One of NASCAR’s most popular races does not count for points, but it certainly scores speed, thrills and bragging rights. The Sprint Showdown and Sprint All-Star Race on the 1.5-mile quad-oval Charlotte Motor Speedway with 24 degree banking will commence on May 19 at 7 p.m. for those in the grandstands and others on SPEED TV. Charlotte Motor Speedway describes the popular race in one quick paragraph: Simply put, it is 90 laps for $1 million. The best of the best in NASCAR go all out in the annual NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. With the unique format, short distance, no points on the line and a large sum of money to the winner, the All-Star Race regularly produces some of NASCAR’s most exciting moments. The night race consists ...
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