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Speedway Motorsports’ Kevin Camper Wins O. Bruton Smith Award, Greg Walter Named Promoter of the Year for 2020

Speedway Motorsports’ Kevin Camper Wins O. Bruton Smith Award, Greg Walter Named Promoter of the Year for 2020

April 9, 2021
As part of an ongoing effort to salute success across the company, Speedway Motorsports officials have named Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Kevin Camper as the O. Bruton Smith Award recipient for 2020 and honored Charlotte Motor Speedway Executive

Speedway Children’s Charities Fundraiser Putting Cutouts in Stands for Coca-Cola 600

Speedway Children’s Charities Fundraiser Putting Cutouts in Stands for Coca-Cola 600

Thanks to an innovative, new fundraiser from the Charlotte chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, drivers competing in the May 30 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway could still see a packed house of smiling faces in the grandstands

Bold Rock becomes official hard tea and hard lemonade at Atlanta, Bristol, and Charlotte

Bold Rock becomes official hard tea and hard lemonade at Atlanta, Bristol, and Charlotte

March 3, 2021
Bold Rock, the No. 2 hard cider brand in the United States, has partnered with Speedway Motorsports to take race day experiences at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway to a bold new level of excitement with the refreshing, delicious

North Carolina to Allow 30 Percent Capacity for Coca-Cola 600 on May 30

North Carolina to Allow 30 Percent Capacity for Coca-Cola 600 on May 30

February 24, 2021
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and state health officials announced a plan Wednesday to allow outdoor sports venues, including Charlotte Motor Speedway, to host events with fans up to 30 percent of their capacity, beginning Feb. 26. The announcement paves the way for

Speedway Children’s Charities’ Charlotte Chapter Distributes $300,000 to Local Nonprofits

Speedway Children’s Charities’ Charlotte Chapter Distributes $300,000 to Local Nonprofits

December 18, 2020
In a special grant distribution ceremony Wednesday, Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) announced that the nonprofit’s Charlotte Motor Speedway chapter distributed $300,000 in grants to 30 deserving charities located throughout the Charlotte region. The Kevin Harvick

Charlotte Motor Speedway presents historical mural to honor Jimmie Johnson; establishes $48,000 scholarship fund in his name

Charlotte Motor Speedway presents historical mural to honor Jimmie Johnson; establishes $48,000 scholarship fund in his name

October 11, 2020
In advance of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson’s final race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400, speedway officials honored the career of the future Hall-of-Famer with legacy gifts both at the legendary superspeedway and

“Journey of the Fan” Experience Takes Guests Through Safety Protocols Ahead of Weekend Races

“Journey of the Fan” Experience Takes Guests Through Safety Protocols Ahead of Weekend Races

October 9, 2020
Before gates open to race fans for back-to-back days of action-packed fun at America’s Home for Racing, Charlotte Motor Speedway officials welcomed a select group of avid fans to experience the new safety protocols that will be in place ahead of Saturday’s Drive for

Justin Hartley named Grand Marshal for Bank of America ROVAL 400

Justin Hartley named Grand Marshal for Bank of America ROVAL 400

Award nominated actor, director, producer and avid race fan, Justin Hartley, will virtually give the command to fire engines before NASCAR’s best take to the track in a pivotal NASCAR Playoffs showdown at the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor

Charlotte Motor Speedway puts fans first with enhanced safety measures at Bank of America ROVAL 400 weekend

Charlotte Motor Speedway puts fans first with enhanced safety measures at Bank of America ROVAL 400 weekend

October 6, 2020
As Charlotte Motor Speedway prepares to host NASCAR fans for the first time since the onset of the pandemic, officials have been hard at work refining race weekend procedures and protocols to ensure the best possible fan experience while following the recommended guidelines

Charlotte Motor Speedway, Partners Roll Out Virtual Fan Engagement Opportunities

Charlotte Motor Speedway, Partners Roll Out Virtual Fan Engagement Opportunities

October 4, 2020
With state protocols around social distancing limiting the number of fans who can take part in the upcoming Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 weekend, Charlotte Motor Speedway and its partners have created a bevy of virtual opportunities for fans to stay connected and be

Coca-Cola 600, Bank of America ROVAL 400 Maintain Traditional Dates in 2021

Coca-Cola 600, Bank of America ROVAL 400 Maintain Traditional Dates in 2021

September 30, 2020
Two of NASCAR’s most treasured and anticipated annual events, the Coca-Cola 600 and the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400, will return to their traditional May and October weekends at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2021, as officials today released next year’s NASCAR Cup Series

Charlotte Motor Speedway to host limited fans for Bank of America ROVAL 400 October 11

Charlotte Motor Speedway to host limited fans for Bank of America ROVAL 400 October 11

September 25, 2020
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and state health officials announced a plan Tuesday that outdoor sports venues with a capacity of more than 10,000 can host events with fans up to seven percent of their capacity, beginning Oct. 2. The news opens the door for a limited

Fans may be allowed to attend Charlotte Motor Speedway race weekend

Fans may be allowed to attend Charlotte Motor Speedway race weekend

September 22, 2020
FOX Sports reporter Bob Pockrass reports that North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's allowance on 7% stadium capacity beginning October 2, means that the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL race weekend may see up to 6,000 people

Speedway Motorsports Announces Promotions for MacDonald, Cooper

Speedway Motorsports Announces Promotions for MacDonald, Cooper

August 28, 2020
In recognition of years of dedicated service and tireless efforts on behalf of Charlotte Motor Speedway, Speedway Motorsports’ CEO Marcus Smith announced the promotion of two veterans within the company. David MacDonald has been named vice president of marketing for

Charlotte Motor Speedway Employees Roll Up Sleeves For Third Annual Day of Service

Charlotte Motor Speedway Employees Roll Up Sleeves For Third Annual Day of Service

August 19, 2020
Charlotte Motor Speedway’s third annual Day of Service may have looked and felt a little different in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but the passion to serve the community remained. On Wednesday, more than 75 volunteers from the legendary entertainment

Speedway Motorsports Cooks Up Summer Fun with Nexgrill Promotion

Speedway Motorsports Cooks Up Summer Fun with Nexgrill Promotion

August 5, 2020
In the midst of a global pandemic, entertainment venues across the country have worked tirelessly to find creative, innovative ways to reach and engage sports enthusiasts. In partnership with Nexgrill Industries, one of the world’s largest grill manufacturers, Speedway

IMSA added to Bank of America ROVAL 400 NASCAR Playoff weekend

IMSA added to Bank of America ROVAL 400 NASCAR Playoff weekend

August 1, 2020
America’s Home for Racing will add to its illustrious history with two nights of IMSA action during the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 NASCAR playoff weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GT classes will make their ROVAL™ debut Oct

Encore Drive-In Nights Launches With All New Performance by Blake Shelton With Very Special Guests Gwen Stefani & Trace Adkins at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Drive-In Theaters Across North America

Encore Drive-In Nights Launches With All New Performance by Blake Shelton With Very Special Guests Gwen Stefani & Trace Adkins at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Drive-In Theaters Across North America

July 8, 2020
Encore Drive-In Nights launches as the must-see concert feature experience of the summer, with shows to air at drive-in and outdoor theaters across the United States and Canada, including the gigantic 16,000 square-foot Speedway TV video screen at Charlotte Motor Speedway

All-Star race moving to Bristol Motor Speedway UPDATE

All-Star race moving to Bristol Motor Speedway UPDATE

June 15, 2020
UPDATE: In a NASCAR season marked by historical firsts, the 36th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race will move 159 miles northwest from Charlotte Motor Speedway to the World’s Fastest Half-Mile, Bristol Motor Speedway, for the first time. The July 15 prime-time race

NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway returns Wednesday, July 15

NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway returns Wednesday, July 15

June 4, 2020
As part of NASCAR’s release of the updated 2020 schedule, officials announced that the NASCAR All-Star Race will return to Charlotte Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 15. The announcement includes the return of the NASCAR All-Star Open and ARCA Menards Series General

Track Stats & Links

Track Specs for the oval:
Superspeedway: 1.5-mile quad oval
Banking: turns: 24 degrees; straights: 5 degrees
Straights: Frontstretch – 1952.8 feet; Backstretch – 1360 feet
Grandstand Seating: 89,000 [down from 146,000 in 2009]

Track Websites & Social Media:
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Speedway Motorsports
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Track Stats – Racing-reference.info