NASCAR fans know Charlotte Motor Speedway as the home of some of the sport’s biggest moments, but the excitement extends far beyond the track during this weekend’s Bank of America 400 NASCAR Chase showdown.
As NASCAR’s best return to America’s Home for Racing, fans can experience everything that makes the Charlotte region the heart of the sport — from unmatched access to drivers and interactive experiences at the speedway, to legendary race shops, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, three days of adrenaline-fueled competition and a full weekend of entertainment.
NASCAR drivers know there is no place quite like Charlotte when it comes to celebrating the sport.
Denny Hamlin, No. 11, NASCAR Cup Series, Joe Gibbs Racing
“Charlotte's such a great racing community anyway, so when the fans come into town for the Charlotte races, they've got opportunities to go to race team headquarters. The Charlotte area is really, really nice. It's grown up a lot over the last few years, so there's really a lot to do around the city, and really, that's why a lot of families come out for the full weekend.”
Experience Unmatched Access in the Fan Zone
One of the things that makes NASCAR unlike any other sport is the access fans have to the stars, teams and experiences that bring the sport to life. Throughout Bank of America 400 weekend, fans can immerse themselves in the excitement throughout the Fan Zone with driver appearances, autograph opportunities, interactive displays, sponsor activations, merchandise, food and entertainment for all ages.
Click here for the latest schedule of driver appearances around the track.
From meeting their favorite drivers to discovering new experiences from NASCAR partners, fans can get closer to the sport than ever before while enjoying the energy and community that make a race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway special.
Taylor Gray, No. 54, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Joe Gibbs Racing
“As a sport, that's kind of our home base. You know you're going to have a ton of people there. Everybody's going to be there; probably nine times out of 10 you're going to see your childhood hero, right? So I think for us it's just a cool place to go as a race fan and to see everything and see everybody together.”
Explore NASCAR’s Backyard
Charlotte is home to the teams, legends and stories that have shaped NASCAR, making race weekend the perfect opportunity for fans to explore before heading to the track.
Race fans can visit some of NASCAR’s most iconic race shops throughout the region, experience behind-the-scenes looks at where teams prepare for competition and visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame to celebrate the sport’s greatest moments and legends.
With so much NASCAR history and culture located within minutes of the speedway, fans can turn race weekend into a full destination experience before they ever arrive at the track.
Carson Kvapil, No. 1, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, JR Motorsports
“I feel like Charlotte, you got to be there just because there are so many people that go to that one, and obviously there's all the race shops that are open within an hour of Charlotte Motor Speedway. You definitely need to come a day early and go see Junior Motorsports and all the other race teams and all the other places. NASCAR Hall of Fame. There are countless things you can do on Charlotte weekend.”
Ryan Blaney, No. 12, NASCAR Cup Series, Team Penske
“Charlotte Motor Speedway has so many things around it to do, whether you want to go to the city of Charlotte, which is, you know, 15 miles down the road, or if you want to go visit the race shops in Mooresville, that's 15 miles north. You can go do that and see where all the race teams operate out of. So, being kind of the hub for motorsports in NASCAR with all the teams being here, there are a lot of things for families to go do if you want to come for the whole week.”
Enjoy Three Days of NASCAR Racing Action
The centerpiece of the weekend remains three days of wheel-to-wheel racing as NASCAR’s top series take on Charlotte Motor Speedway’s historic 1.5-mile oval.
The weekend begins Friday, Oct. 9 with the EcoSave 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at 5 p.m., followed by the Blue Cross NC 300 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race Saturday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. The weekend culminates Sunday, Oct. 11 with the Bank of America 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at 3 p.m.
Across three days and more than 900 miles of racing action, fans will see NASCAR’s biggest stars battle for critical championship points and unforgettable moments on one of the sport’s most historic tracks.
Layne Riggs, No. 34, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, Front Row Motorsports
“Charlotte Motor Speedway always puts on some amazing racing. The stands are always packed because all the support is from that area and stems from Charlotte. All your family can come to the racetrack. The pits are always packed. It's just an amazing weekend. I love racing at Charlotte. It's everybody's hometown race and we all want to prove who's best in their hometown.”
Ty Majeski, No. 99, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, ThorSport Racing
“I think for a NASCAR fan, Charlotte is just the heart of racing in NASCAR, racing in America. The pit area before the races are just flooded with people. It's all the friends and family of all the NASCAR team members and the drivers are there and it's an electric setting and and just the atmosphere is electric and always what I'm excited for.”
Make Race Day a Full Entertainment Experience
Sunday’s Bank of America 400 delivers more than just 400 miles of NASCAR competition, creating an unforgettable race-day experience from start to finish. Fans can enjoy a pre-race concert featuring country superstar Tyler Hubbard, driver introductions and exclusive Track Pass opportunities before NASCAR’s biggest stars take the green flag.
Fans can upgrade their race-day experience with a Track Pass, featuring stage-front access to the pre-race concert, a closer look at driver introductions and the opportunity to be part of the excitement before the green flag drops.
Taste, Celebrate and Take in the Full Speedway Experience
The excitement continues throughout Charlotte Motor Speedway with a full weekend atmosphere built around food, entertainment and unforgettable fan moments.
Fans can experience The Hangar, a new and improved destination featuring food and beverage options throughout the weekend and a great vantage point to take in the action!. Check out The Hanger located inside Gate 6 on the 200 level!
Race weekend guests can also enjoy a variety of specialty concessions throughout the Speedway, including the Pimento Cheese Bacon Burger, Loaded Potato Tornado, Burnout Brisket Nachos and Tacos, along with merchandise, fan activities and plenty of opportunities to celebrate NASCAR with fellow fans.
TICKETS:
Bank of America 400 weekend tickets are available now at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-455-FANS (3267). Kids 12 and under can experience all the action for just $10, and fans can elevate their race-day experience with a Track Pass upgrade featuring stage-front access, driver introductions and Sunday’s pre-race concert.
MORE INFO:
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