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Charlotte Motor Speedway Opens Campgrounds for Dorian Evacuees

The Speedway is welcoming anyone who has evacuated from the path of Hurricane Dorian.
Credit: Charlotte Motor Speedway

Officials at Charlotte Motor Speedway know Dorian evacuees need a place to go, so they're welcoming them to stay at their campgrounds typically meant for race fans.

In a news release Friday, Speedway officials said they're opening the Rock City Campground on Bruton Smith Boulevard and bathhouse facilities, free of charge.

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Evacuees are asked to check in at the Camping World Race Resort office located at 6600 Bruton Smith Blvd. in Concord.

After-hours check-in can be made in the camping section on the Speedway's website, according to the news release.

The Speedway said guests can also reach the camping office at 704-455-4445.

Meantime, the Speedway is preparing for the Bank of America ROVAL 400, taking place September 27-29. 

The latest track of Hurricane Dorian has it approaching Florida by early next week, then heading north.

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