Racing action in the Bank of America 500, held Oct. 15, 2011.

Kevin Harvick won the 2011 Coca-Cola 600.

Matt Kenseth wins the 2011 Bank of America 500.

Racing action during the 2011 Bank of America 500.

Matt Kenseth wins the 2011 Bank of America 500.

Kyle Plott, of Marietta, Ga., led the final 33 laps on his way to winning the Legends Big Money 100 and taking home the top prize of $25,000 on Aug. 3, 2011.

Holiday revelers of all ages enjoy the chance to drive their cars on the track during the 2011 Carolina Christmas holiday light show.

School bus racing is one of the highlights of the 2011 Summer Shootout Series.

Charlotte Motor Speedway hosted the Summer Shootout Series Monday and Tuesday nights during the summer June through July, 2011.

Charlotte Motor Speedway debuted its new firetruck from Rosenbauer America. The firetruck was named "Engine 343" in honor of the members of the Fire Department of New York who were lost on September 11, 2001.

Fans wait to drive their personal vehicles on the track after spending $50 at the annual Race Ticket & Souvenir Blowout day-after-Thanksgiving sale.

The area mascot go kart race is one of the highlights of the 2011 Summer Shootout Series.

Carl Edwards gets introduced at the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.

Haulers enter the infield before the 2011 Bank of America 500.

Human cannonball David “The Bullet” attempted to set a Guinness World Record when he was launched into the air after being shot from a cannon prior to the 2011 Bank of America 500.

"The King" Richard Petty signs for fans at an Oktoberfast autograph session prior to the 2011 Bank of America 500.

With a late pass of Ashley Allgaier, Jacquelyn Butler, fiancee of Sprint Cup driver David Ragan, won the inaugural Better Half Dash charity race during Bank of America 500 weekend in 2011.

Fans get ready to capture the action at the 2011 Bank of America 500.

Members of the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office unloaded an AR-15 assault rifle into a bullet proof SUV as a preview to the Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Aug. 25-28, 2011.

Kevin Harvick signs autographs for fans at an Oktoberfast autograph session during Bank of America 500 weekend in 2011.

Denny Hamlin gives a Q&A at the NASCAR Hall of Fame display during the 2011 Bank of America 500 weekend.

Country music superstar Sara Evans treats fans to a pre-race concert before the 2011 Bank of America 500.

SPEED personality Kyle Petty and plenty of fun, free, family entertainment brought more than 7,500 fans to Charlotte Motor Speedway for a celebration of the area’s racing roots during Charlotte SpeedFest, held March 12, 2011.

A rare show car that escaped the scrap yard not once, but twice, earned the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award at the Spring, 2011, Food Lion AutoFair. The award was presented to Bob Coker, from Winston-Salem, N.C., for his 1954 Buick Landau Motorama.

Fans wait for the racing action to start during Coca-Cola 600 weekend in 2011.

Kevin Harvick won the 2011 Coca-Cola 600.

With a late pass of Ashley Allgaier, Jacquelyn Butler, fiancee of Sprint Cup driver David Ragan, won the inaugural Better Half Dash charity race during Bank of America 500 weekend in 2011.

Fans enjoy the world's largest high definition television during the 2011 Coca-Cola 600.

The SPEED Stage delights fans during Bank of America 500 weekend in 2011.

The green flag waves to kick-off the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.

Carl Edwards celebrates his win in the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.

Fans love the high-flying action of the Alpo Extreme dogs during Coca-Cola 600 weekend in 2011.

Fans show their patriotism, and support of their favorite driver, during Coca-Cola 600 weekend.

Kyle Busch signs for fans at an Oktoberfast autograph session during Bank of America 500 weekend.

Carl Edwards wins the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.

Concord resident Vickie Moore, won the Lion Cup Award (Best Paint) for her 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 during the Fall, 2011 Food Lion AutoFair.

Part Batmobile, part pancake, the world's lowest street-legal automobile stands only 19 inches tall and features a flame-throwing jet engine. The Guinness Book of Records-certified "Flatmobile" made its U.S. debut during Charlotte Motor Speedway's Aug. 25-28 Food Lion AutoFair.

Phil Heitman, from Durham, N.C., won the Best of Show Award for his 1966 American Motors Corp. Marlin during the Fall, 2011 Food Lion AutoFair.

The infield of Charlotte Motor Speedway was filled with thousands of classic hot rod roadsters and colorful custom masterpieces when the Goodguys Southeastern Nationals cruised into town Oct. 28-30, 2011.