Fans flock to the area race shops during Coca-Cola 600 week. Here is a glimpse at some of the things they saw.
- Andrew Phillips Special to the Independent Tribune
The Coca-Cola 600 week represents a homecoming for most of the NASCAR teams based in Cabarrus County and nearby. It gives the teams a chance to show off their shop and sport to fans who flock to the area. Andrew Phillips captured the photos at a couple of area fan events.
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