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6-HOUR GRIND ON THE GREENWAY A six-hour single track mountain bike race. Sat., May 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill. For more information, visit www.charlottemtnbike.com/GrindontheGreenway/grindonthegreenway.htm.

GRAND OPENING OF THE NASCAR HALL OF FAME Museum honors NASCAR drivers and tells the history and heritage of NASCAR. Events are as followed: Opening ceremony, from 9 a.m.-10 p.m., is free of charge in the standing room only; at 10 a.m., doors open to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Ticket is required for entry. From 10 a.m.-8 p.m. there will be outdoor activities on the NASCAR Hall of Fame Ceremonial Plaza. This includes autograph and Q&A sessions, music, food and more. Outdoor activities are free. Tue., May 11. NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 704-654-4400. For more information, visit www.nascarhall.com.

THE 26TH ANNUAL CHARLOTTE ULTRASWIM May 13-16. Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, 800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. For more information and tickets, visit www.charlotteultraswim.com or call 704-846-5335, ext. 2121.

CHARLOTTE DRAGON BOAT & ASIAN FESTIVAL Featuring a dragon boat race, Miss Asian Festival Pageant, cultural displays, crafts, food, live music, dancing and more. Sat., May 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Rd, Cornelius. For more information, visit www.charlottedragonboat.com.

RACE CITY USA FESTIVAL Annual outdoor street festival showcasing various cultures and arts, businesses and people and also featuring artists, bands and musicians, activities for children, food and more. Sat., May 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Held in downtown Mooresville. For more information, visit www.racecityusa.org.

SPRING INTO ARTS FESTIVAL Showcases fine art from local artists. The event includes art for sale, children's activities, live music, a variety of food vendors and a beer and wine garden. Held in historic downtown Concord on Union Street. Free. Sat., May 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Held in historic downtown Concord. For more information, visit http://springintoarts.com.

NASCAR SPRINT PIT CREW CHALLENGE Pit crew competition featuring the top 24 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pit crews. Wed., May 19, 7 p.m. Time Warner Cable Arena, 333 E. Trade St. 704-688-9000. www.timewarnercablearena.com. For more information, visit www.pitcrewchallenge.com.

THE 6TH ANNUAL MINT HILL HIGHLAND GAMES Featuring a gathering of Scottish clans, the parade of tartans, border collies, shetland sheepdogs, falcons and goshawks, children's activities, th highland vendor village, music, dancing, Scottish Foods and more. May 21, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.; May 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mint Hill Park, 8850 Fairview Road. For more information, visit www.minthillhighlandgames.com.

N.C. EDUCATION LOTTERY 200 The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series presents its 200-mile battle, which gives fans the opportunity to watch NASCAR Sprint Cup Series crews and driver's battle for the top starting spot in the motorsport's annual all-star event. Fri., May 21. $20-$30 for adults; $10 for kids. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

SLAMCHARLOTTE POETRY SLAM Monthly slam competitions, featuring SlamCharlotte's current Slammaster, Bluz. Contains adult language & content. Fri., May 21, 8 p.m. $10. McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. For more information, visit www.slamcharlotte.com.

NASCAR SPRINT ALL-STAR RACE The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' annual all-star event features a 10-lap Saturday-night shootout. Drivers go head-to-head for a chance at taking home $1 million. Sat., May 22. $39 and up. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

THE RIVER BOUND RACE SERIES The four-race series will take place on the 400 acres/14 mile trails at the U.S. Whitewater Center. This is a fundraising event for the N.C. Outward Bound Scholarships. For more information, visit the official race site at www.riverboundrace.com. May 22; June 17; Sept. 25. U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway.

CHARLOTTE ROLLER GIRLS ALL-STARS VS. RICHLAND COUNTY REGULATORS Charlotte Roller Girls All-Stars take on the Richland County Regulators. Sun., May 23, 6 p.m. $4-$14. Grady Cole Center, 310 N. Kings Drive. 704-353-0200. For more information, visit www.charlotterollergirls.com.

WINDSTREAM POLE NIGHT Features NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers challenging the 1.5-mile superspeedway in single-car runs. This determines the 43-car lineup for the Coca-Cola 600. Sat., May 27. $12 and up. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

FOOD LION SPEED STREET FESTIVAL This annual festival features live entertainment, vendors and displays, food, activities for children, interactive exhibits, and special meet & greets and Q&A sessions with NASCAR drivers. For more information, visit www.600festival.com. May 27-29. Uptown Charlotte.

TECH-NET AUTO SERVICE 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series regulars will battle against various NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers in this 300-mile showdown. Sat., May 29, 2:30 p.m. $17 and up. Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

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