Cue the confetti and fire up the engines! Cook Out Summer Shootout Round 8 rolls into Charlotte Motor Speedway on Tuesday, July 14, as Lug Nut's Birthday Bash combines thrilling grassroots racing with family-friendly fun for one unforgettable night.
Fans who purchased tickets for the postponed Round 7 event will have those tickets honored beginning at 5 p.m. for Round 8 festivities.
Beyond the racing action, fans can cheer on Lug Nut as he defends his title in the Mascot Mania Go-Kart Race presented by SpeedPark at Concord Mills. Before the green flag drops, fans can meet the mascot lineup on the concourse ahead of Opening Ceremonies.
Check out this year’s rocking lineup:
- Lug Nut – The World’s Fastest Mascot
- Boomer – Kannapolis Cannonballers
- Champ the Cheetah – NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Cosmo the Sheepdog – The Knothole Foundation
- Hutch Hucky – Watagua Humane Society
- Mr. Dilling – Dilling Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
- Norm the Niner - University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Peter Colada – Loco Beach Coconuts
- Regal – Charlotte Crown
- Sassy – Carolina Ascent FC
- Shakey – Cook Out
- Sir Minty – Charlotte FC
While the mascots battle for bragging rights, drivers will be chasing valuable championship points. With just three rounds remaining in the 33rd Cook Out Summer Shootout season, every lap and every position matters as competitors look to gain ground before Champions Night.
Alongside thrilling on-track battles, fans can enjoy birthday surprises, interactive entertainment and family fun throughout the evening. As part of Lug Nut’s birthday celebration, fans who bring a new, unopened toy to the gate will receive $5 off admission.
ABOUT COOK OUT SUMMER SHOOTOUT:
Celebrating its 33rd season, the Cook Out Summer Shootout is a 10-race showcase of speed, featuring eight racing divisions of Legends Cars and Bandoleros. Races are held each Tuesday night under the lights with championship points on the line all summer long.
TICKETS:
Tickets are just $13; kids 12 and under get in FREE. Donate a canned good to Drive Out Hunger and get $2 off your Cook Out Summer Shootout ticket! For tickets, schedules and more details about all the happenings at Charlotte Motor Speedway, visit https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets
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