NASCAR Truck Series returns to 'The Rock'

Photo Credit: Genevieve Cadorette

NASCAR's Camping World Truck series will be returning to the famous Rockingham Speedway track for the North Carolina Education Lottery 200, presented by Cheerwine, this April 13th, 2013. Last year, Kasey Kahne won the opening race at the track, and the tradition to have your name engraved in 'The Rock' continued.

The second event at the Speedway is planned to be bigger and more exciting. President of the track, Andy Hillenburg has been planning for this year's race since last April. 
The City of Rockingham has been supportive and will be hosting 'Thunderfest,'  a street festival hosted by the City of Rockingham, and Rockingham Speedway. The events starts at 11 a.m. and runs until 10 p.m. on Friday, April 12.  and will feature race-themed attractions, vendors, a kids zone sponsored by Richmond County, a mechanical bull and local band. 

On Saturday,  a three band concert will be held for free for fans who have a ticket to Saturday and Sunday's race.

The lineup is scheduled as follows:

Kernersville, N.C.-based Chris Lane Band will take the stage at 6 p.m. following the UARA and Frank Kimmel Street Stock Nationals races. Ty Brown will follow at approximately 7:40 p.m. Headliner Hoss Howard Band will perform at approximately 9:15 p.m.

Practice will be held on Saturday, and qualifying for the event is scheduled for early Sunday morning. Tickets are now available at www.rockinghamspeedway.com, or by calling 910-205-8800.  General admission if bought in advance for Saturday are $15, and $20 at the gate. Sunday's tickets start at $20. 

Kasey Kahne with winners trophy
Photo taken by Genevieve