Race fans soak in NASCAR experience at all-star race

CONCORD, N.C. — A million dollars is on the line as Nascar's all-stars battle it out on the track. It is a big race that draws a big crowd.

[Clint Bowyer captures pole for NASCAR All-Star race]

For the next week, thousands of NASCAR fans will be in the area for Monster Energy All-Star Race festivities and the Coca-Cola 600 race next weekend at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Also, the roots of Nascar run deep in Mooresville. This weekend, drivers will be paying tribute to the community still shaken over the death of Officer Jordan Sheldon.

A special decal will be on a number of cars in Sheldon's memory.

Kyle Busch's racing team, which is based in Mooresville, also hosted two Mooresville K-9 officers during Friday night's truck race.

In the video at the top of this webpage, race fans tell reporter Briana Harper what the NASCAR experience means to them.

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