Daily Archives: May 15, 2013

Crew Members Suspended For Violation Of NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy

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Crew Members Suspended For Violation Of NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy 

NASCARlogoJackson L. Dodson II, a crew member in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Frank W. Earnhardt, a crew member in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, have been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy.

On May 9, Dodson was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 19 (violation of the NASCAR substance abuse policy) of the 2013 NASCAR Rule Book.

On May 10, Earnhardt was found to have violated Sections 12-1 and 19.

 

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CMS, NCDOT and State Highway Patrol Prepare Fans for Race Week Traffic

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Charlotte Motor Speedway, NCDOT and State Highway Patrol Prepare Fans for Race Week Traffic

First Sgt. Glenn Stokes, with the NC Highway Patrol, outlines plans for the traffic patterns around Charlotte Motor Speedway during May race weeks at a press conference on Monday. Stokes urged fans to arrive early to avoid increased traffic and follow the instructions for law enforcement officials directing traffic. Photo - CMS/Jonathan Coleman

First Sgt. Glenn Stokes, with the NC Highway Patrol, outlines plans for the traffic patterns around Charlotte Motor Speedway during May race weeks at a press conference on Monday. Stokes urged fans to arrive early to avoid increased traffic and follow the instructions for law enforcement officials directing traffic. Photo – CMS/Jonathan Coleman

In preparation for the 10 Greatest Day in Racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway May 17-26, speedway officials are making sure race fans and area residents are fully equipped to handle race day traffic by providing safe and efficient travel routes and information.

With help from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and the City of Concord, Charlotte Motor Speedway is working to ease travel for fans heading to and from the races. Here are tips from Charlotte Motor Speedway and NCDOT: Continue reading →

Fans Bring Millions in Economic Impact during 10 Greatest Days in Racing

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Hundreds of Thousands of Fans Bring Millions
in Economic Impact During 10 Greatest Days in Racing

Thousands of fans will make their way to Charlotte Motor Speedway and millions more will tune in during the 10 Greatest Days in Racing, highlighted by the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600. Photo - CMS/HHP

Thousands of fans will make their way to Charlotte Motor Speedway and millions more will tune in during the 10 Greatest Days in Racing, highlighted by the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600.
Photo – CMS/HHP

It’s difficult to overstate just how big the 10 Greatest Days in Racing are at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with fans from around the globe tuning in to watch NASCAR’s best battle for up to $2 million at the Sprint All-Star Race and endure the season’s toughest test of man and machine at the Coca-Cola 600.

“In the next two weeks, hundreds of thousands of fans will attend race events at the speedway, enjoy Food Lion Speed Street and visit area race shops and the NASCAR Hall of Fame,” said Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “The motorsports month of May brings a worldwide spotlight to Charlotte and a high-octane boost to tourism that may be unmatched anywhere in the country.” Continue reading →