The Sprint All-Star race is this weekend at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, so you know what that means? It’s time for our annual list of activities surrounding the two weeks of racing in Charlotte.

So get ready Charlotte bound (or Charlotte based) race fans, it’s time to get your maps out, walking shoes on and pens ready to go – it’s race time in Charlotte!

*What we’ve compiled below is everything racing related we know about. If you know of any racing related events going on during the next two weeks and they aren’t included below please feel free to add them in the comment section and I will update the post.

Wednesday, May 19 - Check out TC’s and my favorite event, the Sprint Pit Crew Challenge at the Time Warner Cable Arena. This annual event brings together the sport’s best pit crews to challenge for bragging rights and cash.  More info here.

Thursday, May 20 – Who doesn’t love Uptown Charlotte and music on a Summer evening? NASCAR’s annual Rev’d Up event features musical acts, showcars, giveaways and more. More info here.

Friday, May 21 - Check out the legends, bandoleros and arena racing outdoors at the Concord Motorsports Park. More info here.

Saturday, May 22 – Are you a Greg Biffle fan? He’ll be signing the NASCAR pet calendars from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Petco at Concord Mills. There will also be local animal shelters with pet adoptions, a racing simulator and giveaways. More info here.

Saturday, May 22 - Join MRN’s Steve Post as he hosts the ‘Finish a Winner’ breakfast featuring Darrell Waltrip, Michael McDowell and Justin Allgaier. The event is $8 in advance and $15 at the door. It is being hosted by the Lifepointe Church in Fort Mill, S.C. More info here.

Sunday, May 23 -Have fun and support a good cause. Taylor’s Finish Line Festival will include a kid zone with inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, live stage shows and a fireworks display. Tickets are $25 for adults and free for children 6 years and under. All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Levine Children’s Hospital. More info here.

Sunday, May 23 – Itching for more racing? Head up to Hickory Motor Speedway the ‘Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars’ for the CRA Super Late Model race. More info here.

Tuesday, May 25 - Victory Lane Indoor Karting will play host to the King’s Cup go-kart event benefiting the Paralyzed Veterans of America. AJ Allmendinger, Richard Petty, Kasey Kahne and Elliott Sadler are scheduled to participate. Tickets are $25+. More info here.

Wednesday, May 26 - The Jeff Gordon Foundation will also host a charity racing event at Victory Lane Indoor Karting. Proceeds will help fund state-of-the art cardiac/respiratory monitors needed to care for patients at the Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital. More info here.

Wednesday, May 26 -Michael Waltrip Racing will host their Fan Fest 2010 at their state of the art facility in Cornelius, NC. The Fest will feature autograph sessions with all MWR drivers and free admission to tour the MWR shop. In order to receive autographs fans need to request wristbands prior to the event. More info here.

Wednesday, May 26 – Hey Twitter fans, Hendrick Motorsports is hosting a ‘tweetup’ at their headquarters near the speedway. Mention ‘twitter’ to get free access. The event will feature discounts, giveaways and an opportunity to participate in AMP’s weekly online chat featuring Steve Letarte and TJ Majors. More info here.

Wednesday, May 26 - The NASCAR Speedpark at Concord Mills will host an autograph session with Cup, Nationwide and ARCA Series regulars. MRN’s Performance Live will broadcast from the event and there will be a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the PARC Foundation and the Shriners. More info here.

Wednesday, May 26 – Penske Racing’s Brad Keselowski will be signing autographs at the Discount Tire on Bruton Smith Blvd. near Concord Mills from 4 to 5:30 p.m. More info here.

Thursday, May 27 -Roush Fenway Racing will play host to their 2010 Fan Appreciation day. The event will feature autograph sessions with Jack Roush and RFR drivers, pit exhibitions and access to the Roush museum. Tickets are required for autographs – the team asks for a can food donation in exchange for a ticket. More info here.

Thursday, May 27 – Richard Petty Motorsports will host their first fan day at their new facility in the Roush Fenway complex. The event will feature an 11 a.m. autograph session. A ticket is required to take part in the autograph session – the cost for a ticket is the donation of a pack of 24 pencils. More info here.

Thursday, May 27 – Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates will host their Fan Day featuring an autograph session with Jamie McMurray and Juan Pablo Montoya. Wristbands are required – fans need to request them in advance from the team. More info here.

Thursday, May 27 – Martin Truex Jr. will host his Ultimate Fan Event at his MTJ Motorsports in Mooresville from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. More info here.

Thursday, May 27 to Saturday, May 29 – Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s JR Motorsports will be hosting their Fan Zone. More info here.

Thursday, May 27 to Saturday, May 29 – An annual favorite for fans and locals alike is the Food Lion Speed Street in Uptown Charlotte. The event brings together live Speed broadcasts, free swag and fun from sponsors, autograph sessions, and great musical acts (all free!). This year’s musical acts include Josh Turner, Everclear, Luke Bryan and Pat Benatar among others. More info here.

Friday, May 28 – Can’t get enough racing? Check out the stars of the World of Outlaws as they compete in the Outlaw Showdown at the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway. More info here.

Friday, May 28 – Join Team Red Bull Racing for their Fan appreciation day. More info here.

Throughout the next two weeks the race shops will also be open for fans to check out. Raceshops.com has a good list of team addresses and so does Jayski.com. Don’t forget about the Truck Series and Nationwide Series teams too.

There are several companies that give tours for a fee, but I encourage you to get a map and explore for yourself. I have never been on one of these tours, but I can promise they are not worth the money unless you are very opposed to driving.

Don’t forget about the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Uptown Charlotte. This fantastic state of the art facility is a feast for NASCAR fans and newbies alike. If you’re in town for the races you won’t want to miss it. Get your tickets early!

If you’re interested in museums there are two great ones in Mooresville. Memory Lane Museum has a lot of cool cars for a $10 entry fee. Also the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame located across the street from Roush Fenway’s Mooresville shop has  interesting cars and artifacts chronicling North Carolina’s motorsports history. It has a $6 entry fee.

A good day trip is up to Hillsborough, North Carolina to see the Occoneechee Speedway (formerly the Orange Speedway). It is the only remaining dirt track from the 1949 season. It is heavily overgrown, but the Historic Speedway Group has converted the track into a walking trail and reconstructed some of the out buildings. It is free and definitely worth the trip if you enjoy NASCAR history.

If you’re looking for a place to eat with a racing theme and some good Eastern North Carolina style barbecue hit up Lancaster’s in Mooresville. They have a ton of racing memorabilia – you can even eat in a converted school bus painted like Dale Earnhardt’s Wrangler ride.

*If you know if any other events during the next two weeks please use the comment box below and I will re-post this. If I come across other events I will also update and re-post this. If you have any questions, as always feel free to e-mail me.

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