The filming of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race spot.

The filming of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race spot.

The filming of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race spot.

The filming of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race spot.

The filming of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race spot.

Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton

Food Lion AutoFair

Bank of America 500

O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals

Coca-Cola 600

Lowes Foods World of Outlaws World Finals

Families enjoy the Festival of trees at Carolina Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Marshmallow roasting pits are a highlight of Carolina Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Photos with Santa are a highlight of Carolina Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Driving on the track is a highlight of Carolina Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Families enjoy the animals at Carolina Christmas.

Mo, the camel, poses for a photo at Carolina Christmas.

Mo hams it up for the camera at Carolina Christmas.

Families enjoy the animals at Carolina Christmas.

Megan (Smith) Renninger has been named Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 2011 Employee of the Year.

Mike Sheets won a 2012 Toyota Camry at the Bank of America 500.

Mike Sheets won a 2012 Toyota Camry at the Bank of America 500.

Mike Sheets won a 2012 Toyota Camry at the Bank of America 500.

Mike Sheets won a 2012 Toyota Camry at the Bank of America 500.

The crowd enjoys the world's largest HDTV during preview night for Carolina Christmas, the region's largest holiday light show and Christmas Village.

Santa and Speedway President and GM Marcus Smith get ready to light the lights during preview night for Carolina Christmas, the region's largest holiday light show and Christmas Village.

Holiday light displays have been installed and the Coca-Cola Igloo is being built as construction progress continues on Carolina Christmas, the spectacular drive-through holiday light park and village located at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Holiday light displays have been installed and the Coca-Cola Igloo is being built as construction progress continues on Carolina Christmas, the spectacular drive-through holiday light park and village located at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Holiday light displays have been installed and the Coca-Cola Igloo is being built as construction progress continues on Carolina Christmas, the spectacular drive-through holiday light park and village located at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway as holiday light displays are being installed to create a winter wonderland for Carolina Christmas, the spectacular drive-through holiday light park and village located at the legendary superspeedway.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway as holiday light displays are being installed to create a winter wonderland for Carolina Christmas, the spectacular drive-through holiday light park and village located at the legendary superspeedway.

Matt Greci

Shaun Johnson

Doug Cremer

Lindsay Spiegel

Lugnut and Santa during the press conference announcing plans for Carolina Christmas and the Boulevard of Lights. Carolina Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway, with an expanded route of nearly five miles, more than 3 million lights and double the drive-the-track experience.

Donna Carpenter, president and CEO of the Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau, speaks during the press conference announcing plans for Carolina Christmas and the Boulevard of Lights. Carolina Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway, with an expanded route of nearly five miles, more than 3 million lights and double the drive-the-track experience.

Marcus Smith, president and GM of Charlotte Motor Speedway, speaks during the press conference announcing plans for Carolina Christmas and the Boulevard of Lights.Carolina Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway, with an expanded route of nearly five miles, more than 3 million lights and double the drive-the-track experience.

Mike Miller, president of Miller Davis, speaks during the press conference announcing plans for Carolina Christmas and the Boulevard of Lights. Carolina Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway, with an expanded route of nearly five miles, more than 3 million lights and double the drive-the-track experience.

A new Boulevard of Lights on Bruton Smith Boulevard will feature 2.5 miles of Christmas lights. Carolina Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway, with an expanded route of nearly five miles, more than 3 million lights and double the drive-the-track experience.

Santa helps Marcus Smith, president and GM of Charlotte Motor Speedway, announce plans for Carolina Christmas and the Boulevard of Lights. Carolina Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway, with an expanded route of nearly five miles, more than 3 million lights and double the drive-the-track experience.

The stars of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car and Late Model Series as well as the Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds will compete in the Lowes Foods World of Outlaws World Finals, Nov. 3-5.

Charlotte Motor Speedway debuted its giant new Fan Zone during Bank of America 500 Week, Oct. 12-15, and fans from all over the globe gave rave reviews for the latest family-friendly amenity added to The Greatest Place to See the Race.

Charlotte Motor Speedway debuted its giant new Fan Zone during Bank of America 500 Week, Oct. 12-15, and fans from all over the globe gave rave reviews for the latest family-friendly amenity added to The Greatest Place to See the Race.

Charlotte Motor Speedway debuted its giant new Fan Zone during Bank of America 500 Week, Oct. 12-15, and fans from all over the globe gave rave reviews for the latest family-friendly amenity added to The Greatest Place to See the Race.

Charlotte Motor Speedway debuted its giant new Fan Zone during Bank of America 500 Week, Oct. 12-15, and fans from all over the globe gave rave reviews for the latest family-friendly amenity added to The Greatest Place to See the Race.

Matt Kenseth wins the 52nd Bank of America 500.

Matt Kenseth wins the 52nd Bank of America 500.

Matt Kenseth wins the 52nd Bank of America 500.

Matt Kenseth wins the 52nd Bank of America 500.

Josh Richards won his fourth race at The Dirt Track on Wednesday in the World of Outlaws Late Model Showdown.

Josh Richards won his fourth race at The Dirt Track on Wednesday in the World of Outlaws Late Model Showdown.

Nannie Sue Neal takes a lap around the track. Neal, North Carolina’s oldest-living breast cancer survivorhas been named Honorary Race Director for the Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, Oct. 14.

Speedway GM Marcus Smith presents Nannie Sue Neal with a plaque. Neal, North Carolina’s oldest-living breast cancer survivorhas been named Honorary Race Director for the Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, Oct. 14.

NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace gets ready to take Nannie Sue Neal around the track. Neal, North Carolina’s oldest-living breast cancer survivorhas been named Honorary Race Director for the Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, Oct. 14.

Everything from the Funnel Bacakonator to a “Fit Fuel” menu endorsed by Danica Patrick will be offered in the concession stands when fans come to Charlotte Motor Speedway for Bank of America 500 Week, Oct. 12-15.

Everything from this Charlotte Pimento Mac-n-Cheese Burger to a “Fit Fuel” menu endorsed by Danica Patrick will be offered in the concession stands when fans come to Charlotte Motor Speedway for Bank of America 500 Week, Oct. 12-15.

Ronnie Presnell crossed an item off his bucket list today at Charlotte Motor Speedway as the retired Mecklenburg County sheriff’s deputy, who lost his sight in 1998, took a spin around the legendary superspeedway in his restored 1968 Chevrolet Camaro with help from NASCAR driver and SPEED personality Kenny Wallace.

Ronnie Presnell crossed an item off his bucket list today at Charlotte Motor Speedway as the retired Mecklenburg County sheriff’s deputy, who lost his sight in 1998, took a spin around the legendary superspeedway in his restored 1968 Chevrolet Camaro with help from NASCAR driver and SPEED personality Kenny Wallace.

Ronnie Presnell crossed an item off his bucket list today at Charlotte Motor Speedway as the retired Mecklenburg County sheriff’s deputy, who lost his sight in 1998, took a spin around the legendary superspeedway in his restored 1968 Chevrolet Camaro with help from NASCAR driver and SPEED personality Kenny Wallace.

Burt Myers raced his way to a win and the championship in the 2010 UNOH Southern Slam 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Burt Myers raced his way to a win and the championship in the 2010 UNOH Southern Slam 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Burt Myers raced his way to a win and the championship in the 2010 UNOH Southern Slam 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Burt Myers raced his way to a win and the championship in the 2010 UNOH Southern Slam 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, previews the Bank of America 500 with 2011 Coca-Cola 600 winner Kevin Harvick.

Kevin Harvick answers questions from the media during a preview of the Bank of America 500 today at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Sara Evans

Carl Edwards fixes his NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race divot and helps to demonstrate a 90-foot fall.

Carl Edwards fixes his NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race divot and helps to demonstrate a 90-foot fall.

Carl Edwards fixes his NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race divot and helps to demonstrate a 90-foot fall.

Carl Edwards fixes his NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race divot and helps to demonstrate a 90-foot fall.

Carl Edwards fixes his NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race divot and helps to demonstrate a 90-foot fall.

Carl Edwards fixes his NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race divot and helps to demonstrate a 90-foot fall.

Carl Edwards fixes his NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race divot and helps to demonstrate a 90-foot fall.

Carl Edwards fixes his NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race divot and helps to demonstrate a 90-foot fall.

Carl Edwards fixes his NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race divot and helps to demonstrate a 90-foot fall.

Carl Edwards fixes his NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race divot and helps to demonstrate a 90-foot fall.

David “The Bullet” Smith will attempt to soar 90 feet in the air and set the Guinness World Record for the highest recorded human cannonball shot before the green flag flies at the Bank of America 500.

David “The Bullet” Smith will attempt to soar 90 feet in the air and set the Guinness World Record for the highest recorded human cannonball shot before the green flag flies at the Bank of America 500.

Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) National Executive Director Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Tom Sadler will be given the Distinguished Veteran Airman Award from the Armed Services Council during the organization’s annual Air Force Birthday luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 14, at The Union League of Philadelphia.

Rickie Smith is looking forward to continuing his comeback at zMAX Dragway

Rickie Smith is looking forward to continuing his comeback at zMAX Dragway

John Force's Superman Funny Car will be on display as part of the John Force Racing Road Show at zMAX Dragway.

John Force's Warbird Funny Car will be on display as part of the John Force Racing Road Show at zMAX Dragway.

Tommy Ivo and his first drag race car, that he drove on the street as well (a model-T roadster with one Buick in it). This was used in the camp movie that both he and his car were in, "Drag Strip Girl," in the late 1950's.

Poster from "TV" Tommy Ivo's first appearance in Concord N.C. in 1960.

Drag racing’s greatest showman and one of NHRA’s greatest drivers “TV” Tommy Ivo will be honored at the fourth annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, Sept. 15-18, at zMAX Dragway in what Ivo claims may be his “last hurrah” on the East Coast.

Drag racing’s greatest showman and one of NHRA’s greatest drivers “TV” Tommy Ivo will be honored at the fourth annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, Sept. 15-18, at zMAX Dragway in what Ivo claims may be his “last hurrah” on the East Coast.

Charlotte Motor Speedway announced today that the Better Half Dash, featuring the women of NASCAR and supporting Motor Racing Outreach and Speedway Children's Charities, would take place before the Bank of America 500 on Oct. 15. Participating in the press conference from Atlanta Motor Speedway were, from left to right, Michelle Gilliland, Nan Zipadelli, Angie Skinner, Trisha Mears, Patricia Driscoll, Ashley Allgaier, Jami McDowell, Melanie Self, Shannon Koch, Wendy Venturini, Jacquelyn Butler, and Billy Mauldin.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Kurt Busch gives girlfriend Patricia Driscoll racing tips to prepare her for the Better Half Dash at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 15 before the Bank of America 500.

Don Garlits and Darrell Gwynn race specially prepared dragsters for charity.

Don Garlits and Darrell Gwynn race specially prepared dragsters for charity.

Jason Line is looking for his first win at zMAX Dragway

Jason Line is looking for his first win at zMAX Dragway

Drag racing’s greatest showman and one of NHRA’s greatest drivers “TV” Tommy Ivo will be honored at the fourth annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, Sept. 15-18, at zMAX Dragway in what Ivo claims may be his “last hurrah” on the East Coast.

Srikanta Barefoot will also perform at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals.

Srikanta Barefoot will also perform at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals.

Srikanta Barefoot will also perform at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals.

Jimmy Pyro will be one of two performers during the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals.

Jimmy Pyro will be one of two performers during the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals.

Jimmy Pyro will be one of two performers during the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals.

More than 1,000 fans converged at the Mecca of Motorsports today for a fan forum and driver autograph session after Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Parade of Power rumbled down Bruton Smith Boulevard to launch the track’s Fall Season of Speed.

More than 1,000 fans converged at the Mecca of Motorsports today for a fan forum and driver autograph session after Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Parade of Power rumbled down Bruton Smith Boulevard to launch the track’s Fall Season of Speed.

More than 1,000 fans converged at the Mecca of Motorsports today for a fan forum and driver autograph session after Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Parade of Power rumbled down Bruton Smith Boulevard to launch the track’s Fall Season of Speed.

More than 1,000 fans converged at the Mecca of Motorsports today for a fan forum and driver autograph session after Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Parade of Power rumbled down Bruton Smith Boulevard to launch the track’s Fall Season of Speed.

More than 600,000 horsepower will surge through Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte as the legendary motorsports complex showcases its 2011 Fall Season of Speed.

More than 600,000 horsepower will surge through Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte as the legendary motorsports complex showcases its 2011 Fall Season of Speed.

More than 600,000 horsepower will surge through Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte as the legendary motorsports complex showcases its 2011 Fall Season of Speed.

More than 600,000 horsepower will surge through Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte as the legendary motorsports complex showcases its 2011 Fall Season of Speed.

Jamie McMurray was subbing for an injured Sterling Marlin when he earned his first career NASCAR Cap victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2002. No other track can boast an impressive line-up of first-time winners quite like Charlotte Motor Speedway can and the track is ready to add to its legacy during the only night race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup - the Bank of America 500 on Oct. 15.

David Reutimann won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 in 2009, becoming the most recent driver to earn his first career NASCAR Cup victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway. No other track can boast an impressive line-up of first-time winners quite like Charlotte Motor Speedway can and the track is ready to add to its legacy during the only night race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup - the Bank of America 500 on Oct. 15.

Jeff Gordon scored his first career NASCAR Cup victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the 1994 Coca-Cola 600. No other track can boast an impressive line-up of first-time winners quite like Charlotte Motor Speedway can and the track is ready to add to its legacy during the only night race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup - the Bank of America 500 on Oct. 15.

Monster trucks will invade The Dirt Track at Charlotte August 13.

Monster trucks will invade The Dirt Track at Charlotte August 13.

Kyle Plott, of Marietta, Ga., won the Legends Big Money 100 on Aug. 2 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Kyle Plott, of Marietta, Ga., won the Legends Big Money 100 on Aug. 2 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Steven Cantrell, of Concord, N.C., captured the pole for the Legends Big Money 100.

Gray Gaulding is looking to make history at the Legends Big Money 100.

The TORC Series will visit Charlotte July 22-23

Shane Hmiel named Grand Marshal of Traxxas TORC Series event.

Kevin Aube hopes to compete in the second annual Legends Million.

Kevin Aube hopes to compete in the second annual Legends Million.

Fans enjoy affordable family fun at the Summer Shootout Series.

Fans enjoy affordable family fun at the Summer Shootout Series.

Fans enjoy affordable family fun at the Summer Shootout Series.

Fans enjoy affordable family fun at the Summer Shootout Series.

Gregory Lang races in the Legend Car Pro division

Bruce Silver races in the Legend Car Masters division.

Last year, it looked as if no one could stop veteran driver Doug Stevens from winning the inaugural Legends Million Legend Car race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Last year, it looked as if no one could stop veteran driver Doug Stevens from winning the inaugural Legends Million Legend Car race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Last year, it looked as if no one could stop veteran driver Doug Stevens from winning the inaugural Legends Million Legend Car race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Last year, it looked as if no one could stop veteran driver Doug Stevens from winning the inaugural Legends Million Legend Car race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Hans-Peter Schaeppi races in the Legend Car Masters division.

Hans-Peter Schaeppi races in the Legend Car Masters division.

Kevin Foisy races in the Legend Car Masters division.

Kevin Foisy races in the Legend Car Masters division.

11-year-old Hunter Stewart started the Racing 2 Cure foundation after he watched his mother survive two battles with breast cancer. Stewart drives in the Bandolero Bandits division in the Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

11-year-old Hunter Stewart started the Racing 2 Cure foundation after he watched his mother survive two battles with breast cancer. Stewart drives in the Bandolero Bandits division in the Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

11-year-old Hunter Stewart started the Racing 2 Cure foundation after he watched his mother survive two battles with breast cancer. Stewart drives in the Bandolero Bandits division in the Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

11-year-old Hunter Stewart started the Racing 2 Cure foundation after he watched his mother survive two battles with breast cancer. Stewart drives in the Bandolero Bandits division in the Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Seven Charlotte media members will take it four wide on the frontstretch quarter-mile oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the popular Media Mayhem school bus race, presented by R&R Bar-B-Que, during Round Four of the Summer Shootout Series on Tuesday night, June 28.

WBTV meteorologist Al Conklin almost gets spun, but saves his bus to finish third in the 2010 Media Mayhem school bus slobberknocker. Seven Charlotte media members will take it four wide on the frontstretch quarter-mile oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the popular Media Mayhem school bus race, presented by R&R Bar-B-Que, during Round Four of the Summer Shootout Series on Tuesday night, June 28.

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are scheduled to perform with the Avett Brothers during the July 9 concert.

Charlotte Motor Speedway will add another fabulous first to its legacy on July 9 when the world’s largest HDTV airs a live simulcast concert by American Recordings artists, the Avett Brothers, from the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Co.

Charlotte Motor Speedway will add another fabulous first to its legacy on July 9 when the world’s largest HDTV airs a live simulcast concert by American Recordings artists, the Avett Brothers, from the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Co.

With the stroke of a pen today at Charlotte Motor Speedway, North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue signed Senate Bill 322 into law, making stock car racing the official state sport.

With NASCAR Hall of Famers Bobby Allison (left) and Ned Jarrett (right) next to her and the children who sponsored the bill behind her, North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue (center) signed Senate Bill 322 into law, making stock car racing the official state sport.

The students from Lake Norman Elementary and Mount Mourne I.B. who sponsored the bill pose with Governor Perdue and Marcus Smith.

Governor Bev Perdue and Marcus Smith with members of the North Carolina Motorsports Advisory Council (L to R) Dr. Ahmed Soliman, Ian Prince, Chris Kouri, Derek Chen, J.D. Gibbs, Doug Herbert, Karen Ray, Kelley Earnhardt, Steve Earwood and Winston Kelley.

Governor Perdue poses with grassroots racers from Charlotte Motor Speedway's Summer Shootout Series.

Mark Green may be a veteran NASCAR Nationwide Series driver, but he will rely on his son, Tyler’s Legend Car expertise for a successful season in the 2011 Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Mark Green may be a veteran NASCAR Nationwide Series driver, but he will rely on his son, Tyler’s Legend Car expertise for a successful season in the 2011 Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars are dwarfed by the world's largest HDTV at the start of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars are dwarfed by the world's largest HDTV at the start of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars are dwarfed by the world's largest HDTV at the start of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Grammy Award-winning artist Darius Rucker will perform the national anthem for the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 29 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Emmy-Award nominated actress and NASCAR fan Angie Harmon will serve as the honorary pace car driver for the 27th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 21 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Earnhardt lived up to expectation in the 1990 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race as he led the entire race in Richard Childress Racing’s black No. 3.

Earnhardt stayed alongside Mark Martin down the backstretch and nosed ahead in Turns 3 and 4 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, taking victory in the 1993 by NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race sixteen-hundredths of a second.

With seven laps remaining in the 1987 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Dale Earnhardt and Bill Elliott made contact coming off of Turn 4 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, sending Earnhardt into the infield grass. Miraculously, Earnhardt held his blue-and-yellow Chevrolet straight and stayed ahead of Elliott. For decades, the move has been referred to as “The Pass in the Grass.”

Kasey Kahne Racing teammates Paul McMahan and Cody Darrah chat at the World of Outlaws World Finals last November.

Coca-Cola racing driver Ryan Newman waves the green flag for the start of the 2010 Coca-Cola Family Track Walk. Fans can get moving alongside Coca-Cola Racing Family drivers Newman, Denny Hamlin and Clint Bowyer, plus meet racing legends Bobby Allison and Ned Jarrett, during the 2011 Coca-Cola Family Track Walk and Quarter-Mile Cookout, which begins at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 27.

Thousands of fans participated in the 2010 Coca-Cola Family Track Walk. Fans can get moving alongside Coca-Cola Racing Family drivers Newman, Denny Hamlin and Clint Bowyer, plus meet racing legends Bobby Allison and Ned Jarrett, during the 2011 Coca-Cola Family Track Walk and Quarter-Mile Cookout, which begins at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 27.

For the third year in a row fans can enjoy the Quarter-Mile Cookout at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which features a picnic-style lunch. Fans can get moving alongside Coca-Cola Racing Family drivers Newman, Denny Hamlin and Clint Bowyer, plus meet racing legends Bobby Allison and Ned Jarrett, during the 2011 Coca-Cola Family Track Walk and Quarter-Mile Cookout, which begins at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 27.

Coca-Cola racing driver Ryan Newman signs autographs during the 2010 Coca-Cola Family Track Walk. Fans can get moving alongside Coca-Cola Racing Family drivers Newman, Denny Hamlin and Clint Bowyer, plus meet racing legends Bobby Allison and Ned Jarrett, during the 2011 Coca-Cola Family Track Walk and Quarter-Mile Cookout, which begins at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 27.

Energizer and Charlotte Motor Speedway are asking for help from fans as they attempt to “Light Up The Night” and set a world record May 21 during pre-race festivities for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. Energizer and Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates will sponsor the No. 42 Chevrolet driven by Juan Pablo Montoya for the race.

In 2010 Kurt Busch became one of only seven drivers who have swept the May races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, winning the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600. The 2004 Sprint Cup Series champion is looking for more Charlotte wins in 2011.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes the world's largest HDTV for a spin.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes the world's largest HDTV for a spin.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Marcus Smith launch the world's largest HDTV for it's operational debut.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Marcus Smith launch the world's largest HDTV for it's operational debut.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Marcus Smith launch the world's largest HDTV for it's operational debut.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Marcus Smith launch the world's largest HDTV for it's operational debut.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Marcus Smith launch the world's largest HDTV for it's operational debut.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Marcus Smith launch the world's largest HDTV for it's operational debut.

A military invasion simulation by U.S. Army special forces troops from Fort Bragg, N.C., will be part of the Let Freedom Race pre-race show for the Coca-Cola 600 on May 29.

Fort Bragg, N.C., soldiers will march down the frontstretch during the Let Freedom Race pre-race show for the Coca-Cola 600 on May 29.

More than 100 family members of Fort Bragg, N.C., soldiers will unfurl an 11,250-square-foot American flag on the frontstretch grass during the Let Freedom Race pre-race show for the Coca-Cola 600 on May 29.

An airshow by the U.S. Black Daggers parachute team will be part of the Let Freedom Race pre-race show for the Coca-Cola 600 on May 29.

Steve Kinser, driver of the No. 11 Bass Pro Shops sprint car returns to the The Dirt Track at Charlotte May 27 for the Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown.

The final touches are being put on the world’s largest HD video board as officials from Panasonic are in Charlotte, N.C., this week testing the massive screen that will debut during Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 2011 May race events.

The final touches are being put on the world’s largest HD video board as officials from Panasonic are in Charlotte, N.C., this week testing the massive screen that will debut during Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 2011 May race events.

The final touches are being put on the world’s largest HD video board as officials from Panasonic are in Charlotte, N.C., this week testing the massive screen that will debut during Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 2011 May race events.

Kyle Busch thwarted an attempted bank heist and saved the $1 million purse for the May 21 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.

Kyle Busch thwarted an attempted bank heist and saved the $1 million purse for the May 21 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.

Kyle Busch thwarted an attempted bank heist and saved the $1 million purse for the May 21 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.

Kyle Busch thwarted an attempted bank heist and saved the $1 million purse for the May 21 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.

Kyle Busch thwarted an attempted bank heist and saved the $1 million purse for the May 21 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.

Larry the Cable Guy

Mater from Cars 2

Lightning McQueen from Cars 2

4.21.11 - Construction continues on the world's largest HD video board.

4.21.11 - Construction continues on the world's largest HD video board.

Bobby Labonte grills out with local media in Greensboro, N.C. to promote the May 29 Coca-Cola 600.

Bobby Labonte grills out with local media in Greensboro, N.C. to promote the May 29 Coca-Cola 600.

Bobby Labonte grills out with local media in Greensboro, N.C. to promote the May 29 Coca-Cola 600.

Bobby Labonte grills out with local media in Greensboro, N.C. to promote the May 29 Coca-Cola 600.

Each side of the track will have the new Christmas tree fitted with four specially designed LED pre-stage/stage units, which will indicate the pre-stage/stage position of drivers in all four lanes (from left to right).

Each side of the track will have the new Christmas tree fitted with four specially designed LED pre-stage/stage units, which will indicate the pre-stage/stage position of drivers in all four lanes (from left to right).

The final steel girder that completed the support structure for the world's largest HD video board.

Ed "Two Tall" Jones shakes hands with Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, at the topping out ceremony for world's largest HD video board.

The final girder was hoisted more than 110 feet in the air and secured atop the 500,000-pound steel frame that will hold the 165,000-pound HD video board.

The final girder was hoisted more than 110 feet in the air and secured atop the 500,000-pound steel frame that will hold the 165,000-pound HD video board.

Ed "Too Tall" Jones places an American flag atop the girder.

Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, gives the signal to raise the final steel girder into place during the topping out ceremony.

An American flag flies after crews placed the final girder for the steel structure that will support the world's largest HD video board.

(L to R) Richard Ballard, Ed “Too Tall” Jones and Marcus Smith sign the steel girder that completes the structure that will hold the world's largest HD video board.

Children enjoy the bounce house and petting zoo at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Children enjoy the bounce house and petting zoo at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Joey Logano and Steve Byrnes competed to see who could pack the Camry the fastest. Fans can enter to do the same and win the car by texting CC600 to 69050.

The tradition of fun, fair foods at Charlotte Motor Speedway continues with deep-fried peaches headlining the concession menus for the April 7-10 Food Lion AutoFair and the track’s May NASCAR events: the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 21 and the Coca-Cola 600 on May 29.

Emily Hudgens

Officials from Charlotte Motor Speedway and Ryan Newman visited Fort Bragg, N.C., Monday to present a ceremonial Coca-Cola 600 race ticket to the United Service Organizations of North Carolina. (L to R: John Falkenbury, President USO N.C.; Ryan Newman; Scott Cooper, Charlotte Motor Speedway)

Officials from Charlotte Motor Speedway and Ryan Newman visited Fort Bragg, N.C., Monday to present a ceremonial Coca-Cola 600 race ticket to the United Service Organizations of North Carolina.(L to R: John Falkenbury, Ryan Newman)

Charlotte Motor Speedway also helped produce the first-ever broadcast on a U.S. military base of the Performance Racing Network’s popular show, “Fast Talk.” (L to R: PRN's Doug Rice, Kyle Petty, Ryan Newman)

Beautiful weather, VIP appearances and plenty of fun, free, family entertainment brought more than 7,500 fans to Charlotte Motor Speedway today for a celebration of the area’s racing roots during Charlotte SpeedFest presented by 3M.

Beautiful weather, VIP appearances and plenty of fun, free, family entertainment brought more than 7,500 fans to Charlotte Motor Speedway today for a celebration of the area’s racing roots during Charlotte SpeedFest presented by 3M.

The steel frame that will support the world’s largest high-definition video board is more than 50 percent complete, as construction continues on the massive screen created by Panasonic, that will debut during Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 2011 May race events.

The steel frame that will support the world’s largest high-definition video board is more than 50 percent complete, as construction continues on the massive screen created by Panasonic, that will debut during Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 2011 May race events.

Marcus Smith, Kasey Kahne and John Roberts announce that Dierks Bentley will perform pre-race concert for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, May 21, at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Marcus Smith, Kasey Kahne and John Roberts announce that Dierks Bentley will perform pre-race concert for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, May 21, at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Marcus Smith, Kasey Kahne and John Roberts announce that Dierks Bentley will perform pre-race concert for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, May 21, at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Marcus Smith, Kasey Kahne and John Roberts announce that Dierks Bentley will perform pre-race concert for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, May 21, at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Marcus Smith, Kasey Kahne and John Roberts announce that Dierks Bentley will perform pre-race concert for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, May 21, at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Marcus Smith, Kasey Kahne and John Roberts announce that Dierks Bentley will perform pre-race concert for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, May 21, at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The Dierks Bentley All-Star Concert presented by Budweiser will take place before the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 21.

Tish Sheets Speedway Children's Charities

A 40-ton sand sculpture of an NHRA Top Fuel dragster served as the backdrop to the announcement that VisitMyrtleBeach.com would be the title sponsor for the VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

(L to R) Marcus Smith president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway; Scott Schult, executive vice president of marketing for the MBACVB; and Doug Herbert, NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series driver announced the partnership with VisitMyrtleBeach.com.

Connie Kalitta will participate in the Legends Walk April 17 at the VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Kenny Bernstein will participate in the Legends Walk April 17 at the VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Kenny Bernstein will participate in the Legends Walk April 17 at the VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Shirley Muldowney will participate in the Legends Walk April 17 at the VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Don Garlits will participate in the Legends Walk April 17 at the VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Shirley Muldowney will participate in the Legends Walk April 17 at the VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Connie Kalitta will participate in the Legends Walk April 17 at the VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Don Garlits will participate in the Legends Walk April 17 at the VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Crews are installing the massive steel columns that will support the world's largest HD video board.

Crews are installing the massive steel columns that will support the world's largest HD video board.

Crews are installing the massive steel columns that will support the world's largest HD video board.

Crews are installing the massive steel columns that will support the world's largest HD video board.

Chef Rosen

Crews are using a huge crane to help dig the massive support column holes for the world's largest HD video board, coming to Charlotte Motor Speedway this May.

Crews are using a huge crane to help dig the massive support column holes for the world's largest HD video board, coming to Charlotte Motor Speedway this May.

Crews are using a huge crane to help dig the massive support column holes for the world's largest HD video board, coming to Charlotte Motor Speedway this May.

Crews are using a huge crane to help dig the massive support column holes for the world's largest HD video board, coming to Charlotte Motor Speedway this May.

Crews from Granite Contracting of Concord, N.C. are using the heavy earth-moving equipment this week for the initial grading on the backstretch near Gate 25 where the gigantic nearly 16,000-square-foot board will be located.

Crews from Granite Contracting of Concord, N.C. are using the heavy earth-moving equipment this week for the initial grading on the backstretch near Gate 25 where the gigantic nearly 16,000-square-foot board will be located.

Crews from Granite Contracting of Concord, N.C. are using the heavy earth-moving equipment this week for the initial grading on the backstretch near Gate 25 where the gigantic nearly 16,000-square-foot board will be located.

Crews from Granite Contracting of Concord, N.C. are using the heavy earth-moving equipment this week for the initial grading on the backstretch near Gate 25 where the gigantic nearly 16,000-square-foot board will be located.

Crews from Granite Contracting of Concord, N.C. are using the heavy earth-moving equipment this week for the initial grading on the backstretch near Gate 25 where the gigantic nearly 16,000-square-foot board will be located.

Crews from Granite Contracting of Concord, N.C. are using the heavy earth-moving equipment this week for the initial grading on the backstretch near Gate 25 where the gigantic nearly 16,000-square-foot board will be located.

Speedway Motorsports Inc. (NYSE: TRK) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer O. Bruton Smith and Charlotte Motor Speedway officials today announced a partnership with Panasonic to revolutionize the fan experience at motorsports events with the creation of the world’s largest high-definition video board.

Carolina Christmas in the snow at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.

Carolina Christmas in the snow at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.

Carolina Christmas in the snow at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.

Kenny Crites, winner of the custom Cobra replica.

Kenny Crites, winner of the custom Cobra replica.

Sam Bass Santas and Snowmen

Stewie the camel is part of the live Nativity at Carolina Christmas.

Skippy, the four-month old camel is part of the live Nativity at Carolina Christmas.

Stewie and Skippy the camels, enjoy Carolina Christmas.

Families enjoy the petting zoo at Carolina Christmas.

Families enjoy the petting zoo at Carolina Christmas.

Visitors to Carolina Christmas roast marshmallows at the Johnson Concrete Marshmallow Pits.

Visitors to Carolina Christmas roast marshmallows at the Johnson Concrete Marshmallow Pits.

Mary Bargett (2nd from right) and family roast marshmallows at Carolina Christmas.

Baskets made by Teresa Yoder

Baskets made by Teresa Yoder

Candle Maker Jerry Hearst

“Storm Castle” Candle

Tommy Pike, founder of Tommy Pike Customs of Greenville, S.C., drives the Cobra replica that was completed in just five days during the August Food Lion AutoFair. The Cobra replica will be raffled off and the money raised will go to Speedway Children’s Charities.

This high-performance Cobra replica was completed in just five days by the crew from Tommy Pike Customs. Fans will now get the chance to own this unique vehicle and help raise money for Speedway Children’s Charities.

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Carolina Christmas opening night, 2010

Randall Barger

Santa's Workshop set-up continues by the students from JM Robinson High School with just four days remaining before the grand opening of Carolina Christmas on Nov. 22.

Trees in the Festival of Trees are being decorated with just four days remaining before the grand opening of Carolina Christmas on Nov. 22.

The Bethelehem Village set-up continues with just five days remaining before the grand opening of Carolina Christmas on Nov. 22.

The Coca-Cola Igloo skating rink set-up continues with just five days remaining before the grand opening of Carolina Christmas on Nov. 22.

The Rudolph's Rides area set-up continues with just five days remaining before the grand opening of Carolina Christmas on Nov. 22.

Dianne Eckert

Set-up is underway for the Carolina Christmas holiday lights display. The spectacular 2.5-mile drive-through Christmas light park will be open from 6 - 10 p.m. Nov. 22 through Jan. 2, 2011.

Set-up is underway for the Carolina Christmas holiday lights display. The spectacular 2.5-mile drive-through Christmas light park will be open from 6 - 10 p.m. Nov. 22 through Jan. 2, 2011.

Set-up is underway for the Carolina Christmas holiday lights display. The spectacular 2.5-mile drive-through Christmas light park will be open from 6 - 10 p.m. Nov. 22 through Jan. 2, 2011.

Set-up is underway for the Carolina Christmas holiday lights display. The spectacular 2.5-mile drive-through Christmas light park will be open from 6 - 10 p.m. Nov. 22 through Jan. 2, 2011.

Set-up is underway for the Carolina Christmas holiday lights display. The spectacular 2.5-mile drive-through Christmas light park will be open from 6 - 10 p.m. Nov. 22 through Jan. 2, 2011.

Set-up is underway for the Carolina Christmas holiday lights display. The spectacular 2.5-mile drive-through Christmas light park will be open from 6 - 10 p.m. Nov. 22 through Jan. 2, 2011.

This 13-year-old Labrador retriever named Sunshine will serve as the honorary grand marshal for the Dollar General 300 on Oct. 15 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

This 13-year-old Labrador retriever named Sunshine will serve as the honorary grand marshal for the Dollar General 300 on Oct. 15 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Winston Kelly and Marcus Smith discuss the great activities that surround Bank of America 500 Race Week.

Kurt Busch talks about the possibility of being the first driver to win all three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Charlotte Motor Speedway in one year.

Daniel Hemric of Kannapolis, N.C. captured the victory in the inaugural Legends Million.

Daniel Hemric of Kannapolis, N.C. captured the victory in the inaugural Legends Million.

NASCAR is transitioning to a new-generation race car for the Nationwide Series and the Dollar General 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is the last of four “preview” races before the car is fully implemented for the 2011 season.

NASCAR is transitioning to a new-generation race car for the Nationwide Series and the Dollar General 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is the last of four “preview” races before the car is fully implemented for the 2011 season.

NASCAR is transitioning to a new-generation race car for the Nationwide Series and the Dollar General 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is the last of four “preview” races before the car is fully implemented for the 2011 season.

NASCAR is transitioning to a new-generation race car for the Nationwide Series and the Dollar General 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is the last of four “preview” races before the car is fully implemented for the 2011 season.

NASCAR is transitioning to a new-generation race car for the Nationwide Series and the Dollar General 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is the last of four “preview” races before the car is fully implemented for the 2011 season.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points leader Denny Hamlin and Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, talk with media during a Bank of America 500 preview at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points leader Denny Hamlin talks with fans during a Bank of America 500 preview at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

This Charlotte Area Transit System, or CATS, bus has been custom wrapped as a stock car to promote the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points leader Denny Hamlin races against Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, in two CATS buses during a Bank of America 500 preview at the speedway.

North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue and Charlotte Motor Speedway officials announced plans for Carolina Christmas, a spectacular 2.5-mile drive-through Christmas light park and village located on the track and infield of the legendary superspeedway.

North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue; SPEED Personality Larry McReynolds as Santa; Mike Miller, president of Miller Davis Inc.; and Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, announced plans for Carolina Christmas, a 2.5-mile drive-through Christmas light park and village located on the track and infield.

North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue and Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway announced plans for Carolina Christmas, a spectacular 2.5-mile drive-through Christmas light park and village located on the track and infield of the legendary superspeedway.

Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, was joined by North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue to announce plans for Carolina Christmas, a spectacular 2.5-mile drive-through Christmas light park and village located on the track and infield of the legendary superspeedway.

On Sept. 11-12, more than 80 students gathered at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a two-day track services personnel training session in preparation for the Bank of America 500 Weekend at the Mecca of Motorsports.

On Sept. 11-12, more than 80 students gathered at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a two-day track services personnel training session in preparation for the Bank of America 500 Weekend at the Mecca of Motorsports.

On Sept. 11-12, more than 80 students gathered at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a two-day track services personnel training session in preparation for the Bank of America 500 Weekend at the Mecca of Motorsports.

Charlotte Motor Speedway is teaming up with the Charlotte Area Transit System, or CATS, in Charlotte, N.C., on a new way to promote the speedway’s October NASCAR events. Two CATS buses will get a custom wrap that looks exactly like a NASCAR stock car, shown here in this mock-up photo.

Race vehicles representing every major series that will compete this fall at Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte took part in a Parade of Power today in uptown Charlotte.

Race vehicles representing every major series that will compete this fall at Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte took part in a Parade of Power today in uptown Charlotte.

Race vehicles representing every major series that will compete this fall at Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte took part in a Parade of Power today in uptown Charlotte.

Race vehicles representing every major series that will compete this fall at Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte took part in a Parade of Power today in uptown Charlotte.

Jeffrey Stanton

Jeffrey Stanton

Darrell Wallace Jr.

Darrell Wallace Jr.

Darrell Wallace Jr.

Daniel Hemric of Kannapolis, N.C. captured the victory in the inaugural Legends Million.

Daniel Hemric of Kannapolis, N.C. captured the victory in the inaugural Legends Million.

Daniel Hemric of Kannapolis, N.C. captured the victory in the inaugural Legends Million.

Daniel Hemric of Kannapolis, N.C. captured the victory in the inaugural Legends Million.

Chase Catania

Chase Catania

Chase Catania

Brian Ouimette

Sam McAulay

Gray Gaulding

Gray Gaulding

Tom Pistone

(L to R) Tommy Pistone III, Tiger Tom Pistone, Chase Pistone

The Summer Drag & Brag Series is a six-week series that runs each Wednesday evening until July 14 at zMAX Dragway.

The Summer Drag & Brag Series is a six-week series that runs each Wednesday evening until July 14 at zMAX Dragway.

The Summer Drag & Brag Series is a six-week series that runs each Wednesday evening until July 14 at zMAX Dragway.

Carols Moore is the oldest Legend Car driver entered in the Kangaroo Express Summer Shootout and is entered in the Legends Million at Charlotte Motor Speedway July 15-17.

Carols Moore is the oldest Legend Car driver entered in the Kangaroo Express Summer Shootout and is entered in the Legends Million at Charlotte Motor Speedway July 15-17.

Carols Moore keeps a voodo doll of fellow-competitor Bruce Silver. Moore is the oldest Legend Car driver entered in the Kangaroo Express Summer Shootout and is entered in the Legends Million at Charlotte Motor Speedway July 15-17.

Carols Moore is the oldest Legend Car driver entered in the Kangaroo Express Summer Shootout and is entered in the Legends Million at Charlotte Motor Speedway July 15-17.

Media Mayhem school bus racing action during Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Media Mayhem school bus racing action during Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Media Mayhem school bus racing action during Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Hoyt (L) and Luke (R) Demis, father and son duo participating in the Kangaroo Express Summer Shootout Series.

Hoyt (L) and Luke (R) Demis, father and son duo participating in the Kangaroo Express Summer Shootout Series.

Summer Drag & Brag at zMAX Dragway

Summer Drag & Brag at zMAX Dragway

Summer Drag & Brag at zMAX Dragway

Summer Drag & Brag at zMAX Dragway

Dr. James Dobson, founder of the non-profit group Focus on the Family and host of the radio program “Family Talk,” will give the invocation for the 51st running of the Coca-Cola 600 on May 30 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

A-Team

A-Team

A-Team

Fans looking for a unique keepsake celebrating the NASCAR Hall of Fame grand opening in Charlotte, N.C., can now purchase a special commemorative Hall of Fame ticket to Windstream Pole Night on May 27 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

"May is Motorsports Month" proclamation from North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue.

Concord Mayor Scott Padgett takes a Richard Petty Driving Experience ride-along at today's Mayors and Motorsports press conference.

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx takes a Richard Petty Driving Experience ride-along at today's Mayors and Motorsports press conference.

Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, is joined by Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, Concord Mayor Scott Padgett, Kannapolis Mayor Robert Misenheimer and Mooresville Mayor Chris Montgomery at today's Mayors and Motorsports press conference.

Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway holds the "May is Motorsports Month" proclamation from North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue at today's Mayors and Motorsports press conference.

Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, is joined by Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, Concord Mayor Scott Padgett, Kannapolis Mayor Robert Misenheimer and Mooresville Mayor Chris Montgomery to launch 600 balloons at today's Mayors and Motorsports press conference.

Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway presents NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Tony Stewart with a pair of walking shoes and a barbecue mitt during the announcement of the Coca-Cola Family Track Walk and Quarter-Mile Cookout taking place May 28, 2010 at the speedway.

Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway presents NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Tony Stewart with a pair of walking shoes and a barbecue mitt during the announcement of the Coca-Cola Family Track Walk and Quarter-Mile Cookout taking place May 28, 2010 at the speedway.

Renowned motorsports artist Sam Bass unveiled two original paintings that will serve as the covers for the 2010 Coca-Cola 600 and NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race souvenir programs. This NASCAR Sprint All_Star Race cover titled "All-Star Brawl!” captures the “Backyard Brawl” theme of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.

Renowned motorsports artist Sam Bass unveiled two original paintings that will serve as the covers for the 2010 Coca-Cola 600 and NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race souvenir programs. This Coca-Cola 600 cover titled "Let Freedom Race!” features salute to the U.S. armed forces.

Marcus Smith, president and GM of Charlotte Motor Speedway enjoys a chili dog from Pinky's, who will have concession stand at PINKS All Out at zMAX Dragway April 23-24.

L-R: Bob Ecker, Hunter Nickell, Marcus Smith and Rich Christensen talk PINKS All Out at zMAX Dragway.

In honor of Earth Day, eco-friendly cars raced at zMAX Dragway before PINKS All Out April 23-24.

Fans who won a Fox Got Game contest raced Toyota Camry Hybrids down the Bellagio of drag strips.

Electric cars provided by Li-ion Motors Corp. of Mooresville, N.C. raced down the concrete quarter-mile.

BioWeapon Race Fuels provided several race cars that took to the track running primarily on chicken fat.

Pinky's raced their patriotic and iconic VW Beetle.

Rich Christensen gets ready to start arm-dropping for PINKS All Out at zMAX Dragway April 23-24.

A specially built electric car from Li-Ion Motors prepares to take on the Bellagio of drag strips.

A fully electric Mini Cooper burns out before taking to the track.

Motorcycles using BioWeapon Race Fuels also raced down the strip.

The Pinky's VW Beetle drives off down the quarter-mile.

Ryan Newman answers questions from the press.

Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway

Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing, will present his P-51 Mustang in the Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show.

Col. Billy Buckner, Jack Roush, and Marcus Smith

Col. Billy Buckner discusses the 2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show.

Marcus Smith greets Cpl. John Hyland who will sing the national anthem before the 2010 Coca-Cola 600.

Marcus Smith, Cpl. John Hyland and Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 39 Army Cheverolet.

2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show

A P-51 Mustang owned by Roush Fenway Racing founder and co-owner Jack Roush will particpate in the 2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show.

Gen. Tom Sadler joins Jack Roush and Marcus Smith.

2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show

Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 39 Army Chevrolet helped to announce the 2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show.

2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show

2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show

2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show

2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show

Marcus Smith, Jack Roush, Col. Billy Buckner, Cpl. John Hyland and Ryan Newman.

2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show

Jack Roush stands with his P-51 Mustang.

Cpl. John Hyland

Cpl. John Hyland

T-28 Trojan that will participate in the 2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show.

82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus will participate in the 2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show

A1-H Skyraider will partipate in the 2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show

A C-47 will be in the 2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show

The Memphis Belle will partipate in the 2010 Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show

Charles Hagemeister, medal of honor recipient.

Robert Maxwell, medal of honor recipient.

Ronald Rosser, medal of honor recipient.

Richard Jenkins of Rock Hill, S.C., poses with Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Jenkins won the Best Restoration by Owner for his 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Sports Sedan.

Arnold Walker of Gastonia, N.C. poses with Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Walker won the Lion Cup Award (Best Paint) for his 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.

Dicky Engleman of Clifton Forge, Va., poses with Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Engleman won the Cabarrus Cup Award (Most Creative) for his 1957 210 Custom Chevrolet Truck-turned El Camino.

Darrell Hinson of Concord, N.C., poses with Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hinson took home the Bob Laidlein Award (Most Original) with his 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle.

Kelly and Sylvia Troutman of Statesville, N.C., pose with Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Troutman won the Mecklenburg Strelitz Award (Ladies’ Choice) for her 1955 Ford F-100 Pickup.

Doug Seybold of Westlake, Ohio poses with Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Seybold and his 1940 Buick Super Woody Wagon won the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award Sunday as the four-day automotive extravaganza concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Doug Seybold of Westlake, Ohio and his 1940 Buick Super Woody Wagon. Seybold’s Buick won the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award Sunday as the four-day automotive extravaganza concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Doug Seybold of Westlake, Ohio and his 1940 Buick Super Woody Wagon. Seybold’s Buick won the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award Sunday as the four-day automotive extravaganza concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Doug Seybold of Westlake, Ohio and his 1940 Buick Super Woody Wagon. Seybold’s Buick won the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award Sunday as the four-day automotive extravaganza concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Doug Seybold of Westlake, Ohio and his 1940 Buick Super Woody Wagon. Seybold’s Buick won the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award Sunday as the four-day automotive extravaganza concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Doug Seybold of Westlake, Ohio and his 1940 Buick Super Woody Wagon. Seybold’s Buick won the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award Sunday as the four-day automotive extravaganza concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Maseratis, such as the Italian company’s new 433-horsepower $150,000 GranTurismo model, are high on most lottery fantasy lists. The April 8-11 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway will feature a collection of dream-worthy sports cars and luxury sedans.

Ferraris, such as this $375,000 599 GTB Fiorano, figure into most lottery fantasy lists. The April 8-11 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway will feature a collection of dream-worthy sports cars and luxury sedans.

High-end BMW automobiles, such as this $100,000 750 Li with twin-turbocharged V-8 power, are high on most lottery fantasy lists. The April 8-11 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway will feature a collection of dream-worthy sports cars and luxury sedans.

Most lottery fantasies include at least one Rolls-Royce automobile. Visitors to the April 8-11 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway will view a pair of motorcars from that legendary company, including the new-for-2010 Ghost, which features a twin-turbocharged V-12 engine.

U.S. Olympic Gold Medal Winning Bobsled Team

U.S. Olympic Gold Medal Winning Bobsled Team

U.S. Olympic Gold Medal Winning Bobsled Team

All-Star Race Format Press Announcement

Miss Sprint Cup talks wiht some fans at the All-Star Race Format Press Announcement.

The No. 31 pit crew performs a pit stop during the All-Star Race Format Press Announcement.

Marcus Smith signs a fan's cast at the All-Star Race Format Press Announcement

Charlotte Motor Speedway president and general manager, Marcus Smith at the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Format Press Announcement

Martin Truex Jr. and Robin Pemberton answer questions during the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Format Press Announcement

HydroCar

HydroCar

HydroCar

HydroCar

Don (“D”) Creason poses with Creason Automotive’s M816 5-ton wrecker

Creason Automotive’s camouflage green M816 5-ton wrecker

Creason Automotive’s emergency red R-2 crash truck

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Corvair celebrates 50th anniversary at Food Lion AutoFair.

Corvair celebrates 50th anniversary at Food Lion AutoFair.

Corvair celebrates 50th anniversary at Food Lion AutoFair.

Corvair celebrates 50th anniversary at Food Lion AutoFair.

Corvair celebrates 50th anniversary at Food Lion AutoFair.

Corvair celebrates 50th anniversary at Food Lion AutoFair.

1978 Nostalgia Corvette Alcohol Funny Car

1933 Ford

1960's Vintage Jr. Fuel Front Engine Dragster

Norrie Baird

Backyard Brawl Fight Poster

Salesperson of the Year - Mike Jones

N.C. A&T State University Blue & Gold Marching Machine during a performance.

Program cover "The Homecoming Game" created by Sam Bass.

Eric Church

Eric Church

Trace Adkins

Trace Adkins

TobyMac

Fee

MercyMe

Robert Pierre

From Left to Right: Marcus Smith, Dr. JoAnne Byerly, Dr. Barry Shepherd, Dr. Peter Gorman, Todd Wirt, Gene Miller, Brady Johnson, and Mike Hargrave received NASCAR Banking 500 football jerseys.

Brady Johnson, interim superintendent of Iredell-Statesville Schools, prepares to take a fast lap around Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Lug Nut

Marcus Smith, LMS president and General Manager

Monster Truck Equalizer

World of Outlaws Sprint Car

Jeg Coughlin's NHRA Pro Stock car

Austin Dillon's World of Outlaws Late Model

Matt Smith leads his NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle

Jeff Burton

Doug Herbert's NHRA Top Fuel dragster

Autograph line at Parade of Power

Equalizer Monster Truck

NHRA Top Fuel Dragster

NHRA Funny Car

NHRA Pro Stock

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

World of Outlaws Sprint Car

World of Outlaws Sprint Car

World of Outlaws Late Model

Food Lion AutoFair

Food Lion AutoFair

Food Lion AutoFair

NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals

NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals

Austin and David Green

Austin Green

Tyler and Austin Green

Tyler Green

Jesse Little

Kyle Grissom

Matt and Mike Wallace

Matt Wallace

Myatt Snider

Summer Shootout Series

Buzzy Bondurant, owner of the J.L. Rothrock truck company in Greensboro, N.C., is bringing five classic American performance cars to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Oct. 28-30 Goodguys Southeastern Nationals.

Buzzy Bondurant, owner of the J.L. Rothrock truck company in Greensboro, N.C., is bringing five classic American performance cars to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Oct. 28-30 Goodguys Southeastern Nationals.

Buzzy Bondurant, owner of the J.L. Rothrock truck company in Greensboro, N.C., is bringing five classic American performance cars to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Oct. 28-30 Goodguys Southeastern Nationals.

Brent VanDervort founded Fatman Fabrications in 1985 and this year he has seen his business increase substantially. He will display his company's products at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Oct. 28-30 Goodguys Southeastern Nationals

Brent VanDervort founded Fatman Fabrications in 1985 and this year he has seen his business increase substantially. He will display his company's products at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Oct. 28-30 Goodguys Southeastern Nationals

Phil Heitman, from Durham, N.C., won the Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award for his 1966 American Motors Corp. Marlin. He was presented the award by NASCAR television personality, automotive aficionado and Food Lion AutoFair Ambassador Mike Joy on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Concord resident Vickie Moore won the Lion Cup Award (Best Paint) for her 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1. She was presented the award by NASCAR television personality, automotive aficionado and Food Lion AutoFair Ambassador Mike Joy on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Rob Jackson of Shelby, N.C., won Best Restoration by Owner for his 1957 Chrysler 300C. He was presented the award by NASCAR television personality, automotive aficionado and Food Lion AutoFair Ambassador Mike Joy on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The First Runner-Up Award at the Food Lion AutoFair was a 1966 Chevrolet II Super Sport owned by David Earnhardt, of Kannapolis, N.C. He was presented the award by NASCAR television personality, automotive aficionado and Food Lion AutoFair Ambassador Mike Joy on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Tim Lancaster of Eden, N.C., captured the Mecklenburg Strelitz Award (Ladies’ Choice) for his 1970 Pontiac GTO. He was presented the award by NASCAR television personality, automotive aficionado and Food Lion AutoFair Ambassador Mike Joy on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Robert Cayton of Greensboro, N.C., won the Cabarrus Cup Award (Most Creative) for his 1930 Ford Model A Truck. He was presented the award by NASCAR television personality, automotive aficionado and Food Lion AutoFair Ambassador Mike Joy on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Jim Norris, of Concord, took home the Bob Laidlein Award (Most Original) with his 1971 Ford Thunderbird. He was presented the award by NASCAR television personality, automotive aficionado and Food Lion AutoFair Ambassador Mike Joy on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The Food Lion AutoFair Second Runner-Up Award was given to Don Fontaine, of Concord, N.C., for his 1965 Dodge Coronet 500. He was presented the award by NASCAR television personality, automotive aficionado and Food Lion AutoFair Ambassador Mike Joy on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Although identical to the “Tumbler” Batmobile seen in the two most recent Batman movies, this vehicle is not the product of a big-budget studio effects crew. Batman fan Bob Dullam, of Kalamazoo, Mich., will display his handbuilt Tumbler during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

Although identical to the “Tumbler” Batmobile seen in the two most recent Batman movies, this vehicle is not the product of a big-budget studio effects crew. Batman fan Bob Dullam, of Kalamazoo, Mich., will display his handbuilt Tumbler during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

Although identical to the “Tumbler” Batmobile seen in the two most recent Batman movies, this vehicle is not the product of a big-budget studio effects crew. Batman fan Bob Dullam, of Kalamazoo, Mich., will display his handbuilt Tumbler during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

Suzuki Samurais are popular choices for building extreme off-road machines known as rock crawlers. This one has been modified with a radical suspension that allows the front and rear axles to twist independently of each other. Several of these amazing go-anywhere machines will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

Some people feel the best way to enjoy the giant canyons of the Southwest is to drive right into them. This Jeep Wrangler, modified by Carolina Truggies, of Matthews, N.C., is one of several go-anywhere rock crawlers that will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

Rock crawlers are growing in popularity because they can be as simple as a slightly modified old pickup or as mechanically perfect as this “buggy” built by MarsFab Off Road, of Harrisburg, N.C. Several of these amazing go-anywhere machines will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

Old Jeeps are popular choices for building extreme off-road machines known as rock crawlers. This one has been modified with a radical suspension that allows the front and rear axles to twist independently of each other. Several of these amazing go-anywhere machines will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

Fans attending the Aug. 25-28 Food Lion AutoFair can sample one of “Big” John Crane’s barbecue sundaes - layers of pulled pork, beans and coleslaw.

Fans attending the Aug. 25-28 Food Lion AutoFair can sample one of “Big” John Crane’s barbecue sundaes - layers of pulled pork, beans and coleslaw.

Fans attending the Aug. 25-28 Food Lion AutoFair can sample one of “Big” John Crane’s barbecue sundaes - layers of pulled pork, beans and coleslaw.

The Guinness Book of Records-certified world’s lowest street-legal car, the Flatmobile, will make its United States debut during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

The Guinness Book of Records-certified world’s lowest street-legal car, the Flatmobile, will make its United States debut during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

The Guinness Book of Records-certified world’s lowest street-legal car, the Flatmobile, will make its United States debut during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

The Guinness Book of Records-certified world’s lowest street-legal car, the Flatmobile, will make its United States debut during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

A selection of modern bulletproof cars will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. From the outside, the Streit Group’s Cadillac Escalade looks entirely normal, but extensive upgrades make it capable of withstanding heavily armed attackers.

A selection of modern bulletproof cars will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. This armored SUV from the Streit Group has a separate door behind the factory hatch that can be used as a gun port.

A selection of modern bulletproof cars will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. From the outside, the Streit Group’s Cadillac Escalade looks entirely normal, but opening a door reveals thick bulletproof glass and an overlapping door frame.

Bulletproof cars such as this new Cadillac Escalade will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. The Escalade, known by its builders at Texas Armoring Corp. as “The Beast,” looks like any other luxury SUV on the road, but its hidden armor, bulletproof glass and other equipment make it a rolling bunker.

A selection of modern bulletproof cars will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. This Cadillac Escalade from Texas Armoring Corp. in San Antonio, Texas, is a luxurious office on the inside and bank vault on the outside.

A selection of modern bulletproof cars will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. This Cadillac Escalade from Texas Armoring Corp. in San Antonio, Texas, is a luxurious office on the inside and bank vault on the outside.

A century of Chevrolets will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. The 1957 Chevy, represented in the display by this Bel Air convertible owned by Bill and Judy Vickers, of Mt. Gilead, N.C., is the most recognizable and sought-after classic car in the world.

A century of Chevrolets will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. Chevy’s Impala SS with 409-cid V-8, such as this 1962 example owned by Jerry Dennis, of Concord, N.C., was the company’s first major attempt to dominate drag racing in the 1960s.

A century of Chevrolets will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. Pickups such as this 1954 3100 model owned by Bobby Smith, of Mocksville, N.C., make up a big part of the 180 million vehicles Chevrolet has sold during the last century.

A century of Chevrolets will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. Chevy made its reputation as a producer of affordable cars for the average American. This Utility Sedan, owned by Charlie Deitch, of Davidson, N.C., was a real “stripper” model for 1955. The only way to spend less money that year at a Chevy dealer was to buy nothing at all!

A century of Chevrolets will be displayed during the Aug. 25-28 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. Steve Moore, of Waynesville, N.C., has a low-mile 1996 Chevy Impala SS that represents the company’s final rear-drive V-8 passenger cars of the 20th century.

The Food Lion AutoFair second runner-up was a 1972 Chevrolet truck owned by Mike Laws, of Greensboro, N.C. Laws was presented the award by car enthusiast Ray Evernham on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Dave Barrett, from Matthews, N.C., took home the Bob Laidlein Award (Most Original) with his 1968 Mustang. He was presented the award by car enthusiast Ray Evernham on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Eveie Hatley of Albemarle, N.C., won the Cabarrus Cup Award (Most Creative) for her 1968 Pro Street Camaro. She was presented the award by car enthusiast Ray Evernham on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Danny Glover of Suffolk, Va., captured the Mecklenburg Strelitz Award (Ladies’ Choice) for his 1964 International Scout 80. He was presented the award by car enthusiast Ray Evernham on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The Food Lion AutoFair first runner-up was a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro owned by Brian Hall, of Rock Hill, S.C. Hall was presented the award by car enthusiast Ray Evernham on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

James Ladewig of Dahlonega, Ga., won the Best Restoration by Owner for his 1966 Mercury Cyclone GT. He was presented the award by car enthusiast Ray Evernham on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Henry, Va., resident Angela Naff, winner of the Lion Cup Award (Best Paint) for her 1999 Pontiac Trans Am. She was presented the award by car enthusiast Ray Evernham on Sunday afternoon as the four-day Food Lion AutoFair concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

A rare show car that escaped the scrapyard not once, but twice, earned the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award. The award was presented by car enthusiast Ray Evernham to Bob Coker, from Winston-Salem, N.C., for his 1954 Buick Landau Motorama show car on Sunday afternoon as the four-day automotive extravaganza concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Three-time championship-winning NASCAR crew chief and Official Ambassador for the Food Lion AutoFair Ray Evernham gave media rides in a 2011 Tesla Roadster at zMAX Dragway today, ahead of the April 7-10 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Tesla, provided to Charlotte Motor Speedway by Charlotte, N.C.-based Duke Energy for the Food Lion AutoFair, is one of the world’s fastest production electric sports cars with a zero to 60 time of 3.7 seconds.

Three-time championship-winning NASCAR crew chief and Official Ambassador for the Food Lion AutoFair Ray Evernham gave media rides in a 2011 Tesla Roadster at zMAX Dragway today, ahead of the April 7-10 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Tesla, provided to Charlotte Motor Speedway by Charlotte, N.C.-based Duke Energy for the Food Lion AutoFair, is one of the world’s fastest production electric sports cars with a zero to 60 time of 3.7 seconds.

Three-time championship-winning NASCAR crew chief and Official Ambassador for the Food Lion AutoFair Ray Evernham gave media rides in a 2011 Tesla Roadster at zMAX Dragway today, ahead of the April 7-10 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Tesla, provided to Charlotte Motor Speedway by Charlotte, N.C.-based Duke Energy for the Food Lion AutoFair, is one of the world’s fastest production electric sports cars with a zero to 60 time of 3.7 seconds.

Battery power is no longer limited to golf carts. The 288-horsepower Tesla Roadster electric vehicle will be on display during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair courtesy of Duke Energy. It is capable of accelerating to 60 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 125 miles per hour.

With a gasoline engine and plug-in battery capability, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt combines the best of all worlds. The four-door sedan’s battery charges overnight and averages 60 miles per gallon overall in the EPA’s “gasoline equivalent” rating. Chevy’s new environmentally friendly model will be part of an electric car display during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

Electric-powered cars were once dominant in the American automobile market. This 1918 Detroit Electric will be on display during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair courtesy of Duke Energy. Detroit Electric was one of nearly 300 companies whose cars ran on batteries before World War II.

Skyscrapers and high-risers, such as this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle with 22-inch rims and Pirelli tires, will be on display during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

Skyscrapers and high-risers, such as this 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic with flip-flop paint and 28-inch wheels, will be on display during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

Skyscrapers and high-risers, such as this 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic with flip-flop paint and 28-inch wheels, will be on display during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

Skyscrapers and high-risers, such as this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle with 22-inch rims and Pirelli tires, will be on display during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

This 1932 Ford three-window coupe is a custom-built hot rod sporting a Chevy V-8 engine, modern chassis, and remote-control suicide doors. It will be offered during the Dealer Auctions sale at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place April 7-10.

This 1970 Shelby GT-350 Mustang fastback has only 32,000 miles on the odometer. It will be offered during the Dealer Auctions sale at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place April 7-10.

Concord resident Jerry Dennis has restored five 1962 Chevrolet Impala SSs with 409-cid V-8 engines since buying a new one 50 years ago. As he has done since the event started, Dennis will be looking for 409 parts during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

Concord resident Jerry Dennis has restored five 1962 Chevrolet Impala SSs with 409-cid V-8 engines since buying a new one 50 years ago. As he has done since the event started, Dennis will be looking for 409 parts during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair.

“Beauties and Beasts” will be displayed during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. This collection of the best and worst from six automakers will celebrate the cars we love to drive, such as this 1956 Corvette owned by Jimmy Morrison, of Concord, N.C.

“Beauties and Beasts” will be displayed during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. This collection of the best and worst from six automakers will remind us of the cars we are trying to forget, such as this 1976 Chevette.

This adult-size Radio Flyer wagon will be displayed during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. Fred Keller and Judy Foster, a retired couple from Wasilla, Alaska, built the nostalgic ride on a 1976 Mazda pickup chassis.

This adult-size Radio Flyer wagon will be displayed during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. Fred Keller and Judy Foster, a retired couple from Wasilla, Alaska, built the nostalgic ride on a 1976 Mazda pickup chassis.

This adult-size Radio Flyer wagon will be displayed during the April 7-10 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. Fred Keller and Judy Foster, a retired couple from Wasilla, Alaska, built the nostalgic ride on a 1976 Mazda pickup chassis.

Ray Evernham has been named the Official Ambassador for the April 7-10 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where he will display this 1938 Chevrolet.

Ray Evernham has been named the Official Ambassador for the April 7-10 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where he will display this 1933 Ford three-window Bonneville Salt Flats-type coupe.

Ray Evernham has been named the Official Ambassador for the April 7-10 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

This 1969 Camaro belonging to NASCAR star Kyle Busch was built by Charlotte-based Detroit Speed and Engineering. DSE co-founder Stacy Tucker and her husband Kyle will participate the 17th annual Goodguys Southeastern Nationals Oct. 29-31 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Detroit Speed and Engineering co-founder Stacy Tucker and her husband Kyle will participate the 17th annual Goodguys Southeastern Nationals Oct. 29-31 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

This 1972 Camaro belonging to NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. was built by Charlotte-based Detroit Speed and Engineering. DSE co-founder Stacy Tucker and her husband Kyle will participate the 17th annual Goodguys Southeastern Nationals Oct. 29-31 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

More than 3,000 custom and modified cars will be at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 17th annual Goodguys Southeastern Nationals Oct. 29 - 31.

More than 3,000 custom and modified cars will be at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 17th annual Goodguys Southeastern Nationals Oct. 29 - 31.

This 1963 Ferrari Testa Rosa owned by Jim Rose, of Farnham, England, earned the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award.

This 1963 Ferrari Testa Rosa owned by Jim Rose, of Farnham, England, earned the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award.

Seven-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Richard Petty will greet fans on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carolina Carports vendor space in the Manufacturers' Midway during the Food Lion AutoFair.

While Food Lion AutoFair spectators watch, the crew from Tommy Pike Customs will transform a pile of parts into a powerful Cobra replica. The Cobra will be raffled off, with all proceeds benefiting Speedway Children’s Charities.

The Plymouth division of Chrysler Corp. died in 2001, but its powerful 1960s musclecars still excite enthusiasts. This rare 1969 Plymouth Road Runner with Hemi V-8 will be offered during the Dealer Auctions sale at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29.

Internet phenomenon Rachel Veitch and her 563,000-mile Mercury will visit Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29. The 92-year-old retiree first attended the four-day auto extravaganza in 2000.

Internet phenomenon Rachel Veitch and her 563,000-mile Mercury will visit Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29. The 92-year-old retiree first attended the four-day auto extravaganza in 2000.

The world’s only collection of street legal bumper cars will be displayed at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29. An eccentric businessman has turned nine vintage carnival bumper cars into mini hot rods with motorcycle engines, working headlights, turn signals and windshields.

The world’s only collection of street legal bumper cars will be displayed at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29. An eccentric businessman has turned nine vintage carnival bumper cars into mini hot rods with motorcycle engines, working headlights, turn signals and windshields.

The world’s only collection of street legal bumper cars will be displayed at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29. An eccentric businessman has turned nine vintage carnival bumper cars into mini hot rods with motorcycle engines, working headlights, turn signals and windshields.

The world’s only collection of street legal bumper cars will be displayed at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29. An eccentric businessman has turned nine vintage carnival bumper cars into mini hot rods with motorcycle engines, working headlights, turn signals and windshields.

The world’s only collection of street legal bumper cars will be displayed at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29. An eccentric businessman has turned nine vintage carnival bumper cars into mini hot rods with motorcycle engines, working headlights, turn signals and windshields.

The world’s only collection of street legal bumper cars will be displayed at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29. An eccentric businessman has turned nine vintage carnival bumper cars into mini hot rods with motorcycle engines, working headlights, turn signals and windshields.

Mac Daddy Dogs are hot dogs encased in macaroni pasta and pimento cheese, then coated in a panko breadcrumb crust and deep fried. They will be served up to hungry fans at the Food Lion AutoFair, Aug. 26-29

Ford Owners Association of the Carolinas member Steve Silsby and his wife Faye are the proud owners of a 1965 Ford Mustang. Their club is just one of more than 60 that will participate in the Food Lion AutoFair, Aug. 26 - 29.

Ford Owners Association of the Carolinas President Buster Moore is the proud owner of a 1968 Ford Mustang, a vehicle he’s had since 1977. Moore's club is just one of more than 60 that will participate in the Food Lion AutoFair, Aug. 26 - 29.

Imagimotive, a company from Magnolia, Texas, builds vehicles and components specifically for tailgate parties. During the Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29 – Imagimotive will display one of its Removable Tailgater Systems fitted to a 2008 Ford F-150.

Doug Bean, of Savannah, Ga., restored a 1948 Grumman Olson Kurbside delivery van and turned it into a disguised tailgater that will be on display at the Food Lion AutoFair, Aug. 26-29.

Doug Bean, of Savannah, Ga., restored a 1948 Grumman Olson Kurbside delivery van and turned it into a disguised tailgater that will be on display at the Food Lion AutoFair, Aug. 26-29.

Imagimotive, a company from Magnolia, Texas, builds vehicles and components specifically for tailgating. During the Food Lion AutoFair, Aug. 26-29 Imagimotive will display a 40-foot 1987 International school bus converted to a full-scale party rig.

J.R. and Glenda Sammet, of Englewood, Fla., have been part of the custom van movement since the 1970s. They will display their three show vehicles, including this 1975 Dodge named “Sweet Emotion,” during Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29.

J.R. and Glenda Sammet, of Englewood, Fla., have been part of the custom van movement since the 1970s. They will display their three show vehicles, including this 1973 Dodge named “Procrastownation,” during Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29.

J.R. and Glenda Sammet, of Englewood, Fla., have been part of the custom van movement since the 1970s. They will display their three show vehicles, including this six-wheeled Ford Maxi named “Looney Twoney,” during Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29.

J.R. and Glenda Sammet, of Englewood, Fla., have been part of the custom van movement since the 1970s. They will display their three show vehicles during Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29.

Fletch Little and Dennis Carpenter's 1940 Fords will be part of a 70th anniversary ’40 Ford display at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29.

Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts, of Concord, owns this 1940 Ford Deluxe convertible. The company was started when Carpenter was unable to find trim pieces he needed to finish the convertible’s restoration in 1970. It will be part of a 70th anniversary ’40 Ford display at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29.

Fletch Little, of Concord, is one of many hot rodders who has modified a 1940 Ford for greater performance. Little’s red two-door will be part of a 70th anniversary ’40 Ford display at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Food Lion AutoFair, which takes place on a new date this year – Aug. 26-29.

Richard Jenkins of Rock Hill, S.C., poses with Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Jenkins won the Best Restoration by Owner for his 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Sports Sedan.

Arnold Walker of Gastonia, N.C. poses with Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Walker won the Lion Cup Award (Best Paint) for his 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.

Dicky Engleman of Clifton Forge, Va., poses with Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Engleman won the Cabarrus Cup Award (Most Creative) for his 1957 210 Custom Chevrolet Truck-turned El Camino.

Darrell Hinson of Concord, N.C., poses with Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hinson took home the Bob Laidlein Award (Most Original) with his 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle.

Kelly and Sylvia Troutman of Statesville, N.C., pose with Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Troutmans won the Mecklenburg Strelitz Award (Ladies’ Choice) for her 1955 Ford F-100 Pickup.

Doug Seybold of Westlake, Ohio and his 1940 Buick Super Woody Wagon. Seybold’s Buick won the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award Sunday as the four-day automotive extravaganza concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Doug Seybold of Westlake, Ohio and his 1940 Buick Super Woody Wagon. Seybold’s Buick won the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award Sunday as the four-day automotive extravaganza concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Doug Seybold of Westlake, Ohio and his 1940 Buick Super Woody Wagon. Seybold’s Buick won the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award Sunday as the four-day automotive extravaganza concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Doug Seybold of Westlake, Ohio and his 1940 Buick Super Woody Wagon. Seybold’s Buick won the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award Sunday as the four-day automotive extravaganza concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Doug Seybold of Westlake, Ohio and his 1940 Buick Super Woody Wagon. Seybold’s Buick won the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award Sunday as the four-day automotive extravaganza concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Doug Seybold of Westlake, Ohio and his 1940 Buick Super Woody Wagon. Seybold’s Buick won the prestigious Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show Award Sunday as the four-day automotive extravaganza concluded at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Creason Automotive’s camouflage green M816 5-ton wrecker will be on display at the Food Lion AutoFair April 8-11.

Creason Automotive’s emergency red R-2 crash truck will be on display at the Food Lion AutoFair April 8-11.

Don (“D”) Creason poses with Creason Automotive’s M816 5-ton wrecker that will be on display at the Food Lion AutoFair April 8-11.

HydroCar

HydroCar

HydroCar

HydroCar

The Queen City Corvair Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their favorite rear-engine Chevrolet with a special display during the April 8-11 Food Lion AutoFair.

The Queen City Corvair Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their favorite rear-engine Chevrolet with a special display during the April 8-11 Food Lion AutoFair.

The Queen City Corvair Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their favorite rear-engine Chevrolet with a special display during the April 8-11 Food Lion AutoFair.

The Queen City Corvair Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their favorite rear-engine Chevrolet with a special display during the April 8-11 Food Lion AutoFair.

The Queen City Corvair Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their favorite rear-engine Chevrolet with a special display during the April 8-11 Food Lion AutoFair.

The Queen City Corvair Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their favorite rear-engine Chevrolet with a special display during the April 8-11 Food Lion AutoFair.

2009 Fall Food Lion AutoFair winner Brad Gray and his 1969 Chevy Camaro Pro Street in Victory Circle with his wife and the Best of Show award.

2009 Fall Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show winner Brad Gray and his 1969 Chevy Camaro Pro Street.

2009 Fall Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show winner Brad Gray and his 1969 Chevy Camaro Pro Street receiving the Best of Show award from Marcus Smith.

2009 Fall Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show winner Brad Gray and his 1969 Chevy Camaro Pro Street.

Shawn McFalls, senior sous chef for Levy Restaurants, displays the chocolate-covered bacon strips his kitchen will create for the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway as part of its special “fair foods” menu.

County fairs have a rich tradition of offering unusual and delicious foods, and the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway will be no different. Chocolate-covered bacon will be offered as part of the event’s “fair foods” menu.

Shawn McFalls, senior sous chef for Levy Restaurants, displays the funnel cake fries his kitchen will produce for the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway as part of its special “fair foods” menu.

County fairs have a rich tradition of offering unusual and delicious foods, and the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway will be no different. Funnel cake fries will be offered as part of the event’s “fair foods” menu.

The Roswell Rod will be on display at the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair as part of a "Custom Fins" collection.

The Roswell Rod will be on display at the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair as part of a "Custom Fins" collection.

The Roswell Rod will be on display at the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair as part of a "Custom Fins" collection.

The Roswell Rod will be on display at the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair as part of a "Custom Fins" collection.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Clint Bowyer will display his 1949 Mercury at the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Mint Hill, N.C., resident Walt Hollifield will display his 1935 Ford Cabriolet resto-mod at the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Children attending the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway will have a chance to design and race small-scale cars under the supervision of professional LEGO builders.

Children attending the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway will have a chance to design and race small-scale cars under the supervision of professional LEGO builders.

Steve Saleen, creator of the Saleen Mustang, will visit the Sept. 3-6 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. There will be a display of special high-performance Mustangs he has produced over the last 25 years.

Steve Saleen, creator of the Saleen Mustang, will visit the Sept. 3-6 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. There will be a display of special high-performance Mustangs he has produced over the last 25 years.

Steve Saleen, creator of the Saleen Mustang, will visit the Sept. 3-6 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. There will be a display of special high-performance Mustangs he has produced over the last 25 years.

Steve Saleen, creator of the Saleen Mustang, will visit the Sept. 3-6 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. There will be a display of special high-performance Mustangs he has produced over the last 25 years.

Walt Hollifield's 1953 Pontiac Chieftain sedan delivery resto-mod will be on display at the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair.

Walt Hollifield's 1953 Pontiac Chieftain sedan delivery resto-mod will be on display at the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair.

Walt Hollifield's 1953 Pontiac Chieftain sedan delivery resto-mod will be on display at the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair.

Walt Hollifield's 1953 Pontiac Chieftain sedan delivery resto-mod will be on display at the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair.

Richard Canter, of Concord, N.C., enjoys all Chrysler products big and small. His collection of 61 diecast models includes seven that are identical to full-sized cars he has owned and five that belonged to his father.

Local Chrysler enthusiast Richard Canter seems poised to revive the company’s fortunes from his Concord, N.C., driveway.

Richard Canter will display his black 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 at the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway as part of a “Retro Muscle Rules” display.

Richard Canter will display his black 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 at the Sept. 10-13 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe’s Motor Speedway as part of a “Retro Muscle Rules” display.

Roush Mustang P-51A

Roush Mustang P-51A

Roush Mustang P-51A

Roush Mustang P-51A

Roush Mustang P-51A

Roush Mustang P-51A

Roush Mustang P-51A

Roush Mustang P-51A

1969 Camaro

2010 Camaro

1969 Mustang Mach 1

2010 Mustang

1970 Challenger RT

2009 Challenger SRT-8

Perry Burchfield's 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

Perry Burchfield's 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

Perry Burchfield's 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

Perry Burchfield's 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

Cars on display at Food Lion AutoFair

Food Lion AutoFair crowd

Food Lion AutoFair crowd

Cars on display at Food Lion AutoFair

Part of tailfin display

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day four of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day three of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day two of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Day one of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

Matt Hagan raced to the No. 1 spot in Funny Car as qualifying came to an end Saturday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at zMAX Dragway.

Eddie Krawiec raced to the No. 1 spot in Pro Stock Motorcycle as qualifying came to an end Saturday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at zMAX Dragway.

Jason Line raced to the No. 1 spot in Pro Stock as qualifying came to an end Saturday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at zMAX Dragway.

Tony Schumacher raced to the No. 1 spot in Top Fuel as qualifying came to an end Saturday at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at zMAX Dragway.

A dozen retired FDNY and NYPD personnel were on hand at zMAX Dragway today to meet with fifteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force. Force today unveiled a commemorative 9/11 paint scheme in advance of the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, Sept. 15-18. Force’s Castrol GTX High Mileage/Honoring Our Heroes Funny Car, which he will race only at the Bellagio of drag strips, will pay tribute to the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on Sept. 11.

Fifteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force talkes with Charlotte Motor Speedway President Marcus Smith. Force unveiled a commemorative 9/11 paint scheme at zMAX Dragway in advance of the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, Sept. 15-18. Force’s Castrol GTX High Mileage/Honoring Our Heroes Funny Car, which he will race only at the Bellagio of drag strips, will pay tribute to the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on Sept. 11.

Fifteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force today unveiled a commemorative 9/11 paint scheme at zMAX Dragway in advance of the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, Sept. 15-18. Force’s Castrol GTX High Mileage/Honoring Our Heroes Funny Car, which he will race only at the Bellagio of drag strips, will pay tribute to the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on Sept. 11.

(L to R) Del Worsham (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) are the winners of the 2011 VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) celebrates his win at the 2011 VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Jack Beckman (Funny Car) celebrates his win at the 2011 VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Del Worsham (Top Fuel) celebrates his win at the 2011 VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Top Fuel dragsters go four wide at the 2011 VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Del Worsham blasts down zMAX Dragway at the 2011 VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Funny Cars go four wide at the 2011 VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Pro Stocks go four wide at the 2011 VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

2011 VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Friday

2011 VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Friday

2011 VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Friday

2011 VisitMyrtleBeach.com NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Friday

Fifteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion driver John Force welcomed Roush Fenway Racing drivers Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth and David Ragan to his turf today for a four-wide elimination battle in 2011 Supercharged Ford Mustang GTs at zMAX Dragway. Biffle won the elimination battte, followed by Kenseth, Force and Ragan.

Fifteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion driver John Force welcomed Roush Fenway Racing drivers Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth and David Ragan to his turf today for a four-wide elimination battle in 2011 Supercharged Ford Mustang GTs at zMAX Dragway. Biffle won the elimination battte, followed by Kenseth, Force and Ragan.

Fifteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion driver John Force welcomed Roush Fenway Racing drivers Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth and David Ragan to his turf today for a four-wide elimination battle in 2011 Supercharged Ford Mustang GTs at zMAX Dragway. Biffle won the elimination battte, followed by Kenseth, Force and Ragan.

Fifteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion driver John Force welcomed Roush Fenway Racing drivers Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth and David Ragan to his turf today for a four-wide elimination battle in 2011 Supercharged Ford Mustang GTs at zMAX Dragway. Biffle won the elimination battte, followed by Kenseth, Force and Ragan.

Fifteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion driver John Force welcomed Roush Fenway Racing drivers Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth and David Ragan to his turf today for a four-wide elimination battle in 2011 Supercharged Ford Mustang GTs at zMAX Dragway. Biffle won the elimination battte, followed by Kenseth, Force and Ragan.

Fans look on as Brandon Bernstein's team works on their Top Fuel dragster.

Top Fuel driver Antron Brown signs autographs for fans at his pit area.

The Bellagio of dragstrips will host two of the country’s top sanctioning bodies for street-legal drag racing, the National Mustang Racing Association and the National Muscle Car Association, on Aug. 6-8 for the second annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals.

The Bellagio of dragstrips will host two of the country’s top sanctioning bodies for street-legal drag racing, the National Mustang Racing Association and the National Muscle Car Association, on Aug. 6-8 for the second annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals.

The Bellagio of dragstrips will host two of the country’s top sanctioning bodies for street-legal drag racing, the National Mustang Racing Association and the National Muscle Car Association, on Aug. 6-8 for the second annual NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals.

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - John Force, Funny Car winner

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Cory McClenathan, Top Fuel winner

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - John Force, Funny Car winner

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - John Force, Funny Car winner

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Mike Edwards, Pro Stock winner

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Matt Smith, Pro Stock Motorcycle

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Cory McClenathan, Top Fuel winner

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Saturday

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Saturday - The U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning bobsled team served as grand marshals for the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Pro Stock Motorcycles raced four-wide at zMAX Dragway.

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Funny Cars go four-wide during elimination rounds at zMAX Dragway.

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Robert Hight and Jeff Arend touch during the first round of eliminations.

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Funny Car drivers Robert Hight and Jeff Arend touch during the first round of eliminations.

2010 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Pro Stocks race four-wide.

2009 NHRA Carolinas Nationals

2009 NHRA Carolinas Nationals

2009 NHRA Carolinas Nationals

2009 NHRA Carolinas Nationals

2009 NHRA Carolinas Nationals

2009 NHRA Carolinas Nationals

2009 NHRA Carolinas Nationals

2009 NHRA Carolinas Nationals

2009 NHRA Carolinas Nationals

2009 NHRA Carolinas Nationals

2009 NHRA Carolinas Nationals

2009 NHRA Carolinas Nationals

Bruton Smith, John Force and Marcus Smith announced that zMAX Dragway will host two NHRA events in 2010.

Bruton Smith and John Force unveil zMAX Dragway's two 2010 NHRA dates.

Bruton Smith and John Force discuss the addition of a second NHRA date to zMAX Dragway's 2010 schedule.

Bruton Smith and John Force discuss the addition of a second NHRA date to zMAX Dragway's 2010 schedule.

Greg Biffle smokes the tires on his 2007 Shelby GT 500 at NASCAR Night in 2008.

NHRA Nationals

NHRA Nationals

NHRA Nationals

NHRA Nationals

NHRA Nationals

NHRA Nationals

Mark Green may be a veteran NASCAR Nationwide Series driver, but he will rely on his son, Tyler’s Legend Car expertise for a successful season in the 2011 Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Mark Green may be a veteran NASCAR Nationwide Series driver, but he will rely on his son, Tyler’s Legend Car expertise for a successful season in the 2011 Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

School bus racing

School bus racing

School Bus Racing

School Bus Racing

Daniel Hemric

Daniel Hemric

Austin Langenstein

Austin Langenstein

Austin Langenstein

Austin Langenstein

Kevin Aube

Kevin Aube

Dustin Ash

Dylan Kwasniewski

Scott Hensley

Scott Hensley

Kevin Harvick celebrates his win in the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011.

Kevin Harvick celebrates his win in the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011.

Kevin Harvick celebrates his win in the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011.

Kevin Harvick celebrates his win in the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011.

2011 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

2011 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

2011 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

NASCAR Nationwide Series Top Gear 300 on May 28, 2011 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NASCAR Nationwide Series Top Gear 300 on May 28, 2011 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Matt Kenseth wins the NASCAR Nationwide Series Top Gear 300 on May 28, 2011 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Matt Kenseth wins the NASCAR Nationwide Series Top Gear 300 on May 28, 2011 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Matt Kenseth wins the NASCAR Nationwide Series Top Gear 300 on May 28, 2011 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Matt Kenseth wins the NASCAR Nationwide Series Top Gear 300 on May 28, 2011 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Matt Kenseth wins the NASCAR Nationwide Series Top Gear 300 on May 28, 2011 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Coca-Cola Trackwalk and Summer Celebration Cookout at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Coca-Cola Trackwalk and Summer Celebration Cookout at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Coca-Cola Trackwalk and Summer Celebration Cookout at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Coca-Cola Trackwalk and Summer Celebration Cookout at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Coca-Cola Trackwalk and Summer Celebration Cookout at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Coca-Cola Trackwalk and Summer Celebration Cookout at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Coca-Cola Trackwalk and Summer Celebration Cookout at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Brad Keselowski wins the pole for the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600.

Brad Keselowski wins the pole for the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600.

Brad Keselowski wins the pole for the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600.

Carl Edwards wins the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 21, 2011.

Carl Edwards wins the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 21, 2011.

Carl Edwards wins the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 21, 2011.

Carl Edwards wins the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race - May 21, 2011.

NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race - May 21, 2011.

NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race - May 21, 2011.

Carl Edwards celebrates his win in the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race - May 21, 2011.

Kasey Kahne wins the 2011 Pennzoil Ultra Victory Challenge

2011 Pennzoil Ultra Victory Challenge

2011 Pennzoil Ultra Victory Challenge

2011 Pennzoil Ultra Victory Challenge

Kyle Busch wins the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Kyle Busch wins the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Kyle Busch wins the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Kyle Busch wins the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Kyle Busch wins the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

2010 Bank of America 500

2010 Bank of America 500

2010 Bank of America 500

2010 Bank of America 500

2010 Dollar General 300

2010 Dollar General 300

2010 Dollar General 300

Brad Keselowski wins the 2010 Dollar General 300.

Brad Keselowski wins the 2010 Dollar General 300.

Brad Keselowski wins the 2010 Dollar General 300.

Jeff Gordon wins the pole for the Bank of America 500 on Bojangles' Pole Night.

2010 Coca-Cola 600

2010 Coca-Cola 600

2010 Coca-Cola 600

2010 Coca-Cola 600

2010 Coca-Cola 600

Kurt Busch, winner of the 2010 Coca-Cola 600, May 30.

Kurt Busch, winner of the 2010 Coca-Cola 600, May 30.

Kurt Busch, winner of the 2010 Coca-Cola 600, May 30.

Kurt Busch, winner of the 2010 Coca-Cola 600, May 30.

Kurt Busch, winner of the 2010 Coca-Cola 600, May 30.

Kurt Busch, winner of the 2010 Coca-Cola 600, May 30.

Kyle Busch, winner of the May 29, 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series - TECH-NET Auto Service 300 Powered by CARQUEST Auto Parts.

The checkered flag flies for the May 29, 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series - TECH-NET Auto Service 300 Powered by CARQUEST Auto Parts.

Kyle Busch celebrates his win in the May 29, 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series - TECH-NET Auto Service 300 Powered by CARQUEST Auto Parts.

Kyle Busch celebrates in Victory Circle after the May 29, 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series - TECH-NET Auto Service 300 Powered by CARQUEST Auto Parts.

May 29, 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series - TECH-NET Auto Service 300 Powered by CARQUEST Auto Parts.

May 29, 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series - TECH-NET Auto Service 300 Powered by CARQUEST Auto Parts.

May 29, 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series - TECH-NET Auto Service 300 Powered by CARQUEST Auto Parts.

Ryan Newman captured his ninth pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway during qualifying for the 51st Coca-Cola 600.

Ryan Newman captured his ninth pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway during qualifying for the 51st Coca-Cola 600.

Winner of the May 22, 2010 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Kurt Busch.

Winner of the May 22, 2010 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Kurt Busch.

Winner of the May 22, 2010 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Kurt Busch.

Winner of the May 22, 2010 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Kurt Busch.

Winner of the May 22, 2010 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Kurt Busch.

Winner of the May 22, 2010 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Kurt Busch.

Winner of the May 22, 2010 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Kurt Busch.

50th Running of the Coca-Cola 600 (2009)

Paul McMahan wins the 2011 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte

Ron Parker won the NDRA Late Model support event for the 2011 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte

2011 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte

2011 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte

2011 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte

Paul McMahan wins the 2011 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte

The fourth-annual World of Outlaws World Finals is scheduled for Nov. 4 - 6 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.

World of Outlaws World Finals

World of Outlaws World Finals

Josh Richards and Steve Francis battle for position and the championship at the World of Outlaws World Finals.

Josh Richards hoists the trophy for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series Championship.

Jimmy Owens took home the Late Model Series Victory.

World of Outlaws World Finals

World of Outlaws World Finals

Joey Saldana won the sprint car feature on the final night of the World of Outlaws World Finals.

Donny Schatz captured the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Championship.

The sprint cars honor the fans with a traditional four-wide salute at the World of Outlaws World Finals.

Jason Meyers takes the checkers in the World of Outlaws World Finals.

Scott Bloomquist takes the checkers for the first night of the World of Outlaws World Finals.

Jason Meyers in Victory Lane for the Sprint Car feature in the World of Outlaws World Finals.

Jason Meyers congratulates Scott Bloomquist.

Scott Bloomquist - Winner of the Late Model Series feature at the World of Outlaws World Finals.

World of Outlaws World Finals

World of Outlaws World Finals Time Trials

World of Outlaws World Finals Time Trials

World of Outlaws World Finals Time Trials

World of Outlaws World Finals Time Trials

World of Outlaws World Finals Time Trials

World of Outlaws World Finals Time Trials

Josh Richards in Victory Lane for the World of Outlaws Late Model Showdown.

Josh Richards picked up the victory in the World of Outlaws Late Model Showdown.

Josh Richards grabs the checkered flag for the World of Outlaws Late Model Showdown.

They line up, about to take the green for the World of Outlaws Late Model Showdown.

Austin Dillon slides through a turn in the World of Outlaws Late Model Showdown.

World of Outlaws Late Model Showdown

Steve Kinser - 20-time World of Outlaws Champion.

Steve Francis, World of Outlaws Late Model Series point leader coming in to the World Finals.

Jason Meyers and Joey Saldana race for position.

Joey Saldana

Jason Meyers

Scott Bloomquist

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series point leader Donny Schatz.

Donny Schatz is focused on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series title.

Tony Stewart Racing driver Kraig Kinser

Josh Richards has his eyes on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series title.

Josh Richards has his eyes on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series title.

Josh Richards has his eyes on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series title.

World of Outlaws Topless Showdown winner Chris Madden.

World of Outlaws Topless Showdown

World of Outlaws Topless Showdown

World of Outlaws Topless Showdown

World of Outlaws Topless Showdown

World of Outlaws Topless Showdown

World of Outlaws Topless Showdown

World of Outlaws Topless Showdown

Bruton Smith

Bruton Smith

Bruton Smith

Marcus Smith

Marcus Smith

Marcus Smith

Marcus Smith

Marcus Smith

Dan Farrell

Scott Cooper

Don Hawk

Christian Byrd

CMS Aerial

CMS Aerial

CMS Aerial

CMS Aerial

CMS Aerial