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Observations during the Coca-Cola 600 weekend

As NASCAR's spring visit to Charlotte comes to an end, I felt it only fitting to share observations of the time. - Hats off to track owner Bruton Smith, track President Marcus Smith and their amazing army of employees.

Kahne wins the Coca-Cola 600

Kasey Kahne held off Denny Hamlin on Sunday night to win NASCAR’s longest race, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Tough day in Charlotte cuts Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s point lead by 21

Stenhouse finished 26th in his No. 6 EcoBoost Ford after the transmission went south on lap 65. He’d qualified third and was running in the top 10 when he felt something go wrong and had to pit.

Keselowski wins the History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Brad Keselowski led the final 67 laps in route to his victory in Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Jason Hathaway Starts NCAT Season With Solid Finish, To Run Sunset Speedway on Sunday

Last weekend, Jason Hathaway got his 2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series season off to a solid start with a solid sixth place finish in the Vortex Brake Pads 200 at Canadian Motorsport Park (CTMP).

Jimmie Johnson rides momentum to third place qualifying effort

Coming off of his win the Sprint All-Star race, Jimmie Johnson qualified for the Coca-Cola 600 in the third position.

Matty’s Picks – Vol. 13 Charlotte Motor Speedway – Coke 600 – May 27, 2012

This week's picks will be short and sweet as I had a rather poor showing in last week's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, have not been able to watch much of this week's NASCAR Sprint Cup Practice sessions, and am starting a long weekend in Philadelphia this afternoon and have limited access to stats.

NOTES FROM THE NASCAR NATION: CRUNCHING THE CHARLOTTE NUMBERS

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams will roll out onto the Charlotte Motor Speedway this Sunday for the second time in eight days. Last weekend, the event was the Sprint All Star race that featured five sprint like segments, for a total of 90 laps, with a winner take all format.

Jamie McMurray looks to continue improving with Coca Cola 600

When it comes to the Coca Cola 600, two-time Charlotte Motor Speedway race winner Jamie McMurray says it’s all about preparing yourself mentally.

Almirola captured the Coca-Cola 600 pole

Aric Almirola captured the pole for Sundays Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a lap of 192.940 MPH, 27.988 seconds, giving Richard Petty Motorsports a front-row sweep.

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