CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY TO WELCOME LIMITED NUMBER OF FANS
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY TO WELCOME LIMITED NUMBER OF FANS
The Charlotte Motor Speedway announced that a limited number of fans are welcome to attend the Oct. 10 Drive for the Cure 250 race.
The news opens the door for a limited number of fans to be part of the action when NASCAR’s best return to America’s Home for Racing for the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, Oct. 11 and the Drive for the Cure 250 presented by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina NASCAR Xfinity Series race and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCars GT Championship Series on Saturday, Oct. 10.
“We’ve had some key learnings from our sister tracks including Bristol, New Hampshire and Texas, who have each successfully hosted fans during the pandemic. We look forward to implementing those ideas, among others, to be sure that fans can focus on fun while they’re here,” Greg Walter said.
Race weekend fan protocols will include mandatory temperature checks at entry gates, contactless ticketing, socially distanced grandstand seating and cashless souvenir and concession purchases. Fans and staff will also be required to wear approved face coverings at all times, except while eating and drinking. Limited grandstand seating will be in groups of up to six people properly socially distant from any other group.
Charlotte Motor Speedway’s modified race day protocols also include: social distancing in concession and bathroom lines; enhanced cleaning and sanitation in high-touch, high-traffic public areas; added hand-sanitizer stations; limited guests in suites; and infield admission for race team and operational personnel only.
Watch fall NASCAR races at Charlotte Motor Speedway televised nationally on NBCSN. In addition to SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, the races will also air on PRN and its network of nationwide affiliates.
ABOUT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Built in 1959, the superspeedway hosts three NASCAR Cup Series events, two NASCAR Xfinity Series races and a NASCAR Truck Series race annually. The Charlotte Motor Speedway has nearly 2,000 acres and includes a 2.5-mile road course, a six-tenths-mile karting layout, a quarter-mile oval within the walls of the 1.5-mile superspeedway, and a one-fifth-mile oval. Plus, hosting more than three dozen other events for automotive and motorsports fans.
TOMMY JOE MARTINS
NASCAR driver Tommy Joe Martins had a very solid race at Talladega Superspeedway. His No. 44 AAN Adjusters Chevrolet finished stage one in 23rd and stage two in the 17th position, respectively. After the checkered flag was given to the field, the Number 44 car was sitting solidly in 15th. Witness Tommy Joe Martins making history this Saturday, October 10 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Don’t miss all the action at America’s Home for Racing!
KEN GILREATH – OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF NASCAR
Through companies owned by Ken and Tina, a sponsorship arrangement for 2020 was signed with NASCAR’s Xfinity series driver Tommy Joe Martins who drives the 44 car for Martins Motorsports. The 44 car displays Tina and Ken’s company brands at each race. In addition to the Xfinity cars, Ken’s TA2 series car displays the same design.