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Kaya Jones Performs National Anthem At NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race

Kaya Jones Performs National Anthem
At NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race

Kaya Jones, a former member of "The Pussycat Dolls,"  performed the national anthem at Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.  Photo - Courtesy CMS
Kaya Jones, a former member of “The Pussycat Dolls,” performed the national anthem at Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.
Photo – Courtesy CMS

Pop music sensation Kaya Jones performed the national anthem preceding Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.

Jones came to prominence as a member of the popular music group “The Pussycat Dolls” in 2003 and later reached international acclaim as a solo act, performing alongside celebrated entertainers including Mick Jagger, Eminem and Katy Perry. Continue reading

Top 10 Can’t-Miss Activities for Fans to Experience at Charlotte

Top 10 Can’t-Miss Activities for Fans to Experience
During the 10 Greatest Days in Racing

From driver introductions at the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race to the patriotic military salute before the Coca-Cola 600, here's a Top 10 list for fans looking for the full Charlotte Motor Speedway experience. Photo - CMS/HHP
From driver introductions at the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race to the patriotic military salute before the Coca-Cola 600, here’s a Top 10 list for fans looking for the full Charlotte Motor Speedway experience. Photo – CMS/HHP

Every year, Charlotte Motor Speedway packs as much entertainment as possible into the 10 Greatest Days in Racing to give fans an experience that they’ll never forget. From the excitement on the track to pre-race concerts, the expansive Play Zone and a moving salute to our nation’s military, fans that come to Charlotte will be sure to create memories that will last a lifetime.

While you’re in town, be sure to check out these can’t-miss opportunities that you can only find at Charlotte Motor Speedway! Continue reading

Another Million: Johnson Takes His Fourth All-Star Race at Charlotte

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013  Photo - Geoff Burke
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Patriotic Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013
Photo – Geoff Burke

For the fourth time in his career, Jimmie Johnson scored victory and a million dollars in the Sprint All-Star Race. He did it in classic Jimmie Johnson fashion by not coming alive until the last segment and then doing an all-out blitz to the finish. The race was rather calm, but the historic run by Johnson makes up for some of the vacant storylines of the race.

The race didn’t get far when the green-flag fell because of rain invading the track and causing a red-flag rain-delay for 41 minutes and 28 seconds. Before the delay, Brad Keselowski broke a transmission, taking himself out of contention for the victory. When the delay ended, Kurt Busch was able to stay up front and win the first segment. Continue reading

Late Race Comeback Leaves Kyle Busch in Victory Lane at Charlotte

Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Toyota Care Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013  Photo - Drew Hallowell/Getty Images
Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Toyota Care Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013
Photo – Drew Hallowell/Getty Images

It may have taken awhile, but Kyle Busch is back on top of the Camping World Truck Series. He has been absent from victory lane since New Hampshire in 2011 and this win broke his seven race losing streak in the series. Busch started out running well, but then a pit road mistake left him at the back of the field during the latter part of the event. He battled back to the front after a few wild restarts and was able to secure the victory. This race had action from the drop of the green-flag and it proves why the Camping World Truck races are usually the best events of the weekend. Continue reading