CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A photographic look of the NASCAR racing action on Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. All photos courtesy of NASCAR and Getty Images.
Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Bucks Cheverolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, talks with Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s Caramel Toyota, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)
Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stands by his car during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M’s Caramel Toyota, pits during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)
Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy Ford, pits during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)
Christopher Bell, driver of the #4 SiriusXM Toyota, takes the green flag to start the Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)
A general view of the start of the Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Cessna Toyota, races during the Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
Johnny Sauter, driver of the #21 Allegiant Airlines Chevrolet, races the Christopher Bell, driver of the #4 SiriusXM Toyota, during the Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)
Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Cessna Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)
Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Cessna Toyota, celebrates after winning the Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Cessna Toyota, celebrates with the trophy after winning the Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)
Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Cessna Toyota, tosses his son, Brexton, in the air after winning the Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)
Mike Haag has covered motorsports in San Antonio and South Texas for more than 39 years. In addition to covering motorsports for the San Antonio Express-News for nearly 28 years, Mike also has co-hosted TrackSmack with Dawn Murphy for 19 race seasons. In addition to being a writer, Mike taught high school English and Journalism for 30 years before retiring in May, 2020.
By Mike Haag