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May 28, 2023

CookOut Summer Shootout Races Into 30th Anniversary Season with Back

Fast food and fast cars will come together at America’s Home for Racing all

Fast food and fast cars will come together at America's Home for Racing all summer long as the green flag waves on the 30th anniversary season of the CookOut Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway next week.

More than 150 of the world's best grassroots racers are expected to take on the famed quarter-mile oval in their Legend or Bandolero cars as part of the 2023 CookOut Summer Shootout season. But the action on the track is just part of the fun at the eight-week summer racing series. With weekly themed nights, games and interactive activities, CookOut Summer Shootout is can't-miss family fun.

The summer fun gets underway on Monday, June 12, with CookOut Kickoff Night at the speedway. Fans can put their CookOut knowledge to the test and ‘ketchup’ with their favorite drivers from years past. Before drivers shake things up on the track, fans can stop by an area CookOut on the way to the track for a delicious shake of their own. Those who bring a CookOut cup will receive FREE entry at the gate.

Fans can make opening week a two-for-one combo with back-to-back nights of thrills on opening week. Round two will feature six local principals racing full throttle on Tuesday, June 13, as they take one another to school to see which administrator has the true need for speed in the first school bus slobberknocker or the season. School spirit will translate from the schoolyard to the track as students exhibit their love for their school on the bus by painting and decorating their principal's chariot to prepare for battle.

Principals scheduled to participate include:

The full CookOut Summer Shootout schedule follows:

Monday, June 12: CookOut Kick Off

Tuesday, June 13: School Spirit Night

Tuesday, June 20: Classic Cruise-In Night

Tuesday, June 27: Awful Night

Monday, July 3: Dad Vibes Night

Tuesday, July 4: Red, White and Brews

Tuesday, July 11: Dog Days of Summer

Tuesday, July 18th: Night of Games

Tuesday, July 25: Christmas in July

Tuesday, August 1st: Champions Night

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