Changing fan habits a challenge for NASCAR

Posted at 10:14am on May. 24, 2013

NASCAR fans are waiting later to buy tickets or just watching on TV, leaving track operators with empty seats and a need to the enhance at-the-track experience.

Charlotte NASCAR fans embrace Behemoth Burger

Posted at 6:38pm on May. 24, 2013

When Bill and Fran Parker arrived at Charlotte Motor Speedway Thursday, they headed straight for Gate 5A in search of this year’s newest and most unusual concession food — the Behemoth Burger.

Speedway going to extremes to land 3-year X Games deal

Posted at 7:05pm on May. 24, 2013

On June 4-5, decision-makers from ESPN will travel to Concord for a site visit after the network named Charlotte Motor Speedway one of four finalists to host the X Games for 2014-16.

Denny Hamlin blisters Charlotte track record to take Coca-Cola 600 pole

Posted at 12:43am on May. 24, 2013

Thursday night, Denny Hamlin used a jaw-dropping, track-record lap at 195.624 mph to win the pole for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Kasey Kahne’s team doesn’t mind rolling in the dirt

Posted at 9:33pm on May. 23, 2013

CONCORD Kasey Kahne is looking to double up at Charlotte this weekend and not just in Sunday’s NASCAR race. His Kasey Kahne Racing team is looking for a repeat win in Friday night’s Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway.