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CMS Prepares for Race Traffic Ahead of Bank of America 500 Weekend

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Charlotte Motor Speedway Prepares Fans for Race
Traffic Ahead of Bank of America 500 Weekend

Sean Epperson, division traffic engineer with the North Carolina Department of Transportation talked Monday about how DOT partners with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and city and track officials to handle increased traffic around Charlotte Motor Speedway during major events like this weekend's Bank of America 500. Photo - CMS/Jonathan Coleman

Sean Epperson, division traffic engineer with the North Carolina Department of Transportation talked Monday about how DOT partners with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and city and track officials to handle increased traffic around Charlotte Motor Speedway during major events like this weekend’s Bank of America 500.
Photo – CMS/Jonathan Coleman

In preparation for race week at Charlotte Motor Speedway Oct. 10-12, speedway officials want to make 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) and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP), Charlotte Motor Speedway is working to ease travel for fans heading to and from the races. The heaviest traffic is expected on I-85, U.S. 29, N.C. 49 and Bruton Smith Boulevard.

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Here are tips from Charlotte Motor Speedway and NCDOT: Continue reading →

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 →