News
- December 2012
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12/30/12The 2013 schedule at the world’s premiere drag racing facility has been released, highlighted by two NHRA weekends.
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12/30/12
Albemarle, N.C. resident, Angela Crisco was named 2012 Ticket Office Salesperson of the Year during a banquet on Dec. 12 that recognized sales representatives for their accomplishments in the Charlotte Motor Speedway ticket office.
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12/24/12
When Melanie and Ed Taylor visited Speedway Christmas on Christmas Eve last year, they had no idea of the impact it would have on their lives or how big a role they would play in this year's Christmas extravaganza.
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12/24/12
When Mike Stanford first began installing Christmas lights outside of his south Charlotte home, he never imagined the day his homemade creations would become part of Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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12/21/12
With the Christmas season in full swing, visitors are flocking to Charlotte Motor Speedway each night to get in the spirit by taking part in Speedway Christmas.
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12/12/12
On Day 1 of the final 2012 test for the new sixth-generation race car, the drivers had their say as they turned laps around the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway. Today, it was the crew chiefs' turn. Enthusiasm for the design and performance of the new car extends beyond just the drivers.
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12/08/12
More than 1,500 people gathered at Charlotte Motor Speedway Saturday, Dec. 8 for the second annual Speed for Children in Need 5K. The event benefited the Charlotte Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, the Hendrick Marrow Program and Let Me Run.
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12/06/12
Several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams will test their new 2013 cars at Charlotte Motor Speedway this coming Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 11 and 12. As part of a special off-season treat, race fans are invited to view the two-day test session from the grandstands, free of charge.
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12/04/12
Speedway Children's Charities hosted a skating party at the Coca-Cola Ice Rink at Charlotte Motor Speedway for several children's organizations benefiting from SCC grants. Several players from the Charlotte Checkers also attended to help the children skate.
- November 2012
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11/28/12
Charlotte-area residents can give back this holiday season and enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience at Charlotte Motor Speedway by participating in the second annual Speed for Children in Need 5K on Saturday, Dec. 8. The 5K will benefit the Charlotte Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC), the Hendrick Marrow Program and Let Me Run as they continue their efforts to help local children in need.
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11/20/12
NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip and his brother, NASCAR team owner Michael Waltrip, helped kick off the third annual Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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11/20/12
Monday night, Marcus Smith and Darrell and Michael Waltrip kicked off both Speedway Christmas and the Season of Giving at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The trio flipped the switch on over 3 million lights, helped give out the yearly grants to local organizations on behalf of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) and presented a tractor trailer full of food and supplies to NASCAR driver Morgan Shepherd to support his charitable efforts.
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11/19/12
Tracy Rich has been named Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 2012 Salesperson of the Year.
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11/17/12
Visitors flocked to the Coca-Cola Family Ice Rink, presented by New Life 91.9FM as the 5,100-square-foot outdoor rink opened its doors on Friday.
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11/15/12
Charlotte Motor Speedway will kick off its busiest Thanksgiving week ever on Monday with the grand opening of Speedway Christmas, including special appearances by NASCAR Hall of Famer and five-time Coca-Cola 600 champion Darrell Waltrip and his brother, 1996 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race winner and NASCAR team owner Michael Waltrip.
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11/13/12
In less than one week, Charlotte Motor Speedway will open the gates to one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows, bringing new attractions and more lights as Speedway Christmas returns for its third year.
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11/12/12
Crews who have been working for nearly two weeks to transform Charlotte Motor Speedway into the ultimate holiday wonderland will see their efforts pay off in just one week with the opening of Speedway Christmas, which kicks off the busiest Thanksgiving week ever at the speedway.
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11/09/12
Beginning Nov. 19, Charlotte Motor Speedway will welcome holiday revelers of all ages to Speedway Christmas, a spectacular wonderland featuring a drive-through holiday light park, Christmas village and outdoor ice rink, all at the legendary superspeedway.
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11/07/12
Sharpen your skates! The newest addition to Speedway Christmas is sure to bring plenty of thrills, chills and spills as visitors glide around the Coca-Cola Family Ice Rink at zMAX Dragway.
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11/06/12
Speedway Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway and the spectacular holiday light show will be even bigger and better in its third year, with a new route, more than three million lights and the unique chance for visitors to drive the track.
- October 2012
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10/28/12
In its first five years, the PEAK Motor Oil World of Outlaws World Finals Presented by NAPA Auto Parts has developed a reputation as a unique racing experience, attracting fans and competitors from across the United States.
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10/28/12
In just two weeks, fans from around the globe will pack the stands for “The Greatest Show on Dirt,” the PEAK Motor Oil World of Outlaws World Finals presented by NAPA Auto Parts, Nov. 1-3, at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
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10/27/12
More than 2,500 classic cars, hot rods, vintage machines and muscle cars are on display this weekend at the 19th annual Goodguys Southeastern Nationals at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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10/25/12
When the 19th Goodguys Southeastern Nationals returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, car enthusiasts are sure to get more than their share of all things vintage automobiles.
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10/11/12
Wednesday night, defending World of Outlaws Late Models Series champion Rick Eckert won the Circle K Late Model Showdown in a 50-lap shootout that came down to the final lap at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
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10/10/12
Race fans young and old can listen to a “Turtle Powered” family broadcast of the Bank of America 500 from Charlotte Motor Speedway beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13.
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10/09/12
Tomorrow, the stars of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series will clash with up-and-coming NASCAR stars at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Wednesday night for the Circle K Late Model Showdown. The following are several key story lines leading into one of the biggest late model races of the year.
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10/05/12
NASCAR star and 2011 Daytona 500 champion Trevor Bayne will take to The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Oct. 10 to compete against World of Outlaws Late Model Series regulars in the 50-lap Circle K Late Model Showdown.
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10/02/12
Rising NASCAR stars Austin and Ty Dillon, of Lewisville, N.C., will trade their regular NASCAR rides for a pair of late models as they compete in the World of Outlaws Circle K Late Model Showdown on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
- September 2012
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09/26/12
After the first practice session, held Tuesday evening, for the second-annual Better Half Dash, Lyn-z Adams Hawkins Pastrana, wife of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Travis Pastrana, posted the fastest lap with a time of 20.49 seconds.
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09/22/12
Charlotte Motor Speedway is set to get even louder when country rockers Big & Rich “crank it up to eleven” at the Bank of America 500 Pre-Race Show Presented by Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Saturday, Oct. 13, as part of a thrilling week of speed, danger and fun.
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09/22/12
NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, NASCAR Sprint Cup point leader Denny Hamlin and NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Marcos Ambrose are scheduled to make appearances at a one-of-a-kind infield Pit Party for fans at the Bank of America 500 on Oct. 13.
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09/20/12
Jeff Gordon and Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kicked off this weekend’s Food Lion AutoFair by revealing a special paint scheme that the driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet will race in the Oct. 13 Bank of America 500.
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09/17/12
A trio of Batmobile® replicas, an array of Carroll Shelby’s high-performance Mustangs and Cobras, the motorcycles that put America on two wheels and a water-skiing squirrel named Twiggy are just a few of the attractions scheduled for the Sept. 20-23 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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09/17/12
America’s farmers are traditionally resourceful people who can make or fix anything with their hands. Raised on his family’s rural North Carolina farm, now 85-year-old Vernell Privette began building cars out of sheet metal and recycled components more than 50 years ago; his collection will be displayed during the Sept. 20-23 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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09/16/12
Shawn Langdon raced to his first career Top Fuel victory Sunday at the rain-delayed O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries at zMAX Dragway.
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09/16/12
The Batmobile® is hands-down the most famous vehicle on planet Earth. Seeing amazing replicas of three generations of Batman’s car displayed during the Sept. 20-23 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway will make superhero fans think they’ve slipped into the Batcave.
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09/13/12
This weekend the fastest accelerating machines on the planet will launch into the first of the six-race NHRA Countdown to the Championship at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals. The on-track action will be stellar, with conditions expected to be right for record-setting runs during the late qualifying session under the lights on Friday. But off the track, ticket holders will experience some of the best fan accessibility in any major sport and one of the NHRA’s greatest amenities.
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09/11/12
The Food Lion AutoFair Returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway Thursday-Sunday. The world's largest auto extravaganza features thousands of cars, more than three dozen car clubs, a gigantic swap meet and an two-day auto auction. The showcase pavilion will include a huge tribute to auto icon Carroll Shelby, three replica Batmobiles® and a collection of handmade cars. Get all the details here:
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09/09/12
Next week, the fastest accelerating machines on the planet will descend upon zMAX Dragway for the opening race in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Sept. 14-16.
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09/08/12
Everybody loves Batman, and those with a taste for the 73-year-old Caped Crusader will enjoy the bat-themed fair food available only at the Sept. 20-23 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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09/08/12
Nickelodeon’s iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will invade Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Bank of America 500 week, Oct. 11-13. Look out for the famous shell-backs – Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo -- to bring their fast-action, high-adventure style of fun to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for a weekend of family entertainment.
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09/07/12
What good would the world’s largest automotive extravaganza be if you couldn’t share it with your loved ones? When the Sept. 20-23 Food Lion AutoFair kicks off at Charlotte Motor Speedway, attractions to entertain the whole family will include a squirrel on skis, movies on the big screen and the POWERADE Play Zone; and children 13 and under get in the gate for free.
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09/05/12
Fans will enjoy a special treat at zMAX Dragway on the first night of the Sept. 14-16 O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals. A night of fire will launch the first race of the NHRA Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship. Included in the special night are a spectacular fireworks show, jet cars and an awe-inspiring nitro session under the lights.
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09/01/12
Girls, have at it! When racing returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 11, the ladies of NASCAR will add their own element of speed, danger and fun to Bank of America 500 Week when they take to the frontstretch quarter-mile for the second annual Better Half Dash on Bojangles' Pole Night.
- August 2012
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08/29/12
Fans have come to expect plenty of speed, danger and fun on the track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but on Oct. 13 they’ll be looking up – way up – for an aerial show that’s sure to delight during the Bank of America pre-race show presented by Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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08/29/12
Earlier in the season, Courtney Force and Erica Enders made history. Enders became the first woman in NHRA history to win in Pro Stock at Chicago, and together they became the first two women to share the winner’s circle at Seattle. They both join an elite sorority of female NHRA winners. Only 11 other women have graced the podium in the top echelons of drag racing.
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08/24/12
No stranger to racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but still searching for his first Sprint Cup Series win at the 1.5-mile superspeedway, NASCAR’s Brad Keselowski will trade in his steering wheel for a remote control when he and a select group of fans square off to race the Bank of America 500 on the world’s largest HDTV, Tuesday, Oct. 2.
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08/21/12
It was a spectacular Champion’s Night at the 19th Jack in the Box Summer Shootout Series as NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and NHRA driver Doug Herbert waved the green flag on the final round of the prestigious Legend Car and Bandolero series, Tuesday. Tyler Green, Tyler Hill, Layton Sullivan and Austin Green were among the season champions at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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08/21/12
The Jack in the Box Summer Shootout Series will go out with a bang Tuesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway with fireworks and appearances by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and former Legend Car racer Kyle Busch, as well as NHRA driver and B.R.A.K.E.S. founder Doug Herbert. Watch the live stream here.
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08/15/12
Fans got their money’s worth in a marathon night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which included 12 feature races, a school bus slobberknocker and a Power Wheels race. In addition to the Round Nine Jack in the Box Summer Shootout Series features on Tuesday, five divisions completed feature races originally scheduled for Round Eight.
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08/14/12
Tonight, Round Nine of the Jack in the Box Summer Shootout Series will feature Power Wheels racing and First Responders bus racing. In addition, the Legend and Bandolero feature races that were postponed from Round Eight will be run prior to the Round Nine races. Fans who attended last week’s weather-shortened event can bring their tickets stubs for admission on Tuesday. Gates open at 5 p.m. with feature racing at 5:10 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and kids 13 and under get in free.
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08/07/12
Tuesday's racing action ended early as severe weather forced officials to call Round Eight of the Jack in the Box Summer Shootout Series during the second feature race of the night. Brian Weimer won in the Auto Country Club Legend Car Masters feature while Daniel Hemric claimed his third Quaker Steak and Lube Legend Car Pro victory of the year.
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08/03/12
Charlotte Motor Speedway will honor local firefighters, police officers and EMS employees with First Responders Night Tuesday during Round Eight of the 19th annual Jack in the Box Summer Shootout Series.
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08/02/12
Summer coming to an end means two things for kids in the Charlotte area, the start of the school year and the return of the Circle K Back-to-School Monster Truck Bash presented by Polar Pop at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. And for area Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, it means the return of the annual Monster Truck Scout Camporee on Saturday, Aug. 11.
- July 2012
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07/27/12
Jack in the Box Summer Shootout, ADRL Dragstock, Little Luggies 600 and Monster Trucks!
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07/23/12
You could race in the Inaugural Little Luggies 600! Also, enjoy many awesome upcoming events like the Jack in the Box Summer Shootout, ADRL Dragstock and Live Radio Broadcasts!
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07/04/12
Tyler Green, a resident of China Grove, N.C. and native of Owensboro, Ky., won the third annual Legends Big Money 100 A-Feature Tuesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, taking home the top prize of $25,000.
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07/02/12
Fourth of July Fun Facts, Events and Activities!
- May 2012
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05/31/12
One of the biggest summertime traditions in the Charlotte area, the 19th annual Jack in the Box Summer Shootout Series, returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway June 12 through Aug. 21. The 10-night, family-friendly racing series features the best Legend Car and Bandolero competition in the country.
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05/31/12
The biggest event in all of grassroots racing, the third annual Legends Big Money 100, will take place July 2-3, on Charlotte Motor Speedway's frontstretch quarter-mile oval. With the only $100,000 purse in Legend Car racing, the event will boast some of the fiercest competition among the best grassroots racers around the globe.
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05/07/12
In less than two weeks, NASCAR racing will be back at Charlotte Motor Speedway and track officials are gearing up to provide an unforgettable experience for all race fans, both new and long-time.
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05/02/12
The lights of Charlotte Motor Speedway will go dim Friday, May 25, as the action moves across the street to The Dirt Track at Charlotte for the Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown. Known for providing The Greatest Show on Dirt, the stars of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will take to the four-tenths-mile clay oval for a 30-lap showdown in the heart of NASCAR country.
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05/02/12
The 10 Greatest Days in racing are just around the corner! Plus, get a detailed look of a 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Car, try out our fun and easy Cake Roll Race Cars recipe and more!
- April 2012
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04/25/12
Charlotte Motor Speedway will wave the green flag on its mega month of May with One Hot Fan Night, a free event featuring appearances by NASCAR celebrities and a showing of the historic 1992 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on the world’s largest HDTV.
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04/15/12
The dominant start of the 2012 season continued for Funny Car racer Robert Hight as he scored his fourth win in five races as he won the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Spencer Massey in Top Fuel and Greg Anderson in Pro Stock also secured wins at the fifth race of 2012 in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.
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04/13/12
The stars of the Traxxas TORC Series, with their Baja-style off-road trucks, will descend upon The Dirt Track at Charlotte next Friday and Saturday, April 20-21. Among them will be 14-year-old Mitchell DeJong, the youngest competitor ever to race in the TORC Series Super Buggy Class.
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04/11/12
It’s a home game for KB Racing drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line this weekend at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Performing in the greatest spectacle in drag racing is hard enough, but doing it in front of family and friends can add an extra layer of pressure.
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04/11/12
Charlotte Motor Speedway officials are pleased to announce Jack in the Box, one of the nation’s largest hamburger chains, as the entitlement sponsor of the world’s premier grassroots racing series, the 19th annual Summer Shootout Series.
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04/11/12
NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, Dog-Riding Monkeys, Powerade PlayZone, Traxxas TORC Series and More!
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04/04/12
Fans can enjoy hot rods and hot cakes Saturday, April 14, during the third annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway as the Charlotte Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) and B.R.A.K.E.S. team up for a pancake fundraiser.
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04/03/12
Monster Truck Records, Deep-Fried Cupcakes, and Hot Dog Race Cars? Check out the lastest news stories and information from the Little Luggies Race Club!
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04/02/12
The NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 13-15, is one of the most unique events in motorsports. As a result, winning means that much more and it has become one of the most prestigious victories on the NHRA circuit. Past event winners John Force, Greg Anderson and Jack Beckman discussed what it feels like to race and win at the greatest spectacle in drag racing.
- March 2012
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03/29/12
There has never been a better time for families to witness the greatest spectacle in drag racing than April 13-15 at zMAX Dragway for the third annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
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03/28/12
Powerade PlayZone at the Food Lion Auto Fair, Easter Brunch at The Speedway Club, NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and more!
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03/27/12
The 28th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will provide some additional incentive for drivers to win one of the four segments heading into the final 10-lap shootout, as the emphasis on winning and pit road strategy have never been more prevalent in this special night of NASCAR star-studded competition. Through the annual Sprint Fan Vote, underway now, fans can again cast ballots for their favorite eligible driver. The driver receiving the highest number of votes will earn a spot in the field.
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03/27/12
Just a few weeks remain until the greatest spectacle in drag racing returns to zMAX Dragway, April 13-15, for the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Only at the Bellagio of drag strips can fans see the fastest-accelerating machines on the planet release a 32,000-horsepower assault on the only four-lane, all-concrete drag strip in the world.
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03/21/12
When attending a race, whether it is at a drag strip, superspeedway or dirt track, it's important to be comfortable at the facility you're visiting.
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03/21/12
The adrenaline-charging excitement of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series returns to zMAX Dragway for the third annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 13-15. The event is the fifth stop of 23 races in the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.
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03/19/12
Fans can listen to the highlights of the PRN broadcast from this weekend's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway by clicking here.
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03/17/12
Today at zMAX Dragway, Randy Moore made the fastest quarter-mile pass ever in a monster truck at 96.80 mph.
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03/15/12
This year, the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will host fans from all over the United States and from countries including Australia and Germany when the stars of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series hit the world's only four-lane, all concrete drag strip, zMAX Dragway.
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03/14/12
This Saturday, driver Randy Moore and his Aaron’s Rent to Own monster truck will attempt to be the first monster truck to break the 100 mph barrier at zMAX Dragway during the second round of NOS Energy Test-N-Tune.
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03/06/12
The greatest spectacle in drag racing continues to set the standard for fans traveling far and wide to zMAX Dragway for the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 13-15. New fan amenities will be featured throughout the weekend, making this year's four-wide extravaganza at the Bellagio of drag strips one fans can't afford to miss.
- February 2012
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02/28/12
There has never been a better time to camp at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the addition of new amenities and programs, ensuring fans have an unforgettable time while camping at the track in 2012. From receiving the most up-to-date information via text messages to renting a campsite in front of the world’s largest HDTV, there are several new ways for fans to experience the races.
- January 2012
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01/19/12
Charlotte Motor Speedway is solidifying its nickname as “The Greatest Place To See The Race” in 2012 with 112 full-throttle days and nights of entertainment for the whole family. Featuring a mix of brand new events and traditional fan favorites, this year promises to be the biggest yet.
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01/01/12
We've got an action-packed line-up for the new year and our Spring Season of Speed is just around the corner. Check out the schedule!
