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NASCAR: Do Tracks Deserve Multiple Races? – Part One

By Aaron Hale

Jul 2, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (2) leads the field during the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 2, 2016; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (2) leads the field during the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Charlotte – No (Sort of)

Charlotte Motor Speedway is one of NASCAR’s oldest venues. However, Charlotte is the only NASCAR track (outside of Speedweeks at Daytona) to hold more than two events each year.

Currently Charlotte holds the all-star race and Coca-Cola 600 in May along with a chase race in October. As we all know the majority of the NASCAR schedule is made up of intermediate type racetracks.

Obviously the Coca-Cola 600 must stay in Charlotte. This race holds a special place in NASCAR history and any movement to the venue or the date on Memorial Day weekend would be met with great opposition. The track also offers a “home” chase race for most teams. This is also important to help break up the long run to the end of the Sprint Cup Series season.

The odd man out is the all-star race. The all-star event has received much criticism in recent years. It’s finally time to shake things up and move it away from Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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