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Johnson, Kahne, Bowyer Honored at 33rd Annual Speedway Children Charities Gala

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Johnson, Kahne, Bowyer and Team Owners Honored at the 33rd Annual Speedway Children’s Charities Gala in Charlotte

Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne and Clint Bowyer will be honored at the 33rd annual Speedway Children's Charities Gala after winning races at Charlotte Motor Speedway last year. Photo - CMS/HHP
Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne and Clint Bowyer honored at the 33rd annual Speedway Children’s Charities Gala after winning races at Charlotte Motor Speedway last year.
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Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne and Clint Bowyer, along with team owners Rick Hendrick, Michael Waltrip and Rob Kauffman, were honored Wednesday, May 22, at the 33rd annual Speedway Children’s Charities Gala presented by Sonic Automotive.

The event, located at the Ritz Carlton in uptown Charlotte, was aptly themed a “Night of Champions” as Johnson, Kahne and Bowyer each won a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway last year. Continue reading →

Five Tips to Meet your Favorite Driver During Race Weekend

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Meeting Richard Petty at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Meeting Richard Petty at Charlotte Motor Speedway

We all hear the stories about lengths NASCAR fans will go, to get their favorite drivers’ autographs. When you’re trying to catch a driver at the right moment it can seem nearly impossible. It’s a mad house during race weekend while thousands of other fans are at the race track. Among the chaos, there are specific techniques used to get a once in a lifetime opportunity with your favorite driver.

After my experiences in the infield over the past few years, here are five tips I have learned on how you can meet your favorite driver. Continue reading →

10,000 Military and Their Families Honored at Luncheon before Coca-Cola 600

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Business, Sports Leaders to Honor 10,000 Military and Their Families With Special Luncheon at the Coca-Cola 600

Event Hosted by Papa John’s to Mark World’s Largest Military Tribute at a Sporting Event

Business and sports leaders will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with more than 10,000 military members and their families with a special luncheon at zMAX Dragway. Photo - CMS/HHP
Business and sports leaders will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with more than 10,000 military members and their families with a special luncheon at zMAX Dragway.
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Charlotte Motor Speedway is joining with business leaders from around the country to honor some 10,000 active military and family members before the green flag drops on NASCAR’s ultimate test of man and machine, the May 26 Coca-Cola 600, as part of a Memorial Day weekend saluting the U.S. Armed Forces. The day of tribute will feature a special celebration luncheon hosted by John Schnatter, founder, chairman and CEO of Papa John’s International, where more than 3,000 pizzas will be served to the military guests. Continue reading →

Public Officials, War Heroes Come Together to Kick Off 2013 Coca-Cola 600

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Public Officials, War Heroes Come Together to Kick Off 2013 Coca-Cola 600,
Nation’s Largest Memorial Day Celebration

A United State senator, a lieutenant governor and a military hero will help kick of the nation’s largest Memorial Day celebration during pre-race festivities at the Coca-Cola 600.
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A United States senator, a lieutenant governor and a military hero will lead race fans in the commencement of the nation’s largest Memorial Day celebration as they serve as race officials for the 2013 Coca-Cola 600. Sgt. Aaron Causey will be Grand Marshal; U.S. Sen. Tim Scott will serve as Honorary Starter and Tennessee’s Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey will serve as Honorary Race Director for the 54th running of NASCAR’s only 600-mile race at the famed Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Continue reading →