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Oct 09
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Joey Logano 2012 NSCS Bank of America 500 Race Preview

Joey Logano in the NSCS No. 20 Home Depot Toyota Car - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images Joey Logano / No. 20 Home Depot Toyota NSCS Preview Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway  No. 20 Home Depot Toyota News & Notes: ·     FRUSTRATING AND FAST CAR IN ‘DEGA:  Coming into last weekend’s race at Talladega Superspeedway, Joey Logano was the only non-Chase driver to have three-straight top-10 finishes to start the Chase.  And coming into Talladega, one of his best tracks on the circuit, Logano had an easy chance to continue that streak.  However, as is typical in Talladega, sometimes it’s things beyond your control that have the biggest effect on your day and such was the case for Logano.  The 22-year-old got some damage when an out-of-control car wrecked into him early in the event.  The damage wasn’t terminal, ... FULL STORY »

Jeff Burton 2012 NSCS Bank of America 500 Race Preview

Jeff Burton climbs in car - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR Jeff Burton No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week's No. 31 Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway ... Jeff Burton will race chassis No. 359 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This No. ... FULL STORY »

Kevin Harvick 2012 NSCS Bank of America 500 Race Preview

2012 NSCS Kevin Harvick Jimmy Johns - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR Kevin Harvick No. 29 Jimmy John's Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week's Jimmy John's Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway ... Kevin Harvick will pilot Chassis No.404 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable in the Charlotte 500. Built new ... FULL STORY »

Paul Menard 2012 NSCS Bank of America 500 Race Preview

Paul Menard - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR Paul Menard No. 27 Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Chevrolet Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week's Pittsburgh Paints/Menards Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway ... Paul Menard will pilot Chassis No. 351 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable in this weekend's Charlotte ... FULL STORY »

Richard Childress Racing 2012 NSCS Bank of America 500 Race Preview

Race: Charlotte 500 Date: October 13, 2012 Location: Charlotte Motor Speedway Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race Notes: Richard Childress Racing at Charlotte ... In 128 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Richard Childress Racing teams have earned six points-paying ... FULL STORY »

Motorsports This Week on ESPN and ABC

ESPN NASCAR Logo NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series at Charlotte The NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series will race under the lights at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend with races on Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 12-13. ABC will have a live telecast of ... FULL STORY »

Mark Martin to Make 850th Start

2012 NSCS Mark Martin in car - Photo Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for NASCAR But He Really Isn't Impressed CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 55 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota driver Mark Martin makes his 850th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It’s the fifth most starts in NASCAR history, but guess who ... FULL STORY »



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SRT Motorsports Presents THE NUMBERS: Bank of America 500
Posted 10.09.12
THE NUMBERS for the Bank of America 500 Charlotte Motor Speedway (all 107 Sprint Cup races) 1 – fewest cars on the lead lap at finish (13 times, most recent 5/24/87) 1 – fewest cautions (10/14/62) 2 – fewest laps led by race winner (Kevin Harvick, 5/29/11) 3 – fewest leaders (twice, most recent 5/21/61) 6 ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Jeff Gordon in car - Photo Credit: Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR
Charlotte “Break”Through for Jeff Gordon?
Posted 10.09.12
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - If Jeff Gordon is to break dance on Saturday night, the race shop may need a sweep beforehand. Gordon, who will drive the No. 24 Drive To End Hunger Chevrolet with a special paint scheme featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, has promised to break dance in Victory ...FULL STORY »
Charlotte Motor Speedway Announces Dignitaries As Bank of America 500 Race Week Kicks Off
Posted 10.08.12
CONCORD, N.C. (Oct. 8, 2012) – As Charlotte Motor Speedway begins final preparations for a thrilling Bank of America 500 race week, officials have added even more star power to a weekend headlined by Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, singer/actress Victoria Justice, country rockers Big & Rich, world-famous tightrope walker ...FULL STORY »
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2012 NSCS NNS & NWSMT Charlotte Motor Speedway Weekend Track Event Schedule
Posted 10.07.12
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY 2012 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES NASCAR WHELEN SOUTHERN MODIFIED TOUR EVENT SCHEDULE Wednesday, October 10th 6:00 PM NNS HAULERS ENTER 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Charlotte Motor Speedway ...FULL STORY »
NASCAR legend Richard Petty, along with Sprint Cup Series drivers Denny Hamlin and Marcos Ambrose will headline a gigantic Pit Party in the infield before the start of the Bank of America 500 on Oct. 13. (CMS/HHP Photo)
Richard Petty, Denny Hamlin and Marcos Ambrose Headline Gigantic Pit Party for Fans at Bank of America 500
Posted 09.06.12
NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Denny Hamlin and Marcos Ambrose will make appearances at a one-of-a-kind infield Pit Party for fans at the Bank of America 500 on Oct. 13. The first-of-its-kind Pit Party will be a fan-friendly event taking place in the NASCAR Nationwide Series ...FULL STORY »
Few individuals impacted the high-performance American car industry like the late Carroll Shelby, who will be the focus of a special display during the Sept. 20-23 Charlotte Motor Speedway Food Lion AutoFair. Shown are: a 1966 GT-350H fastback, 2006 GT-H coupe and 2007 GT-H convertible. The black-and-gold “H” models were built for the Hertz rental car company. (CMS/Brad Bowling Photo)
Tribute to 50 Years Shelby’s High-Performance Cars At Food Lion AutoFair Sept. 20-23
Posted 07.30.12
No single person did more to build America’s high-performance reputation from the 1960s through the 21st century than Carroll Shelby, whose 50 years of super-fast vehicles will be celebrated with a display of three dozen automobiles during the Sept. 20-23 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway. To celebrate the many achievements ...FULL STORY »
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Two NASCAR Nationwide Series Teams Penalized For Infractions At Charlotte Motor Speedway
Posted 05.29.12
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 29, 2012) – NASCAR has penalized two NASCAR Nationwide Series teams for rules infractions that were committed last week at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The No. 41 car was found to be in violation of Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Casey Mears - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
600-Miles No Match for Proven Endurance Racer Casey Mears; Notches 9th Top-25 in Charlotte
Posted 05.29.12
CONCORD, N.C. (May 27, 2012) – The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competes at 23 tracks throughout the 10-month season. However, when the series comes to Charlotte Motor Speedway, every driver and team has an extra pep in his or her step. Instead of sleeping in hotels and being away from family, ...FULL STORY »
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Travis Pastrana Finishes 24th at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Posted 05.28.12
Travis Pastrana Nationwide Series Race Summary: No. 99 Boost Mobile Toyota driver Travis Pastrana finished 24th in Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The RAB Racing driver qualified 42nd after spinning on his first lap of qualifying. The 28-year-old driver brought out the first caution on lap ...FULL STORY »


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