LGR-ELFUN 13th Annual …“Let’s Go Night Racing” Event
NASCAR Bank of America 500 October 12, 2013
Frequently Ask Questions…General Information
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Who do I call if I have questions not answered here?? Call Devin Martin, 864-254-5130, located in
Barnwell or email: devin.martin@ge.com . Or call Chris Thompson, 864-254-2148, located in the
RDC or email christopher.thompson@ge.com.
Who can participate, purchase tickets?? Open to GE employees, relatives, friends & site
contractors.
When is the deadline to purchase tickets?? SEPTEMBER 13th. Best to place your ticket order as
soon as you can. Plan is to take 4 buses to the speedway. Last year we took 224 people to the
track, largest off site ELFUN event. We expect a similar sized event this year. Again, place your
order as soon as you can.
Why is PayPal, credit & debit card payments the preferred payment method?? Over the past year
GVL ELFUN events have been utilizing online payment plans to eliminate bookkeeping,
handling cash/ check transactions…helps to simplify tax reporting to the IRS. ELFUN is a ‘nonprofit’ organization, detailed tax filing & back up records required. Use of these online payment
tools helps to reduce book keeping effort while reducing potential for errors. Makes it easier on
you, order online…makes it easier for volunteer team- not handling and accounting for cash &
checks
But I like to pay with cash or check…does that mean I can’t buy tickets?? You can still pay with cash
or check. However, the event volunteer team is no longer handling cash or checks. Please pay
at the main plant Payroll office. They will accept your money & issue you a receipt.
Tell me more about the alternate payment method by cash or check: Go directly to main plant
Payroll office, 1st floor near main plant’s south cafeteria. Fill in the ticket purchase form &
present full payment money- cash or check- to Payroll. Make check payable to ‘Greenville
ELFUN Chapter’. The Payroll office will give you a receipt…you’re good to go!
Payroll office hours:
Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30 am to 12 pm ...and…. 2pm to 4 pm
Friday: 7am to 12 pm …and… 2 pm to 3:30 pm
LGR-ELFUN 13th Annual …“Let’s Go Night Racing” Event
NASCAR Bank of America 500 October 12, 2013
Frequently Ask Questions…General Information
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Can I bring children?? Yes. Although the vast majority of participants will be adults, you can
bring children. Please be mindful of your surroundings…this will be a long day…starting
before your arrival at the GE parking lot Saturday 10 am then returning to Greenville ~2:30 am
Sunday. Everyone must have a ticket. Charlotte Motor Speedway will not
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in the track without a ticket. A special ‘free’ ticket is available for children less than 2 years old
that sit on parents lap during the race…must request ‘special free less than 2 yr old child ticket’
when you place your ticket order.
8. When do I get my tickets to get into the Speedway?? You will receive a ‘race owner package’ when
you arrive at the main plant parking lot’s registration table the morning of the race. The
package will include race tickets – seating location indicated on ticket, event agenda & conduct
guidelines, tailgate party wrist band, hearing protection, key phone numbers & track facts. If
you have purchased multiple tickets you will be responsible for distributing them to your race
team guests. Registration & package pick up will be ready by 10 am.
9. What if it rains, will the event still take place?? NO REFUNDS bus trip & tailgate party “rain-orshine”. The NASCAR race will be re-scheduled (typically the next day), your ticket to the
Speedway will be honored…you provide transportation to & from the track, Charlotte Motor
Speedway.
10. Can I bring a cooler into the Speedway?? Yes, Bring your own food, beverages for inside the
Speedway (maximum cooler size-14” in any direction)…no glass containers allowed. Usually
there’s left overs from tailgate party, please take what you want for inside the Speedway or
home.
11. Any special rules?? Race Ticket Subject to Charlotte Motor Speedway Track Rules. Act & have
fun responsibility. Everyone must have a ‘buddy’ to ensure the volunteer event team knows
where all participants are before & after the race.
12. Where will the buses be parked?? Our LGR-ELFUN bus parking is right next to the track at turn
#2, near the water tower (good landmark to remember our parking location when in the track).
Short walking distance to the track. Turn 1 Gate #8 is a closest to most of our seats…see
LGR-ELFUN 13th Annual …“Let’s Go Night Racing” Event
NASCAR Bank of America 500 October 12, 2013
Frequently Ask Questions…General Information
13. Can I return to the bus before the race is over?? Yes, the drivers will secure the bus while we are
in the track…you’re free to return to the bus at anytime during the event. Please observe track
rules entering & leaving the track.
14. Can I leave personal belongings, purchased items on the bus?? Yes, be please be mindful LGRELFUN are not responsible for lost or stolen items during the event. As mentioned, the drivers
will be securing the buses while we are in the track.
15. What do I need to bring for the Tailgate Party?? There are no permanent seats available where are
buses will be parked. Important that you bring a folding chair or blanket to sit on to relax while
enjoying ‘Tom’s Catered BBQ Tailgate’ meal. Besides all the food you can eat…tea, lemonade &
water refreshments will be served. If you would like to bring your favorite beverages with you
to enjoy during the event & in the track, bring them in your personal cooler with ice. Follow
track rules, you can only bring into the track a cooler no larger than 14”x14”x14”…NO GLASS
CONTAINERS ALLOWED IN THE TRACK.
16. Will hearing protection be provided?? Yes, comfort fit hear plug protectors will be provided in
your registration kit package you will receive at the Main Plant parking lot . Please feel free to
bring your own personal hearing protection or track scanner.
17. Can I rent ‘track scanners’ at the Speedway?? Yes, there are many vendors that rent track
scanners at Charlotte Motor Speedway. You can select from different vendors, rental prices
and security deposit processes vary. Must return them immediately after the race is over to the
vendor you purchased rental.
18. When do I have to be back on the bus after the race?? The goal is to get back home to Greenville
as soon as possible after the race. Everyone is expected to be back on the bus in a timely
manner after the race. Each bus captain takes a count of participants, on each bus, prior to
giving thumbs up to leave. The intent is NOT TO HAVE MISSING PARTICIPANT(S)…’buddy’
system intended to ensure everyone gets
back to the bus after the race safely & on
time. Abuse can lead to being barred from future events.
LGR-ELFUN 13th Annual …“Let’s Go Night Racing” Event
NASCAR Bank of America 500 October 12, 2013
Frequently Ask Questions…General Information
19. This is my first NASCAR race, anything I should be prepared for?? BE PREPARED FOR A GREAT
EXPERIENCE! Prior to the race ceremonies starting at 7 pm, you can walk around the race team
souvenir trailerspurchase items if you like, participate in Fan Zone demonstrations,
receive free promos item. Experience FOX TV Networks ‘Track Side’ live…you may even be on
TV!! Then enter the track & take your seat by 7 pm.
The race will start after sunset, the fabulously painted cars shimmering under the Speedway
lights. Be prepared for the roar of 43 racing stock cars outputting 37,000 horsepower circling the
1 ½ mile banked speedway at speeds approaching 200 mph!! It’s loud, raw exhaust exiting from
under the cars!!! The smell of sweet high octane American Ethanol racing fuel filling the air.
When paint gets traded & sparks fly watch out for on track high speed wrecks! You can even
walk near the fences separating the race cars from the spectators…experience the sights,
sounds & fury of professional NASCAR racing . Security will keep you from staying close to the
fences, move away as instructed. Charlotte Motor Speedway has the world’s largest HD
Jumbotron. You will be able to see live in car video on the screen from our seats. Talk about
seats…To our left is the start finish line, race cars blistering toward us & turn one. In front of us
is exit of pit road, you’ll see all the action after race cars receive service & accelerating back on
the track. Restarts after caution flags are wild…fans going crazy, cars roaring, sparks
flying…highlight reel material.
Check list:
 Check the Charlotte, NC weather forecast, make sure to be dressed for changing daytime &
evening temperature conditions. Bring a sweater, jacket with you…hats are good…NASCAR
team logo gear in style.
 Bring a camera or your smart phone…lots of fun & action to record
 Bring a 14”x14”x14” cooler & ice with your favorite beverages, snacks…NO GLASS CONTAINERS
 Bring a folding chair or blanket for tailgate party…good idea to ID your name on personal items
 Make sure you keep your hearing protection with you, supplied with your ticket purchase.
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Coolers and bags over 14 inches in any direction
Stadium chairs with arms and folding chairs
Glass containers
Pets (except service animals assisting disabled guests)
Umbrellas
Strollers
Skateboards, roller skates and scooters
Bicycles or mopeds
Beach balls, balloons, signs and banners
Horns, whistles or other loud Items
Weapons of any kind
Items restricted by federal law or which, in the judgment of Speedway officials, may create a safety risk or
reduce the enjoyment of the event by other guests
Unattended items may be removed at the discretion of Speedway officials
Charlotte Motor Speedway will not be responsible for items left in the Speedway or around gate areas.
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Items That Are Prohibited Inside the Grandstands:
How do I contact someone at the race in the event of an emergency?
Answer: In the event of an EMERGENCY, locate the nearest LMS security representative or customer service
representative to assist you. They are located throughout the facility and will gladly help you with this situation. Call
704-455-7911.
What types of foods are available at the Speedway's concession stands?
Answer: A variety of foods such as nachos, hamburgers, and hot dogs can be found at concession stands located around
the Speedway. There are also a number of independent vendors including pizza, barbeque, etc.
Can I bring a cooler to the race? If so, can I bring alcoholic beverages into the Speedway?
Answer: Yes. Your cooler can be no larger than 14 x 14 x 14 inches, and soft and hard coolers are acceptable. This
includes soft-sided and collapsible coolers. You may also bring alcoholic beverages into the Speedway in CANS
ONLY. No glass bottles are allowed. No food or drink is allowed up to Speedway Club and suite levels.
Where are the nearest ATM's located?
Answer: There are several ATM's located throughout the facility. Check your fan guide when you arrive at the
Speedway for locations.
How do I get to the souvenirs and hospitality sections?
Answer: Souvenir stands are located all around the Speedway, and we also have a souvenir village located at the corner
of Highway 29 and Bruton Smith Boulevard. Our hospitality village is located just outside of Gates 6, 7 and 8 on the
front side of the track.
Race Day Questions...
Due to safety reasons, personal golf carts are not permitted on the premises at Charlotte Motor Speedway. LMS
Security will confiscate any unauthorized motor vehicles including, but not limited to, golf carts, segways, scooters,
etc. We encourage fans to use the Nationwide Insurance Shuttles that operate during our NASCAR events in order to
travel around the premises.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Rules & Regulations
Frontstretch: 1,980 feet
Turns 3 & 4: 2,040
Banking in corners: 24-degrees
Suites: 113
Backstretch: 1,500 feet
Radius Turns 1 & 2: 685 feet
Banking straightaways: 5-degrees
The Charlotte Motor Speedway complex encompasses nearly 2,000 acres and includes a 2.25-mile road course,
a six-tenths- mile karting layout and a quarter-mile oval within the walls of the 1.5-mile superspeedway. A onefifth-mile oval is located just outside Turn 3.
Three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events, two NASCAR Nationwide Series races and a NASCAR Camping
World Truck Series race are among the events held each year on the 1.5-mile superspeedway. Other events on
the various tracks include a weekly short-track series for Legend Cars and Bandoleros; national and regional car
club competitions; and World Karting Association regional, national and international races. Charlotte Motor
Speedway also annually presents three of the nation’s largest car shows and swap meets—the Food Lion
AutoFairs in April and August and the Goodguys Southeastern Nationals street rod spectacular in October.
In May 2000, a state-of-the-art four-tenths- mile clay oval—The Dirt Track at Charlotte—was completed across
Highway 29 from the speedway. The stadium-style facility has 14,000 seats and annually hosts the World of
Outlaws Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series along with a championship Monster
Truck spectacular.
In August 2008, zMAX Dragway was completed on 46.5 acres of land adjacent to The Dirt Track. The Bellagio
of drag strips boasts 30,000 grandstand seats and 40 luxury suites. It’s also a track of “firsts,” as in the first drag
strip in the world to feature two pedestrian tunnels underneath the strip to increase fan mobility, and its most
prominent feature, the world’s only four-lane all-concrete racing surface.
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The land Charlotte Motor Speedway now occupies was the site of a working plantation during the Civil War.
President George Washington ate lunch and rested in a house that once served as the speedway’s offices.
During a typical race weekend, fans consume more than 34,000 slices of pizza, 9,500 gallons of soda and water,
13,500 feet of hot dogs and 309,000 pounds of ice.
Charlotte Motor Speedway became the first modern superspeedway to host night racing in 1992.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Fun Facts
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For more than 50 years, Charlotte Motor Speedway has set the standard for motorsports entertainment and evolved into
“The Greatest Place to See the Race.” Nestled in the heart of NASCAR country, the Mecca of Motorsports is the only
race vacation destination where fans can immerse themselves in the sport by taking in an event at the legendary 1.5mile superspeedway and visit race team shops and the newly-opened NASCAR Hall of Fame in the same weekend.
Generating a regional economic impact of approximately $400 million annually, the speedway hosts three premiere
NASCAR events each year - the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, the Coca-Cola 600 and the Bank of America 500 - as
well as more than three dozen other events for automotive and motorsports enthusiasts of all ages. Charlotte Motor
Speedway’s basic philosophy is to always put “Fans First” and create memories that last a lifetime for all that pass
through the gates.
About Charlotte Motor Speedway
Length: 1.5 miles or 7, 920 feet
Turns 1 & 2: 2,400 feet
Radius Turns 3 & 4: 625 feet
Seating capacity: 140,000
Superspeedway Track Facts
Lost and found is located in the Ticket Service Department on the 2nd floor of the Smith Tower in the front of
Charlotte Motor Speedway. Phone 704-455-3200 or email us at
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