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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charlotte City Council considering $25 million for NASCAR Hall of Fame improvements
Charlotte City Council is considering spending $25 million to upgrade the NASCAR Hall of Fame. This is the first major renovation project for the city-owned facility since its opening in 2010. 'We done updates from an exhibit standpoint,' Executive Director Winston Kelley said. 'But nothing on this level of magnitude.' A significant portion of the Hall of Fame would see changes under the proposal. A new education space would go where the current gift shop is located. The NASCAR Hall of Fame has served more than 21,000 students since its opening. It welcomes many field trips each year. An event space would take the space currently occupied by the café. The café would relocate to the Legends Room. A new gear shop will replace the former studio space. ASLO READ: Rockingham Speedway up for sale after NASCAR return The city of Charlotte has a dedicated fund for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The fund can only be used on projects for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Crown Ballroom and the Hall of Fame and Convention Center's parking deck. The fund is paid for by a 2% tax added on to hotel bills. Last year, more than 201,000 people visited the Hall of Fame. That's the second-highest attendance since opening in 2010. Charlotte City Councilmember Ed Driggs asked for more information about the Hall's finances but generally leaders are in favor of the improvements. Like the Spectrum Center, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is a city asset that they are required to maintain. RELATED: Prime Video's first NASCAR race averages 2.72 million viewers, younger audience The Hall of Fame was projected to bring in 800,000 visitors for its first year. It has never hit that figure. Despite the attendance, Councilman James Mitchell says the Hall of Fame has been a success. He was a city leader as Charlotte recruited the facility. 'This has been good for tourism,' he said. 'This has been good for our brand.' The CRVA says the NASCAR Hall of Fame has an annual economic impact of $74 million. Charlotte City Council will consider the project again in the late summer. (WATCH BELOW: NASCAR drivers to honor fallen heroes in yearly Memorial Day tradition)
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
How Charlotte FC Unified is giving everyone a chance to enjoy pro soccer
Charlotte FC is giving people, regardless of their ability, a chance to play on the same field as their favorite pros. ALSO READ: Kurt Busch, Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant voted into NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Advertisement From signing day to matches, the team, in its fourth season, gets to do it all. 'When they're out there, just to enjoy being able to play in the stadium,' Unified Head Coach Jacob Goggins said. 'There are lots of people that will never get a chance to even come into a stadium and the fact that they get to come and play on it where their professional home team heroes play.' >> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9's DaShawn Brown gets a behind-the-scenes look at Charlotte FC Unified. (WATCH BELOW: Former Mallard Creek star takes break from NFL for first youth football camp in Charlotte)
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Will weather impact Kyle Larson's bid to run both Indy 500 and Coke 600 again?
Kyle Larson's bid to compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday should not be hindered by weather. Larson sought to be the fifth driver to compete in the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on the same day last year but a four-hour rain delay at Indianapolis caused him to miss the start of the Coke 600. By the time he got to Charlotte and was ready to get into his car, rain ended the 600 early and Larson never got into the vehicle. IndyCar: Miller Lite Carb Day Kyle Larson's quest to run Indy 500, Coke 600 begins, but will it be his last attempt? Advertisement Several challenges, including a new NASCAR rule, make the feat of running in those signature races in the same day much more difficult. Sunday's Weather Underground forecast for the Indianapolis 500 (start time of 12:45 p.m. ET) calls for cloudy skies, a high of 65 degrees and a 17% chance of rain. The chance of rain is less than 20% the rest of the afternoon. The Coca-Cola 600 is scheduled to take the green flag at 6:27 p.m. ET Sunday. The Weather Underground forecast calls for cloudy skies, a high of 76 degrees and a 17% chance of rain at the start of the Charlotte race. The chance of rain increases to 51% at 9 p.m. ET and goes up to 56% at 10 p.m. NASCAR: Coca-Cola 600 How to watch Sunday's Cup race at Charlotte: Start time, TV info and weather Advertisement The focus will be on Kyle Larson seeking redemption at the 1.5-mile oval. John Andretti, Robby Gordon, Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch, who was selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 this week, are the only drivers to compete in both the Indy 500 and Coke 600 in the same day. Stewart is the only driver to complete all 1,100 miles on the same day, doing so in 2001. He finished sixth in Indy and third at Charlotte that day. Gordon fell one lap short at Charlotte of completing all 1,100 miles in 2002. He was eight at Indianapolis and 16th at Charlotte.
NBC Sports
23-05-2025
- Climate
- NBC Sports
Will weather impact Kyle Larson's bid to run both Indy 500 and Coke 600 again?
Kyle Larson's bid to compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday should not be hindered by weather. Larson sought to be the fifth driver to compete in the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on the same day last year but a four-hour rain delay at Indianapolis caused him to miss the start of the Coke 600. By the time he got to Charlotte and was ready to get into his car, rain ended the 600 early and Larson never got into the vehicle. Dustin Long, Sunday's Weather Underground forecast for the Indianapolis 500 (start time of 12:45 p.m. ET) calls for cloudy skies, a high of 65 degrees and a 17% chance of rain. The chance of rain is less than 20% the rest of the afternoon. The Coca-Cola 600 is scheduled to take the green flag at 6:27 p.m. ET Sunday. The Weather Underground forecast calls for cloudy skies, a high of 76 degrees and a 17% chance of rain at the start of the Charlotte race. The chance of rain increases to 51% at 9 p.m. ET and goes up to 56% at 10 p.m. Nate Ryan, John Andretti, Robby Gordon, Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch, who was selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 this week, are the only drivers to compete in both the Indy 500 and Coke 600 in the same day. Stewart is the only driver to complete all 1,100 miles on the same day, doing so in 2001. He finished sixth in Indy and third at Charlotte that day. Gordon fell one lap short at Charlotte of completing all 1,100 miles in 2002. He was eight at Indianapolis and 16th at Charlotte.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
SWAT arrests Magna man over alleged ‘clandestine laboratory'
MAGNA, Utah () — A 45-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after police reportedly uncovered a suspected drug laboratory in Magna. Thomas Vu is facing charges of 'operation of a clandestine laboratory' after SWAT executed a search warrant at Vu's house, police say. According to court documents, officers found 43 grams of a 'crystallize substance… consistent with meth.' Police also found glassware, beakers, and chemical liquids in the garage of the house. Remains of Utah woman found a mile away from where her 'original remains' were discovered last year Documents show the Drug Enforcement Agency lab team also responded to the scene. Agents tested the lab equipment at the house. Items tested positive for , and ketamine. The West Jordan Street Crimes Unit had been investigating Vu to be involved in 'distributing various controlled substances' for several weeks prior to executing the search warrant. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. SCHEDULE | Race day for the Indianapolis 500 Kurt Busch, Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant voted into NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Taylorsville man accused of threatening landlord in 'religious rituals,' vandalizing home and church SWAT arrests Magna man over alleged 'clandestine laboratory' Judge blocks Trump layoffs, order to close Education Department Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
