CONCORD, N.C. – It’s race day at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Here’s a primer to get you prepared.
RACE RUNDOWN:
Today’s race will be broadcast on FOX, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
The race spans 400 laps and features an extra stage. Stage 1 ends on Lap 100. Stage 2 will conclude at Lap 200. Stage 3 ends on Lap 300 before a final, 100-lap stage.
The green flag is scheduled for approximately 6:15 p.m. ET.
STARTING POSITIONS:
Chase Elliott will lead his teammates to the green flag in third, Jimmie Johnson starts in 14th, Dale Earnhardt Jr. rolls off the grid in 19th and Kasey Kahne takes the green flag in 24th.
HOW PRACTICE WENT:
KEY STAT:
Hendrick Motorsports' 19 wins at Charlotte rank second for the organization's most at a track, behind only Martinsville Speedway with 24 wins. The Charlotte victories have come via seven different drivers -- Johnson (eight), Gordon (five), Darrell Waltrip (two), Ken Schrader, Terry Labonte, Casey Mears and Kahne.