Another round of Cook Out Summer Shootout is revving up, as the Queen City’s favorite mascots come together to celebrate the world’s fastest mascot – Lug Nut. No birthday party would be complete without his favorite sport, racing! Don’t miss out on the fun as Lug Nut celebrates his birthday with fans and friends in a fur-flying go-kart showdown. 

  • Who: You and all your friends! 
  • When: Tuesday, July 8, Round 7 of Cook Out Summer Shootout
  • Where: The infamous quarter-mile of America’s Home for Racing
  • What: Lug Nut’s Birthday Bash 

It’s all gas, no brakes on this birthday fun! Fans are invited to bring party hats and noisemakers for a night packed with Bandolero and Legend Car excitement, mascot madness and nonstop celebration.

This year’s go-kart race features a star-studded lineup of big-headed competitors, including:

  • Lug Nut – the World’s Fastest Mascot
  • Champ the Cheetah – NASCAR Hall of Fame
  • Chubby – Charlotte Checkers 
  • Homer the Dragon – Charlotte Knights
  • Hugo the Hornet – Charlotte Hornets 
  • Norm the Niner – UNC Charlotte 
  • Revpar – Cabarrus Visitors Bureau

After the checkered flag flies, the fun keeps rolling! Fans can meet the guest of honor in the grandstands and join in on party games like card-making, cake decorating and human speed-wrapping. Plus, anyone who brings a toy donation for Lug Nut will receive FREE admission to the party.

Before the birthday festivities kick off, the VP Fuels Semi-Pro, Dilling Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical Pros and American Rebel Ale Masters divisions will return to the track to finish last week’s rained-out Round 6 racing. Gates open at 3 p.m., with Round 6 racing rolling straight into Round 7’s action starting at 5 p.m.

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 just $10; kids 12 and under get in FREE. All summer long, fans who bring a canned food donation will receive $2 off. For tickets, schedules and more details about all the happenings at Charlotte Motor Speedway, visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets.

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