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.
Coca-Cola 600 fans
A fan records the action during a demonstration at Trackhouse Racing.
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Coca-Cola 600 fans
This fan got a souvenir during his visit.
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Coca-Cola 600 fans
Connor Zilch's #88 was on display for fans.
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Coca-Cola 600 fans
Fans get to see a jack demonstration.
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Coca-Cola 600 fans
Fans look at a race car up close at the team's shop.
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Coca-Cola 600 fans
Fans get hands-on with driver simulators.
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Coca-Cola 600 fans
A damaged car is on its side to show another angle for fans.
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Coca-Cola 600 fans
This display highlights the career of the late Greg Biffle.
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Coca-Cola 600 fans
The Greg Biffle show car was on display at RFK Racing.
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Coca-Cola 600 fans
Legendary NASCAR owner Jack Rousch (white shirt) holds court during an appearance this week.
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Coca-Cola 600 fans
Fans take a look at the paint scheme for Ross Chastain's car.
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Coca-Cola 600 fans
Fans watch a pitstop demonstration using Connor Zilisch's car.
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The Craddock family looks at a display of photos from the past.
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Coca-Cola 600 fans
Trackhouse Racing held its Fanfest this week, and plenty of specators toured the shop.
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