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.
Coca-Cola 600: Kasey Kahne has makeup to handle 600 miles
Posted at 8:15pm 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 8:05pm 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.
