Charlotte Motor Speedway is set to get even louder when country rockers Big & Rich “crank it up to eleven” at the Bank of America 500 Pre-Race Show Presented by Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Saturday, Oct. 13, as part of a thrilling week of speed, danger and fun.
Fans will have an opportunity to jam with the guitar-slinging, country-singing, multi-platinum selling duo, Big & Rich, as they get the speedway rocking with songs of the past and present, including those from their new album Hillbilly Jedi, set for release on Sept. 18 on Warner Bros. Records.
The concert will take place on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 13, on the main stage of Charlotte Motor Speedway’s frontstretch, just before the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Along with the rocking performance by Big & Rich, the Bank of America 500 Pre-Race Show Presented by Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will include a dangerous stunt by Guinness World Record holding daredevil and high-wire artist Nik Wallenda, who will walk the high-wire from high above the grandstands to Victory Lane, and a performance by Victoria Justice of Nickelodeon’s hit series Victorious and the feature film Fun Size, in theaters Oct. 26.
Fans who want a front row seat for the entertainment and driver introductions can purchase a special driver introductions pass for $150, which includes a wristband for frontstretch stage access to see Big & Rich, cheer on your favorite drivers up-close at the driver introductions, and get the full NASCAR experience at the afternoon pit party, featuring appearances by Richard Petty, Denny Hamlin and other NASCAR personalities. For tickets and information call 1-800-455-FANS (3267) or visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.
Big & Rich Bring Big-Time Fun
Together as Big & Rich, Big Kenny and John Rich have sold in excess of five million albums and have charted some 10 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Kenny Alphin, known professionally as Big Kenny, is a singer, songwriter, humanitarian, farmer, lover of everybody, husband, father, brother, gardener, carpenter, head honcho of the University of Creativity, producer, Muzik Mafia Godfather, welder and one creative guy. As a solo artist, he has written top 10 hits for himself and others, including Tim McGraw’s “Last Dollar,” Gretchen Wilson’s “Here For The Party,” and Jason Aldean’s “Hicktown” and “Amarillo Sky.” He has also been named BMI’s Songwriter of the Year.
John Rich’s wide-ranging creativity has led to his great success. He is a three-time consecutive ASCAP Songwriter of the Year with more than 40 Top 40 hits under his belt, 14 of which are top 10 hits and five have topped the charts. His hits include Faith Hill’s “Mississippi Girl,” Faith and Tim McGraw’s “Like We Never Loved At All,” Jason Aldean’s “Hicktown,” Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman” and “Here for the Party” and Taylor Swift’s “The Way I Loved You.” Rich is a sought-after producer who has worked with legends like Randy Owen and John Anderson, pop stars like Jewel and a host of new artists.
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