Official Fan Guide - Charlotte Motor Speedway

2007Official Fan GuideTicket and Venue AccessPRE-RACE PIT (GUEST) PASSESPresented ByPit access times are limited. The pit area will be accessible up to 30 minutes beforerace time. Access hours are subject to change without advance notification. Whencars are on the track, the pit areas may be cleared due to safety concerns.• Guest passes are NOT good for gate admission• A separate admission ticket is required for each day of entry• No refunds or exchanges• Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age• Dress code: For your safety, shirt and closed toe shoes requiredTHE DIRT TRACK @ LOWE’S MOTOR SPEEDWAYAdvance tickets are available from the main Ticket Office (2nd floor of Smith Tower –blue glass building), by phone at 1-800-455-FANS (3267) or on-line at www.lowesmotorspeedway.com.After 4:00 PM race day, tickets are available for sale only at TheDirt Track Ticket booth.Wednesday: October 10– Jani-King Southern ShowdownSuper Late Models and CRASHCar racingAll Seats Reserved – Grandstand: $25Adults/$5 Children 12 & Under: $10Pit Passes: $30 (14 years of age & older)Persons under 18 years of age must have aMinors Release completed by both of theirparents or legal guardians.“YOU ARE HERE” MAPSLarge property maps are located at Gates 2, 3, 4, 7, 15, 16, 18, 20 and 30/31. Thesemaps are located on the large pylons where the gate numbers are posted. A smallproperty map is also located in this fan guide on pages 15-16.9

2007Official Fan GuideGeneral InformationAUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES (ATMS)Presented ByAutomatic Teller Machines (ATMS) provided by Bank of America are located in thefollowing:• Turn 4 Gate 31 across from Section V• 2nd Floor of Smith Tower• 4th Turn Terrace/Chrysler Grandstands near gate 2• Intersection of GM Sec. C and GM Sec. D near gate 4• Concourse near Gate 5A• Concourse near Gate 8 under First Turn Condos• Concourse at Gate 12• In the infield near Dominos/Bojangles• Souvenir lot on Speedway Blvd• Mobile ATM unit located near main entrance on right• Lower Level of Ford Grandstand near gate 7• Gate 4 near GM Sec. J and Chrysler Sec. AELEVATORS TO SUITES, TERRACE BOXES & CLUB LEVELS1. Frontstretch Corporate Suites, Terrace Boxes – Gates 2, 3, 42. The Speedway Club Suites, Clubhouse – Smith Tower, Levels 1 and 23. Ford Grandstand Club Boxes, Upper Deck – Gates 6, 74. Turn 1 Corporate Suites – Gate 105. Diamond Tower Corporate Suites, Jewel Box – Gates 17, 18, 20GIFT STORE AND SPEEDWAY TOURSVisit the Lowe's Motor Speedway Gift Shop located on the second floor of SmithTower. You will find one of the largest collections of NASCAR memorabilia on the EastCoast. For information on the Lowe's Motor Speedway Gift Shop, call 704-455-3204.Open Monday – Saturday: 9 AM until 5 PMOpen Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PMThe Lowe's Motor Speedway Gift Shop opens at 8 a.m. on race days.Feel The Thrill Tour includes a close-up look at areas that are off-limits on race days.Visit the NEXTEL Cup garage, travel down pit road and take a picture in Victory Circle.The highlight of this half-hour tour is a comfortable van ride around thesuperspeedway where you will feel the full-tilt force of the 24-degree banking. Feel TheThrill Tours are available on non-event days Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m., 10:30a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Admission is $5 per person. Group tours are also available by reservation. Walk intours begin at the Lowe's Motor Speedway gift shop. Call 704-455-3204 for information.(If a child needs a car seat, please provide your own car seat)10

2007Official Fan GuideGeneral InformationSOUVENIR PROGRAMSPresented BySouvenir programs are available at each entry gate into the grandstands. Souvenirprograms cost $10; Souvenir programs with collectible car, t-shirt and protectivesleeve cost $15.SUITE AND VIP BOX LOCATIONSCorporate Suites – Dress Code AppliesSuites 81-100 . . . . . . .Over 4th Turn Terrace Grandstand – Turn 4: enter Gate 2Terrace Boxes . . . . . . .Over 4th Turn Terrace Grandstand – Turn 4: enter Gate 2Suites 101-134 . . . . . . .Over Chrysler & General Motors Grandstands –Frontstretch: enter Gates 3, 4Suites 155-168 . . . . . .Over Grand National South Grandstand – Turn 1: enter Gate 9Suites 171-208 . . . . . .Over Diamond Tower Terrace – Turn 2: enter Gates 17, 18, 20The Speedway Club – Suites and Club Seating – Dress Code AppliesSuites 135 – 141 . . . . .The Speedway Club Suites – Over General Motors & FordGrandstand – Frontstretch: enter Smith Tower, level 1 or 2Club Veranda . . . . . . .General Motors & Ford Grandstand: enter Smith Tower orGates 5A , 5BClub New Veranda . . .Ford Grandstand: enter Gates 6, 7Club Deck . . . . . . . . . .Ford Grandstand: enter Gates 6, 7** The dress code is as follows: Please, NO t-shirts, tank tops, halter tops, very short shorts, athleticshorts, spandex, or cut-offs. Collared shirts are recommended. Should any guest be inappropriatelydressed, collared shirts will be available for purchase in The Speedway Club Boutique.12

2007Official Fan GuideGeneral InformationTHE SPEEDWAY CLUBPresented ByThe Speedway Club opened in 1987 to provide a luxurious atmosphere for thosewishing to entertain in a motorsports environment. The Speedway Club has growninto one of the largest private clubs of its type in the nation.Located high above Lowe's Motor Speedway frontstretch, The Speedway Club hasmore than 4,500 members who look to the club to assist in entertaining friends andclients. Open year-round, The Speedway Club's dining room offers the area's finestcuisine and entertainment, along with a spectacular view of the legendary 1.5-milesuperspeedway.Members of The Speedway Club also have the opportunity to purchase premiumfrontstretch seating for all NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series events at Lowe's MotorSpeedway. Seating opportunities range from climate-controlled Club Suites to openairbox seats located on the Club Deck of Ford Tower. The Speedway Club's banquetfacilities can host anything from small meetings to weddings to large banquets withseveral hundred guests.NASCAR fans, experience the race in style with The Speedway Club's Access Pass.The Access Pass combines reserved frontstretch seating with amenities for onepackage price. It includes premium frontstretch seating, dinner in The SpeedwayClub, guided pre-race pit tour, reserved parking, souvenir program, pit-passes andcredential holder. Prices vary depending on seating option (New Veranda orClubhouse) and event.For information regarding the Access Pass, individual or corporate memberships andrace event ticket packages including food, seating and pre-race pit tours, contact TheSpeedway Club Sale Department at 704-455-3240 or visit www.gospeedwayclub.com.WEATHER DELAYSNASCAR and Lowe’s Motor Speedway determine racing schedules. In the event of adelay or postponement, all tickets will be honored on the rescheduled race day. If anevent is postponed, the event start time will be determined based on prevailingweather conditions and at the discretion of NASCAR and LMS. All ticket sales arefinal; sorry, no refunds.WEB SITESwww.lowesmotorspeedway.comwww.gospeedwayclub.comwww.gospeedway.comwww.goprn.comwww.nascar.com13

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2007Official Fan GuidePublic SafetyPresented ByACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONSPlease report any accidents to the nearest Customer Service Representative (wearinga Lowe’s Motor Speedway logo shirt), law enforcement office or speedway securitypersonnel immediately. Please allow emergency personnel to respond to incidentspromptly and without interference. If you are injured, please allow medical staff(EMTs, First Aid Staff, etc.) to attend to your needs and complete an accident reporton your behalf.In case of an emergency or if you observe illegal or otherwise inappropriate activityby other guests, please contact a Customer Service Representative immediately. Ifyou need to reach a speedway guest by paging him/her through the public addresssystem, please call speedway security at 704-455-3220. Sorry, non-emergency pagescannot be accommodated.In case there is a need for evacuation, please exit the premises in a calm mannerand contact a Lowe’s Motor Speedway staff member for assistance if needed.FIRST AID AND RESCUE SERVICESTo contact first aid and rescue services, please call: 704-455-4028, 704-455-3220 or704-455-7911• 4th Turn Terrace concourse level – Gates 30, 31 & 2• Frontstretch at water tower• Carolinas Medical Center on perimeter road• Ford Grandstand concourse level – Gates 6 & 7• Ford Grandstand upper deck – Gates 6 & 7• Diamond Tower Terrace concourse level – Gates 17, 18, 20• Infield Care Center – north end of infield• Paramedics roaming on all concourse levels, suites, terrace levels• Ambulances on all main concourse levelsSECURITY INFORMATIONSecurity Headquarters located on I-600, Entrance P off Morehead Road.Direct Line: 1-(704)-455-322017

2007Official Fan GuideRules & RegulationsBEHAVIOR POLICYPresented ByOur goal is to create a high-energy environment to lend support to our participantswhile maintaining a wholesome, family-oriented atmosphere. To ensure that all fanshave a pleasant race experience, each patron should act responsibly and be considerateof others. LMS security personnel will respond to complaints and to anymisconduct. Guests who are visibly alcohol-impaired and/or belligerent will beremoved from the LMS facility. Multiple violations may result in revocation of ticketprivileges.GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONSFor your safety and wellbeing, LMS must ask that certain criteria (rules and regulations)be adhered to. We ask for your cooperation and understanding for anyinconvenience that may result.• *NEW POLICY* Coolers may be brought in by guests until one(1) hour after the start of the race.• *NEW POLICY* Hard liquor is not allowed to be brought into the facility• *NEW POLICY* All food vendors and The Speedway Club will stopselling alcohol 50 laps prior to the end of the race• No umbrellas of any kind• No glass containers• No strollers (inside grandstand area)• No coolers/bags/backpacks over 14”x 14” x 14”• No pets (unless they are service animals helping guests with disabilities)• No weapons, including, but not limited to, firearms, knives, and impactweapons• No skateboards, roller skates, or scooters• No bicycles, mopeds, etc.• No beach balls, balloons, etc.• No signs or banners• No horns, whistles, or other loud items• All coolers and bags are subject to inspection at any timeLowe's Motor Speedway will not be responsible for items left in the speedway oraround gate areas!18

2007Official Fan GuideTransportation & ParkingCAMPING INFORMATION19Presented ByAll camping on Lowe’s Motor Speedway property is reserved. Each camping area isstaffed with 24-hour security personnel beginning Monday, October 8 for the Bank ofAmerica 500 race week. Call 704-455-4445 for information and availability on thefollowing camping areas.Morehead Farms Campground $100 Advance, $120 at GateRock City Campground$100 Advance, $120 at GatePeninsula Campground$100 Advance, $120 at GateCountry Crock Campground $125 AdvanceEntrance P Campground $150Tim Flock $150Fleetwood Call 1-704-455-4445* Prices are subject to change without prior notification.Camping Rules & Regulations• Speed limit is 5 MPH.• All guests and visitors must have a valid photo ID.• All motorized vehicles must have a valid state license plate or SMI/LMS GolfCart Credential. No unauthorized golf carts, motorized bikes, skateboards,rollerblades, bicycles, scooters, etc. are permitted.• Camping permitted in designated campgrounds only.• Vehicle and camping equipment must not extend beyond assigned space.• Camping tow sticker must be affixed to tow vehicle windshield at all times.• Camping passes must be displayed in camping unit at all times.• No generators to be operated between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.• No loud or boisterous activity after 11:00 p.m. till 7:00 a.m.• Small pets are welcome at our camping facilities (except infield) if they areleashed, cleaned up after and do not disturb the other guests.• Pets are not allowed in the bath house or any other public building.• Pets are not allowed inside LMS gates; this includes the infield and spectatorentrances.• Pets are not to be left outside at anytime unattended.• No ground fires or fire rings. Fires must be contained and above ground in anapproved container.• Excessive drunkenness or lewd behavior will not be tolerated.• No soliciting or commercial sales permitted.• No visitors permitted after midnight.• No firearms, dangerous weapons, or fireworks permitted.• No scaffolding unless it is safely attached to vehicle.• No flatbed, box or cube trucks will be permitted.• Please be aware of all carbon monoxide dangers that can be harmful to you orother guests.• Vehicle and generator exhaust MUST be expelled safely into roadways & notinto adjacent campsites.• Please place trash in receptacles or trash bags provided by LMS.

2007Official Fan GuideTransportation & ParkingCAMPING INFORMATION (Cont.)Presented ByInfield Information, Rules & RegulationsThe infield opens for camping on Friday, October 12, at 6:00 a.m. for the Bank ofAmerica 500 weekend on a reserved basis. Camping space sales are handled bycalling 704-455-4445 or the Ticket Services Department at 1-800-455-FANS (3468).Additional tickets or tickets for walk-in guests may be purchased at Gates 1 and 26upon arrival.Ticket prices: Bank of America 500 - $75 in advance / $100 at the gate.• All fans and visitors must have an infield ticket/credential which must be wornat all times. Grandstand tickets are not acceptable for admission into theinfield. Photo ID must accompany a credential.• Guests must have a pass out & infield ticket to re-enter.• No grilling during race activities.• No pets permitted in the infield unless service animals assisting disabledguests.• Scaffolding and flag height restrictions:• South end of the infield (turns 1 & 2) – 7’ 8” maximum.• North end of the infield (turns 3 & 4) - 12 foot maximum.• All approved scaffolding must be safely affixed with a guard rail to approvedvehicles and be within proper height requirements.• No vehicles over 7’ 8” allowed in the south end of the infield.• Only tents, vans, and very small campers are allowed in the south end of theinfield.• No wagon races or other reckless activity that could cause a serious injuries.• Only motor homes & trucks with campers/trailers permitted in the north end ofthe infield.Portable Toilet RentalsFor information regarding portable toilet rentals and RV pumping services, pleasecontact A Sani-Can at 800-521-8941. Service is provided to the infield and allcampgrounds. Fees will be charged for pumping services.20

2007Official Fan GuideTransportation & ParkingCOUNTERFLOW TRAFFICPresented ByThe Department of Transportation will counterflow traffic on the roads surroundingthe speedway (US Highway 29, Morehead Road, Speedway Boulevard, etc.) to facilitatea faster and more efficient traffic flow (traveling to and leaving the speedway).Additional lanes will be dedicated in the direction needed, or all lanes will beconverted to one way in the direction needed as traffic dictates.• US Highway 29 (front of speedway) will be counterflowed to 3 lanes in onedirection and 1 lane in the lesser direction both before and after the race.• Speedway Boulevard from I-85 to US Highway 29 will be counterflowed to 3lanes in one direction and 1 lane in the lesser direction both before and afterraces.• Morehead Road from Harrisburg to Entrance P on speedway property will becounterflowed to all lanes in one direction both before and after the race• Morehead Road from US Highway 29 West at Entrance will be counterflowedto all lanes in one direction both before and after the race.• Morehead Road East from US Highway 29 to Mallard Creek Road/MallardCreek Church Road will be counterflowed to all lanes in one direction bothbefore and after the race.GOLF CARTS, ATVS, SCOOTERS, ETC.All golf carts must carry an LMS Golf Cart Permit. Golf cart usage is limited toworking staff, sponsors, third party vendors, and others with special approval fromLMS President. Personal golf carts, ATVs, scooters, etc., are not permitted on LMSproperty.MOTORCYCLE PARKING• Grassy area along perimeter road outside fenced parking area betweenGates 3 and 4• On the grass median between the LMS perimeter road and US Highway 29at Gate 3• On the grass outside the condo parking area between Gates 8 and 9• Outside backstretch at Concord Water Tower at Gate 1821

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2007Official Fan GuideRed Lot Parking• I-85 North to Exit 46 A(Mallard Creek Church Road)• Right on Mallard Creek Church Road• Left at North Tryon Road(Hwy 29 north)• Right onto Morehead Road,speedway parking on right• I-85 South to Exit 48 (I-485 / Rock Hill)• Exit 32 and turn left on toHwy 29 north/Tryon• Right at Morehead Road,speedway parking on right.• I-77 North to Exit 2(I-485 heading NE)• I-485 North to exit 33• Left at the light onto Hwy 49north/University City Blvd• Left on Morehead Road,speedway parking on left• I-77 North to Exit 2(I-485 heading NE)• I-485 North to exit 32• Right on Hwy 29 north/Tryon• Right on Morehead Road,speedway parking on right• 49 South to Morehead Road• Right at Morehead Road, speedwayparking on left.Pink Lot Parking• I-85 North to Exit 49(Speedway Blvd./Concord Mills)• Right onto Speedway Blvd,speedway parking available on right• I-85 South to Exit 49(Speedway Blvd./Concord Mills)• Left onto Speedway Blvd,speedway parking available on right• I-85 South to Exit 48 (I-485 / Rock Hill)• Take Exit 32• Left onto Hwy 29 North/ North Tryon,parking available on leftTransportation & Parking23Presented ByDRIVING DIRECTIONSPink Lot Parking (Cont.)• I-85 North to Exit 46A (Mallard CreekChurch Road)• Turn right off exit• Left onto Hwy 29 North/ North Tryon,parking available on leftGreen Lot Parking• I-85 North to Exit 49(Speedway Blvd./ Concord Mills)• Right onto Speedway Blvd.,speedway parking on left• I-85 South to Exit 49(Speedway Blvd./ Concord Mills)• Left onto Speedway Blvd.,speedway parking on left• I-85 South to Exit 52(Poplar Tent road)• Left onto Poplar Tent road• Right onto Hwy 29 South/ConcordBlvd., speedway parking on right.Yellow Lot Parking• Hwy 29 South to “B Parking” signs atLowe’s Motor Speedway• Turn right at “B Parking” and gounder Hwy 29 onto I-600.• I-77 North to Exit 2 (I-485 heading NE)• I-485 North to Exit 33• Left onto Hwy 49 North/University City Blvd• Left on Morehead Road• Right at “P Parking” signage forLowe’s Motor Speedway• Hwy 49 South to Morehead Road• Right on Morehead Road• Right at “P Parking” signage forLowe’s Motor Speedway* Please note limited parkingavailable in Zone 4

2007Official Fan GuideADA Parking (Paid):• Available in Lot M across from Gate25 at the backstretch (please seedriving directions for Yellow Parking)ADA Parking (Free):• Available in Lots E,H,T (please seedriving directions for Green Parking)Credential Pick-up:• I-85 North to Exit 46A (Mallard CreekChurch Road)• Turn right at top of off-ramp ontoMallard Creek Church Road• Left onto North Tryon/Hwy 29 North• Right onto Morehead Road• Left at “Lot P” parking signage forLowe’s Motor Speedway• I-85 South to Exit 48 (I-485/Rock Hill)• I-485 South to Exit 32• Turn left onto North Tryon/Hwy 29 North• Right at Morehead Road• Left at “Lot P” parking signage forLowe’s Motor SpeedwayTransportation General Information & ParkingDRIVING DIRECTIONS (Cont.)Presented By• I-77 North to Exit 2 (I-485 heading NE)• I-485 North to Exit 32• Right onto North Tryon/Hwy 29 North• Right at Morehead Road• Left at “Lot P” signage forLowe’s Motor Speedway• I-77 North to Exit 2 (I-485 heading NE)• I-485 North to Exit 33• Left onto University City Blvd./Hwy 49 North• Turn left on Morehead Road• Right at “Lot P” parking signage forLowe’s Motor Speedway• I-85 South to Exit 52(Poplar Tent road)• Left onto Popular Tent road• Right onto Concord Blvd/Hwy 29 South.• Follow “B Parking” signage forLowe’s Motor Speedway veeringright off of Hwy 29 South andproceed under Hwy 29. This roadbecomes I-600• Follow I-600 around Lowe’s MotorSpeedway to credentialing• University Blvd/ Hwy 49South to Morehead Road• Right onto Morehead Road• Right at “Lot P” parking signagefor Lowe’s Motor Speedway24

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2007Official Fan GuideTransportation & ParkingPresented BySHUTTLE & GOLF CART SERVICE SCHEDULENationwide On Your Side Ride shuttle and golf cart service will be runningthroughout the race week with stops at various points around the speedway.Nationwide On Your Side Ride Golf Cart Service– Look for the blue-canopied On YourSide Ride golf carts, offering you transportation to and from parking areas andadmission gates. The Nationwide On Your Side Ride is staffed by local volunteerswho know their way around LMS and are ready to help all race fans, especially theelderly, physically challenged fans, and families with children.Campground Shuttles – The speedway operates 3 types of bus shuttle service onLMS property:1. Morehead Farms, Peninsula and Rock City Campgrounds to and from theshower houses, ticket office, and souvenir row area from 8 AM – 12 Noonstarting on the Monday of each race week.2. Morehead Farms, Peninsula and Rock City Campgrounds to and from the trackfrom 1 PM– 12 Midnight on race and pole days.3. Morehead Farms, Peninsula and Rock City Campgrounds to and from The DirtTrack during race weeks 2 hours before the event until 2 hours after the event.Nationwide On Your Side Ride Shuttle Service – A number of shuttle stops arelocated throughout the facility including Gates 2, 3, 4, 7/8, 12, 18, 26 and 30, and theshuttle service runs in a clockwise direction on the perimeter road between thesedrop-off points. These shuttles operate on race and qualifying days from 12 Noonuntil approximately two hours after the event.TOWED VEHICLES – WRECKER SERVICEA number of situations will result in cars being towed to the LMS tow-a-way area.Vehicles parked in the following situations will be towed:• Vehicles parked in numbered and reserved spaces without the appropriateparking credential.• Vehicles blocking fire lanes, gates, entrances, emergency exits, other vehicles.Vehicles in violation will be towed to Nursery Daily Parking (see parking map page ).If your vehicle has been towed, contact speedway security at 704-455-3220 or speakto a speedway Customer Service Representative and he/she will assist you withdirections or help you get to security headquarters.26

2007Official Fan GuidePresented ByLowe’s Motor Speedway Upcoming EventsOctober 26-28, 2007 . . . .GoodGuys Southeastern NationalsNovember 2 -3, 2007 . . .World Short-Track Championships – The Dirt TrackNovember 23, 2007 . . . . .Souvenir and Race Ticket Blow-out andChristmas Tree Lighting2008 Schedule of Events(Tentative – Subject to Change)April 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Food Lion AutoFairApril 18-19 . . . . . . . . . . . .Colossal 100 III , Super Late Models – The Dirt TrackMay 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tailgate 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 200-mile raceMay 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NASCAR Nextel All-Star ChallengeMay 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Windstream Pole NightMay 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .World of Outlaws – The Dirt TrackMay 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARQUEST Auto Parts 300May 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coca-Cola 600Speedway Motorsports, Inc. FacilitiesAtlanta Motor Speedway – Hampton, GA – 770-946-4211www.atlantamotorspeedway.comBristol Motor Speedway – Bristol, TN – 423-764-1161www.bristolmotorspeedway.comLowe’s Motor Speedway – 800-455-3267www.lowesmotorspeedway.comLas Vegas Motor Speedway – Las Vegas, NV – 800-644-4444www.lvms.comInfineon Raceway - Sonoma, CA – 800-870-7223www.infineonraceway.comTexas Motor Speedway – Fort Worth, TX – 817-215-8500www.texasmotorspeedway.com27