Cook Out Summer Shootout Roars Back for 32nd Season Of Family Fun at Charlotte Motor Speedway
CONCORD, NC (June 2, 2025) – Buckle up as the Cook Out Summer Shootout returns to America’s Home for Racing for its 32nd thrilling season. This summer tradition is back and more jam-packed than ever, delivering high-speed racing, outrageous theme nights and interactive family fun every week for two straight months.
Each week, watch as more than 175 of the nation’s top grassroots racers hit the famed Cook Out Summer Shootout is rolling back to Charlotte Motor Speedway for its 32nd season, delivering full-throttle racing, wild theme nights and unforgettable memories all summer long. (CMS photo)
The Cook Out Summer Shootout returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway for its 32nd season, bringing a summer packed with grassroots racing, over-the-top theme nights and nonstop family fun under the lights
Opening week kicks off June 9-10 with Monday’s Cook Out Kickoff presented by Cook Out, followed by Tuesday’s Media Mayhem presented by DSM Luxury Motorsports featuring local media trading headlines for helmets in a wild school bus showdown
Adult tickets are $10; kids 12 and under get in FREE. Tickets can be purchased online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets or at the gate
Charlotte Motor Speedway quarter-mile, putting on an adrenaline-pumping show under the lights. From bumper-to-bumper battles on the track to games, giveaways and surprises in the stands, every night offers something new for fans of all ages.
From rising young talents chasing their racing dreams to appearances from motorsports stars like Bubba Wallace, Shane van Gisbergen and Scott McLaughlin and more, this summer’s action on the frontstretch quarter-mile is shaping up to be unforgettable.
The season’s green flag drops with a doubleheader on Monday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 10. Kick off the season right on Monday with the Cook Out Kickoff, presented by Cook Out. Swing by your nearest Cook Out, grab a fancy milkshake or a giant tea, and bring your cup to the gate for FREE admission to a full-throttle night of racing fun.
Then don’t miss Tuesday’s Media Mayhem, presented by DSM Luxury Motorsports, where local media personalities trade their microphones for helmets in a high-stakes school bus slobberknocker. Will your favorite newscaster cross the finish line first? Come find out — get the inside scoop live from the track!
Whether it’s dressing up in your best cowboy hat or watching fireworks burst over the track, each night brings a one-of-a-kind experience. Here’s the full lineup for this season’s Cook Out Summer Shootout:
Monday, June 9: Cook Out Kickoff presented by Cook Out
FREE entry with a Cook Out cup
Tuesday, June 10: Media Mayhem presented by DSM Luxury Motorsports
Local media personalities face off in a school bus scramble
Tuesday, June 17: Laps and Lassos presented by DSM Luxury Motorsports
Dress up in your best western gear, get $5 off
Tuesday, June 24: NASCAR Night presented by NASCAR Hall of Fame
Wear your favorite NASCAR driver gear, get $5 off
Tuesday, June 30: Night of Games presented by Bojangles
The 100th person through the gate gets a BIG prize
Monday, July 1: Red, White and Vrooms presented by Pro FABrication Headers & Exhaust
First responders and military personnel get in FREE
$15 ticket – includes post-race firework show & driver autograph session
Tuesday, July 8: Lug Nut’s Birthday Party
Bring a toy donation for Lug Nut, and get in FREE
Tuesday, July 15: Camping Night presented by DSM Luxury Motorsports
Boys & Girls Scouts in uniform get in FREE
Tuesday, July 22: Speedway Sports Night presented by DSM Luxury Motorsports
Rep your favorite team, get $5 off
Tuesday, July 29: Champions Night presented by DSM Luxury Motorsports
Round 2 of the school bus smackdown
Buy a Round 10 ticket for a chance to win four FREE tickets to the Cook Out Monster Truck Bash!
$15 ticket – includes post-race firework show & driver autograph session
DRIVE OUT HUNGER: All summer long, fans who bring a canned food donation to the gate will receive $2 off their ticket. Donations will directly benefit local Blessing Boxes.
ABOUT COOK OUT SUMMER SHOOTOUT: Celebrating its 32nd season, the Cook Out Summer Shootout is a 10-race showcase of speed, featuring eight racing divisions of Legend Cars and Bandoleros. Races are held each Tuesday night under the lights with championship points on the line all summer long.
TICKETS: Tickets are $10; kids 12 and under get in FREE. For tickets, schedules and more details about all the happenings at Charlotte Motor Speedway, visit www.charlottemotorspeedeay.com/tickets.
KEEP TRACK: Follow all the thrilling Cook Out Summer Shootout action at Charlotte Motor Speedway on X, Facebook and Instagram.
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