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Charlotte Speedway: A NASCAR Xfinity Chronicle

An in-depth exploration of the NASCAR Xfinity Series' storied history at Charlotte Motor Speedway, from iconic races to legendary champions.

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Track & Series Overview

Venue Details

Charlotte Motor Speedway, located in Concord, North Carolina, has been a cornerstone of NASCAR racing since its inception. It hosts multiple premier NASCAR events annually.

Surface: Asphalt

Turns: 4

Length: 1.5 miles (2.4 km)

Series History

The NASCAR Xfinity Series has held annual events at Charlotte Motor Speedway since 1973. These races have evolved significantly in sponsorship, scheduling, and even track configuration over the decades, reflecting the dynamic nature of professional motorsports.

Racing Legacy

This track is often referred to as "The Home for Racing Fans" and has witnessed countless memorable moments in the Xfinity Series. It serves as a critical venue for drivers aiming to prove their mettle and contend for championships.

The Spring Classic: BetMGM 300

Event Identity

The BetMGM 300 is a prominent 300-mile NASCAR Xfinity Series race held annually at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Traditionally scheduled during Memorial Day weekend, it serves as a key support race for the Coca-Cola 600.

Corporate Sponsor: BetMGM

First Race: 1978 (as Late Model Sportsman), 1982 (as Busch Series)

Distance: 300 miles (482.8 km)

Laps: 200

Notable Achievements

This event has seen numerous legendary drivers achieve victory. Kyle Busch holds the record for the most wins with six. Roush Fenway Racing and Hendrick Motorsports share the record for most team victories with six each. Chevrolet leads in manufacturer wins with fifteen.

Defending Winner (2024): Chase Elliott

Sponsorship Evolution

The race has been known by various names reflecting its evolving sponsorship landscape. From the "Sun Drop 300" and "Mello Yello 300" to "Carquest Auto Parts 300" and "Alsco 300/Uniforms 300," its entitlement has changed hands, culminating in the current partnership with BetMGM.

The Fall Challenge: Blue Cross NC 250

Roval Configuration

Introduced in 2018, the Blue Cross NC 250 utilizes the challenging "Roval" configuration of Charlotte Motor Speedway, blending oval speed with road course technicality. This shift marked a significant change in the series' schedule at the track.

Corporate Sponsor: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

First Race: 2018

Distance: 250 km (155.34 mi)

Laps: 67

Roval Dominance

A. J. Allmendinger has been particularly successful on the Roval, securing four victories. Kaulig Racing has also achieved four wins as a team, highlighting their strength on this unique circuit. Chevrolet has been the dominant manufacturer with six wins.

Defending Winner (2024): Sam Mayer

Race Dynamics

The Roval's intricate layout often leads to dramatic finishes and strategic battles. The race's position within the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs adds further intensity, as drivers vie for crucial points and a spot in the championship round.

Historical Trajectory

Early Years

The series' presence at Charlotte began in 1973 with the World Service Life 300. Early races were often characterized by longer distances and a different sponsorship landscape, featuring names like Miller High Life and All Pro.

  • World Service Life 300 (1973โ€“1978)
  • Charlotte 300 (1980)
  • Miller High Life 300 (1981)
  • Miller Time 300 (1982โ€“1984)
  • Miller 400 (1985)
  • All Pro 300 (1986โ€“1994)
  • All Pro Bumper to Bumper 300 (1995โ€“2000)

Broadcast & Scheduling Shifts

The race's scheduling and broadcast have seen notable changes. Initially a Saturday afternoon event, it moved to Saturday night with the installation of lights in 1993. In 2010, it returned to an afternoon slot for ABC coverage, and later transitioned to Fox NASCAR.

  • 1973-2004: Saturday Afternoon
  • 2005-2009: Saturday Night
  • 2010: Afternoon (ABC)
  • 2015 onwards: Fox NASCAR

Track Configuration Evolution

The introduction of the Roval configuration in 2018 for the fall race represented a significant strategic shift. This road course layout, measuring 2.28 miles with 17 turns, added a new layer of complexity and excitement to the Xfinity Series calendar.

The Roval combines portions of the traditional oval with the infield road course, creating a unique 17-turn, 2.28-mile layout. This blend demands different skill sets from drivers compared to the traditional oval racing.

Statistical Leaders

Spring Race Winners (BetMGM 300)

BetMGM 300 Past Winners
Year Driver Team Manufacturer Laps Miles (km) Avg. Speed (mph)
1978 Morgan Shepherd N/A Pontiac 67 100.5 (161.7) 116.49
1979 Darrell Waltrip N/A Chevrolet 200 300 (482.8) 131.24
1980 David Pearson N/A Pontiac 200 300 (482.8) 119.77
1981 Morgan Shepherd N/A Pontiac 200 300 (482.8) 115.21
1982 Harry Gant Harry Gant Pontiac 200 300 (482.8) 126.73
1983 Dale Earnhardt Robert Gee Pontiac 200 300 (482.8) 117.72
1984 Bobby Allison Frank Plessinger Oldsmobile 200 300 (482.8) 126.20
1985 Tim Richmond Hendrick Motorsports Pontiac 200 300 (482.8) 119.28
1986 Tim Richmond Hendrick Motorsports Pontiac 200 300 (482.8) 139.72
1987 Harry Gant Whitaker Racing Buick 200 300 (482.8) 139.64
1988 Dale Jarrett Horace Isenhower Oldsmobile 200 300 (482.8) 139.97
1989 Rob Moroso Dick Moroso Oldsmobile 200 300 (482.8) 136.45
1990 Dale Jarrett Horace Isenhower Pontiac 200 300 (482.8) 132.34
1991 Dale Earnhardt Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Chevrolet 200 300 (482.8) 133.24
1992 Jeff Gordon Bill Davis Racing Ford 200 300 (482.8) 127.21
1993 Michael Waltrip Bahari Racing Pontiac 200 300 (482.8) 127.54
1994 Phil Parsons Phil Parsons Racing Chevrolet 200 300 (482.8) 127.70
1995 Chad Little Mark Rypien Motorsports Ford 200 300 (482.8) 131.71
1996 Mark Martin Roush Racing Ford 200 300 (482.8) 155.80
1997 Joe Nemechek NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet 200 300 (482.8) 126.95
1998 Mark Martin Roush Racing Ford 200 300 (482.8) 133.45
1999 Mark Martin Roush Racing Ford 200 300 (482.8) 119.38
2000 Jeff Burton Roush Racing Ford 200 300 (482.8) 121.76
2001 Jeff Green ppc Racing Ford 200 300 (482.8) 128.21
2002 Jeff Green Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 200 300 (482.8) 120.68
2003 Matt Kenseth Reiser Enterprises Ford 200 300 (482.8) 138.30
2004 Kyle Busch Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 200 300 (482.8) 114.28
2005 Kyle Busch Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 200 300 (482.8) 117.97
2006 Carl Edwards Roush Racing Ford 200 300 (482.8) 110.74
2007 Kasey Kahne Evernham Motorsports Dodge 200 300 (482.8) 132.24
2008 Kyle Busch Braun Racing Toyota 202* 303 (487.6) 120.33
2009 Mike Bliss Phoenix Racing Chevrolet 170* 255 (410.4) 129.10
2010 Kyle Busch Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 203* 304.5 (490.0) 132.22
2011 Matt Kenseth Roush Fenway Racing Ford 200 300 (482.8) 136.64
2012 Brad Keselowski Penske Racing Dodge 200 300 (482.8) 123.41
2013 Kyle Busch Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 200 300 (482.8) 129.92
2014 Kyle Larson Turner Scott Motorsports Chevrolet 200 300 (482.8) 149.77
2015 Austin Dillon Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 200 300 (482.8) 139.82
2016 Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 206* 309 (497.3) 114.52
2017 Ryan Blaney Team Penske Ford 200 300 (482.8) 113.72
2018 Brad Keselowski Team Penske Ford 204* 306 (492.5) 108.60
2019 Tyler Reddick Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 200 300 (482.8) 110.69
2020 Kyle Busch Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 203* 304.5 (490.0) 111.74
2021 Ty Gibbs Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 200 300 (482.8) 112.54
2022 Josh Berry JR Motorsports Chevrolet 200 300 (482.8) 117.56
2023 Justin Allgaier JR Motorsports Chevrolet 200 300 (482.8) 122.53
2024 Chase Elliott Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 200 300 (482.8) 115.05
2025 William Byron Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 205* 307.5 (494.9) 110.25

* Race extended due to overtime.

Spring Race Driver & Team Stats

Multiple Spring Race Winners (Drivers)
# WinsDriverYears Won
6Kyle Busch2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2020
3Mark Martin1996, 1998, 1999
2Morgan Shepherd1978, 1981
Harry Gant1982, 1987
Dale Earnhardt1983, 1991
Tim Richmond1985, 1986
Dale Jarrett1988, 1990
Jeff Green2001, 2002
Matt Kenseth2003, 2011
Brad Keselowski2012, 2018
Multiple Spring Race Winners (Teams)
# WinsTeamYears Won
6Roush Fenway Racing1996, 1998-2000, 2006, 2011
Hendrick Motorsports1985, 1986, 2004, 2005, 2024, 2025
5Joe Gibbs Racing2010, 2013, 2016, 2020, 2021
3Team Penske2012, 2017, 2018
Richard Childress Racing2002, 2015, 2019
2Horace Isenhower1988, 1990
JR Motorsports2022, 2023
Spring Race Manufacturer Wins
# WinsMakeYears Won
15Chevrolet1979, 1991, 1994, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2022-2025
12Ford1992, 1995, 1996, 1998-2001, 2003, 2006, 2011, 2017, 2018
9Pontiac1978, 1980-1983, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1993
6Toyota2008, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2020, 2021
3Oldsmobile1984, 1988, 1989
2Dodge2007, 2012
1Buick1987

Fall Race Winners (Blue Cross NC 250)

Blue Cross NC 250 Past Winners
Year Driver Team Manufacturer Laps Miles (km) Avg. Speed (mph)
2018 Chase Briscoe Stewart-Haas Racing with Biagi-DenBeste Ford 55 125.4 (201.8) 81.27
2019 A. J. Allmendinger Kaulig Racing Chevrolet 67 155.34 (250.0) 73.73
2020 A. J. Allmendinger Kaulig Racing Chevrolet 68* 157.76 (253.9) 58.04
2021 A. J. Allmendinger Kaulig Racing Chevrolet 68* 157.76 (253.9) 74.40
2022 A. J. Allmendinger Kaulig Racing Chevrolet 72* 164.16 (264.5) 70.77
2023 Sam Mayer JR Motorsports Chevrolet 67 155.34 (250.0) 77.39
2024 Sam Mayer JR Motorsports Chevrolet 72* 164.16 (264.5) 66.29
2025

* Race extended due to overtime.

Fall Race Driver & Team Stats

Multiple Fall Race Winners (Drivers)
# WinsDriverYears Won
4A. J. Allmendinger2019โ€“2022
2Sam Mayer2023, 2024
Multiple Fall Race Winners (Teams)
# WinsTeamYears Won
4Kaulig Racing2019โ€“2022
2JR Motorsports2023, 2024
Fall Race Manufacturer Wins
# WinsMakeYears Won
6Chevrolet2019โ€“2024
1Ford2018

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