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NASCAR Coca-Cola 600

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The Charlotte area is home to the Coca-Cola 600.

The Charlotte area is home to most NASCAR teams and drivers and the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on followed by the Coca-Cola 600 are huge events.

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The Charlotte area is home to most NASCAR teams and drivers and the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 17 followed by the Coca-Cola 600 on May 24 are huge events. The drivers love being in their hometown and the city embraces its love for NASCAR.

2009 Coca-Cola 600

May 24, 2009
Lowe's Motor Speedway
2008 winner: Kasey Kahne/Richard Petty Motorsports
2007 winner: Casey Mears/Hendrick Motorsports

Coca-Cola 600 Schedule of Events

All events at Lowe's Motor Speedway

Thurday, May 21
7:10 p.m.: Qualifying for the Coca-Cola 600 (two laps – all positions)

Friday, May 22
7:30 p.m.: Outlaw Showdown at Dirt Track

Saturday, May 23
7:30 p.m.: CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 (200 laps/300 miles)

Sunday, May 24
5:45 p.m.: 50th Running of the Coca-Cola 600 (400 laps/600 miles)

Lowe's Motor Speedway

Owned by Bruton Smith and located just northeast of Charlotte in Concord, N.C., Lowe's Motor Speedway is one of the best superspeedways in the nation.

5555 Concord Pkwy. South
Concord, NC 28027
704-455-3200

Visit the Lowe's Motor Speedway website for parking information.

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