This past Thursday, the NSCS teams had their first Coca-Cola 600 practice session; as well as, qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway. And, after a day of no track activity on Friday, the teams returned on Saturday for their final two practice sessions before Sunday night's race.
In Saturday morning's session, it was Denny Hamlin with a lap speed of 186.239 mph, on top of the speed charts at the end of the session, and was followed by Paul Menard (186.123 mph) who was second fastest, Carl Edwards (186.021) third, Kyle Busch (185.970) fourth and Martin Truex, Jr. (185.899) was the fifth fastest.
Rounding out the top-ten fastest during the practice were Jimmie Johnson (185.701 mph) who was sixth fastest, Brad Keselowski (185.631) ... FULL STORY »
Venturini to Be First Female to Call a NASCAR Race from the Radio Broadcast Booth
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 25, 2012) – The Performance Racing Network, long known for its engaging, fan-friendly broadcasts, is making history this weekend – rightfully at the History ... FULL STORY »
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 25, 2012) – Circle Sport, LLC, today announced that 2012 Rookie-of-the-Year Contender Stephen Leicht will drive the No. 33 Circle Sport Chevrolet this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the debut effort for the Sprint Cup Series organization. ... FULL STORY »
No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet pit crew wins Hendrick Motorsports Pit Crew Meal Packaging Challenge
CHARLOTTE, NC – As part of the final leg of the Drive to End Hunger Charlotte 1 Million, the pit crew from the No. ... FULL STORY »
THE NUMBERS for the COCA-COLA 600
Charlotte Motor Speedway (all 106 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, ... FULL STORY »
WHAT: Day two of Food Lion Speed Street will highlight many of the racing superstars who will be competing on Sunday, May 27 at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Topping the list of activities for Friday, May 25 is ... FULL STORY »
The Wood Brothers have had many Memorial Day weekends to remember over the years, but 2012 is shaping up to be one of the best ever.
Leonard Wood, the team’s long-time crew chief, was selected this week to be a member ... FULL STORY »
