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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

Gen. Mark Milley to serve as Grand Marshal for 61st Running of Coca-Cola 600

Gen. Mark Milley to serve as Grand Marshal for 61st Running of Coca-Cola 600

May 22, 2020
In a fitting tribute on Memorial Day Weekend, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, will give the virtual command to fire engines on Sunday as Grand Marshal for the 61st running of the Coca-Cola 600

Six Pack: Stories to Watch As Competition Heats Up At the 61st Coca-Cola 600

Six Pack: Stories to Watch As Competition Heats Up At the 61st Coca-Cola 600

Will Chase Elliott seek revenge after being wrecked out of Wednesday's race by Kyle Busch? Will Jimmie Johnson make history in his final Coca-Cola 600 as a full-time driver? Can Matt Kenseth come out of retirement and take the checkers in the same race where he won

Charlotte Motor Speedway, partners ​​​​​​​roll out virtual fan engagement opportunities

Charlotte Motor Speedway, partners ​​​​​​​roll out virtual fan engagement opportunities

May 21, 2020
As the ongoing pandemic precludes fans from taking in the action on-site when NASCAR returns to America’s Home for Racing this weekend, Charlotte Motor Speedway and its partners will serve up a bevy of opportunities for fans to remain engaged and entertained through

Alsco named title sponsor of May 27 NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Alsco named title sponsor of May 27 NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Alsco, The Official Uniform Provider of Race Fans, has boosted its relationship with Charlotte Motor Speedway by signing on as title sponsor of the NASCAR Cup Series event on Wednesday, May 27 at the iconic speedway. The Alsco Uniforms 500 will be televised live at

Charlotte Motor Speedway to Salute the Troops at Coca-Cola 600

Charlotte Motor Speedway to Salute the Troops at Coca-Cola 600

May 19, 2020
As has become tradition on Memorial Day Weekend, Charlotte Motor Speedway will once again pay tribute to the men of women of the U.S. Armed Forces with a rousing display of patriotism both before and during Sunday’s 61st running of the Coca-Cola 600

Bubba Wallace Salutes Airmen from Shaw Air Force Base During Virtual Visit

Bubba Wallace Salutes Airmen from Shaw Air Force Base During Virtual Visit

May 11, 2020
As NASCAR continues plans to return to racing later this month, Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Bubba Wallace spent Wednesday afternoon visiting with airmen from Shaw Air Force Base as part of Charlotte Motor Speedway’s virtual Mission 600. Now in its third year, the

Legendary Coca-Cola 600 Remains on Memorial Day Weekend

Legendary Coca-Cola 600 Remains on Memorial Day Weekend

April 30, 2020
The 61st running of the legendary Coca-Cola 600 will take place on Sunday, May 24, at 6:00 p.m. during Memorial Day Weekend as NASCAR brings live competition back to a worldwide broadcast audience on FOX and PRN. Due to continued restrictions on public gatherings during

Coca-Cola Racing Family drivers, Charlotte Motor Speedway team up to salute troops

Coca-Cola Racing Family drivers, Charlotte Motor Speedway team up to salute troops

April 27, 2020
Despite the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, Charlotte Motor Speedway is moving forward with plans to honor and recognize the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces through its third annual Mission 600 campaign

COVID-19 testing center opens at Charlotte Motor Speedway

COVID-19 testing center opens at Charlotte Motor Speedway

March 24, 2020
Charlotte Motor Speedway and Atrium Health have teamed up to open a coronavirus testing center at the Concord racetrack

Pennzoil AutoFair postponed, rescheduled for June 12-14

Pennzoil AutoFair postponed, rescheduled for June 12-14

March 16, 2020
Charlotte Motor Speedway has announced that its Pennzoil AutoFair, originally scheduled for April 2-5, will be postponed until June 12-14. The move comes after extensive discussions with local public health officials, community leaders and at the advice of the CDC

Fan enhancements coming to Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2020

Fan enhancements coming to Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2020

March 5, 2020
As Charlotte Motor Speedway gears up for an action-packed 60th anniversary season, America’s Home for Racing is doubling down on its “Fans First” mantra with a bevy of new enhancements designed to deliver the ultimate race day experience for fans during the biggest

Bojangles’, Speedway Motorsports announce new relationship featuring NASCAR races in Charlotte and Atlanta

Bojangles’, Speedway Motorsports announce new relationship featuring NASCAR races in Charlotte and Atlanta

February 27, 2020
Today, Bojangles' and Speedway Motorsports are officially unveiling a new relationship that will engage fans during the NASCAR races at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway. Bojangles' is revving its engines by giving fans the chance to win a VIP experience

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