Cook Out Summer Shootout is back at Charlotte Motor Speedway this summer! This race series provides plenty of good family-friendly entertainment at family-friendly prices — $13 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Purchase tickets at the gate or online. You’ll need to purchase tickets at Gate 4 to take advantage of the weekly promotions.
On June 30, 2026, when there are post-race fireworks, tickets are $18 for adults.
Charlotte Motor Speedway is at 5555 Concord Parkway S, Concord, NC.
Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!
Watch racing’s future stars battle in Legend Cars and Bandoleros on the front-stretch quarter-mile!
The series takes place every Tuesday from June 9 to July 28, 2026, plus two Mondays (June 8 and 29.) The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., with the Green Flag at 6 p.m.
Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Charlotte area.
Cook Out Summer Shootout 2026 Schedule
Each Shootout has a special theme, which can include discounts, free admission for some people, and special events, like fireworks. Also, bring in a canned good donation and get $2 off your Cook Out Summer Shootout ticket.
Monday, June 8: Cook Out Beach Party presented by Cook Out
- FREE entry with a Cook Out cup
Tuesday, June 9: Night of Games
- 100th guest receives a grand prize
- Media Mayhem School Bus Racing
Tuesday, June 16: Disco Night
- Wear disco attire and receive $5 off admission
Tuesday, June 23: Speedway Sports Night
- Wear your favorite team’s apparel and receive $5 off admission
Monday, June 29: Speedway Safari Night
- Wear animal print and get $5 off admission
Tuesday, June 30: Fourth of July- Red, White, & Vroom presented by Pro-FABrication Headers
- FREE admission for military members and first responders
- Post-race fireworks spectacular
Tuesday, July 7: Laps & Lassos
- Wear western attire and receive $5 off admission
Tuesday, July 14: Lug Nut’s Birthday Party presented by SpeedPark at Concord Mills
- Bring a toy donation for Lug Nut and receive $5 off admission
- Mascot mania go-kart racing
Tuesday, July 21: Christmas in July
- Wear a Santa hat and get $5 off
Tuesday, July 28: NASCAR Hall of Fame – Presented by NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Wear NASCAR apparel and receive $5 off admission
- School bus slobberknocker returns to the quarter-mile
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