Q&A with Dale Earnhardt Jr.: His life’s an adventure

Posted at 11:08pm on May. 24, 2013

Charlotte Observer columnist Tom Sorensen talks with NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. about where he is, where he’d like to go, and where he hopes to end up.

Austin Dillon wins pole for Nationwide race at Charlotte

Posted at 1:11pm on May. 25, 2013

Dillon's lap of 183.949 mph bested Kyle Busch (183.817 mph) for the top starting position.

Coca-Cola 600: Kasey Kahne has makeup to handle 600 miles

Posted at 8:26pm on May. 24, 2013

The Coca-Cola 600 is a long day that bleeds into a long night. Drivers can either fight that or embrace it. Count defending champion Kasey Kahne as a guy who loves the longest race of the Sprint Cup season.

Charlotte NASCAR fans embrace Behemoth Burger

Posted at 11:06pm 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.

With JR Motorsports, Regan Smith making moves

Posted at 12:34am on May. 25, 2013

Much like its namesake co-owner, JR Motorsports is coming of age.