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Sad News – Bruton Smith UPDATE: Services Announced

Sad News – Bruton Smith UPDATE: Services Announced

June 25, 2022
UPDATE: Funeral services for Bruton Smith will be held at 1:00pm/et on Thursday, June 30th and open to the public. Guests are asked to arrive and be seated by 12:30pm. The location is Central Church, Charlotte Campus, 5301 Sardis Road, Charlotte

All Reserved, Premium, Standing-Room-Only Seating Sold Out for Coca-Cola 600

All Reserved, Premium, Standing-Room-Only Seating Sold Out for Coca-Cola 600

May 28, 2022
One of the most anticipated events on the NASCAR schedule – the 63rd running of the Coca-Cola 600 – will be on display in front of a packed house on Sunday, as Charlotte Motor Speedway officials have announced that all reserved, premium and standing-room-only seating

Speedway Children’s Charities Raises $1 Million At 40th Anniversary Speedway Children’s Charities Gala

Speedway Children’s Charities Raises $1 Million At 40th Anniversary Speedway Children’s Charities Gala

May 27, 2022
On Thursday, the biggest stars in the NASCAR industry came together for the 40th annual Speedway Children’s Charities Gala presented by Sonic Automotive and EchoPark Automotive. The fundraising event, which attracted 400 attendees, raised over $1 million through table

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Tours New Circle K Speed Street

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Tours New Circle K Speed Street

May 26, 2022
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper toured the all-new Circle K Speed Street at Charlotte Motor Speedway ahead of this weekend’s historic 63rd running of the Coca-Cola 600. Gov. Cooper was joined by Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, Concord Mayor Bill Dusch, NASCAR on FOX broadcaster

Reserved Grandstand Seating Sold Out for Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Reserved Grandstand Seating Sold Out for Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

May 24, 2022
America’s Home for Racing is THE place to be this Memorial Day Weekend, but for fans who haven’t already gotten their tickets, time is running out. Charlotte Motor Speedway officials announced today that reserved grandstand seats for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 have sold

Mission 600: Joey Logano Visits Virtually With 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Ali Al Salem Air Base

Mission 600: Joey Logano Visits Virtually With 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Ali Al Salem Air Base

May 18, 2022
Earlier this week, as part of a month-long prelude to the 63rd running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day Weekend, Charlotte Motor Speedway concluded its Mission 600 campaign by hosting a virtual visit with Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Joey Logano and members of

Charlotte Motor Speedway, Blue Cross NC Partner To Provide Meals to Local Families Facing Food Insecurity

Charlotte Motor Speedway, Blue Cross NC Partner To Provide Meals to Local Families Facing Food Insecurity

May 17, 2022
In an effort to address food insecurity and childhood hunger in the greater Charlotte region, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and Charlotte Motor Speedway are teaming up through the “Drive Out Hunger” initiative to provide meals for area families

Austin Dillion, Tyler Reddick Train Alongside Paratroopers at Fort Bragg During Mission 600 Visit

Austin Dillion, Tyler Reddick Train Alongside Paratroopers at Fort Bragg During Mission 600 Visit

May 5, 2022
As part of a month-long prelude to the 63rd running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day Weekend, Charlotte Motor Speedway continued its Mission 600 campaign Thursday with a visit to the 82nd Airborne’s U.S. Army Advanced Airborne School at Fort Bragg, with Coca-Cola

Defending Coca-Cola 600 Winner Kyle Larson and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon Lay Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Defending Coca-Cola 600 Winner Kyle Larson and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon Lay Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Wednesday, as a prelude to its Memorial Day Weekend salute to the U.S. Armed Forces, Charlotte Motor Speedway hosted defending Coca-Cola 600 winner Kyle Larson and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon for a poignant visit to Arlington National Cemetery where the Hendrick

Lynyrd Skynyrd To Perform at the Ultimate American Salute Before 63rd Running of the Coca-Cola 600

Lynyrd Skynyrd To Perform at the Ultimate American Salute Before 63rd Running of the Coca-Cola 600

May 2, 2022
Fans will roar and the red, white and blue will wave before the green flag falls over the Coca-Cola 600 on May 29 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Iconic rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd will salute America with the ultimate Memorial Day Weekend mix of rock and racing in front

Daniel Suarez, Travis Mack Execute Search-and-Rescue Mission During Mission 600 Visit to U.S. Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach

Daniel Suarez, Travis Mack Execute Search-and-Rescue Mission During Mission 600 Visit to U.S. Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach

April 20, 2022
Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Daniel Suarez may be chasing his first NASCAR Cup Series victory this season, but Tuesday he traded driving gloves for a life preserver as part of Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Mission 600. The driver of the No. 99 Trackhouse Racing machine

Speedway Motorsports Promotes Veteran Leadership at Nashville & Charlotte

Speedway Motorsports Promotes Veteran Leadership at Nashville & Charlotte

February 24, 2022
– Speedway Motorsports announced today that veteran executive Matt Greci has been named vice president of events and operations at Nashville Superspeedway, which the company acquired as part of its purchase of Dover Motorsports last year. Additionally, Charlotte Motor

Country Music Superstar Chris Janson to Perform Thrilling Pre-Race Concert Before 63rd Running of the Coca-Cola 600

Country Music Superstar Chris Janson to Perform Thrilling Pre-Race Concert Before 63rd Running of the Coca-Cola 600

January 12, 2022
Fans are sure to be feeling nothing but good vibes when singer/songwriter and Academy of Country Music award winner Chris Janson takes the stage for a electrifying pre-race concert ahead of the 63rd running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday

Speedway Children’s Charities’ Charlotte Chapter Distributes $406,000 to Local Nonprofits

Speedway Children’s Charities’ Charlotte Chapter Distributes $406,000 to Local Nonprofits

December 16, 2021
With help from Santa Claus and Charlotte Motor Speedway’s mascot Lug Nut, members of Speedway Children’s Charities Charlotte chapter’s Board of Trustees and staff visited area nonprofits earlier this week delivering holiday cheer and grant funding to organizations

UPDATE: North Carolina governor proposes money to race tracks from American Rescue Plan

UPDATE: North Carolina governor proposes money to race tracks from American Rescue Plan

November 19, 2021
AND: The following is a statement from Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith on funding for North Wilkesboro Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway being included in North Carolina’s 2022 budget as part of the American Rescue Plan

Speedway Christmas By the Numbers: Millions of Lights, Thousands of Cars, Countless Memories

Speedway Christmas By the Numbers: Millions of Lights, Thousands of Cars, Countless Memories

November 16, 2021
When Charlotte Motor Speedway opens the gate for the 12th edition of Speedway Christmas presented by Continental Tire and Tire Pros on Friday, fans will experience the biggest and brightest holiday lights spectacle yet at the iconic speedway. Immersed in a sea of twinkling

Charlotte Motor Speedway Debuts First Series of Digital Collectibles on RaceDayNFT.com to Kick Off Bank of America ROVAL 400 Race Week

Charlotte Motor Speedway Debuts First Series of Digital Collectibles on RaceDayNFT.com to Kick Off Bank of America ROVAL 400 Race Week

October 4, 2021
Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS) debuts the next generation of NASCAR collectibles with a digital series of NFTs to kick off event week for the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400. 10,000 FREE Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 commemorative ticket NFTs, including 500 golden tickets,

Daniel Hemric, Kurt Busch Team with Breast Cancer Survivors to Paint Pit Wall Pink at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Daniel Hemric, Kurt Busch Team with Breast Cancer Survivors to Paint Pit Wall Pink at Charlotte Motor Speedway

September 28, 2021
Alongside dozens of pink shirt-wearing breast cancer survivors, NASCAR drivers Kurt Busch and Daniel Hemric joined officials from Charlotte Motor Speedway and Blue Cross NC in painting Charlotte Motor Speedway’s pit wall pink on Tuesday

Kurt Busch & Daniel Hemric Joining Breast Cancer Survivors To Paint Pit Wall Pink at Charlotte

Kurt Busch & Daniel Hemric Joining Breast Cancer Survivors To Paint Pit Wall Pink at Charlotte

September 24, 2021
Looking ahead to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver and Blue Cross brand ambassador Daniel Hemric, whose family has been impacted by breast cancer, and NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch will join representatives from Blue Cross and

Speedway Motorsports Partners with GigLabs to Launch RaceDayNFT.com, the First Fan-Focused Motorsports NFT Marketplace

Speedway Motorsports Partners with GigLabs to Launch RaceDayNFT.com, the First Fan-Focused Motorsports NFT Marketplace

September 9, 2021
In partnership with GigLabs, Speedway Motorsports has created RaceDayNFT.com, a first-of-its-kind motorsports NFT marketplace for race fans. The new marketplace will launch with a featured collection of 10,000 Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race commemorative ticket NFTs

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:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Speedway Motorsports
Facebook – Charlotte Motor Speedway
Twitter – CLTMotorSpdwy
YouTube – CLTMotorSpdwy
U.S. Legend Cars
Cabarrus County Destination Guide
Track Stats – Racing-reference.info