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Martin Truex Jr. Wins Bank of America 500 In Overtime Finish At Charlotte Motor Speedway

CONCORD, N.C. – Martin Truex Jr. held off the field in NASCAR Overtime at Charlotte Motor Speedway to win the Bank of America 500, the first race of the Round of 12. Truex Jr. was on his way to the

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PHOTOS: 2017 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Southern Slam 150 At Charlotte Motor Speedway

CONCORD,  N.C. – Doug Coby completed the race winning pass on Danny Bohn as he navigated through lapped traffic in the closing laps of Friday night’s NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Southern Slam 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Coby started on

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Alex Bowman Wins First-Ever NASCAR XFINITY Series Race In Charlotte

CONCORD, N.C. – The long wait through an extended rain delay was well worth it for Alex Bowman, as he went on to capture his first-ever NASCAR XFINITY Series victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday night. The Drive for

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Coby Makes Daring Pass To Get Past Bohn; Veteran Uses Lapped Traffic To Earn Modified Win

CONCORD, N.C. – Sometimes when you don’t have the best car a driver must rely on instincts and experience to get the win. Defending NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Doug Coby used both and it paid big dividends for the veteran

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Bank Of America 500 Start Time Moved Up To 1:10 p.m. At Charlotte Motor Speedway

CONCORD, N.C. – In an effort to get ahead of the threat of inclement weather, Sunday’s Bank of America 500 start time has been moved up to 1:10 p.m. ET at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Live coverage of the 334-lap NASCAR

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Will Go To A Backup Car Following Crash In Practice At Charlotte

CONCORD, N.C. – Dale Earnhardt Jr. slapped the wall early in opening practice for the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Earnhardt Jr. was rounding Turn 4, when his Hendrick Motorsports No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet slid up the

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Charlotte Motor Speedway Reveals Revolutionary Synthetic Turf, Roval Upgrades

CONCORD, N.C. – Charlotte Motor Speedway has added another revolutionary “first” to its illustrious history. During this weekend’s Bank of America 500, fans will notice a new frontstretch chicane developed with the installation of a Sports Fields Inc. synthetic turf. The new chicane and turf

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Track Preparations Underway for Sunday’s Bank of America 500

CONCORD, N.C. – Charlotte Motor Speedway’s infield grass has its iconic Bank of America 500 logo painted and ready as race fans prepare to converge on the speedway for Sunday afternoon’s action-packed return to “Daylight Racing Time.” Alan Jones of the Jones Sign

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Wood Brothers Racing Looks To Recapture Magic Of 1960

CONCORD, N.C. – When Charlotte Motor Speedway hosted its first NASCAR race in June 1960, brothers Glen and Leonard Wood were on hand to help prepare the Holman-Moody Fords driven by Curtis Turner and Bob Welborn. In the days leading up to that inaugural

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Bojangles’ Summer Shootout Returns For 24th Season With Racing’s Rising Stars And Family-Friendly Attractions

CONCORD, N.C. – For the 24th season in its illustrious history, the Bojangles’ Summer Shootout returns to the frontstretch quarter-mile at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a rocking doubleheader June 12-13 featuring a full slate of Legend Car and Bandolero action.

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