“That last 100 miles, in terms of distance, doesn’t really change how the driver approaches the race. The team does have to make a few adjustments to allow for the extra distance. It used to be that these long races were challenges to men and machine, but technology has benefitted human and mechanical performance to the point that we are pretty much flat out every lap.”
Power, durability, fuel economy all these factors will come into play Sunday night as Chevrolet SS drivers and teams test man and machine in the longest race of the season, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS).
First-time race fans have no fear, with the 10 Day- Blockbuster of Racing at full throttle, there is more than just on-track action on the schedule as the biggest Memorial Day Weekend celebration in the country kicks off, starting Thursday, May 22 with LiftMaster Pole Night. From special performances to exclusive parties with fun the whole family can enjoy, first-time fans are sure to have the ultimate race experience here at Charlotte Motor Speedway. With so much to see and do, here are the top 10 must-see activities to do this weekend at the legendary speedway.
Roush Fenway Racing (RFR) will again host a live Google+ Hangout from its award-winning platform during its 2014 Spring Fan Day, expanding access to a live YouTube feed that fans can watch from anywhere and on any device.
Kevin Harvick and the No. 4 Budweiser Folds of Honor Chevrolet SS are scheduled to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS) this weekend.
The Holiday race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway is one of the most anticipated weekends of the year for race teams. It's a chance for team members to share the sport they love with family and friends, and this weekend will be no different.
BK Racing announced today that Speed Stick® GEAR™ is sponsoring Cole Whitt and the No. 26 Toyota for six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. Speed Stick® GEAR™ launched its sponsorship of BK Racing last weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, as Whitt competed in the Sprint Showdown in an attempt to qualify for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.
Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Fusion, has two victories so far this season and will try to become the first Ford driver since Mark Martin in 2002 to win the Coca-Cola 600 when he takes the green flag this Sunday. Logano was a guest on this week’s NASCAR teleconference to talk about that race and a variety of other issues.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team Red Horse Racing announced today that to focus on the championship efforts with the No. 17 and No. 77 Toyota Tundra teams, it will suspend operations of the unfunded No. 7 entry. Timothy Peters and Germán Quiroga currently rank second and third, respectively, in the Camping World Series driver championship point standings. Quiroga is the only driver in the series to have finished in the top 10 in every event of the 2014 season.
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety and Dover International Speedway have teamed up for the “Buckle Up 200 presented by Click It or Ticket” NASCAR Nationwide Series race, set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014.
