NASCAR Speedpark to host driver autograph session

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR Speedpark, the official family fun park of NASCAR, will add an extra dose of entertainment to an already action-packed race week in Charlotte by giving NASCAR fans the opportunity to meet numerous drivers, catch a broadcast of NASCAR Performance Live and bid on items in a silent auction to benefit charity.

On Wednesday, May 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. ET, drivers will sign autographs and greet race fans inside NASCAR Speedpark at Concord Mills Mall, near Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Drivers who compete in the Cup, Nationwide, Truck, and ARCA series scheduled to make appearances during the two-hour event include: David Ragan, Trevor Bayne, Colin Braun, Travis Kvapil, Steve Arpin, Michael Annett, Brandon McReynolds, Brian Scott, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Grant Enfinger, Narian Karthikeyan, T.J. Bell, Brad Sweet, and Coleman Pressley.

From 7 to 8 p.m., Motor Racing Network will broadcast the NASCAR Performance Live radio show on-site with hosts Larry McReynolds and Steve Post. The show will feature some of NASCAR's top crew chiefs discussing their strategy heading into the TECH-NET Auto Service 300 and Coca-Cola 600 races.

A silent auction will be held on location from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. that day. Fans will have the opportunity to browse and bid on numerous items such as sheet metal and autographed memorabilia. Proceeds raised from the auction will benefit the PARC Foundation and The Shriner's Hospitals for Children.

"Partnering with NASCAR to host this event allows NASCAR Speedpark Concord Mills to provide our guests the ultimate race fan experience while raising money for two great charities," said Dan Ryan, general manager, NASCAR Speedpark Concord Mills. "We look forward to a very successful event."

The park's five race tracks, rides and games will be open until 9:00 p.m. that evening.

For more information on the event, please call (704) 979-2458. For directions to NASCAR Speedpark Concord Mills, visit www.NASCARSpeedpark.com.