Charlotte Motor Speedway stages all three national series this weekend, with racing from Friday to Sunday. The Chase presented by Mobil 1 continues, concentrating the field and attention in NASCAR’s home region.

The schedule opens Friday with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Saturday features the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, before Sunday’s marquee NASCAR Cup Series race closes the program.

Teams use the home-base setting to run fan days across North Carolina. These events combine driver access, sponsor activation, and facility tours to deepen engagement before the on-track fight.

RFK Racing leads off on October 7 with Blue Buffalo Day from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Concord. Ryan Preece attends, adding a lighter touch by appearing with his dog.

Legacy Motor Club follows on October 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Statesville. Expected names include Erik Jones, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, and Richard Petty.

Niece Motorsports runs its session on October 8 from noon to 4 p.m. in Salisbury. Ross Chastain, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Landen Lewis, and others are slated to appear.

Richard Childress Racing opens October 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lexington. The lineup remains pending, but interest will track competitive form and playoff narratives.

Joe Gibbs Racing hosts October 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Huntersville. Drivers from the Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts, and ARCA Menards Series will engage fans on-site.

Hendrick Motorsports runs the same day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Charlotte. Kyle Larson, William Byron, Chase Elliott, Alex Bowman, and Corey Day headline the attendance list.

Spire Motorsports holds a shorter window on October 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Mooresville, with the team store opening at 8:30 a.m. Daniel Suárez, Carson Hocevar, and Michael McDowell join. The event arrives amid a team lawsuit, adding external noise to a busy week.

Team Penske schedules an open house in Mooresville on October 9 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with participants to be confirmed. The team’s momentum after Las Vegas top-10 finishes provides timely uplift.

Recent Las Vegas storylines, including Denny Hamlin’s spin, keep the competitive picture fluid. Execution and adaptability remain high-value commodities in Charlotte.

JR Motorsports concludes the fan slate on October 9 from 10 a.m. in Mooresville. Carson Kvapil, Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith, Rajah Caruth, and Jake Finch are expected.

The combined effect is a community-focused build-up to racing. Fans receive direct access, while teams showcase operations and cultivate support ahead of a pivotal Sunday.

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