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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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PHOTOS: 2017 Coca-Cola 600 At Charlotte Motor Speedway

CONCORD, N.C. – Richard Childress Racing’s No. 3 Chevrolet returned to Victory Lane for the first time in 17 years on Sunday night after Austin Dillon won the 58th running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Dillon ran

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Martin Truex Jr. Asserts Dominance At Charlotte, Even Without Winning

CONCORD, N.C. – Martin Truex Jr. wants to make it clear that he’s been the dominant driver in the Coca-Cola 600 lately. In the post-race press conference on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Mike Forde with NASCAR communications tried to

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Austin Dillon Pilots Iconic No. 3 To Victory Lane For The First Time Since 2000

CONCORD, N.C. – Austin Dillon drove the iconic Richard Childress Racing No. 3 Chevrolet to Victory Lane for the first time in 17 seasons on Sunday night in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The No. 3 DOW Salutes

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Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski Crash Out Early In The Coca-Cola 600

CONCORD, N.C. – The longest race of the year ended quickly for Brad Keselowski and Chase Elliott. Keselowski crashed into the back of Elliott to bring out the caution on lap 21 of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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