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CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 18, 2010) – In response to fan requests for an afternoon NASCAR Nationwide Series race, Charlotte Motor Speedway’s TECH-NET Auto Service 300 Powered by CARQUEST Auto Parts will start at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 29.

“We’ve enjoyed running our May Nationwide Series race under the lights in recent years, but many of our fans and parents with young children have asked us to consider an earlier start time,” said Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “Charlotte Motor Speedway has always been a family-friendly place, and this will make the race even more convenient for fans of all ages, as well as hundreds of boy and girl scouts who make this race an annual outing.”

In addition to the start-time change, the race’s name will be different in 2010 as well. Formerly the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300, the TECH-NET Auto Service 300 will promote CARQUEST’s TECH NET Professional Auto Service program.

“The sponsorship of this event will provide valuable identification for our network of 4,600 independently owned automotive service repair facilities that are members of the TECH NET Professional Auto Service program,” said Al Wheeler, CARQUEST Auto Parts vice president, strategic markets. “Having the race in the afternoon provides an opportunity for families to enjoy a great race.”

The TECH-NET Auto Service 300 is part of the speedway’s Spring Season of Speed that features several premier events, including the NHRA Nationals, Food Lion AutoFair, PINKS All Out and Coca-Cola 600. Fans can now reserve their tickets for any Spring Season of Speed event for just $20.10 down and develop convenient, interest-free monthly payment plans.

In order to reserve seats for any of these events for only $20.10, fans must call the speedway ticket office at 1-800-455-FANS (3267) and speak directly to a Charlotte Motor Speedway ticket agent to set up their customized payment plan.

- Charlotte Motor Speedway, Press Release