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[/media-credit]New to the Charlotte Motor Speedway menu for 2012, Levy Restaurants, the speedway’s food partner, is serving up deep-fried cupcakes, among other things.
The NASCAR-Sprint All-Star Race kicks of the start of racing season at Charlotte Motor Speedway, bringing race fans to the stands for food, family and fun. Executive Chef James Pierson of Levy Restaurants, the official restaurant partner at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and his crew have pulled out all the stops putting together a delicious menu for all racing fans, including Carolina favorites, local ingredients, healthy and fresh foods and indulgences.
Whether a car show or a race day, fans can always find Charlotte Motor Speedway’s famous fair-themed treat. New items and fan favorites at the State Fair stand include:
The Funnel Bacakonator, a funnel cake drizzled with chocolate and strawberry sauces, topped with a hefty helping of bacon;
The Krispy Kreme Burger, a mouth-watering bacon cheeseburger with Krispy Kreme doughnuts as the bun;
Bologna sandwiches with sliced cheese and red onion, a fan favorite;
Housemade chicken salad, served in a waffle cone with tomato and lettuce for easy eating;
Fried cupcakes, dipped in tempura batter and fried to a crispy golden brown;
Fresh cut fries, tossed with your choice of BBQ, Cajun, Ranch or Sea Salt with an assortment of condiments that includes balsamic vinegar, hot sauces, ketchup and spicy mustard.
Charlotte Motor Speedway provides fans with fresh, vegetarian and healthy menu options at the Danica Patrick Fit Stand, including:
Turkey and veggie burgers Grilled chicken sandwich Veggie chopped salad Fruta and Veg Out snack cups Healthy snacks such as trail mix, baked potato chips and Luna or CLIF bars
Guests can choose from a variety of traditional Carolina favorites, including:
The signature Carolina Dog with chili, slaw and diced onions; North Carolina smoked barbecue pork sandwich topped with a tomato, vinegar red slaw and pickle slices; Southern deep fried chicken with special southern seasonings Southern-style green beans with ham and sweet onions
“Local” at the track goes above and beyond barbecue, as Levy Restaurants works with local vendors for their Farm to Fork initiative, including:
Produce from local farms in Sunny Creek, Deal Apple Orchids, Maola, Calmaine, Tega Hills, Nash & Greenlife Chandler’s pulled pork Queen City desserts
The biggest back-to-back weekends in motorsports is anchored by the May 19 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and May 27 Coca-Cola 600, fans from all 50 states and several foreign countries will enjoy the very best in stock car racing. Tickets are available by calling 1-800-455-FANS or online at CharlotteMotorSpeedway.com.
For more information, including images, recipes and interviews with Executive Chef James Pierson on how Levy whips up these menu items, contact Owen Donnelly at 312-329-3910 or owen@finnpartners.com
About Levy Restaurants
Levy Restaurants, founded in Chicago in 1978, is recognized as one of America’s fastest growing and most critically acclaimed restaurant companies, and is the leader in premium sports and entertainment dining. Levy was recently named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports in the world by Fast Company magazine. The company’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants such as James Beard Award-winning Spiaggia in Chicago, Fulton’s Crab House, Portobello and Wolfgang Puck Grand Café at Walt Disney World Resort, renowned sports and entertainment venues like Churchill Downs in Louisville, STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and American Airlines Arena in Miami, and events including the Super Bowl, World Series, U. S. Open, Kentucky Derby, NHL and NBA All-Star Games and the GRAMMY® Awards. For details, visit www.levyrestaurants.com.
