Staying true to Speedway Motorsports’ core principle of serving the community, volunteers from Charlotte Motor Speedway, The Speedway Club, Levy Restaurants, Performance Racing Network and Speedway Children’s Charities – known as the Pit Crew – traded their usual track duties for a day of giving back to the communities they call home. On Wednesday, more than 70 volunteers dedicated over 300 hours, rolling up their sleeves to make a meaningful difference across Cabarrus County.
Volunteers spread out across four local nonprofits, bringing energy and care to organizations needing help with everything from refreshing gardens and repairing facilities to building ramps, organizing spaces and assembling Bags of Hope and Sensory Kits.
At Wings of Eagles Ranch, a facility that provides therapeutic horseback riding for youth and families, teammates helped repair a pergola, refresh the community garden, upgrade a therapy room entry and tend to the lawn. Volunteers also served as “sidewalkers,” walking alongside riders to provide physical and emotional support during lessons, helping ensure the ranch remains a safe and welcoming space.
At the Concord location of the Piedmont Residential Development Center, a nonprofit supporting residents with severe mental and physical disabilities, volunteers tackled interior painting, general repairs and landscaping, creating a refreshed and welcoming environment for residents.
Volunteers at Present Age Ministries Restoration Market, a faith-based organization combating sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking of teenage girls, received improvements that enhanced accessibility and organization. Members of the Pit Crew built shelving, constructed a ramp and upgraded outdoor planters, helping staff and visitors navigate and utilize the space more efficiently.
At Coltrane LIFE Center, teammates helped to brighten the facility’s garden while connecting with seniors, spending time playing Bingo and engaging in other activities—bringing joy and companionship to residents throughout the day.
At the Charlotte Motor Speedway campus, volunteers dedicated their efforts to assembling 50 Bags of Hope and preparing 60 sensory kits for neurodivergent guests who visit America’s Home for Racing throughout the year.
WHAT THE COMMUNITY IS SAYING:
Susan McKee, Speedway Motorsports Pit Crew coordinator
“Service Day is more than a day of volunteering—it’s our team coming together to share time, care and energy with the people and organizations that need it most. Seeing the impact we can make in our community, and the smiles and support we help bring, is why this day is so meaningful to all of us.”
Christine Cronin, Wings of Eagles Ranch founder & executive director
“Having Charlotte Motor Speedway out here is unbelievable for Wings of Eagles Ranch. It is because of volunteers that this place looks like it does. Everything here has been done by volunteers. When you guys come out, the project list gets very long because I know what you guys can accomplish in a short amount of time, and of course, today, you guys nailed it again and accomplished such big projects for us that would take us days to get done, and we can’t thank you guys enough.”
Beryl Alston, Piedmont Residential Development Center group home director
“We have great love for the community, and the community loves the kids. Charlotte Motor Speedway has blessed us in so many ways — from the gate that keeps our kids safe to electronics, paint, flooring and cabinets. We are overwhelmed with joy and love for all you’ve done. The smiles on the residents’ faces make your heart melt. When they saw you working and then Lug Nut came in, that was the icing on the cake — the giggles and laughter are what make our day and put a smile on our faces.”
Susan Caudle, Coltrane LIFE Center executive director
“Charlotte Motor Speedway employees are helping make the place look beautiful. We are very much appreciative of what they’re doing. They are making our grounds look so much better. As a private non-profit organization, we rely on community support, so we appreciate the support from Charlotte Motor Speedway employees.”
Hannah Arrowood, Present Age Ministries, founder and executive director
“At Present Age Ministries, we're committed to combating the sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking of teen girls here in the Charlotte metro region. Today on site, the pit crew is here to help us not only with landscaping projects around the building, but also inside our donation center. Putting together shelves, ramps and sorting donations so that they can get out on the floor. We couldn't be more thankful for this partnership and the support.”
