Veteran sports writer Jim Utter covers NASCAR for The Charlotte Observer and its racing site, ThatsRacin.com. In this space, Jim writes about all things NASCAR and other forms of racing which may also be relevant ... or not.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
How you can get a 'Ride of a Lifetime' at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Fans can bid to ride along with their favorite driver during their parade lap after driver introductions for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 25, via the “Ride of a Lifetime” auction which benefits the Charlotte Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities .
Drivers participating in the auction include Jeff Gordon, Kasey Kahne, Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., among others.
The winning bidders will receive a pit and garage tour, get to attend the drivers' meeting and see driver introductions prior to their lap around the track in the back of a Toyota Tundra.
To place a bid, go here. The auction closes at noon on Thursday, May 22.
VIP Experience Auction
This year Speedway Children’s Charities is also offering more VIP experiences, providing fans with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities during the 10 days of racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Among the packages up for auction: a Jake Owen meet and greet, a visit to Victory Lane for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race or Coca-Cola 600, a VIP Day with a NASCAR Nationwide Series driver and more.
The auction for NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race packages closes at noon on Thursday, May 15 and the auction for the Coca-Cola 600 packages closes at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 22.
To place a bid, go here.
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