Celebrating its 16th year, Food Lion Speed Street transforms the streets of Uptown Charlotte into a showcase of motor sports with non-stop entertainment on two stages, appearances by top Sprint Cup Drivers, dynamic exhibits for all ages and an amazing assembly of NASCAR show cars and simulators.
The three-day festival debuted in 1995 and provided fans attending the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway an additional way to enjoy race weekend. It has remained a Memorial Day tradition for fans and the local community since its inception
Numerous family-friendly activities and promotions also will take place over the course of three days and are outlined below.
- NASCAR Hall of Fame Stage presented by Food Lion Located at 400 Martin Luther King Boulevard, the NASCAR Hall of Fame will be open each day from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET and play host to numerous question-and-answer sessions, autograph sessions and more.
- Taste of Food Lion Cooking Stage Hourly cooking demonstrations and special guests will take place on the Taste of Food Lion Cooking Stage. Fans may sample recipes and enter to win great prizes in the parking lot at Third Street and Tryon Street.
- Velveeta Shells and Cheese "Side Shack" Velveeta Shells and Cheese and Rodney Atkins have teamed up for a summer-long partnership to bring family and friends together. A custom-designed "Side Shack" will provide family entertainment each night beginning at 6 p.m. and located at Third Street and Church Street. Fans also may register for the "Side Shack" VIP experience at Third Street and Tryon Street.
- Wheaties FUEL "Feel the Fuel Contest" Food Lion and Wheaties FUEL will challenge race fans to a 58-hour contest live at Food Lion Speed Street. The most dedicated fan that can keep his or her hand on the Wheaties FUEL show car the longest will win a VIP trip for two to a premier race, suite tickets, $500 cash, $500 Food Lion gift card and a meet and greet with a driver. The Wheaties FUEL display will be at Third Street and Tryon Street.
- Paralyzed Veterans of America Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) will give away a Jeep Saturday, May 29 at 6:50 p.m. at the Coca-Cola stage. To register to win, visit the PVA's display located at Third Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard.
- The Boost Mobile Freestyle MotoX Experience The Boost Mobile Freestyle MotoX Experience will feature world-class athletes performing various motorcycle jumps. Approximate jump times will be 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. each night at the Miller Lite stage.
- Jimmy John's Freaky Fast Sandwich Making & Eating Contest At 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 28 at the Coca-Cola stage, Jimmy John's will challenge a team of its fastest sandwich makers to take on three world-class, major league eaters. The group that finishes first will be deemed the winner of the fast challenge.
Check out links below for maps, event schedule and more:
Come and Enjoy the Fun!
Mike Carpino
Broker/Owner
Lake And Town Realty
Mike@LakeAndTown.com
704 301-9264
