Adding distance / braking markers in 100 ft increments to help drivers gauge distance to the backstretch chicane entry at
@CLTMotorSpdwy
for this weekend’s
#ROVAL
. Not sure who put up the last one, but haven’t seen our mascot, Lugnut, in awhile... 🤷🏻♂️😬😉😂😊
Another 5,000+ vaccines distributed today with almost no wait times. Rewarding to see the reactions of those coming through and their gratitude. Great teamwork, planning and communication have made this an efficient and effective event. Now on to tomorrow!! 👊🏻👊🏻
The voicemail in the middle of the night started, “Daddy, we are okay but I have lost everything...” Watching the news this morning, I know there are at least 9 families in TN for who the call was very different. My prayers are for all those affected last night in Nashville.
Now that everything is quiet, I came out to pit road to reflect on all that has transpired the last 5 days & all the effort that went into getting to this point. So many worked so hard behind the scenes for all this to come together.
#grateful
@CLTMotorSpdwy
@NASCAR
@NASCARONFOX
Coming back this afternoon after the 9/11 wreath laying ceremony at the Pentagon. As we walked to the plane, we paused to watch and respect a soldier being brought home. What a powerful reminder of the cost of freedom.
@CLTMotorSpdwy
#WeRemember911
What. A. Night.
Well, it certainly was a “revival”at
@NWBSpeedway
tonight. The excitement and energy at the track was palpable amongst a sold out crowd.
Thanks to everyone who made tonight magical for the fans and this community.
@VisitNC
Had a great time today in Wilkes County and visiting
@NWBSpeedway
. Such rich traditions and great stories and wonderful energy in the community. Can’t wait to see this place come back to life! Good things are coming this way! Stay tuned!
Always love it when the boss,
@MarcusSMI
, comes by my office and says, “Hey GDub, let’s go for a ride!” Just checking out the chicane progress
@CLTMotorSpdwy
😉😊
After
@CoreyLaJoie
painted the first
@CLTMotorSpdwy
“turtle” under the cloak of darkness in 2018, we decided to have some area elementary schools be creative and paint some for this year. 😊 🐢
The ops team just placed them for the race weekend.
#BofAROVAL
#DriveForTheCure250
It’s been a heck of a weekend here
@CLTMotorSpdwy
and we want to thank everyone who made this weekend a big success. We look forward to seeing everyone back here in October for the
#ROVAL
With evacuations ordered for the coast with
#Dorian
approaching,
@CLTMotorSpdwy
has opened one of its campgrounds for evacuees. Those in need can come to our campground office
@zMAXDragway
at exit 49 off of I-85 to check in.
I got to tell you, after going around the infield and then up in the office looking down tonight, I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. Just some final touches tomorrow. It’s finally here...
#ROVALReady
As of 6p on Thursday, 69 families from 4 different states are riding out
#HurricaneDorian
in our campground, w/ more who have called to say they on their way. Appreciate the local businesses who have been so generous in providing food & supplies for the evacuees.
#Speedwayfamily
With evacuations ordered for the coast with
#Dorian
approaching,
@CLTMotorSpdwy
has opened one of its campgrounds for evacuees. Those in need can come to our campground office
@zMAXDragway
at exit 49 off of I-85 to check in.
Always cool when competitors from other series can experience another form of racing. A lot of talent and wins in that picture! Today
@zMAXDragway
for the
#CarolinaNats
@NHRA
@NASCAR
For the
#CocaCola600
, each driver carries the name of a fallen service member on their windshield. This year,
@BubbaWallace
will display the name of
#TuskeeAirmen
Cpt. Lawrence Dickson. His story is worth a read. Part of what makes this race so special.
Our CEO
@MarcusSMI
challenged all our tracks to see what we could do to serve our respective communities in this challenging time. He believes that we can and should make a difference in the lives of others.
#SpeedwayFamily
#ServantLeadership
NEWS: Atrium Health has created a remote coronavirus testing site at
@zMAXDragway
, part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway complex.
This is one of several sites we have throughout the Charlotte region for physician-referred testing. Details:
@CLTMotorSpdwy
There was a lot of effort & planning that went into devising the precautions & protocols used to conduct this event safely. Proud that our company is showing there IS a way to bring fans back to live sports / entertainment events.
#SpeedwayFamily
We go from a
@NASCAR
race to a high school graduation in less than 24 hours. Proud of the way this
@CLTMotorSpdwy
team serves the community and makes “magic” happen! Tonight starts the first of several high school graduations here.
#teamwork
#community
#SpeedwayFamily
Got a text message from our VP of events:
“Permission to blow something up during pre-race?”
Me:
“Yes, but two caveats: 1) Be under budget and 2) Don’t burn the synthetic turf!”
Apparently we are going old school at
@CLTMotorSpdwy
for the
#CocaCola600
! 😉😊 👊🏻👊🏻
Our
@CLTMotorSpdwy
social media guy comes in my office & asks, “how many RTs of a post do we need for you to get a tattoo of the
#ROVAL
?”
Me: “You can’t count that high...” 🤔😉😏😂
Gotta give him credit for asking...👊🏻👊🏻
It’s finally quiet here & I have a moment to look out & reflect on this weekend.The experience for the fans, competitors, sponsors & viewers was the result of vision, teamwork & the desire to make something memorable.Thanks to the
@CLTMotorSpdwy
team for all their hard work.
Caller on the phone with me:
“What is that noise??”
Me looking out the window:
“Oh, it’s just the Blackhawks!” 😉
Signs that you know it’s May and the
#CocaCola600
is around the corner!
The
@82ndABNDiv
doing pre-race rehearsal today
@CLTMotorSpdwy
.
#WhyWeServe
Standing on the roof & looking out over the track...reflecting on all that happened this weekend. I want to thank the fans who decided to be here for some great racing, and the incredible
@CLTMotorSpdwy
team who worked so hard to make it all come together!
#grateful
#blessed
When our kids were young, we would read about Winnie the Pooh’s rather “blustery day.”
Well, we got to experience that a bit this afternoon at
@CLTMotorSpdwy
. 💨⛈
@wxbrad
#EveryoneIsSafe
It’s race week! And after two years, it’s a great feeling to know fans will be back in the stands at
@CLTMotorSpdwy
for the
#CocaCola600
! A big shout out to the CMS team and teammates from our other tracks who will be here to make this weekend possible! 👊🏻👊🏻
#teamwork
Flew around
@CLTMotorSpdwy
this afternoon and looked at the prep & construction underway for the
#ROVAL
! Thanks to stunt pilot
@ChuckAaron
for the lift and thrill ride! Look forward to having him be part of a pre-race show sometime soon!
So thinking that we will auction this piece of “art” to benefit
@SCC_Charlotte
and their great work to help area children’s causes. It’s too good to not share!
@CLTMotorSpdwy
On this day 20 years ago, I started a job
@amsupdates
that
@Riceman61
had recommended & it truly has been an amazing journey. I’m grateful to work with people that make me want to be better & show grace for my continued learning. Look forward to what is ahead!
@CLTMotorSpdwy
Today is the greatest day in racing. On behalf of our entire team at
@CLTMotorSpdwy
, we want to wish
@jdouglas4
and the
@IMS
team good luck today with the
#Indy500
. We will be watching as we get ready here!
On behalf of the entire
@CLTMotorSpdwy
team, our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen and wounded officers from last night’s shooting. We are a strong community and rally when there is need.
@ConcordNCPolice
@ConcordNCgov
In March of 2000, Gen. Colin Powell agreed to be the grand marshal at
@amsupdates
& it was his 1st time attending a
@NASCAR
race. I distinctly remember how engaged & personal he was. For me, he embodied what a leader should be. We are better because of his service to others.
Got the help of a guy who tried to widen the backstretch chicane last year with his race car and to use the right equipment! Going from 32’ to 54’ wide...should make for some great passing on the
@CLTMotorSpdwy
#ROVAL
!
Big thanks to
@BubbaWallace
for being such a great sport!
Our newest tradition is becoming a moment of reflection too. Thanks to everyone who helps make this possible. One of the many reminders of why this holiday is so special.
@NASCAR
@NASCARONFOX
@CLTMotorSpdwy
#KnowYourMil
Leaving the office tonight, I stopped to look at the countdown clock that had already been changed out & reset for the 2021
#CocaCola600
- So thankful for the amazing
@CLTMotorSpdwy
team, along staff from our sister tracks, who made this weekend happen.
#SpeedwayFamily
👊🏻👊🏻
One of the fallen we will honor this weekend at
@CLTMotorSpdwy
during the
#CocaCola600
is LTJG Morgan Garrett from NC. One of many names we will honor and remember this weekend.
#MemorialDay
Sitting in my office at the end of the day when things are finally quiet. Looking at the
#BofAROVAL400
trophy and the new Manufacturer’s Trophy for the winning OEM on Sunday. Whoever wins this hardware will have earned it!
Today is known as the greatest day in racing with three iconic events in one day. On behalf of all of us at
@CLTMotorSpdwy
, I want to wish our friend
@jdouglas4
and the team
@IMS
best of luck today with the
#Indy500
. We will be watching! 👊🏻👊🏻
So to all the folks who have called, texted and DM’d me, I truly appreciate the suggestion, but we are NOT going to air the first episode of season 8 of
#GameofThrones
on the second largest outdoor tv in the world here at
@CLTMotorSpdwy
- not gonna do it!
#GoT
#Ironthrone
😬😳😉