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Clint Bowyer 2013 NSCS Coca-Cola 600 Race Preview

2013 NSCS Clint Bowyer in Car - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota driver Clint Bowyer visited victory lane at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first time in October. The Michael Waltrip Racing driver enjoyed the experience so much he’d like to do it again Sunday after 400-laps around the 1.5-mile track. The tradition and importance of the 600-mile annual Memorial Day weekend race isn’t lost on the 33-year-old Emporia, Kansas native. QUOTES  CHARLOTTE 600: “The 600 at Charlotte on Memorial Day weekend is a tradition in NASCAR. The folks at Charlotte Motor Speedway do such a great job of honoring our troops - they really do roll out the red carpet for the military. The pre-race demonstration/invasion of the infield is awesome! All that stuff really hits home and it’s ... FULL STORY »

20-Year Anniversary of Gordon’s First Start in ’600′

2013 NSCS Jeff Gordon (AARP Drive to End Hunger) - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images CHARLOTTE, N.C.(May 20, 2013) - In Jeff Gordon's 700th career start at Darlington a fewweeks ago, the 87-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winner notched his 300th career top-five. But what does he remember about his third career top-five - a runner-up ... FULL STORY »

‘Driven to Engage’; Roush Fenway Hosts May 23rd Fan Day

Roush Fenway Racing Logo Driver Autographs, Partner Displays, Live Media, Award-Winning Social Interaction and Mascot Challenge Highlight RFR 2013 Spring Fan Day  CONCORD, N.C. (May 20, 2013) – As part of its ongoing commitment to top-line fan engagement, Roush Fenway Racing (RFR) will host its annual ... FULL STORY »

Mark Martin Remembers a Mentor & Coke 600 Race Preview

Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, looks on from in the garage - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 55 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota driver Mark Martin finished a media session Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway and walked only a few steps away before quickly turning around. “I remember one more thing,” he said as a smile came across ... FULL STORY »

2013 Charlotte Motor Speedway May NSCS & NNS Weekend Track Event Schedule

Coca-Cola 600 Logo CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY 2013 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES EVENT SCHEDULE Wednesday, May 22ND 9:00 AM NNS HAULERS ENTER 9:30 AM ... FULL STORY »

Johnson Takes Team Chevy to Victory in Sprint All-Star Race

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images NASCAR Champ Makes History and Collects $1 Million CONCORD, N.C. – May 18, 2013 – Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Jimmie Johnson etched his name in the sport’s history books by becoming the first four-time winner of the annual Sprint All-Star ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Sprint Showdown Race & All-Star Race Results

immie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, performs a burnout to celebrate winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Drew Hallowell/Getty Images Jimmie Johnson made NASCAR Sprint All-Star history Saturday night by becoming the first driver to win four of the events, as he holds off Joey Logano (by 1.722 seconds) for the victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Following Johnson (who only led the ... FULL STORY »



Saturday, May 18, 2013 Commemorative LiftMaster Pole Night Tickets Honor 20th Anniversary of Dale Earnhardt’s May Sweep at Charlotte NASCAR historians and Dale Earnhardt fans can get a limited-edition LiftMaster Pole Night ticket, commemorating The Intimidators 20th anniversary of a May sweep in 1993. (CMS Photo)
Commemorative LiftMaster Pole Night Tickets Honor 20th Anniversary of Dale Earnhardt’s May Sweep at Charlotte
Posted 05.18.13
CONCORD, N.C. (May 17, 2013) – Twenty years after NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt drove into the record books with an exhilarating sweep of both the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway is honoring the legendary driver’s accomplishment with a limited edition LiftMaster Pole ...FULL STORY »
Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Cromax Pro Chevrolet, looks on in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina. - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Jeff Gordon
Posted 05.17.13
JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 CROMAX PRO CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed this year’s All-Star Race format, the correlations of winning the All-Star Race and the championship and many other topics. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF NO SPEED LIMIT ON PIT ROAD? “I think ...FULL STORY »
2013 NSCS Driver Danica Patrick in the No. 10 GoDaddy Cares Chevrolet SS - Photo Credit: Rainier Ehrhardt/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Danica Patrick
Posted 05.17.13
DANICA PATRICK, NO. 10 GODADDY CARES CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media and discussed, how she approaches the Sprint Showdown, the potential of winning the Sprint Fan Vote and other topics.  DOES IT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE TO YOU WHETHER YOU RACE YOUR WAY IN OR GET THE ALL-STAR ...FULL STORY »
Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, climbs into his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina. - Photo Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr
Posted 05.17.13
DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed the format for this year’s All-Star Race, the success of JR Motorsports and other topics. THIS IS THE 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR DAD WINNING THE ALL STAR RACE AND ...FULL STORY »
Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, celebrates after winning the pole position during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Starting Lineup
Posted 05.17.13
Unlike the NASCAR Showdown and how qualifying is normally handled, the NASCAR Sprint All-Star qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway is a team effort, as it consists of 3-laps with a 4-tire pit stop. And, with a qualifying speed of 145. 556 mph, it was Carl Edwards and the No. 99 ...FULL STORY »
Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, poses with the pole award after qualifying for the pole position for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint Showdown Starting Lineup
Posted 05.17.13
Martin Truex, Jr., with a qualifying lap speed of 193.424 mph, captured the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Showdown pole position at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Starting on the outside pole with a qualifying lap speed of 192.699 mph, will be Jamie McMurray followed by his fellow Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates teammate, ...FULL STORY »
Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Mark Martin
Posted 05.17.13
MARK MARTIN, No. 55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing What memories do you have of Dick Trickle? "Dick (Trickle) made himself a mentor to many, Rusty (Wallace), myself, Alan Kulwicki -- you know we wouldn't have been the racers that we were when we got here had ...FULL STORY »
Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Snickers Bites Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Final Practice Session Speeds
Posted 05.17.13
Kyle Busch, with a lap speed of 190.127 mph, was at the top of the speed chart at the end of the final (and only) 2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star practice session at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch's brother, Kurt Busch, with a lap speed of 189.354 mph, was second fastest, followed by Matt Kenseth ...FULL STORY »
2013 NSCS Driver Jimmie Johnson - Photo Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Jimmie Johnson
Posted 05.17.13
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S PATRIOTIC CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed last year’s All-Star Race win, his thoughts on the format for this year’s All-Star race and other topics.  THIS IS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR FIRST SPRINT ALL-STAR WIN AND IF YOU ...FULL STORY »


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