte for the Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown.
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05/02/13
In just a couple of weeks, NASCAR's best will take to the high banks of Charlotte Motor Speedway for the most intense back-to-back race weekends of the season. Adding to the excitement in 2013, fans will be treated to a bevy of additional entertainment, from death-defying pre-race stunts to grassroots racing on the frontstretch quarter-mile and a firefighting skills competition.
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05/01/13
May 1 marks the beginning of an action-packed Motorsports Month at Charlotte Motor Speedway and track officials as well as fans spent the morning gearing up for the 10 greatest days in racing, highlighted by the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 18 and the Coca-Cola 600 on May 26.
- April 2013
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04/26/13
ESPN, the leading action sports content provider and creator of the X Games, has chosen four North American cities – Austin, Texas; Chicago; Detroit; and Charlotte, N.C. – as final candidates to host a summer version of the X Games for a period of three years beginning in 2014.
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04/25/13
Officials with Brookwood Farms Inc. are pleased to announce a new partnership with Charlotte Motor Speedway to become the official barbecue of the legendary sports entertainment venue, from 2013 to 2015.
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04/22/13
At Speedway Motorsports, Inc., (NYSE:TRK) going green doesn’t just mean the drop of the flag, it is a companywide commitment to reducing material use, recycling materials, tires and oil, improving air and water quality and decreasing energy and water consumption. In fact, SMI’s Green Globe program, launched in 2011, is delivering a dramatic improvement in the company’s environmental track-print.
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04/10/13
A statement from Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board O. Bruton Smith regarding the announcement that he was one of five newcomers among the 25 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2014.
- March 2013
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03/17/13
Put on your blue suede shoes and tune up your singing voice, there is about to be a whole lot of Elvis at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Fans will have a chance to pay homage to The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll at the Food Lion AutoFair, April 4-7, by participating in an official preliminary round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises.
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03/10/13
Tickets are now on sale for the biggest event in dirt racing, the season-ending World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Fans that purchase a three-day ticket by Sept. 13 will get a free pit pass, providing behind-the-scenes views during the Nov. 7-9 event at the lightning-fast, four-tenths-mile clay oval.
- February 2013
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02/14/13
In the 1950s, the world couldn’t help falling in love with Elvis Presley and now fans can view one of The King of Rock ‘N’ Roll’s personal vehicles, a 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II, at the April 4-7 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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02/04/13
Members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Wounded Warriors Chapter 634 recently presented Charlotte Motor Speedway officials with a plaque commemorating the speedway’s designation as the nation’s first Purple Heart Speedway, in recognition of its long history of military tributes and outstanding commitment to honoring veterans.
- January 2013
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01/29/13
As it has for more than five decades, Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: TRK) will again expand its Fans First platform in 2013. New initiatives will include a four-tiered program reaching across a variety of fan bases, including long-time fans, first-time fans, families and those fans interested in the most exclusive race experience in motorsports.
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01/29/13
The Charlotte Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities is providing sports fans with the chance to bid on a pair of tickets to Super Bowl XLVII this Sunday in New Orleans.
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01/29/13
After the spectacular success of the 2012 PEAK Motor Oil World of Outlaws World Finals in November, fans are rushing quicker than a sprint car on the lightning-fast, four-tenths-mile clay oval to renew their seats, in anticipation of next year’s sellout.
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01/21/13
Notes and quotes from day one of the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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01/17/13
Next week, more than 220 motorsports journalists will gather for the most prestigious preseason media event in sports, the 31st annual NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway. Running Jan. 21-24, the tour offers credentialed journalists four full days of unrivaled access to announcements from NASCAR’s biggest teams.
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01/07/13
Fans can expect more entertainment than ever before at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2013 with an unprecedented lineup of events to enjoy with family and friends. The legendary complex, which also encompasses zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte, has a jam-packed schedule filled with NASCAR, NHRA and World of Outlaws national events, gigantic car shows, concerts, a 5K charity run, miles of Christmas lights and more.
