The Charlotte area is alive with everything NASCAR this week and race fans have many activities to choose from. A favorite of many fans is to seek autographs of the drivers and there are plenty of opportunities with a number of autograph sessions scheduled for Speedweek in Charlotte.

If you are in town for the races check the list below so you can be ready when the lines begin to form. Grab your Sharpie and let’s go.

Monday May 23rd:
- Meet Camping World Truck Series driver Austin Dillion at the Bass Pro Shops in Concord Mills Mall in Concord, NC from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. One autograph as time allows.

Tuesday May 24th:

- Meet Sprint Cup Owner/Driver Tony Stewart at the Bass Pro Shops in Concord Mills Mall from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. One autograph as time allows.

Wednesday May 25th:

- Nationwide & Camping World Truck Series Drivers will participate in a Q & A and Autograph session at the NASCAR Hall of Fame from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Autographs are free with admission into the Hall of Fame.

- Michael Waltrip Racing will be hosting their 5th annual Michael Waltrip Fan Fest from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. where you can meet and get autographs from Michael Waltrip, David Reutimann, Martin Truex Jr, Bobby Labonte, Ryan Truex and Brett Moffit. MWR is located off Exit 28 on I-77 in Cornelius, NC.

- Meet Penske Racing Driver Brad Keselowski at Discount Tires near Concord Mills Mall from 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

- Tony Stewart is scheduled to appear at Office Depot in Charlotte located at 8658 JW Clay Blvd, Charlotte, NC starting at 4:00 p.m. Wristbands are required; first 600 people can get wristbands to meet Tony starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday at Office Depot.

- Meet Ryan Newman driver of the No. 39 Chevy at Bass Pro Shops in Concord Mills Mall from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

- Meet Matt Kenseth at Reeds Jewelry Store in Concord Mills Mall (near Bed Bath & Beyond) beginning at 6 p.m.

Thursday May 26th:

- Roush Fenway Racing will be hosting their Fan Day where you can meet Matt Kenseth, All Star Race Winner Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, David Ragan, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Daytona 500 Champion Trevor Bayne and car owner Jack Roush. Tickets for these autograph appearances will be handed out at 8 a.m. Thursday. Roush Racing is located at 4600 Roush Place, Concord, NC.

- Meet World of Outlaws star Steve Kinser at Bass Pro Shops in Concord Mills Mall beginning at 4 p.m.

- Meet Kerry Earnhardt at Bass Pro Shops at Concord Mills Mall in Concord, NC from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

- NASCAR Legend & Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Inductee Ned Jarrett will be signing autographs at Scott’s Collectables (831 Cloverleaf Plaza)in Kannapolis, NC  from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. General admission tickets for the appearance will be given out at Noon on May 26th.

Friday May 27th:

-  Meet Aric Amirola & Josh Wise at JR Motorsports beginning at 12 p.m. at the Team Shop in Mooresville, NC.

- Meet Red Bull Racing Teammates Kasey Kahne, Brian Vickers & Cole Whitt at Team Red Bull’s shop in Mooresville, NC. Tickets for the autograph session will be handed out starting at 10 a.m. with only 200 tickets will be handed out.

- Meet Martin Truex Jr at Bass Pro Shops in Concord Mills Mall starting at 6 p.m.

Have a great time.

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