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What can we expect at Speed Street this year? May 19th, 2011 Posted by Hunter Wilson
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It’s May and that means Speed Street 2011 is right around the corner. May 26-28, uptown Charlotte will host what has become one of the largest events the city has to offer.
Race fans from around the country, in town for the Coca-Cola 600, flock to the streets of uptown Charlotte in preparation to partake in NASCAR themed events, food, fun and the very popular free concerts.

Many fans left disappointed last year when strong thunderstorms overtook the Charlotte skies. Both the Josh Turner and Everclear shows were cancelled. “After last year’s uncontrollable weather situation, we did everything possible to bring back both Josh Turner and Everclear for our fans,” said Jay Howard, president of JHE Production Group Inc. and event promoter and producer. Josh Turner and Everclear will take to the Coca-Cola stage at 9:30 p.m. on May 27 while Everclear will be playing on the Miller Lite stage during the same time.

The event will open with shows by American soul and R&B band Rose Royce, Midnight Star and country music artist Pat Green. Eddie Money, known for hits such as “Two Tickets to Paradise” and “Baby Hold On” will perform on May 28 along with Starship and Clay Walker.

This year, the footprint of the festival will be slightly different than in years past. The Coca-Cola stage will now be located in front of the NASCAR Hall of Fame main entrance on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. “The new layout will allow NASCAR’s biggest fans and Charlotte families to enjoy all the festival has to offer and experience the many attributes of the NASCAR Hall of Fame,” said Howard.
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Hunter Wilson
Owner, CarolinaNightlife.com1 Posts
Charles is the Executive Director of Carolina Nightlife and very involved in the nightlife industry in NC and SC. He has been working with venues of all sizes, different brands and products, and countless events across NC and SC for over 8 years.