Three out of four racing events for the CV Trackside Program this weekend take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, including NASCAR’s Whelen Southern Modified, the Nationwide Series and the Sprint Cup Series and — as is always the case — CV Products will be well represented in this pits with our 18-wheelers towing tons of race products and accessories for drivers and teams alike.
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UNOH Southern Slam 150
Things get off to a fast start on Thursday with the Whelen Southern Modifieds on the front stretch quarter-mile track that’s home to tons of NASCAR-level teams and drivers. And if you’re a betting man — or woman — three-time title winner George Brunnhoelzl III and his 32-point lead in the Whelen standings going into this race pretty much spells W-I-N. A finish here makes Brunnhoelzl a four-time Whelen Southern Modified Tour champion.
- Series: NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified
- When: Thursday, Oct. 10
- Racetrack: Charlotte Motor Speedway – Concord, North Carolina
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- For More Info: Visit the Whelen Southern Modified website
42nd Winchester 400
With some of the top Super Late Model drivers participating in this weekend’s Winchester 400, the competition is guaranteed to be fierce. There’s Daniel Hemric, last year’s CRA All-Stars Tour champion and series all-time winner, a driver who blew out the competition last week, picking up the Blizzard Series title. And Augie Grill, with two Snowball Derby victories and three Southern Super Series wins this season alone. Grill last competed in the Winchester 400 in 2007. Preston Peltier makes his first appearance in the Winchester 400, but is a former PASS South Series champion and wins leader. And 17-year-old Cody Coughlin has two wins in 2013 with the Tour, meaning all he has to do is show up this weekend to claim the CRA All-Stars Tour Championship.
- Series: CRA Super Series
- When: Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13
- Racetrack: Winchester Speedway – Winchester, Indiana
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- For More Info: Check out the Winchester Speedway website
Dollar General 300
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the name of the game during Friday’s Dollar General 300, with everything that’s not moving painted a bright pink. In fact, even some things that move fast will be festooned in pink — including Brian Vickers’ and Kyle Busch’s Toyotas. Austin Dillon tops the standings going into Charlotte with an eight-point lead.
- Series: NASCAR Nationwide Series
- When: Friday, Oct. 11
- Racetrack: Charlotte Motor Speedway – Concord, North Carolina
- Watch the race from home: 7:30 p.m. (ET) on ESPN2
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- For More Info: See the Nationwide Series website
Bank of America 500
Only 33 drivers have started 500 races in their NASCAR Sprint Cup Series careers, but this Saturday in the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte, Dale Earnhardt Jr. expects to start his 500th race. He’s also turning 39 years old on Thursday. Earnhardt has garnered 19 wins, 111 Top 5 placements, 199 Top 10 spots and 13 poles. At least five drivers are in contention for the NASCAR Sprint Cup chase, and this weekend’s midway event could be a game changer.
- Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
- When: Saturday, Oct. 12
- Racetrack: Charlotte Motor Speedway – Concord, North Carolina
- Watch the race on television: 7:30 p.m. (ET) on ABC
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- For More Info: Visit the Charlotte Motor Speedway online
