We often hear professional athletes say it’s “Not about the money.”
Who Will Be Money At Charlotte? Live-Blogging NASCAR’s All-Star Weekend
That changes for one weekend per year in the NASCAR world, when the Sprint All-Star Race comes to Charlotte. It’s one event that’s all about the money.
One million dollars, actually. That’s nothing to sniff at, even for drivers who are already fabulously wealthy.
Anyway, the race should be pretty good (considering this was the race that was the catalyst for the double-file restart rule last season) and one driver will go home happy.
Keep checking back here for updates, analysis and a live chat on race night.
The schedule for the weekend (all times are Eastern):
- Friday, noon: Sprint Showdown practice (100 min.)
- Friday, 1:30 p.m.: Sprint All-Star practice (80 min.)
- Friday, 5 p.m.: Sprint Showdown qualifying
- Friday, 6 p.m.: Sprint All-Star qualifying
- Friday, 8:15 p.m.: Camping World Truck Series race
- Saturday, 7:30 p.m.: Sprint Showdown (20 laps)
- Saturday, 9 p.m.: Sprint All-Star Race (50 laps/20 laps/20 laps/10 laps)
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