Special Sub-Topic: Lowe's Motor Speedway Authored by: ovalrocker Sub-topic of: NASCAR Tracks

Where in North Carolina is the Lowe's Motor Speedway?

Concord. Concord is just north of Charlotte on highway 85. Charleston is in South Carolina, and there is a Greenville in North and South Carolina.

In what year was the legendary "Pass in the Grass" made by Dale Earnhardt on Bill Elliott in the NASCAR All-Star race?

1987. The All-Star race was first run in 1985 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. In 1986 it was held at Atlanta. Then it when back to Lowe's for 1987 and it had been there for many years.

The late great Dale Earnhardt made his first NASCAR Cup series start at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

True. The seven time champion's first race was in the 1974 World 600, later the (Coca Cola 600)in which he finished 22nd.

Why was the 16th May 1992, a special day for Lowe's Motor Speedway?

The first night race. Lowe's was the first modern raceway to offer night racing, Davey Allison won the NASCAR All-Star race.

What links President George Washington to the Speedway?

The Speedway's Office. President Washington traveled on horseback from Charlotte to Washington, stopped and ate lunch in a house which later served as the Speedway's office. But the site of LMS was a working plantation in the Civil War.

How many cars started the Coca Cola 600 in 1960?

60. 60 cars started and only 17 were still running when the checkered flag was waved. The race was won by Joe Lee Johnson.

Who won the inaugural running of the NASCAR All-Star Challenge in 1985?

Darrell Waltrip. Darrell's engine exploded in a cloud of smoke just after he had crossed the finish line.

In what year was the Speedway opened and the first race held?

1960. The Speedway was constructed in 1959 with the first race the World 600 on 19th June 1960, won by Joe Lee Johnson.

In what year did Lowe's acquire the naming rights to the motor speedway?

1999. The 10-year deal was the first of it's kind for a motorsport facility.

Lowe's Motor Speedway is called the what?

Beast of the Southeast. The track has a reputation for catching the drivers out. If a driver takes his eye off the "ball" for a second, he is in the wall or spinning out. Some say that the track as a "mean spirit". Maybe it's the smooth surface with lots of grip or the changes in track temperature that makes it bite back.