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Roger and Phyllis Meyer of Arlington Tx under the lights of the jumbotron in the infield. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Corey Fortin (cq) of Westford VT abd Steve Walcott of Fairfax Vt await the race-starting green flag in turn 4. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Norm Fortin (cq) of Westford VT urges on the racers in turn 4. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Norm Fortin (cq) of Westford VT urges on the racers in turn 4. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Expressing his opinion about some driver. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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For many fans in the infield, television was the way to watch the race. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Keeping warm with the 99 Brew Crew atop their RV in Turn 4. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Cars and spectators in Turn 3. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Kim Denault of Lincolnton plays catch with her pal Brandon Noto (cq), 8 in Turn 4. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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These girls were huddled for warmth in the back of an SUV in turn 4. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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These girls were huddled for warmth in the back of an SUV in turn 4. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Resembling a wise sage atop his mountain, Bob Smith of Salisbury keeps warm while watching in turn 3. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Patrick Parrish of Spartanburg SC ladles out boiled peaunts in turn 4. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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A steady stream of tires and gasoline flow from the garage to pit road. ehind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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A stylish and warm chapeau in the pits. Behind the bright lights of the speedway, fans and race crews dealt with the cool darkness during the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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10/17/2009 - Fantastic headgear and fashion statements abound in the infield at Lowe's Motor Speedway before the NASCAR Banking 500 Saturday afternoon. JUSTIN HINSHAW - Special to the Observer
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Insulated coveralls, hats and cold drinks kept these two men company atop a camper in the turn 4 infield. Cool, damp conditions kept the fans in the Lowe's Motor Speedway infield somewhat subdued Saturday afternoon as they waited for the running of the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Lugging a large collection of seat cushions, Richard Swygert of Springfield, SC waits patiently near the turn four tunnel for his wife and children. Cool, damp conditions kept the fans in the Lowe's Motor Speedway infield somewhat subdued Saturday afternoon as they waited for the running of the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Early birds in the turn four grandstand had a panoramic view of the low grey sky over the racetrack. Cool, damp conditions kept the fans in the Lowe's Motor Speedway infield somewhat subdued Saturday afternoon as they waited for the running of the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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While the northeastern portion of the infield was crowded, the opposite end was sparsely populated. Fans say that the economy is keeping some of their friends away from the track this fall. Cool, damp conditions kept the fans in the Lowe's Motor Speedway infield somewhat subdued Saturday afternoon as they waited for the running of the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Steve Bennett of Winston-Salem picks up the rings in a toss game in his compound next to his bus-camera "Our Lady of Race". Cool, damp conditions kept the fans in the Lowe's Motor Speedway infield somewhat subdued Saturday afternoon as they waited for the running of the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Despite the cool, a few fans were feeling the excitement in the turn four infield. Cool, damp conditions kept the fans in the Lowe's Motor Speedway infield somewhat subdued Saturday afternoon as they waited for the running of the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Frank Cooke of Gastonia with his Pink Panther has been coming to races for decades. Cool, damp conditions kept the fans in the Lowe's Motor Speedway infield somewhat subdued Saturday afternoon as they waited for the running of the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Thomas (left) and Katrina Owens along with Mac Golden have a dinner of cheeseburgers and chips in the turn one infield, using their charcoal grill to keep warm. The Owens sent their nine-year-old son home with friends Friday night because of the weather, but the adults soldiered on and were ready for Saturday's race. Cool, damp conditions kept the fans in the Lowe's Motor Speedway infield somewhat subdued Saturday afternoon as they waited for the running of the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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Thomas (left) and Katrina Owens along with Mac Golden have a dinner of cheeseburgers and chips in the turn one infield, using their charcoal grill to keep warm. The Owens sent their nine-year-old son home with friends Friday night because of the weather, but the adults soldiered on and were ready for Saturday's race. Cool, damp conditions kept the fans in the Lowe's Motor Speedway infield somewhat subdued Saturday afternoon as they waited for the running of the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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The cold weather didn't keep fans from lugging their coolers with them, and keeping their drinks cool. Cool, damp conditions kept the fans in the Lowe's Motor Speedway infield somewhat subdued Saturday afternoon as they waited for the running of the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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10/17/09 Race fans dance to the music of the Charleston band, On The Hunt in the infield before the start of the NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. DAVIE HINSHAW - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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10/17/09 Pete from PA. dances to the music of the Charleston band, On The Hunt in the infield before the start of the NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. DAVIE HINSHAW - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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10/17/09 Jules Yoder and Barbara Davis from York, S.C. dance to the music of the Charleston band, On The Hunt in the infield before the start of the NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. DAVIE HINSHAW - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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10/17/09 Jack McGill and his friend "Chucky" party in the infield before the start of the NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. DAVIE HINSHAW - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
