The summer season launches into high gear with a double dose of fun next week as Cook Out Summer Shootout returns with two action-packed nights of grassroots racing and full-throttle bus racing madness that fans won’t want to miss. Off the track, families can enjoy interactive games, fun prizes and exciting theme nights for all ages.
COOK OUT KICKOFF PRESENTED BY COOK OUT
Round 1 fires up with sizzling Bandolero and Legend Car racing in Monday night’s Cook Out Kickoff. Fans can sink their teeth into a night filled with high-speed racing and action-packed games, sure to smoke the family and grill the competition. To put a cherry on top, bring a Cook Out cup to the gate and get in FREE for the opening night of racing.
MEDIA MAYHEM PRESENTED BY DSM LUXURY MOTORSPORTS
From breaking news to breaking the speed limit, local media personalities are stepping out from behind the anchor desk and onto the asphalt for Media Mayhem, the first school bus slobberknocker of the Summer Shootout season. Alongside a full slate of racing, these pros will interrupt the regularly scheduled programming for a can’t-miss, 10-ton bus battle. With bragging rights on the line, these stars will swap stories for speed as they race from the drop of the green flag to the checkered finish!
Here’s who’s set to rev their engines in Tuesday’s epic bus showdown:
- Jeff Taylor (WCCB) – reigning Media Mayhem champion
- Al Conklin (WBTV)
- Kasey Funderburg (QC News)
- Danielle Stein (WCNC)
- Chris Weaver (WGHP)
- Kyle Bailey (WFNZ)
It’s all heating up at Charlotte Motor Speedway this summer, as grassroots racing greatness meets fan-fueled fun for an unforgettable Cook Out Summer Shootout season!
BCBS of NC DRIVE OUT HUNGER:
All summer long, fans who bring a canned food donation to the gate will receive $2 off their ticket. Donations will directly benefit local Blessing Boxes.
ABOUT COOK OUT SUMMER SHOOTOUT:
Celebrating its 32nd season, the Cook Out Summer Shootout is a 10-race showcase of speed, featuring eight racing divisions of Legend Cars and Bandoleros. Races are held each Tuesday night under the lights with championship points on the line all summer long.
TICKETS:
Tickets are $10; kids 12 and under get in FREE. For tickets, schedules and more details about all the happenings at Charlotte Motor Speedway, visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets.
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